Complete guide to IIIT Surat — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Surat (IIIT Surat) is a centrally-funded technical institution established in 2017 under the PPP model by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat and industry partners. It is mentored by the established IIIT Vadodara and benefits from shared academic frameworks.
Located in Surat — India's fastest-growing city and the world's largest diamond polishing hub — IIIT Surat has a uniquely advantageous setting. Surat's rapid transition into a multi-sector economy encompassing textiles, diamonds, chemicals, IT, and fintech provides students with diverse industry exposure and internship opportunities.
IIIT Surat offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, and IT, along with M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes. The curriculum integrates AI, data science, IoT, and cybersecurity electives with a strong core in programming, systems, and mathematics, and includes mandatory industrial internship components.
The Training and Placement Cell leverages Surat's growing IT and fintech ecosystem, combined with Gujarat's broader industrial network, to attract 85+ companies annually. The institute's placement record has improved significantly year-on-year as its alumni base and industry reputation grow.
IIIT Surat offers students a vibrant city experience — Surat is known for its food, festivals, and entrepreneurial spirit — combined with quality technical education. It is an increasingly attractive option for JEE aspirants seeking a well-located, placement-focused PPP IIIT in the 2026 admissions cycle.
IIIT Surat 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 | ~140 |
| NIRF | Overall | ~165 |
| 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 Surat 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 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Information Technology | YES | — | — |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | — | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | — | YES |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Applications | — | YES | — |
| VLSI and Embedded Systems | — | YES | — |
| Cybersecurity | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at IIIT Surat 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 full tuition fee waiver as per MoE PPP IIIT norms for all four years of B.Tech.
Students with family annual income below ₹1 lakh are eligible for complete tuition fee exemption.
Students with family income between ₹1–5 lakh receive a two-thirds waiver on tuition fees each semester.
Gujarat state scholarships and central NSP schemes are available for OBC, EWS, and minority students; apply annually through the respective portals.
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 Surat B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 15,000 | 7,300 | 3,400 | 1,900 |
| ECE | 20,000 | 9,900 | 5,300 | 2,850 |
| IT | 17,500 | 8,600 | 4,600 | 2,450 |
| CSE (AI Specialisation) | 14,500 | 7,000 | 3,200 | 1,800 |
| ECE (VLSI) | 21,000 | 10,500 | 5,600 | 3,000 |
| IT (Data Science) | 17,000 | 8,300 | 4,400 | 2,350 |
| MCA | 23,500 | 11,800 | 6,300 | 3,350 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 19,500 | 9,600 | 5,100 | 2,750 |
* 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 | 88 | ₹7.4L |
| Product Companies | 58 | ₹18L |
| Analytics & Data Science | 42 | ₹12L |
| BFSI & Fintech | 30 | ₹10.5L |
| Semiconductors & VLSI | 22 | ₹9.5L |
| Consulting | 18 | ₹11L |
| E-Commerce | 8 | ₹14L |
| Diamond & Textile Tech | 4 | ₹9L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹12L | 96% |
| ECE | ₹8.8L | 86% |
| IT | ₹10.5L | 91% |
| CSE (AI) | ₹14L | 97% |
| ECE (VLSI) | ₹9.5L | 87% |
| MCA | ₹7.8L | 80% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹10.8L | 88% |
| M.Tech ECE | ₹8.4L | 78% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹9.5L | ₹42L | 85+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹8.8L | ₹38L | 76+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹8.1L | ₹32L | 65+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹7.4L | ₹26L | 54+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹6.7L | ₹20L | 44+ |
IIIT Surat is located in Surat — Gujarat's second-largest city and one of India's fastest-growing urban economies. The campus features modern academic infrastructure, well-equipped computing labs, comfortable student hostels, and sports facilities. Being in the heart of Surat, students enjoy the city's vibrant food scene, cultural festivals, and energetic business environment.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIIT Surat has 3 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tapi Boys Hostel | Boys | 260+ |
| 02 | Kim Boys Hostel | Boys | 220+ |
| 03 | Purna Girls Hostel | Girls | 175+ |
| 04 | PG/PhD Scholars Hostel | PG / PhD | 95+ |
IIIT Surat is building its research capabilities with faculty working on DST, AICTE, and industry-funded projects in AI, machine learning, data science, IoT, and cybersecurity. The institute benefits from IIIT Vadodara's research mentorship and is developing collaborations with Surat's diamond, textile, and fintech industries for applied research.
IIIT Surat's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell taps into Surat's legendary business culture — Surat has more diamond traders, textile exporters, and small entrepreneurs per capita than almost any Indian city — to inspire and connect student founders with a unique, practical industry mentoring network.
The institute works with iCreate, GUSEC, NASSCOM, and Surat Diamond Bourse's innovation wing to provide students with incubation support, market access, and seed funding pathways, with a growing focus on AI applications for diamond grading, textile quality control, and supply chain optimisation.
IIIT Surat 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 |
| Gujarat Government Scholarship | Gujarat domicile students with income criteria | As per Gujarat state government 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 Surat
Surat, Gujarat – 395007
India
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