IIT- Palakkad -
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
Palakkad   Estd :2015   Type :University NIRF Ranking 68

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About Us

Introduction

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world. Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment which is about a thousand students strong and with the best of manpower in key positions. IIT Palakkad aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognises collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasises blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development. It embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India----

Highlights

IIT Palakkad was established in the year 2015 and is a public autonomous institute. Some of the highlights of IITPKD such as approvals, programs offered, and location of the institute are mentioned below.

IIT Palakkad
Year of Establishment 2015
Type of Institution Autonomous
Approvals Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India
Website https://iitpkd.ac.in/about-iit-palakkad
Programs Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research
Infrastructure facilities Library, Central Labs, e-Resources, etc
Campus Area 500 acres(under construction)
Location Palakkad, Kerala

Courses & Fees

Courses Total tuition Fees Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(5 Courses)

INR 8 L

(for 4 years)

10+2 : 75 %

Exams :JEE MainJEE Advanced

M.E./M.Tech(6 Courses)

INR 10 K

(for 2 years)

Exams :GATE

M.Sc.(3 Courses)

INR 6 K

(for 2 years)

Exams :IIT JAM

Admission Procedure

IIT Palakkad offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels in the following streams of Engineering, Science, and Management The admission is done online on the official website of the institute. The Institute admits B.Tech students through JEE Advanced, M.Tech through GATE, and for M.Sc through JAM entrance examinations conducted at various centres across India.

IIT Palakkad Latest Updates

  • April 04, 2023: IIT Palakkad Admission 2023 Open for M.SC Programs; Apply till April 25
  • April 21, 2023: IIT Palakkad Admission 2023 Open for M.Tech Programs; Apply till April 21

IIT Palakkad admissions for the academic year 2023 offers ug, pg, and p.h.d courses. Candidates seeking admission at IIT Palakkad must check their eligibility criteria before applying to IIT Palakkad, admission could be done online on the official website of the institute and the intake is based on the score obtained by the candidate in various national qualifying examinations.

ADMISSION HIGHLIGHTS

The highlights of IIT Palakkad admission 2022 are tabulated below

 

Institute

IIT Palakkad

Type

Autonomous University

Courses Offered

UG, PG, &  Research 

Entrance Exam

JEE MAINS/JEE Advanced/ GATE 

Mode of Application

Online and Offline

Selection Criteria 

Qualified Exam Score Based 

ENTRANCE EXAMS ADMISSION

IIT Palakkad admission intake is based on the score obtained by the candidate in various qualifying examinations like JEE, JEE Advanced,  GATE, and UCEED. The seats in IIT Palakkad are allocated based on the eligibility criteria and scores obtained in competitive exams.

UG ADMISSION 

IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Undergraduate Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

Course

Specializations

B.Tech

Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, +more

UG Admission Eligibility Criteria

IIT Palakkad offers an undergraduate course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below

  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate and 40% for SC/ST/OBC from a recognized board or University
  • Candidates must have a valid score in the Joint Entrance Exam [JEE] Advanced.

PG ADMISSION

IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Postgraduate Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

Course

Specializations

M.Tech

Geotechnical Engineering, Data Science, Computing and Mathematics, +more

M.Sc

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

PG Admission Eligibility Criteria

IIT Palakkad offers an undergraduate course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below. 

  • For M.Tech candidates must have passed Bachelors in B.Tech from a recognized University.
  • Candidates must have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE]/ Joint Admission Test for M.Sc[JAM].
  • For M.Sc candidates must have passed Bachelors in B.Sc from a recognized.
  • Candidates must have valid scores in the Joint Admission Test[JAM].

MS ADMISSION

IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Research Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

Course

Specializations

MS

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

MS Admission Eligibility Criteria

IIT Palakkad offers a Research course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

  • Candidates must have passed UG Degree in Engineering/ Technology or PG degree in Science.
  • Candidates must have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE]

Ph.D. ADMISSION

IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Research Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

Course

Specializations

Ph.D.

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and +more

Ph.D. Admission Eligibility Criteria

IIT Palakkad offers a Research course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

  • Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a good academic record.
  • The candidate should also possess a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification. 

UG SPECIALIZATIONS

IIT Palakkad UG specializations are detailed below 

B.tech Specializations

B.tech Specializations

Computer Science Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PG SPECIALIZATIONS

IIT Palakkad PG specializations are detailed below 

M.Tech Specializations

M.Tech Specializations

Computing and Mathematics

Power Electronics and Power Science 

Geotechnical Engineering

Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

Data Science

System on chip Design

Ph.D. SPECIALIZATIONS

IIT Palakkad Research specializations are detailed below

Ph.D. Specializations

Ph.D. Specializations

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science Engineering

Physics

Intelligent collaborative Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Humanities and Social Science Management

Mechanical Engineering

APPLICATION PROCESS

IIT Palakkad 2023 can access the online application form 2023 from the official website of the University. The application process is the same for all the courses. Firstly, candidates need to submit the IIT Palakkad online application for merit-based admissions. Candidates need to apply for the specialization which is relevant to the course. The admission fee can be paid as per the IIT Palakkad fee structure.

Steps to Apply for IIT Palakkad

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Palakkad
  • Step 2: Select the desired course and click on the “Apply Online” tab
  • Step 3: Register as a new user by filling in the required details
  • Step 4: Log in with your credentials and fill in accurate details in the application form
  • Step 5: Enter academic qualifications
  • Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form

Documents required along with the application form

  • Coloured photograph & signature
  • Birth certificate
  • Passing certificate and qualifying mark sheet
  • Entrance examination scorecard
  • Caste certificate, Category certificate (if applicable)

Cut-Offs

JEE-Advanced Cutoff 2022

IIT Palakkad, JEE-Advanced Cutoff 2022 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for JEE-Advanced is 4450 - 13417 rank.

Courses

2022

Cutoff By

2021

Cutoff By

2020

Cutoff By

2019

Cutoff By

B.Tech Computer Science Engineering

4450 4835 4521 3941

B.Tech Data Science

5744 - - -

B.Tech Electrical Engineering

8729 8274 7747 6810

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

11542 10242 8836 7939

BTech Civil Engineering

13417 12479 10958 9713

IIT-JAM Cutoff 2022

IIT Palakkad, IIT-JAM Cutoff 2022 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for IIT-JAM is 523 - 671 rank.

Courses

2022

Cutoff By

2021

Cutoff By

M.Sc Mathematics

523 559

M.Sc Chemistry

609 664

M.Sc Physics

671 750

GATE Cutoff 2021

IIT Palakkad, GATE Cutoff 2021 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for GATE is 418 - 559 marks.

Courses

2021

Cutoff By

M.Tech Mathematics and Computing

418

M.Tech Data Science

448

M.Tech Electrical System Designing & Management

527

M.Tech Power Systems and Power Electronics

554

M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering

559

Placements

Placements 2022: Highlights

During the IIT Palakkad placements 2022, the participated recruiters placed over 176 students in new-age job profiles. The highest international package offered was INR 1.2 crore per annum. The key highlights of IIT Palakkad placements 2022 are presented in the table below:  

Particulars

Statistics (2022)

Batch strength

251

Total students registered

193

Total students placed

176

Total offers made

207

Total students opted for higher studies

12

Highest international package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

Average package

INR 13.9 LPA

Salary range

INR 3.6 lakh-INR 1.2 crore (per annum)

Total recruiters

211

No. of international offers

8

No. of PPOs

26

Top Recruiters

L&T Group, JP Morgan, Flipkart and Microsoft

Highest Package 2022

As per the latest report, the international highest package offered during IIT Palakkad placements 2022 was INR1.2 crore per annum. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars

Statistics (2022)

Highest package

INR 1.2 crore per annum

Average Package 2022

The average package offered during IIT Palakkad placements 2022 is presented below:

Course

Average Package

BTech

INR 15.2 LPA

MTech

INR 13 LPA

Overall

INR 13.9 LPA

Average Package Trends: 2020 vs 2021 vs 2022

An improving trend in the average package was witnessed during IIT Palakkad placements in the past three years. In 2022, the average package offered stood at INR 13.9 LPA, which constantly increased since 2020. From INR 9.9 LPA in 2020 and INR 11.4 LPA in 2021, the highest package reached INR 13.9 LPA in 2022. For more clarity, check out the graph below:

Batch Placed 2022

As per the official report, 107 students of the BTech and 59 students of the MTech batch passing out in 2022 were placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of the 2022 batch placed during IIT Palakkad placements 2022 are presented below:

Particulars

BTech Statistics (2022)

MTech Statistics (2022)

MSc Statistics (2022)

Total students registered

110

62

15

Total students placed

107

52

11

Total offers

130

83.8%

11

Placement percentage

97.2%

83.8%

73.3%

Average package

INR 15.2 LPA

INR 13 LPA

INR 6.8 LPA

Salary range

INR 4.2 LPA to INR 1.2 crore per annum

INR 3.6 LPA to INR 33 LPA

INR 3.8 LPA to INR 13.5 LPA

Batch Placed Trends: 2020 Vs 2021 Vs 2022

IIT Palakkad witnessed a sharp rise in the offers made and the number of students placed during 2022 placement season as compared with 2020 and 2021. Let’s take a look at the graph below to know IIT Palakkad placement trends over the past year:

Coming to the placement rate, a fluctuating trend was recorded during IIT Palakkad placements in the past three years. Let’s take a look at the graph below to check the same:

The detailed IIT Palakkad placement trends observed during the past three academic years are presented in the below table:

Particulars

Statistics (2020

Statistics (2021)

Statistics (2022)

Batch size

106

163

251

Total offers made

87

120

207

Total students placed

74

97

176

Total recruiters

70

110

211

No. of students registered

82

115

193

Placement rate

90%

84.3%

91.1%

No. of PPOs

15

6

26

No. of students went for higher studies

16

20

12

A sharp rise in the total offers made and students placed during IIT Palakkad BTech placement 2022 when compared with 2021. Check out the graph below for a clear understanding:

The detailed IIT Palakkad placement trends observed during the past three academic years are presented in the below table:

Particulars

Statistics (2021)

Statistics (2022)

Total students registered

84

110

Total students placed

75

107

Total offers

98

130

Placement percentage

89.2%

97.2%

Sector-wise Placements 2022

A majority of IIT Palakkad students were offered job roles in Core Engineering sector, followed by IT sector. The sector-wise distribution is presented in the image given below:

Image sourceIIT Palakkad Placement Report 2022

Placements 2022: Top Recruiters

Some of the popular recruiters that participated in the IIT Palakkad placements 2022 are listed in the table below:

IIT Palakkad Placements 2022: Top Recruiters

IBM

Amazon

Arista Networks

Versa Networks

TCS Research

L&T Group

Qualcomm

MathWorks

HCL

Texas Instruments

Tata Group

Adobe

Download: IIT Palakkad Placement Report 2022

Internship 2022 Batch

More than 90 companies visited the IIT Palakkad campus for offering an internship in sectors such as Research and Development, Information Technology, Core Engineering, Analytics, Government and Consulting. A total of 204 internship offers were made during the 2021-22 academic year. Check the IIT Palakkad internship statistics 2022 from the below table:

Particulars

Statistics (2022)

Total companies visited

90+

Total internship offers

- BTech (2019 batch): 153

- MTech & MSc (2021 batch): 51

Highest stipend

INR 2 lakh per month

Top recruiters

Adobe, UST Global, Sprinklr

Internship 2022: Top Recruiters

During the IIT Palakkad internship 2022, Adobe offered INR 1 lakh per month stipend to four students. Alongside, UST Global offered the highest number of offers, i.e., 15 offers. Two students received internship from Sprinklr with stipend of INR 2 lakh per month. Some of the popular recruiters that participated in the internship drive 2022 are listed below: 

IIT Palakkad Internship 2022: Top Recruiters

MediaTek

Adobe

UST Global

Sprinklr

Strand Life Sciences

L&T Infotech

Inker Robotics

AMD

Leap India

2022: Sector-wise Distribution

A large number of internship offers were made in Core Engineering sector, followed by IT. The sector-wise distribution of IIT Palakkad internship 2022 is shown in the image below:

 

Image sourceIIT Palakkad Internship Report 2022

Alumni Placements

IIT Palakkad alumni are currently working in some top-notch companies like L&T, Tata Consultancy Services, Zoom, Arista Networks, etc. A large share of IIT Palakkad alumni work in the Engineering sector followed by the Education sector. The domain-wise distribution is presented in the pie-chart given below:

NOTE: The ‘Others’ category represents the combined data of multiple domains, including Media and Communication, Administrative, Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Program and Project Management, Human Resources, Arts and Design, Support and Finance. 

Scholarship

Scholarship 1

Merit-Cum-Means scholarships, Institute free studentships, and Scholarships for SC/ST are available to the students of IIT Palakkad, as per the Government of India norms.

1. SC/ST scholarship awarded to SC/ST students whose parental income less than Rs.4.5 Lakhs per annum
Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester – subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects).
Tuition Fees: Exemption from the payment of tuition fees.
Mess Charges: Free Messing – Basic Menu
Pocket Allowance: Rs.250/- per month
Hostel Seat Rent: Waiver

Scholarship 2

2. Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship:

a) MCM scholarship is awarded to 25% of the admitted students of GE/BC-NCL students
Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester – subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects).
Tuition Fees: Exemption from the payment of tuition fees.
Allowance: Rs.1000/- per month

b) Prof. Valsakumar Memorial Scholarships for M.Sc. Physics Students.
i. Merit Award for one student with a certificate of appreciation and Rs. 5000/- prize money.
ii. Prof. Valsakumar Merit cum Means Scholarship for one student of Rs.35000/- per semester.

Scholarship 3

3. Institute Free Studentship:

Free studentship: Beyond the 25% limit, for a further 10% of the admitted GE/BC-NCL students.
Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester – subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects).

    List of Courses

    • Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech)
    • M.Tech (Master Of Technology)
    • Master Of Science(M.Sc)

    List of Courses

    • Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech)
    • M.Tech (Master Of Technology)
    • Master Of Science(M.Sc)

    Highlights

    IIT Palakkad was established in the year 2015 and is a public autonomous institute. Some of the highlights of IITPKD such as approvals, programs offered, and location of the institute are mentioned below.

    IIT Palakkad
    Year of Establishment 2015
    Type of Institution Autonomous
    Approvals Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India
    Website https://iitpkd.ac.in/about-iit-palakkad
    Programs Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research
    Infrastructure facilities Library, Central Labs, e-Resources, etc
    Campus Area 500 acres(under construction)
    Location Palakkad, Kerala

    Courses & Fees

    Courses Total tuition Fees Eligibility
    B.E. / B.Tech(5 Courses)

    INR 8 L

    (for 4 years)

    10+2 : 75 %

    Exams :JEE MainJEE Advanced

    M.E./M.Tech(6 Courses)

    INR 10 K

    (for 2 years)

    Exams :GATE

    M.Sc.(3 Courses)

    INR 6 K

    (for 2 years)

    Exams :IIT JAM

    Admission Procedure

    IIT Palakkad offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels in the following streams of Engineering, Science, and Management The admission is done online on the official website of the institute. The Institute admits B.Tech students through JEE Advanced, M.Tech through GATE, and for M.Sc through JAM entrance examinations conducted at various centres across India.

    IIT Palakkad Latest Updates

    • April 04, 2023: IIT Palakkad Admission 2023 Open for M.SC Programs; Apply till April 25
    • April 21, 2023: IIT Palakkad Admission 2023 Open for M.Tech Programs; Apply till April 21

    IIT Palakkad admissions for the academic year 2023 offers ug, pg, and p.h.d courses. Candidates seeking admission at IIT Palakkad must check their eligibility criteria before applying to IIT Palakkad, admission could be done online on the official website of the institute and the intake is based on the score obtained by the candidate in various national qualifying examinations.

    ADMISSION HIGHLIGHTS

    The highlights of IIT Palakkad admission 2022 are tabulated below

     

    Institute

    IIT Palakkad

    Type

    Autonomous University

    Courses Offered

    UG, PG, &  Research 

    Entrance Exam

    JEE MAINS/JEE Advanced/ GATE 

    Mode of Application

    Online and Offline

    Selection Criteria 

    Qualified Exam Score Based 

    ENTRANCE EXAMS ADMISSION

    IIT Palakkad admission intake is based on the score obtained by the candidate in various qualifying examinations like JEE, JEE Advanced,  GATE, and UCEED. The seats in IIT Palakkad are allocated based on the eligibility criteria and scores obtained in competitive exams.

    UG ADMISSION 

    IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Undergraduate Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

    Course

    Specializations

    B.Tech

    Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, +more

    UG Admission Eligibility Criteria

    IIT Palakkad offers an undergraduate course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below

    • The candidate must have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate and 40% for SC/ST/OBC from a recognized board or University
    • Candidates must have a valid score in the Joint Entrance Exam [JEE] Advanced.

    PG ADMISSION

    IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Postgraduate Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

    Course

    Specializations

    M.Tech

    Geotechnical Engineering, Data Science, Computing and Mathematics, +more

    M.Sc

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

    PG Admission Eligibility Criteria

    IIT Palakkad offers an undergraduate course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below. 

    • For M.Tech candidates must have passed Bachelors in B.Tech from a recognized University.
    • Candidates must have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE]/ Joint Admission Test for M.Sc[JAM].
    • For M.Sc candidates must have passed Bachelors in B.Sc from a recognized.
    • Candidates must have valid scores in the Joint Admission Test[JAM].

    MS ADMISSION

    IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Research Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

    Course

    Specializations

    MS

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

    MS Admission Eligibility Criteria

    IIT Palakkad offers a Research course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

    • Candidates must have passed UG Degree in Engineering/ Technology or PG degree in Science.
    • Candidates must have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering [GATE]

    Ph.D. ADMISSION

    IIT Palakkad 2023 offers Research Programmes for admission 2023 the courses with their specializations are given in the table below

    Course

    Specializations

    Ph.D.

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and +more

    Ph.D. Admission Eligibility Criteria

    IIT Palakkad offers a Research course the candidate needs to have the minimum requirements for enrollment the eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

    • Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a good academic record.
    • The candidate should also possess a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification. 

    UG SPECIALIZATIONS

    IIT Palakkad UG specializations are detailed below 

    B.tech Specializations

    B.tech Specializations

    Computer Science Engineering

    Electrical Engineering

    Civil Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering

    PG SPECIALIZATIONS

    IIT Palakkad PG specializations are detailed below 

    M.Tech Specializations

    M.Tech Specializations

    Computing and Mathematics

    Power Electronics and Power Science 

    Geotechnical Engineering

    Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

    Data Science

    System on chip Design

    Ph.D. SPECIALIZATIONS

    IIT Palakkad Research specializations are detailed below

    Ph.D. Specializations

    Ph.D. Specializations

    Chemical Engineering

    Civil Engineering

    Electrical Engineering

    Computer Science Engineering

    Physics

    Intelligent collaborative Systems

    Mechanical Engineering

    Humanities and Social Science Management

    Mechanical Engineering

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    IIT Palakkad 2023 can access the online application form 2023 from the official website of the University. The application process is the same for all the courses. Firstly, candidates need to submit the IIT Palakkad online application for merit-based admissions. Candidates need to apply for the specialization which is relevant to the course. The admission fee can be paid as per the IIT Palakkad fee structure.

    Steps to Apply for IIT Palakkad

    • Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Palakkad
    • Step 2: Select the desired course and click on the “Apply Online” tab
    • Step 3: Register as a new user by filling in the required details
    • Step 4: Log in with your credentials and fill in accurate details in the application form
    • Step 5: Enter academic qualifications
    • Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the application form

    Documents required along with the application form

    • Coloured photograph & signature
    • Birth certificate
    • Passing certificate and qualifying mark sheet
    • Entrance examination scorecard
    • Caste certificate, Category certificate (if applicable)

    Cut-Offs

    JEE-Advanced Cutoff 2022

    IIT Palakkad, JEE-Advanced Cutoff 2022 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for JEE-Advanced is 4450 - 13417 rank.

    Courses

    2022

    Cutoff By

    2021

    Cutoff By

    2020

    Cutoff By

    2019

    Cutoff By

    B.Tech Computer Science Engineering

    4450 4835 4521 3941

    B.Tech Data Science

    5744 - - -

    B.Tech Electrical Engineering

    8729 8274 7747 6810

    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

    11542 10242 8836 7939

    BTech Civil Engineering

    13417 12479 10958 9713

    IIT-JAM Cutoff 2022

    IIT Palakkad, IIT-JAM Cutoff 2022 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for IIT-JAM is 523 - 671 rank.

    Courses

    2022

    Cutoff By

    2021

    Cutoff By

    M.Sc Mathematics

    523 559

    M.Sc Chemistry

    609 664

    M.Sc Physics

    671 750

    GATE Cutoff 2021

    IIT Palakkad, GATE Cutoff 2021 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for GATE is 418 - 559 marks.

    Courses

    2021

    Cutoff By

    M.Tech Mathematics and Computing

    418

    M.Tech Data Science

    448

    M.Tech Electrical System Designing & Management

    527

    M.Tech Power Systems and Power Electronics

    554

    M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering

    559

    Placements

    Placements 2022: Highlights

    During the IIT Palakkad placements 2022, the participated recruiters placed over 176 students in new-age job profiles. The highest international package offered was INR 1.2 crore per annum. The key highlights of IIT Palakkad placements 2022 are presented in the table below:  

    Particulars

    Statistics (2022)

    Batch strength

    251

    Total students registered

    193

    Total students placed

    176

    Total offers made

    207

    Total students opted for higher studies

    12

    Highest international package

    INR 1.2 crore per annum

    Average package

    INR 13.9 LPA

    Salary range

    INR 3.6 lakh-INR 1.2 crore (per annum)

    Total recruiters

    211

    No. of international offers

    8

    No. of PPOs

    26

    Top Recruiters

    L&T Group, JP Morgan, Flipkart and Microsoft

    Highest Package 2022

    As per the latest report, the international highest package offered during IIT Palakkad placements 2022 was INR1.2 crore per annum. The same is tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Statistics (2022)

    Highest package

    INR 1.2 crore per annum

    Average Package 2022

    The average package offered during IIT Palakkad placements 2022 is presented below:

    Course

    Average Package

    BTech

    INR 15.2 LPA

    MTech

    INR 13 LPA

    Overall

    INR 13.9 LPA

    Average Package Trends: 2020 vs 2021 vs 2022

    An improving trend in the average package was witnessed during IIT Palakkad placements in the past three years. In 2022, the average package offered stood at INR 13.9 LPA, which constantly increased since 2020. From INR 9.9 LPA in 2020 and INR 11.4 LPA in 2021, the highest package reached INR 13.9 LPA in 2022. For more clarity, check out the graph below:

    Batch Placed 2022

    As per the official report, 107 students of the BTech and 59 students of the MTech batch passing out in 2022 were placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of the 2022 batch placed during IIT Palakkad placements 2022 are presented below:

    Particulars

    BTech Statistics (2022)

    MTech Statistics (2022)

    MSc Statistics (2022)

    Total students registered

    110

    62

    15

    Total students placed

    107

    52

    11

    Total offers

    130

    83.8%

    11

    Placement percentage

    97.2%

    83.8%

    73.3%

    Average package

    INR 15.2 LPA

    INR 13 LPA

    INR 6.8 LPA

    Salary range

    INR 4.2 LPA to INR 1.2 crore per annum

    INR 3.6 LPA to INR 33 LPA

    INR 3.8 LPA to INR 13.5 LPA

    Batch Placed Trends: 2020 Vs 2021 Vs 2022

    IIT Palakkad witnessed a sharp rise in the offers made and the number of students placed during 2022 placement season as compared with 2020 and 2021. Let’s take a look at the graph below to know IIT Palakkad placement trends over the past year:

    Coming to the placement rate, a fluctuating trend was recorded during IIT Palakkad placements in the past three years. Let’s take a look at the graph below to check the same:

    The detailed IIT Palakkad placement trends observed during the past three academic years are presented in the below table:

    Particulars

    Statistics (2020

    Statistics (2021)

    Statistics (2022)

    Batch size

    106

    163

    251

    Total offers made

    87

    120

    207

    Total students placed

    74

    97

    176

    Total recruiters

    70

    110

    211

    No. of students registered

    82

    115

    193

    Placement rate

    90%

    84.3%

    91.1%

    No. of PPOs

    15

    6

    26

    No. of students went for higher studies

    16

    20

    12

    A sharp rise in the total offers made and students placed during IIT Palakkad BTech placement 2022 when compared with 2021. Check out the graph below for a clear understanding:

    The detailed IIT Palakkad placement trends observed during the past three academic years are presented in the below table:

    Particulars

    Statistics (2021)

    Statistics (2022)

    Total students registered

    84

    110

    Total students placed

    75

    107

    Total offers

    98

    130

    Placement percentage

    89.2%

    97.2%

    Sector-wise Placements 2022

    A majority of IIT Palakkad students were offered job roles in Core Engineering sector, followed by IT sector. The sector-wise distribution is presented in the image given below:

    Image sourceIIT Palakkad Placement Report 2022

    Placements 2022: Top Recruiters

    Some of the popular recruiters that participated in the IIT Palakkad placements 2022 are listed in the table below:

    IIT Palakkad Placements 2022: Top Recruiters

    IBM

    Amazon

    Arista Networks

    Versa Networks

    TCS Research

    L&T Group

    Qualcomm

    MathWorks

    HCL

    Texas Instruments

    Tata Group

    Adobe

    Download: IIT Palakkad Placement Report 2022

    Internship 2022 Batch

    More than 90 companies visited the IIT Palakkad campus for offering an internship in sectors such as Research and Development, Information Technology, Core Engineering, Analytics, Government and Consulting. A total of 204 internship offers were made during the 2021-22 academic year. Check the IIT Palakkad internship statistics 2022 from the below table:

    Particulars

    Statistics (2022)

    Total companies visited

    90+

    Total internship offers

    - BTech (2019 batch): 153

    - MTech & MSc (2021 batch): 51

    Highest stipend

    INR 2 lakh per month

    Top recruiters

    Adobe, UST Global, Sprinklr

    Internship 2022: Top Recruiters

    During the IIT Palakkad internship 2022, Adobe offered INR 1 lakh per month stipend to four students. Alongside, UST Global offered the highest number of offers, i.e., 15 offers. Two students received internship from Sprinklr with stipend of INR 2 lakh per month. Some of the popular recruiters that participated in the internship drive 2022 are listed below: 

    IIT Palakkad Internship 2022: Top Recruiters

    MediaTek

    Adobe

    UST Global

    Sprinklr

    Strand Life Sciences

    L&T Infotech

    Inker Robotics

    AMD

    Leap India

    2022: Sector-wise Distribution

    A large number of internship offers were made in Core Engineering sector, followed by IT. The sector-wise distribution of IIT Palakkad internship 2022 is shown in the image below:

     

    Image sourceIIT Palakkad Internship Report 2022

    Alumni Placements

    IIT Palakkad alumni are currently working in some top-notch companies like L&T, Tata Consultancy Services, Zoom, Arista Networks, etc. A large share of IIT Palakkad alumni work in the Engineering sector followed by the Education sector. The domain-wise distribution is presented in the pie-chart given below:

    NOTE: The ‘Others’ category represents the combined data of multiple domains, including Media and Communication, Administrative, Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Program and Project Management, Human Resources, Arts and Design, Support and Finance. 

    Scholarship

    Scholarship 1

    Merit-Cum-Means scholarships, Institute free studentships, and Scholarships for SC/ST are available to the students of IIT Palakkad, as per the Government of India norms.

    1. SC/ST scholarship awarded to SC/ST students whose parental income less than Rs.4.5 Lakhs per annum
    Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester – subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects).
    Tuition Fees: Exemption from the payment of tuition fees.
    Mess Charges: Free Messing – Basic Menu
    Pocket Allowance: Rs.250/- per month
    Hostel Seat Rent: Waiver

    Scholarship 2

    2. Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship:

    a) MCM scholarship is awarded to 25% of the admitted students of GE/BC-NCL students
    Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester – subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects).
    Tuition Fees: Exemption from the payment of tuition fees.
    Allowance: Rs.1000/- per month

    b) Prof. Valsakumar Memorial Scholarships for M.Sc. Physics Students.
    i. Merit Award for one student with a certificate of appreciation and Rs. 5000/- prize money.
    ii. Prof. Valsakumar Merit cum Means Scholarship for one student of Rs.35000/- per semester.

    Scholarship 3

    3. Institute Free Studentship:

    Free studentship: Beyond the 25% limit, for a further 10% of the admitted GE/BC-NCL students.
    Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester – subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects).