IIIT Allahabad – Indian Institute of Information Technology Admission Process

IIIT Allahabad provides B.Tech programs in three specialisations, each spanning eight semesters. Direct admission to the B.Tech programs is available under DASA for students who have completed their most recent qualifying examination abroad.

IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Cutoff 2023 (Released)

IIIT Allahabad course admissions to the BTech program are determined by the JEE Main Score, followed by JoSAA counseling. The Josaa seat allotment and Cutoffs for Rounds 1-4 have been published. Please review the tabulated closing cutoffs for the General category provided below:

IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Prospective candidates aiming to enroll in the B.Tech program must have completed their 10+2 board examination with PCM from an accredited institution.
• Candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 50% marks in their examination.
• SC/ST students benefit from a 10% relaxation in the minimum required percentile of qualifying marks in the 12th class examination.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for B.Tech Selection

• Seat allocation will be managed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).
• A category-wise merit list, containing the All India Rank (AIR) of candidates, will be created based on valid JEE Main or equivalent entrance examination scores.
• Candidates are required to participate in JoSAA Counselling rounds according to their category, in accordance with the rank they have attained.

How to Apply?

• Sign up for the JEE Main exam.
• Provide personal and academic details and upload scanned images of the candidate’s photograph and signature.
• Pay the application fee using Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI, or PAYTM, following the online instructions.
• Upon successful payment, print the Confirmation Page and retain it for future reference.

Documents Required

• Scanned copies of academic details.
• Scanned passport size photograph of the candidate in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb).
• Scanned clear signature of the candidate in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb).
• Scanned copies of Category certificate, PwD certificate, if applicable.
• An active and valid email address.

The institution provides M.Tech programs in ten specialisations as well as an M.Tech (Research) program. Additionally, it offers a combined B.Tech + M.Tech program. Postgraduate students are obligated to undertake coursework alongside a thesis or dissertation, which involves independent research supervised by faculty members.

IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2023 (Released)

Admissions to the MTech program at IIIT Allahabad rely on the GATE Score, followed by CCMT Counselling. Please refer to the table for round-wise CCMT Counselling cutoffs applicable to the General category.

IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have completed their B.Tech in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate.
• A valid GATE score from the past three years is required for eligibility.
• SC/ST candidates need to have a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks to be considered eligible for the program.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for M.Tech Selection

• Admission to the M.Tech program is contingent upon the GATE score.
• Candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech Program are required to participate in CCMT Counselling by registering on the official CCMT website.
• Fill out the application form with personal and academic details, and pay the registration fee (INR 2200/- for General/OBC and INR 1700/- for SC/ST/PwD).
• Begin entering preferred choices in the application, arranging them in descending order of preference, and finalise by locking them.
• Seats will be allocated during the counselling rounds. Candidates should download the allotment letter and report to the institute, carrying original documents for admission.

How to Apply?

• Complete the registration process for the GATE exam via the Online Application form.
• Provide personal login credentials including a unique ID and password, and input personal details such as name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ names, parents’ mobile numbers, etc.
• Upload necessary documents including photograph, signature, and eligibility certificate, along with category certificate (SC/ST/PwD), if applicable.
• Specify the GATE paper (subject) and select preferred examination cities.
• Make the payment for the application fee and submit the form.
• After submission, verify the application form’s status and keep a hard copy for record purposes.

Documents required

• Scanned copy of the Eligibility Certificate in pdf format
  • Degree Certificate; or
  • Provisional Certificate; or 
  • Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute format, available in GOAPS website.
• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• Scanned passport size photograph of the candidate between 480×640 to 240×320 pixels in JPEG format.
• Scanned signature images can be between 160×560 to 80×280 pixels in JPEG format.

The institution provides a two-year full-time MBA program. Admission to this program is based on CAT scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

IIIT Allahabad MBA Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility for the program requires a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD).
• Candidates must possess a valid CAT score to be considered eligible and to be shortlisted for the program. A minimum score of 85+ percentile is preferred for shortlisting candidates.
• Final year students awaiting graduation or who will be completing their degree are also eligible to apply for the program.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for MBA Selection

• After the notification is issued, candidates may complete the application form, providing all necessary details including CAT score and registration information.
• Upon being shortlisted (based on CAT scores), candidates are required to attend the institute for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds, scheduled as indicated in the intimation letter sent to each shortlisted candidate.
• Following the performance in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds, along with consideration of past academic achievements and CAT score, the final list of selected students will be published on the website and personally communicated via email to each successful candidate.

How to Apply?

• MBA program application forms are available online at www.nitk.ac.in.
• Applicants are required to register online on the portal.
• Registered candidates must fill out the Online Application form and submit the prescribed application fee online before the deadline, which is Rs 600 for OC/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs 150 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
• After completing the online process, candidates should send the hardcopy of the application form, along with payment receipts and copies of necessary documents, to the institute.

Documents Required

• Admission order issued by the Competent Authority.
• Original marks card of qualifying examinations (from 1st to Final Year).
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate issued by the University.
• Course completion certification from the college (if awaiting the results of the qualifying degree exam).
• Original Score Card of CAT-2022/MAT 2023.
• Date of Birth Certificate (X Std./SSLC).
• Certificate from the employer confirming the duration of work experience.
• Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• EWS Category Certificate (if applicable), issued by the Competent Authority.
• Caste certificate in the prescribed format for OBC candidates, if applicable, from the Competent Authority.
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) certificate, if applicable.
• Transfer Certificate issued by the last college attended.
• Conduct Certificate.
• Sponsorship Certificate (if sponsored).
• Migration Certificate from the university.
• Medical Certificate.
• Photo ID proof as per Government of India norms (Copy of Aadhar Card).
• Two passport size photographs.

The institution provides PhD programs in five major research areas. The full-time PhD program spans 3-5 years, while the part-time PhD program spans 4-5 years. Admission to these programs is based on merit, and applications can be submitted through the online portal.

IIIT Allahabad PhD Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates with B.Tech./M.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Pharm. backgrounds must provide a GATE or GRE score (not older than 4 years from the application cutoff date for PhD degree applications) or UGC/CSIR NET or JRF (according to the funding policy, and for NET, not older than 2 years).
• Candidates with M.Sc./MCA backgrounds should present a GATE score (not older than 4 years), or UGC/CSIR NET or JRF, or INSPIRE qualified candidates for JRF purposes.
• Candidates with MBA/M.Com. backgrounds must show CAT qualification or a GMAT score (not older than 4 years), or UGC/CSIR NET or JRF qualified candidates.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for PhD Selection

• Candidates who surpass the cutoff will automatically be invited for an interview session in the first immediate year.
• CSIR or CBSE NET/JRF qualified candidates will be exempted from the entrance examination.