IIIT Allahabad offers UG and PG programs, with B.Tech being the most popular, followed by M.Tech, MBA, and integrated programs.
- Admission to IIIT Allahabad B.Tech program is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA/DASA/CSAB counselling.
- Students must register for JEE Main by paying the exam fee (INR 1,000 for General/OBC male candidates and INR 500 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Admission to the M.Tech program is done through GATE scores and CCMT counselling.
- The GATE exam fee is INR 1,800 for general and OBC male candidates, and INR 900 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- M.Tech & Ph.D application fees are INR 500 for general candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
For admission, visit IIIT-Allahabad’s official portal, fill out the online application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.
IIIT Allahabad Important Dates 2026
IIIT Allahabad Admission Dates 2026 have been released for various programs, including B.Tech. and M.Tech. For admission, candidates must qualify in entrance exams such as JEE Main and GATE. Admission dates are tabulated below.
IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Important Dates 2026
The JEE Main session I exam is to be conducted from January 21, 2026, to January 30, 2026. The results will be announced tentatively by February 12, 2026.
Candidates can check the schedule of the exam tabulated below:
JoSAA Counselling Date 2026
IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Important Dates 2026
The MTech admission requires the GATE exams. The exams will be held from February 7th to February 15th, 2026.
Given below is the table showing the Important dates for the M.Tech program.
IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Admission 2026
IIIT Allahabad offers B.Tech programs. The admission is based strictly on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Duration |
4 years |
| No. of Specialisations |
3 |
| Specializations |
Information Technology, Business Informatics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology |
| Total Fees |
INR 8.44 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria |
10+2 with 75% + PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) |
| Selection Criteria |
JEE Main Score + JoSAA/CSAB Counselling |
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Cutoff 2025
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Cutoff 2025 shows a Round 1 closing rank of 5177 for B.Tech CSE and 7228 for B.Tech ECE.
Tabulated below are the IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Cutoff for the General Category.
IIIT Allahabad CSAB Counselling Cutoff 2025
The overall General (All India) CSAB 2025 cutoff ranges from 3632–9639, with IT-Business Informatics being the top choice (3632), followed by Information Technology (6926).
Given below is the IIIT Allahabad CSAB-Counselling Cutoff 2025 for the General Category:
| Courses |
Round 1 (Closing rank) |
Round 3 (Closing rank) |
| B.Tech Information Technology Business Informatics |
3632 |
- |
| B.Tech Information Technology |
6776 |
6926 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering |
9229 |
9639 |
IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Admission FAQs
Ques. If my JEE Main rank is borderline, is there any advantage in waiting for CSAB rounds for IIIT Allahabad?
Ans. Yes. CSAB often has more relaxed cutoff movement because many top-rankers don’t participate. Borderline JEE Main ranks might give you seats in the IT or ECE department during CSAB.
Ques. What is the Seat Intake Capacity for the B.Tech program at IIIT Allahabad?
Ans. In Information Technology, there are a total of 267 seats, in Electronics and Communications Engineering, 132 seats are available, and in Information Technology with Specialisation in Business Informatics, 40 seats are available.
Ques. Is it possible to get IIIT Allahabad in CSAB even if I missed it in all JoSAA rounds?
Ans. Yes. Many students who don’t secure a seat during JoSAA still manage to get IIIT Allahabad through CSAB Special Rounds, especially for branches other than IT/CSE. Those departments that have less no.of students can offer a seat.
Ques. Is it permitted to upgrade my branch to IT or CSE after joining IIIT Allahabad?
Ans. Yes, IIIT Allahabad allows branch change after the first year, but it is extremely competitive. Students must rank in the top academic performers of their batch, and the availability of seats also determines whether an upgrade is possible.
IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Admission 2026
IIIT Allahabad offers M.Tech programs across multiple specializations. Admission is strictly based on GATE scores through CCMT counseling. The most popular specializations are bioinformatics and electronics & communication engineering.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Duration |
2 years |
| No. of Specializations |
13 |
| Specializations |
Bioinformatics, ECE, Network Security, Human Computer Interaction, Biomedical Engineering, Data Engineering, Cyber Laws & Information Security, Software Engineering, AI & Robotics, Communication Engineering, Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems, Micro Electronics, Wireless Communication Technology |
| Total Fees |
INR 4.02 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria |
B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) |
| Selection Criteria |
GATE Score + CCMT Counselling |
IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2025
The overall GATE cutoff marks for General Category students range from 358 to 702, with a cutoff of 672 for M.Tech in Human-Computer Interaction.
Given below is the IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category:
| Courses |
Round 1 (Closing marks) |
Round 5 (Closing marks) |
| M.Tech Human Computer Interaction |
672 |
592 |
| M.Tech Data Engineering |
664 |
605 |
| M.Tech Network Security |
639 |
572 |
| M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering |
534 |
495 |
| M.Tech Bioinformatics |
500 |
429 |
| M.Tech Biomedical Engineering |
461 |
- |
| M.Tech Communication Engineering |
440 |
377 |
IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Admissions FAQs
Ques. If the GATE score is low, do I still have a chance of getting M.Tech at IIIT Allahabad through later CCMT rounds?
Ans. Yes. IIIT Allahabad often sees significant seat movement in Round 2 and Round 3 of CCMT, especially in specializations like HCI, Bioinformatics, and Microelectronics.
Ques. Does IIIT Allahabad prefer fresh graduates for M.Tech, or do working professionals stand an equal chance?
Ans. Both are treated equally during CCMTbut the working professionals sometimes perform better during interviews for M.Tech + Ph.D tracks because of prior industry exposure.
IIIT Allahabad M.Tech + Ph.D Admission 2026
IIIT Allahabad offers integrated M.Tech + Ph.D programs. Admissions are based on GATE scores followed by institute-level selection rounds. There are a total of 11 specializations, with IT+ Network security being the most popular.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Duration |
5–6 Years (Integrated Program) |
| No. of Specializations |
11 |
| Specializations |
IT + Network Security, ECE + Microelectronics, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, HCI, Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Wireless Communication, and others |
| Total Fees |
INR 7.09 Lakhs – INR 15.36 Lakhs (varies by specialization) |
| Eligibility Criteria |
B.E./B.Tech with a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA |
| Selection Criteria |
GATE Score + Institute Screening/Interview |
IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2025
The overall GATE cutoff marks for General Category students range from 358 to 702, with an M.Tech + Ph.D. Bioinformatics is the most preferred course in 2025 ( marks 702).
Given below is the IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category:
| Courses |
Round 1 (Closing marks) |
| M.Tech + Ph.D. Bioinformatics |
702 |
| M.Tech + Ph.D. Human Computer Interaction |
624 |
| M.Tech + Ph.D. Software Engineering |
565 |
| M.Tech Information Technology + Ph.D. Network and Security |
565 |
| M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering + Ph.D. Microelectronics |
439 |
IIIT Allahabad Ph.D Admission 2026
IIIT Allahabad offers Ph.D programs. Admission is based on institute entrance tests and/or national-level exams such as GATE/NET, followed by an interview. Management studies remained at the top of the list for PhD studies for students.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Duration |
3–5 Years |
| No. of Specializations |
4 |
| Specializations |
Management Studies, Applied Sciences, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology |
| Total Fees |
INR 1.80 Lakhs – INR 2.40 Lakhs (specialization-wise) |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Master’s degree with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (B.Tech with a high GATE score also eligible) |
| Selection Criteria |
Entrance Test / GATE / NET + Interview |
IIIT Allahabad Ph.D Admission FAQs
Ques. Does having industry experience improve my chances of getting admission for a Ph.D at IIIT Allahabad?
Ans. Yes. Candidates with relevant industry or research experience get preference from the faculty. Faculty members like applicants who have faced real-world problems.
Ques. Can a B.Tech graduate apply directly for a Ph.D at IIIT Allahabad without completing a master’s degree?
Ans. Yes, IIIT Allahabad allows exceptionally good B.Tech/BE graduates to apply directly; they must have a strong academic record and a high GATE score. The PI must attend.
IIIT Allahabad MBA Admission 2026
IIIT Allahabad offers an MBA program, admissions are based on national-level entrance exams such as CAT or MAT. MBA admission fee is INR 1,200 for General and OBC, INR 600 for SC/ST/PH.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Duration |
2 Years |
| No. of Specializations |
1 |
| Specialization |
General Management |
| Total Fees |
INR 4.78 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation in any discipline with minimum required marks |
| Selection Criteria |
CAT / MAT + Personal Interview |
IIIT Allahabad MBA FAQs
Ques. Is the IIIT Allahabad MBA only for students with a B.Tech or M.Tech background?
Ans. No. The MBA at IIIT Allahabad accepts students from any discipline. An important criterion is a valid CAT/MAT score and good performance in the personal interview.
Ques. Do I need work experience to get admission into the MBA program at IIIT Allahabad?
Ans. Work experience is not required for IIIT Allahabad MBA admissions. Fresh graduates can apply directly as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and score well in CAT/MAT.
IIIT Allahabad MBA + Ph.D Admission 2026
IIIT Allahabad offers an integrated MBA + Ph.D program. Admission is based on national-level entrance exams like CAT, followed by further evaluation.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Duration |
5–7 Years |
| No. of Specializations |
1 |
| Specialization |
Management Studies |
| Total Fees |
INR 4.09 Lakhs |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks |
| Selection Criteria |
CAT + Interview / Departmental Assessment |
How to Apply for IIIT Allahabad
- Appear for JEE Main (mandatory for B.Tech admission).
- Register for JoSAA counselling using your JEE Main application number.
- Fill IIIT Allahabad as one of your preferred choices during choice filling.
- Check your seat allotment results in each JoSAA round.
- If allotted a seat, accept/freeze/float the option as required.
- Upload documents and pay the seat acceptance fee online.
- Report online or at the reporting center for document verification.
- Pay the remaining academic fees to confirm admission.
- Complete institute-level registration and hostel allotment after joining the campus.
IIIT Allahabad FAQ On Application Process
Ques. Does IIIT Allahabad have its own application form for B.Tech, or is it only through JoSAA?
Ans. IIIT Allahabad does not release a separate B. Tech application form. All admissions strictly happen through JEE Main ranks, followed by JoSAA/CSAB counselling.
Ques. What to do if I want to apply for both M.Tech and Ph.D at IIIT Allahabad?
Ans. M.Tech admissions happen through CCMT, while Ph.D applications are submitted directly on the IIIT Allahabad portal. Each has its own forms and deadlines. Applicants must complete two separate applications if applying to both.
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The last date to apply for the MBA admission and receiving application is May 10th 2024 post which the shortlist list and PI process will begin.
The average JEE score required for admission to integrated B.Tech + MBA course is around 90 percentile for unreserved catagory students. There are some relaxation for other categories students.
IIIT Allahabad will begin the admission to B.Tech course soon. The admission to B.Tech course starts after the completion of JEE counselling process.