Overview
IIIT Kurnool is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was set up in 2015 and offers engineering, design & manufacturing related programmes.
Location: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Key focus: B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, PhD in computing, electronics, manufacturing & design fields.
Courses Offered
UG: B.Tech in disciplines such as Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical / Design & Manufacturing.
Dual Degree: B.Tech + M.Tech programmes in relevant branches.
PG: M.Tech specialisations (Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Smart Manufacturing etc.).
Doctoral: PhD programmes in engineering, sciences and design.
Fee Structure (2025-26)
For B.Tech programmes (4 years): total tuition approx INR 7.81 Lakhs to INR 9.72 Lakhs for entire duration.
M.Tech programmes (2 years): total tuition approx INR 3.35 Lakhs for full programme.
PhD programmes: total tuition approx INR 2.48 Lakhs for full duration in some cases.
Hostels, mess and other charges are extra.
Cut-Offs 2025
Here are indicative closing ranks for JEE Main (All India Rank) for AI quota/general category and other categories at IIIT Kurnool:
B.Tech Programmes (4 yr) – Example Branches
| Branch | Category | Closing Rank (2025 Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | General | ~ 32,512 |
| CSE | OBC-NCL | ~ 12,980 |
| CSE | SC | ~ 5,695 |
| CSE | ST | ~ 2,305 |
| CSE | EWS | ~ 3,120 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS) | General | ~ 35,479 |
| AI & DS | OBC-NCL | ~ 14,083 |
| AI & DS | SC | ~ 6,014 |
| AI & DS | ST | ~ 2,721 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | General | ~ 40,291 |
| ECE | OBC-NCL | ~ 15,418 |
| ECE | SC | ~ 6,618 |
| ECE | ST | ~ 2,995 |
Dual Degree Programmes (5 yr B.Tech + M.Tech) – Example
| Branch | Category | Closing Rank (2025 Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| CSE (Dual) | General | ~ 36,181 |
| CSE (Dual) | OBC-NCL | ~ 12,973 |
| CSE (Dual) | SC | ~ 4,445 |
| CSE (Dual) | ST | ~ 2,567 |
Placements 2025
Highest package reported: Approx INR 22 Lakhs per annum.
Average package: Approx INR 7.64 Lakhs per annum.
Top recruiters include companies such as Infosys, among others.
Ranking Summary
In some rankings, IIIT Kurnool is placed around #57 in engineering colleges (India Today list, 2025).
The institute is still comparatively young and growing in its reputation and infrastructure.
Why Choose IIIT Kurnool?
Strengths:
Government-backed institute with “Institute of National Importance” status.
Offers modern branches, including AI & DS, design & manufacturing.
Relatively moderate tuition compared to many private engineering colleges.
Considerations:
For flagship branches, cut-offs are still competitive; strong JEE Main rank needed.
Placement averages are moderate; flagship branches may have better outcomes than newer ones.
Infrastructure and alumni network are still developing.
Final Thoughts
If you are aiming for engineering in the domains of computing, electronics, design and manufacturing, IIIT Kurnool offers a solid option in 2025. Focus on obtaining a good JEE Main rank, choose your branch based on your aptitude and career goal, and factor in total cost versus likely outcomes.
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