Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai): courses, cutoffs, fees and placements (2026)
IIT · Kutelabhata, Durg, Chhattisgarh · Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Every number links to its official source with the data year.
Overview
Official website: iitbhilai.ac.in
What stands out at IIT Bhilai
- A rank near 8,886 was enough for CSE in 2026 (OPEN), later than most of the group.
- Research funding is modest: ₹41.92 crore sponsored (FY 2023-24), the lowest in the group.
- On NIRF engineering it is further down (#72, NIRF 2025), so look closely at the branch-level data.
- Established only in 2016, it has fewer alumni batches so far.
- Its intake is small: 329 JoSAA seats in JoSAA 2026, the fourth-lowest among the 23 IITs listed.
- It offers only 7 branches through JoSAA, so check your preferred branch is on the list.
Same-year comparisons only. Where these numbers come from →
Our profile of IIT Bhilai
IIT Bhilai started its first academic session in August 2016 and now runs from Kutelabhata in Durg, Chhattisgarh. It is No. 72 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and offers 329 JoSAA seats in 2026.Who it suits
Our analysis: IIT Bhilai suits you if you want a young IIT with focused branches. It offers seven B.Tech programmes, including Mechatronics Engineering and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. CSE (61), Electrical (60) and Mechanical (60) are the largest.What these numbers mean
We have not listed fees, because we could not open the 2026-27 fee PDF linked from the institute's fee page, and the JoSAA profile only links to that page. Please check the 2026-27 fee on iitbhilai.ac.in before you pay. The institute says it offers tuition waivers for socially and economically disadvantaged students, along with scholarships and interest-free education loans. The latest data we could verify is the NIRF 2025 file on nirfindia.org. It shows 116 of 162 four-year graduates of 2023-24 placed, at a median of ₹12 lakh. 14 went for higher studies. Sponsored research was ₹41.92 crore in FY 2023-24. The NIRF list names 77 faculty and 74 full-time PhD scholars, so this is still a growing research campus. A Central Instrumentation Facility supports labs across departments. Compare closing ranks for each branch in the cutoff table before you fill choices.Rankings
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering rank | 72 | NIRF 2025 |
NIRF 2025 Engineering puts IIT Bhilai in the bottom third of the 22 IITs it ranks. How NIRF ranks work →
Courses and seats
Programmes offered
- B.Tech (4 years)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total JoSAA seats | 329 | JoSAA 2026 |
B.Tech and dual-degree seats per branch (JoSAA)
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 61 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 44 |
| Electrical Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 44 |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 30 |
Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
Computer Science and Engineering takes the largest slice of seats at IIT Bhilai: 19%, or 61 seats. Seat matrix, explained →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6516 | 7382 | 8886 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 7570 | 7934 | 9400 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10709 | 11592 | 11934 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 9472 | 9668 | 9962 |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering | 15871 | 17478 | 17880 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13137 | 14788 | 15260 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 10843 | 12254 | 12519 |
All categories and seat pools
| Institute | Branch | Category | Seats | Year | Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|
Admission: JoSAA, on JEE (Advanced) rank
- Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (2024–2026)
Computer Science and Engineering closed first at IIT Bhilai in 2026 (rank 8,886); Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering stayed open longest (rank 17,880). Cutoff trends, explained →
Fees
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Fee waiver notes | Tuition fee waivers for students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds; also institute scholarships and interest-free education loans. | 2026-27 |
Placements
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹12 lakh | 2023-24 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 116 placed of 162 graduates | 2023-24 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹10.2 lakh | 2023-24 |
| PG 2-year placed | 14 | 2023-24 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 14 | 2023-24 |
Behind the median at IIT Bhilai: 162 graduates, 116 placed, 14 moved on to further study. Median vs highest package →
Faculty and PhD
Teaching staff at IIT Bhilai: 77 (NIRF 2025); PhD scholars: 74 (2023-24). Reading PhD numbers →
Research, labs and projects
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored research received | ₹41.92 crore | FY 2023-24 |
| Consultancy received | ₹6.64 crore | FY 2023-24 |
Notable labs / facilities
- Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF)
iitbhilai.ac.in (2026)
IIT Bhilai earns roughly 6.3 rupees from sponsored projects for every rupee of consultancy. What sponsored research means →
Campus and location
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 2016 | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Location (city, state) | Kutelabhata, Durg, Chhattisgarh | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iitbhilai.ac.in | Source |
IIT Bhilai was established in 2016 and is in Kutelabhata, Durg, Chhattisgarh. Where these numbers come from →
FAQ
What is the median salary at IIT Bhilai?
₹12 lakh for 4-year UG graduates (2023-24, NIRF).
How many CSE seats does IIT Bhilai have?
61 B.Tech CSE seats (JoSAA 2026).
How many JoSAA seats does IIT Bhilai have?
329 seats in 7 branches (JoSAA 2026).
What JEE rank got CSE at IIT Bhilai?
OPEN closing rank 8,886 in 2026 (final round).
Sources and data years
- josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile, 2026-27, JoSAA 2026): Established (year), Location, Fee waiver notes, Programmes offered, Total JoSAA seats, B.Tech branches with seats
- iitbhilai.ac.in: Official website
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Engineering rank
- nirfindia.org (2023-24, NIRF 2025, FY 2023-24): UG 4-year median salary, UG 4-year placed / graduated, PG 2-year median salary, PG 2-year placed, UG 4-year went for higher studies, Faculty count, Full-time PhD students, Sponsored research received, Consultancy received
- iitbhilai.ac.in (2026): Notable labs / facilities
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
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