Complete guide to IIITDM Kurnool — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool (IIITDM Kurnool), established in 2015, is a government-funded autonomous IIIT under the Ministry of Education, located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Like its sister institute IIITDM Kancheepuram, it integrates IT education with design and manufacturing principles, aligning with India's industrial development goals.
IIITDM Kurnool offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering, along with PhD programmes. Admissions are through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling. The institute is developing its academic identity with a curriculum that bridges software, embedded systems, and manufacturing technology.
As a government IIIT, IIITDM Kurnool is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and offers NIT-equivalent fee structures with all standard government scholarship and fee waiver benefits. Faculty members are drawn from IITs, NITs, and industry, with a focus on applied and research-oriented teaching.
The Training & Placement Cell is building its industry connect, with growing participation from IT and core engineering companies. The institute's location in Andhra Pradesh, combined with proximity to Hyderabad's tech corridor (~200 km), provides a growing pipeline of internship and placement opportunities.
IIITDM Kurnool is in the process of developing its permanent campus. The institute currently operates with functional academic and hostel infrastructure and is steadily building its academic reputation, research output, and industry relationships in the Andhra Pradesh technical education ecosystem.
IIITDM Kurnool 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 | Emerging |
| NIRF | Overall | Emerging |
| Outlook | Engineering | Unranked |
| The Week | Engineering | Unranked |
| India Today | Engineering | Unranked |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Not ranked |
| Webometrics | India | Not ranked |
IIITDM Kurnool offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Mathematics & Basic Sciences | — | — | — |
The fee structure at IIITDM Kurnool 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 (2025–26) | ₹1,25,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹7,500 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹17,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹4,500 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,32,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹5,28,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per MHRD norms.
Students with a family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are exempt from tuition fees.
Students with family income between ₹1L–₹5L per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
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 IIITDM Kurnool B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 44,000 | 18,500 | 9,200 | 3,700 |
| ECE | 60,000 | 25,000 | 12,500 | 5,000 |
| CSE (Home State — AP) | 55,000 | 23,000 | 11,500 | 4,600 |
| ECE (Home State — AP) | 72,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 6,000 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — AP
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 85 | ₹7.8L |
| Core Engineering | 20 | ₹5.5L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 15 | ₹8.2L |
| Finance / BFSI | 6 | ₹6.5L |
| Consulting | 4 | ₹7.0L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 5 | ₹6.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 8 | N/A |
| Others | 5 | ₹5.0L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹8.5L | 82% |
| ECE | ₹6.2L | 66% |
| CSE (2022 batch) | ₹7.8L | 76% |
| ECE (2022 batch) | ₹5.8L | 62% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹7.2L | ₹16L | 35 |
| 2022–23 | ₹6.4L | ₹14L | 28 |
| 2021–22 | ₹5.5L | ₹12L | 20 |
| 2020–21 | ₹4.8L | ₹9L | 14 |
| 2019–20 | ₹4.0L | ₹7L | 8 |
IIITDM Kurnool is developing its permanent 120-acre campus in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The institute currently operates with functional academic and hostel infrastructure, offering a focused residential environment in one of AP's major cities, with road access to both Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIITDM Kurnool has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 360+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 220+ |
IIITDM Kurnool is in its early research development phase, with faculty engaged in applied research in machine learning, embedded systems, IoT, and design engineering. The institute is building its research identity aligned with its design-manufacturing mandate.
IIITDM Kurnool's Entrepreneurship Development Cell organises ideation sessions, startup awareness workshops, and connects students with AP government incubation initiatives and the broader Hyderabad-Bengaluru startup corridor.
Students benefit from Kurnool's strategic location between Hyderabad and Bengaluru, both within a 3–4 hour drive, enabling participation in major hackathons, startup events, and tech meetups in two of India's largest innovation hubs.
IIITDM Kurnool provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family income below ₹1 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income ₹1L–₹5L) | Family income between ₹1L–₹5L | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| Andhra Pradesh State Scholarship | AP domicile students with merit | ₹10,000–₹30,000/year |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch (semester-wise) | Full tuition fee waiver for that semester |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Central) | OBC students with family income < ₹1L | Maintenance allowance + fee reimbursement |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹10,000 one-time award |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – 518007
India
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