About College/University

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A) is one of India's premier technical institutions and was established in 1999 as a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology and allied areas. It became a Deemed University in 2000 and was declared an Institute of National Importance under the IIIT Act. The institute is renowned for its strong academic environment, cutting-edge research and outstanding placement record in Information Technology and Electronics.

Located at Jhalwa, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, IIIT-A has a 100-acre fully residential campus equipped with modern laboratories, research centres, digital libraries, innovation hubs, sports facilities and hostels. The institute emphasizes experiential learning through internships, industry projects, research and entrepreneurship initiatives.

IIIT Allahabad consistently ranks among the top engineering institutes in India and is particularly recognized for its coding culture, research output and strong placements in software, analytics, AI, data science and electronics sectors. Leading technology companies regularly recruit students from the institute.

Courses

Undergraduate Programmes

• B.Tech Information Technology (IT)
• B.Tech Information Technology – Business Informatics (IT-BI)
• B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Postgraduate Programmes

• MBA
• M.Tech Information Technology
• M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering
• M.Tech Data Science & Analytics
• M.Tech Bioinformatics
• M.Tech Biomedical Engineering

Doctoral Programme

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Sciences and Management

Course Eligibility

B.Tech

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Admission through JEE Main followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counselling.

MBA

• Bachelor's degree with minimum qualifying marks.
• Admission through institute admission process (as notified).

M.Tech

• B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline.
• Valid GATE score and CCMT counselling.

Ph.D.

• Master's degree in the relevant discipline with institute entrance/interview.

Fees

Placement

Highest Package: ₹103 LPA (Official B.Tech Placement Report)

Average Package: ₹24.7 LPA (Approx. across B.Tech branches)

Placement Rate: 90%+

Top Recruiters

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Qualcomm, Atlassian, PhonePe, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Media.net, Flipkart, Walmart Global Tech, Deloitte, Accenture, TCS, Infosys, IBM and many other leading technology companies.

According to the latest official placement statistics, IIIT Allahabad achieved an overall placement rate of around 90%, with the highest package of ₹103 LPA and an average package of approximately ₹24.7 LPA across B.Tech branches. 

Admission Process

✔ Register for JEE Main (B.Tech)

✔ Participate in JoSAA/CSAB Counselling

✔ Apply for GATE/CCMT (M.Tech)

✔ Apply through Institute Portal (MBA/Ph.D.)

✔ Document Verification

✔ Fee Payment

✔ Admission Confirmation

College Highlights

✔ Established in 1999

✔ Institute of National Importance

✔ Deemed University

✔ Ministry of Education, Government of India

✔ 100-Acre Residential Campus

✔ Excellent Coding Culture

✔ Highest Package ₹103 LPA

✔ Average Package ₹24.7 LPA

✔ Top IT Recruiters

✔ Strong Research Ecosystem

✔ Modern Infrastructure

FAQs

Q1. Is IIIT Allahabad an Institute of National Importance?

Yes. IIIT Allahabad is an Institute of National Importance under the IIIT Act and operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Q2. Which entrance exam is required for B.Tech admission?

Admission to B.Tech programmes is through JEE Main followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counselling.

Q3. What is the highest placement package at IIIT Allahabad?

According to the latest official placement report, the highest package offered is ₹103 LPA.

Q4. Which are the flagship programmes of IIIT Allahabad?

The flagship programmes include B.Tech (IT, IT-BI, ECE), M.Tech, MBA and Ph.D.

Q5. Where is IIIT Allahabad located?

The institute is located at Jhalwa, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh – 211015. 

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