Complete guide to IIIT Kalyani — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani (IIIT Kalyani) is a centrally-funded institution established in 2014 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in partnership with the Government of West Bengal and industry partners under the PPP model. It is one of the 25 new-generation IIITs set up to cater to India's rapidly growing demand for IT professionals.
Located in the planned city of Kalyani, Nadia district, West Bengal, the institute benefits from its proximity to Kolkata (about 55 km) and the academic ecosystem of the region. IIIT Kalyani offers B.Tech in CSE, IT, and ECE, with PG and doctoral programmes in emerging technology domains.
The institute follows a rigorous, research-oriented curriculum with a CBCS framework, elective flexibility, and strong emphasis on programming, algorithms, and systems. Students are encouraged to take up research projects, participate in competitive programming, and undertake industrial internships from early years.
The Training and Placement Cell ensures regular campus drives with top IT companies, product-based organisations, and analytics firms. Year-on-year improvement in average packages reflects the growing recognition of IIIT Kalyani graduates in the industry.
IIIT Kalyani offers a dynamic campus life with technical clubs, cultural societies, sports facilities, and national-level competitions. The institute is a preferred destination for aspirants from eastern India and is steadily gaining prominence in the 2026 admissions landscape.
IIIT Kalyani holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | ~135 |
| NIRF | Overall | ~160 |
| India Today | Engineering | ~100 |
| Outlook | Engineering | ~110 |
| The Week | Engineering | ~105 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| US News Global | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | Not Ranked |
IIIT Kalyani offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Information Technology | YES | — | — |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Data Science and Machine Learning | — | YES | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | YES |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Applications | — | YES | — |
| Cybersecurity | — | YES | — |
| VLSI Design | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at IIIT Kalyani is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,25,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹12,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx.) | ₹28,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fee | ₹2,500 |
| Medical & Insurance Fee | ₹2,000 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹10,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,86,500 |
| Total 4-Year (approx.) | ₹7,46,000 |
SC/ST students receive a complete tuition fee waiver as per MoE norms for PPP IIITs.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are eligible for full tuition fee waiver.
Students with family income between ₹1–5 lakh receive a two-thirds reduction in tuition fee.
West Bengal state scholarships and national scholarship portal schemes are also available for eligible students.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIIT Kalyani B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 14,500 | 7,000 | 3,300 | 1,850 |
| IT | 17,500 | 8,500 | 4,600 | 2,450 |
| ECE | 20,000 | 9,800 | 5,300 | 2,850 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 14,000 | 6,700 | 3,100 | 1,750 |
| IT (Cybersecurity) | 17,000 | 8,200 | 4,400 | 2,300 |
| ECE (Embedded Systems) | 21,000 | 10,500 | 5,700 | 3,050 |
| MCA | 23,000 | 11,500 | 6,200 | 3,300 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 19,000 | 9,300 | 5,000 | 2,700 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank
2026 Expected Closing Rank
2026 Expected Closing Rank
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services | 82 | ₹6.8L |
| Product Companies | 48 | ₹16.5L |
| Analytics & Data Science | 35 | ₹11L |
| BFSI & Fintech | 20 | ₹9L |
| Semiconductors & VLSI | 16 | ₹8.5L |
| Consulting | 14 | ₹10L |
| E-Commerce | 16 | ₹12.5L |
| Core Engineering | 9 | ₹7L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹11L | 94% |
| IT | ₹9L | 88% |
| ECE | ₹7.8L | 80% |
| CSE (Data Science) | ₹12.5L | 95% |
| IT (Cybersecurity) | ₹9.5L | 88% |
| MCA | ₹6.8L | 76% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹9.5L | 82% |
| M.Tech ECE | ₹7.5L | 74% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹8.8L | ₹38L | 70+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹8.2L | ₹34L | 62+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹7.6L | ₹28L | 55+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹7L | ₹24L | 46+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹6.3L | ₹18L | 38+ |
IIIT Kalyani is located in the planned township of Kalyani, approximately 55 km north of Kolkata. The campus offers a peaceful, green academic environment with modern academic blocks, well-maintained laboratories, comfortable hostels, and recreational facilities. The city of Kalyani also houses several research institutions, creating a rich intellectual neighbourhood.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIIT Kalyani has 3 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tagore Boys Hostel | Boys | 270+ |
| 02 | Bose Boys Hostel | Boys | 230+ |
| 03 | Sarada Girls Hostel | Girls | 175+ |
| 04 | PG/PhD Scholars Hostel | PG / PhD | 90+ |
IIIT Kalyani is building robust research capability with faculty engaged in DST, SERB, and AICTE-funded projects. Key research areas include machine learning, NLP, cybersecurity, IoT, and data science. The institute also benefits from collaborative research with institutions in the Kalyani-Kolkata academic belt including IACS, Kalyani University, and industries in Salt Lake sector V.
IIIT Kalyani's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell nurtures student startups through mentoring, hackathons, and connections with Kolkata's thriving tech industry and West Bengal government startup initiatives.
The institute participates in NASSCOM DeepTech Club, Startup India, and WBIDC incubation programmes, providing students with seed funding pathways, industry mentors, and networking opportunities in Kolkata's rapidly expanding startup ecosystem.
IIIT Kalyani provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Full Fee Waiver | SC/ST students admitted through JoSAA | 100% tuition fee waiver for all years |
| IIIT Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family annual income below ₹1 lakh | Full tuition fee waiver |
| IIIT Fee Waiver (Income ₹1–5L) | Family annual income between ₹1–5 lakh | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students by CGPA each semester | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per semester |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| West Bengal State Merit Scholarship | Domicile of West Bengal with merit criteria | As per state norms |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | OBC/EWS/minority students meeting income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani
Kalyani, West Bengal – 741235
India
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