Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs)
Premier Institutions for IT & Computer Science Education in India
The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) are a group of elite technical institutions focused on information technology, computer science, and electronics. Unlike the broader engineering curriculum of IITs, IIITs specialize in cutting-edge fields like AI, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering.
Currently, there are 26 IIITs in India, comprising:
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5 Original IIITs (Autonomous & Funded by MoE) – IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, IIIT Guwahati, IIIT Jabalpur, IIIT Allahabad.
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21 New IIITs (PPP Model – Public-Private Partnership) – Established in collaboration with state governments and industry partners.
Why Choose IIITs?
🔹 Specialized IT Education – Strong focus on AI, machine learning, blockchain, and cloud computing.
🔹 Industry-Aligned Curriculum – Partnerships with Google, Microsoft, TCS, and Infosys for research and internships.
🔹 High Placement Records – Average packages range ₹12-30 LPA (top IIITs like Hyderabad & Bangalore rival IITs).
🔹 Entrepreneurship & Startups – Many alumni launch successful tech startups and unicorns.
🔹 Direct Admission via JEE Main – No need for JEE Advanced (unlike IITs). Some IIITs also conduct their own entrance exams.
Placements & Career Opportunities
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Top Recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, and Nvidia.
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Research & Higher Studies: Many graduates pursue MS/PhD at MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich.
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Startup Culture: IIIT Hyderabad & Bangalore have incubation centers supporting student-led ventures.
List of IIITs with NIRF rankings are below
NOTE: IIIT Hyderabad is not part of the JoSAA process due to its unique autonomous status. If you’re targeting IIIT-H:
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Apply directly via UGEE/JEE Mains Merit