Complete guide to IIITDM Jabalpur — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur (IIITDM Jabalpur) is one of the four IIITDMs established by the Ministry of Education in 2005. Unlike conventional IIITs focused solely on IT, IIITDM Jabalpur uniquely integrates Information Technology, Design, and Manufacturing, offering interdisciplinary programs that bridge the gap between digital and physical product development.
Spread across a sprawling 250-acre campus, IIITDM Jabalpur is an Institute of National Importance under the IIIT Act 2014. The institute offers B.Tech programs in 7 core disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, and Smart Manufacturing, along with robust M.Tech and PhD programs. Its unique curriculum emphasizes design thinking, prototyping, and manufacturing alongside traditional engineering.
IIITDM Jabalpur has established itself as a premier institute with a NIRF Engineering rank of #68 and consistent placement records. The institute's Design Studio and Advanced Manufacturing Lab are equipped with 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and robotics facilities, enabling students to transform ideas into tangible products.
The institute maintains strong industry collaborations with companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bosch, L&T, and Texas Instruments. Research centres in AI, IoT, Mechatronics, and Smart Manufacturing have secured funding exceeding ₹25 crores from government agencies like DST, DRDO, and SERB, producing over 800 research publications in the last five years.
Campus life at IIITDM Jabalpur is vibrant with technical festivals like Abhikalpan (design fest), Tarang (cultural fest), and various clubs focusing on robotics, coding, automobiles, and entrepreneurship. The institute's alumni network includes successful entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders across global organizations.
IIITDM Jabalpur 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 | Engineering | #68 |
| NIRF Overall | Overall | #101-150 |
| India Today | Engineering | #72 |
| Outlook | Engineering | #78 |
| The Week | Top IIITs | #4 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | #1001-1200 |
| Times Higher Education | Overall | #801-1000 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #401-450 |
| US News Global | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| Webometrics | Overall | #4250 |
IIITDM Jabalpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 8 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Design | YES | YES | YES |
| Smart Manufacturing | YES | — | — |
| Mathematics & Computing | — | YES | YES |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics | — | YES | YES |
| VLSI Design | — | YES | YES |
| Cyber Security | — | YES | — |
| Data Science | — | YES | YES |
The fee structure at IIITDM Jabalpur 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 (Annual) | ₹90,000 |
| Hostel Fee (Annual) | ₹22,000 |
| Mess Fee (Annual) | ₹38,000 |
| Medical Insurance | ₹2,000 |
| Sports & Gym | ₹4,000 |
| Library & Internet | ₹3,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | ₹18,000 |
| Total (Per Year) | ₹1,59,500 |
| Total (4 Years) | ₹6,56,000 |
SC/ST students receive 100% tuition fee waiver along with monthly stipend of ₹2,000 under the Ministry of Social Justice scheme.
EWS and OBC-NCL students with annual family income below ₹5 lakhs are eligible for 66% tuition fee concession through Central Sector Scholarship.
Merit scholarships worth ₹30,000-₹75,000 per annum are awarded to top 10% students in each branch based on academic performance.
Institute assistantship provides ₹8,000-₹12,000 monthly stipend to eligible students working on research projects and teaching assistance roles.
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 Jabalpur B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 12,800 | 4,250 | 1,850 | 920 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 16,500 | 5,800 | 2,650 | 1,320 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22,400 | 8,200 | 3,950 | 1,980 |
| Design | 24,800 | 9,100 | 4,350 | 2,180 |
| Smart Manufacturing | 26,500 | 9,850 | 4,750 | 2,380 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (AI) | 14,200 | 4,850 | 2,150 | 1,080 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI) | 18,900 | 6,550 | 3,050 | 1,520 |
| Mechatronics | 20,500 | 7,350 | 3,450 | 1,720 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 15,800 | 5,450 | 2,450 | 1,220 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank - General Category (strong upward trend, improving by 10% annually)
2026 Expected Closing Rank - General Category (excellent placement record driving demand)
2026 Expected Closing Rank - General Category (unique program gaining popularity)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services & Consulting | 285 | ₹13.5L |
| Product Development | 220 | ₹21.2L |
| Core Engineering | 165 | ₹11.8L |
| Analytics & Data Science | 98 | ₹18.5L |
| FinTech & Banking | 72 | ₹17.2L |
| Manufacturing & Automobile | 58 | ₹12.5L |
| R&D and Consulting | 42 | ₹19.8L |
| E-commerce & Retail | 35 | ₹15.5L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | ₹19.5L | 98% |
| Mathematics & Computing | ₹18.2L | 97% |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ₹15.8L | 96% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹13.2L | 94% |
| Design | ₹14.5L | 93% |
| Smart Manufacturing | ₹12.8L | 92% |
| Mechatronics | ₹14.0L | 95% |
| CSE (AI) | ₹20.2L | 98% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹16.2L | ₹58L | 185 |
| 2022–23 | ₹14.8L | ₹52L | 172 |
| 2021–22 | ₹13.5L | ₹46L | 158 |
| 2020–21 | ₹12.2L | ₹42L | 145 |
| 2019–20 | ₹11.5L | ₹38L | 132 |
IIITDM Jabalpur's 250-acre campus is located in the Dumna Nature Reserve area, providing a serene environment surrounded by natural beauty. The campus features world-class infrastructure including modern academic blocks, state-of-the-art laboratories, a central library with 80,000+ books and digital resources, separate hostels for boys and girls, sports complexes, amphitheater, and extensive research facilities. The unique Design Studio and Advanced Manufacturing Centre are equipped with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, and testing equipment worth over ₹50 crores.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIITDM Jabalpur has 8 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Indradhanush (Boys) | Boys | 420+ |
| 02 | Spectrum (Boys) | Boys | 380+ |
| 03 | Phoenix (Boys) | Boys | 350+ |
| 04 | Garuda (Boys) | Boys | 320+ |
| 05 | Alakananda (Girls) | Girls | 280+ |
| 06 | Mandakini (Girls) | Girls | 260+ |
| 07 | PG Block 1 | PG / PhD | 180+ |
| 08 | PG Block 2 | PG / PhD | 150+ |
IIITDM Jabalpur has emerged as a leading research institution with over 800 publications in the last five years in reputed international journals and conferences. The institute has secured research funding exceeding ₹25 crores from agencies like DST, DRDO, SERB, ISRO, and industry partners. Faculty and students are engaged in cutting-edge research across AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Robotics, VLSI, Mechatronics, Smart Manufacturing, and Advanced Materials. The institute encourages undergraduate research through summer internships and final year projects with stipends.
IIITDM Jabalpur has an active Technology Business Incubator (TBI) supported by DST-NSTEDB, providing comprehensive support to student and faculty startups. The incubator offers seed funding up to ₹10 lakhs, mentorship from industry experts, legal and financial advisory services, co-working spaces, and access to prototyping facilities. Over 25 startups have been incubated successfully in domains like IoT, AI/ML, Manufacturing Automation, EdTech, and Product Design.
The institute's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell organizes regular hackathons, startup bootcamps, pitch competitions, and workshops on business planning and IP protection. Alumni entrepreneurs have raised significant venture funding and several startups have been acquired by larger companies. IIITDM Jabalpur maintains strong connections with angel investors, VCs, and industry accelerators to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
IIITDM Jabalpur provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students in each branch annually | ₹75,000 per annum + certificate |
| SC/ST Full Fee Waiver | All SC/ST category students | 100% tuition waiver + ₹2,000/month stipend |
| OBC-NCL Scholarship | OBC-NCL students, income < ₹5 lakhs | 66% tuition concession + ₹1,000/month |
| EWS Scholarship | EWS students, income < ₹5 lakhs | 50% tuition waiver + mess subsidy |
| PRAGATI (Girls) | Girl students, income < ₹8 lakhs | ₹30,000 per annum for 4 years |
| SAKSHAM (Divyangjan) | Students with disabilities, income < ₹8 lakhs | ₹50,000 per annum + assistive technology |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Top 20% in Class 12, income < ₹8 lakhs | ₹20,000 per annum for 3 years |
| Research Assistantship | UG students in research projects (CGPA > 7.5) | ₹8,000-₹12,000 per month |
| Teaching Assistantship | PG/PhD students assisting in courses | ₹12,000-₹31,000 per month |
| Sports Excellence Award | National/State level sports achievers | ₹25,000 per annum + fee concession |
Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482005
India
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