Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore): courses, cutoffs, fees and placements (2026)
IIT · Indore (Simrol), Madhya Pradesh · Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Every number links to its official source with the data year.
Overview
Official website: iiti.ac.in
What stands out at IIT Indore
- Graduates did well on pay: the 2023-24 UG median was ₹19.48 lakh, the second-highest in a like-for-like group of 7.
- About 71% of UG graduates were placed (234 of 331, 2023-24); NIRF counts those who chose higher studies separately.
- Sponsored research is still small here, at ₹50.29 crore in FY 2023-24.
- The 2026 CSE closing rank (OPEN) was 1,676, around the middle of the group.
Same-year comparisons only. How we use data years →
Our profile of IIT Indore
IIT Indore, set up in 2009, is No. 12 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and No. 27 Overall. Its 501.42-acre campus is at Simrol, about 20 km from Indore city, and it offers 560 JoSAA seats in 2026.Who it suits
Our analysis: IIT Indore suits you if you want a mid-sized IIT with new interdisciplinary branches. Examples are Space Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Data Science, and Environmental Economics and Sustainable Engineering. It also has a B.S. in Applied and Industrial Chemistry. Mechanical (87), Electrical (85) and CSE (82) are its largest branches.What these numbers mean
The first-semester total is ₹1,59,550. That includes tuition of ₹1,00,000, accommodation of ₹16,000 and a tentative mess advance of ₹17,550. SC, ST and PwD students pay ₹59,550. Families earning under ₹5 lakh get tuition remission under Ministry of Education rules. The latest NIRF data we could verify is the 2025 file on nirfindia.org, because the 2026 link on the IIT Indore site returned an error. It shows 234 of 331 four-year graduates of 2023-24 placed, at a median of ₹19.48 lakh, the highest median in this batch. Sponsored research was ₹50.29 crore in FY 2023-24. Facilities include a Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre, a heavy and sophisticated lab complex, and an industrial research park.Rankings
Among ranked IITs, IIT Indore falls in the middle third on engineering (NIRF 2025). NIRF, explained →
Courses and seats
Programmes offered
- B.Tech (4 years)
- B.S. (4 years)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total JoSAA seats | 560 | JoSAA 2026 |
B.Tech and dual-degree seats per branch (JoSAA)
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| B.S. Applied and Industrial Chemistry | 20 |
| Biomedical Engineering and Data Science | 30 |
| Chemical Engineering | 40 |
| Civil Engineering | 53 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 82 |
| Electrical Engineering | 85 |
| Engineering Physics | 20 |
| Environmental Economics and Sustainable Engineering | 30 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 87 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science | 53 |
| Space Science and Engineering | 20 |
Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
Most seats at IIT Indore go to Mechanical Engineering (87), about 16% of the intake. What seat counts tell you →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied and Industrial Chemistry | – | – | 15409 |
| Biomedical Engineering and Data Science | – | – | 11519 |
| Chemical Engineering | 7913 | 8824 | 9168 |
| Civil Engineering | 9773 | 10641 | 11604 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1389 | 1775 | 1676 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3818 | 3723 | 3350 |
| Engineering Physics | 7612 | 8299 | 7062 |
| Environmental Economics and Sustainable Engineering | – | – | 14267 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science | 10894 | 11274 | 12608 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 2180 | 2099 | 2136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6812 | 7545 | 7561 |
| Space Science and Engineering | – | 7419 | 7950 |
| Space Sciences and Engineering | 6640 | – | – |
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)
The 2026 range at IIT Indore runs from 1,676 for Computer Science and Engineering to 15,409 for Applied and Industrial Chemistry. What a closing rank means →
Fees
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech tuition per semester | ₹1,00,000 | 2026-27 |
| First-semester academic fees | ₹1,59,550 | 2026-27 |
| Fee waiver notes | SC, ST and PwD: no tuition (first-semester total ₹59,550). Tuition remission for family income below ₹5 lakh as per MoE guidelines. | 2026-27 |
| Hostel / mess fee | Per semester: accommodation ₹16,000 + mess advance ₹17,550 (tentative) | 2026-27 |
The first bill at IIT Indore runs ₹59,550 above tuition, from one-time and other charges. Understanding the fee bill →
Placements
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹19.48 lakh | 2023-24 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 234 placed of 331 graduates | 2023-24 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹10 lakh | 2023-24 |
| PG 2-year placed | 63 | 2023-24 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 27 | 2023-24 |
Of 331 UG graduates at IIT Indore, 234 took jobs and 27 chose higher studies. Reading placement numbers →
Faculty and PhD
There are 633 full-time PhD students (2023-24) alongside 229 faculty (NIRF 2025) at IIT Indore. Faculty data, explained →
Research, labs and projects
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored research received | ₹50.29 crore | FY 2023-24 |
| Consultancy received | ₹10.80 crore | FY 2023-24 |
Notable labs / facilities
- Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre (SIC)
- Heavy & Sophisticated Lab Complex
- Industrial Research Park
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile)
At IIT Indore, sponsored projects bring in 4.7 times its consultancy income. Why research funding matters →
Campus and location
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 2009 | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Location (city, state) | Indore (Simrol), Madhya Pradesh | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Campus area | 501.42 acres | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iiti.ac.in | Source |
Set up in 2009, IIT Indore sits on 501.42 acres in Indore (Simrol), Madhya Pradesh. How we use data years →
FAQ
What is the NIRF rank of IIT Indore?
#27 Overall (NIRF 2025). #12 in Engineering (NIRF 2025).
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Indore?
₹1,00,000 tuition per semester (2026-27).
What is the median salary at IIT Indore?
₹19.48 lakh for 4-year UG graduates (2023-24, NIRF).
How many CSE seats does IIT Indore have?
82 B.Tech CSE seats (JoSAA 2026).
How many JoSAA seats does IIT Indore have?
560 seats in 12 branches (JoSAA 2026).
What JEE rank got CSE at IIT Indore?
OPEN closing rank 1,676 in 2026 (final round).
Sources and data years
- josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile, 2026-27, JoSAA 2026): Established (year), Location, Campus area, B.Tech tuition per semester, First-semester academic fees, Fee waiver notes, Hostel / mess fee, Programmes offered, Total JoSAA seats, B.Tech branches with seats, Notable labs / facilities
- iiti.ac.in: Official website
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Overall rank
- 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
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
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