There are 23 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) in India. The first preference of any candidate who appears for the JEE Mains is always IIT. The Indian Institute of Technology offers a wide range of engineering courses like Computer Science Engineering, B.Tech in general engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering. Candidates who have secured ranks within the cutoff can easily apply to their dream IIT. In 2025, a total of 12,58,136 candidates appeared for the JEE Mains exams. The details of the top 20 IITs according to the NIRF Ranking are given below:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was set up in 1956 by the German Government. The first Indo-German agreement in Bonn, West Germany, for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras was signed in 1959. IIT Madras has 550 faculty members, 8000 students, and 1250 administrative & supporting staff. The campus is spread over 250 hectares. The Institute has 16 academic departments and advanced research centres, along with 100 laboratories.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 1 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 1 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 159 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 1612 offers from over 480 companies |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) was established in 1961 as the College of Engineering, was later declared an Institution of National Importance in 1963. It gained Deemed University status, which granted it autonomy in academics and degree awarding. Over 60,000 students have graduated from IIT Delhi across Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Humanities, including over 5,000 Ph.D. holders and 15,738 B.Tech graduates. The alumni have excelled globally as scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and leaders in diverse sectors, contributing significantly to national development and global industrialization.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 4 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 2 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 116 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 1,200 offers, including 50+ international job offers |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) was established in 1958 in Powai, Mumbai, one of India’s premier engineering institutions. The institute attracts meritorious students and has faculty engaged in pioneering research and academic collaborations globally. Governed by a Board of Governors and guided by the IIT Council under the Ministry of Education, IIT Bombay offers a fully residential campus, short-term and continuing education programs, and has produced alumni who have excelled in diverse fields worldwide.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 3 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 3 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 68 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 1,475 students were placed successfully with 1,350 unique offers |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), founded in 1959 by the Government of India, is one of the nation’s leading institutions for higher learning and scientific research in science, technology, and engineering. Inspired by a mission to create, disseminate, and apply knowledge for the betterment of society, the institute fosters excellence through a vibrant academic environment, state-of-the-art research, and industry linkage. With a residential campus area of 1,055 acres, IIT Kanpur welcomes more than 8,500 students and 555 teachers. It boasts a rich legacy of international engagement, such as the Kanpur Indo-American Programme, and continues to foster innovation, leadership, and ethical values.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 5 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 4 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 252 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 1,109 Offers at the End of Phase-1 of 2024-25 Placement Season |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) was founded in 1951. IIT KGP is the oldest IITs. It has a vast 2,100-acre campus spread across West Bengal and provides a complete array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in the fields of engineering, sciences, management, law, and humanities. The institute is famous for its quality of education, state-of-the-art research, and lively campus life. Ranked among India’s top engineering institutions by NIRF and QS rankings.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 6 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 5 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 415 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 1,800 Offers, including 25 international offers |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) was founded in 1847. It has a campus across 365 acres in the state of Uttarakhand and has more than 8,000 students across 23 departments. It is ranked 6th in Engineering and 8th in overall NIRF 2024 rankings. The institute had 1,200+ placements in 2023, with leading domestic offers of over ₹1.3 crore. It has top events such as Thomso and Cognizance and fosters innovation through TIDES and international collaborations.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 8 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 6 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 481 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 607 Job Offers, including 4 international offers |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) was founded in 1994. It is a leading technical institution on a 700-acre campus on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Ranked 7th in Engineering and 9th Overall in NIRF 2024, it accommodates more than 8,000 students and 500+ faculty members. The placements in 2025 had offers ranging up to ₹2.10 crore and a median CSE package of ₹34.5 LPA. Popular for research centers of high sophistication and Asia’s 124th QS ranking, it is a center of excellence and innovation.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 9 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 7 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 623 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 102 students were offered INR 50 LPA |
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) was founded in 2008. It has a campus spread over 576 acres in the Sangareddy district, Telangana. It has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. During the 2024 placement season, more than 70% of students were placed with over 522 offers, the best package going up to ₹90 LPA, with an average package of ₹22.5 LPA.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 12 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 8 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 656 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | Average package offered – 22.5 LPA (2024) |
Indian Institute of Technology BHU (Varanasi)
The Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi (IIT-BHU – Varanasi ) was established in 1919. The institute was formerly known as the Banaras Engineering College (BENCO).
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 11 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 9 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 1,071 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 1,373 job offers and 450 internship offers |
Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad was established in 1926 as ISM Dhanbad. The institute has a campus of 218 acres located in Sardar Patel Nagar, Dhanbad. The Institute owns 11 hostel premises named after precious gems. The institute has a total og 6000+ students enrolled and 405 faculty members.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad (IIT Dhanbad) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 35 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 10 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 3,846 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 73.57 % placement rate |
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore), established in 2009, is a rapidly growing IIT located in Madhya Pradesh. Ranked 14th in Engineering (NIRF 2024), it offers cutting-edge programs and research across disciplines. The institute boasts strong placements and advanced research facilities.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 33 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 16 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 1,389 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | Median salary offered was 19.48 LPA ( B.Tech), 10 LPA (M.Tech) |
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), established in 2008, is a student-focused technical university on a 400‑acre riverside campus in Gujarat. Ranked consistently in India’s top 20 engineering institutions. It has flexible interdisciplinary curricula with international exposure.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar(IIT Gandhinagar) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 29 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 18 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 1,708 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 82% placement rate |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) was established in 2008. It is situated on a 525-acre plot in Rupnagar, Punjab. Ranked 12th in IIRF 2025, it is home to approximately 3,000 residents. In the year 2024, 73% of B.Tech students were placed with an average package of ₹22.09 LPA
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 48 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 22 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 2,379 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 73% (B.Tech) 95% (CSE) Placement Rate |
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was founded in 2008. IIT Jodhpur is a multidisciplinary institution fostering technology education and research. The institute is situated on an 852-acre campus outside Jodhpur and focuses on innovation, industry linkage, and has state-of-the-art laboratories and centres for state-of-the-art research.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 68 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 28 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 3,061 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | Highest CTC 23.78 LPA |
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) was founded in 2009. The campus is spread across 538 acres in Mandi of Himachal Pradesh. Ranked at 31 among Engineering and 8 among Innovation by NIRF 2024. The overall package was ₹22.38 LPA, with the median at ₹18.5 LPA.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 72 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 31 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 3,118 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 89% placement rate (CSE) 72%(B.Tech) |
Indian Institute of Technology Patna
The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna), which opened in 2008, is located on a 501-acre plot in Bihta, Bihar, fully functional since 2015. IIT Patna received an average salary of ₹17 LPA, and top salaries went up to ₹45 LPA.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) |
| NIRF Rank (Overall) | 73 |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 34 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 3,144 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 78% Placement rate for B.Tech |
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar
The Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) was founded in 2008, is situated on a tranquil 936-acre campus at the base of Barunei Hill, Odisha. In 2024, IIT Bhubaneshwar received an average package of ₹17.16 LPA and a highest offer of ₹64 LPA.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar (IIT Bhubaneshwar) |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 54 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 3,685 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 84.6% placement for B.Tech |
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) was set up in 2015. It is a third-generation IIT located on a 540-acre suburban campus in Andhra Pradesh. According to NIRF 2024, it stands at 61st in the field of engineering. IIT Tirupati focuses on research, with an 18-acre research park planned, and has the highest gender and faculty-to-student ratios among IITs
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 61 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 5,024 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | Highest salary 41.7 LPAMedian salary 16 LPA |
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), established in 2016, functions from a permanent campus in the urban area covering 400 acres along Jagti, Jammu. It had a placement rate of 70.8% in 2024.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 62 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 6,310 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | Highest package 53 LPAAverage package 15.5 LPA |
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
IIT Palakkad was founded in 2015. IIT Palakkad has a 500-acre campus in Kerala. It is ranked 64th in NIRF 2024, with 85–90% placement and an average package of ₹18 LPA and a ₹60 LPA top offer.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad ) |
| NIRF Rank (Engineering Category) | 64 |
| Previous year Final Cutoff (Computer Science Engineering) | 6,199 (Gender – Neutral) |
| Placement Data | 85-90% placement rate |
