Indian Institute of Technology Indore
भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान इंदौर
A second-generation IIT on a 501-acre residential campus at Simrol, admitting B.Tech students through JEE (Advanced).
- Students
- 2,932
- 1,632 undergraduates
- Tuition
- ₹600K
- 2026-27
- Founded
- 2009
- QS World Ranking
- #546
- 2027 edition
About IIT Indore
IIT Indore was set up by the Government of India in 2009 as one of the new-generation Indian Institutes of Technology. Mentored at first by IIT Bombay and run from a temporary campus in the city, it moved to its permanent 501-acre residential campus at Simrol, on Khandwa Road outside Indore, in the mid-2010s. It is an Institute of National Importance.
Teaching is organised into ten departments (Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering; Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics) and schools for Humanities and Social Sciences, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Sustainability and Innovation. Undergraduates take four-year B.Tech, B.S. or B.Des programmes; in 2024-25 the sanctioned UG intake was 397, and the institute reported 1,632 UG, 535 PG and about 765 PhD students in its NIRF 2026 data.
It is small and research-heavy for an IIT, with PhD students outnumbering postgraduates on taught programmes, and the institute highlights research in AI, advanced materials, communications, renewable energy, healthcare technology and sustainability. It suits JEE (Advanced) qualifiers who want a quieter, fully residential campus with close access to faculty.
Jñānam Sarvajana-hitāya
“Knowledge for the benefit of all” — university motto
Why students choose IIT Indore
Entry through JEE (Advanced) and JoSAA like every IIT, with median UG placement salaries of Rs 18 lakh for 2024-25 graduates (NIRF 2026 data).
A small cohort: a sanctioned UG intake of 397 in 2024-25 across B.Tech, B.S. and B.Des programmes.
A 501-acre residential campus at Simrol where most students live in halls of residence.
Unusual departments for an IIT, including Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering, and schools of Sustainability and of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering.
Admissions
2027 entry via JEE (Advanced) 2027 and JoSAA 2027 (details shown are from the 2026 cycle)
Selectivity
IIT Indore does not publish an acceptance rate. B.Tech and B.S. seats are allotted by JEE (Advanced) rank through JoSAA counselling; the sanctioned UG intake was 397 in 2024-25. Foreign nationals compete for supernumerary seats capped at 10% of each course.
Typical entry requirements
| Indian Class XII (CBSE, state boards and equivalents) | Qualify through JEE (Main), then earn a JEE (Advanced) rank high enough for your chosen IIT Indore programme in JoSAA counselling |
|---|---|
| Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) | Register directly for JEE (Advanced) without JEE (Main); seats are supernumerary, up to 10% of each course, and outside the Indian reservation categories |
| OCI/PIO cardholders (cards issued before 4 March 2021) | May choose to compete at par with Indian nationals (OCI/PIO (I)) or as foreign nationals; the choice cannot be changed later |
| English language | All courses are taught in English. For international applicants, IIT Indore accepts a certificate from the home institution, TOEFL, IELTS or GRE as proof of English; no minimum score is published. |
Deadlines
- JEE (Advanced) 2026 exam (reference) Non-binding Passed17 May 2026
Previous cycle, organised by IIT Roorkee; followed by JoSAA seat allocation rounds.
- Fee payment for new B.Tech, B.S. and B.Des students (2026) Non-binding Passed24 July 2026
Previous cycle; the Autumn 2026 semester fee had to be paid in full at registration.
These are 2026-cycle dates. The JEE (Advanced) 2027 schedule and organising IIT had not been announced on the pages checked; JEE (Advanced) is usually held in May, with registration a few weeks earlier.
How to apply
Indian nationals take JEE (Main), then JEE (Advanced), and choose IIT Indore programmes during JoSAA seat allocation. Foreign nationals register directly for JEE (Advanced) and compete for supernumerary seats through JoSAA. Selected students pay the seat acceptance fee, then report to campus for registration.
What admissions looks for
- A strong JEE (Advanced) rank: seats are allotted strictly by rank and category through JoSAA.
- For Indian nationals, qualification through JEE (Main) to become eligible for JEE (Advanced).
- For foreign nationals, a JEE (Advanced) rank good enough for a supernumerary seat in the chosen course.
- Fluency in English, since all teaching is in English.
Tips for applying to IIT Indore
- 1 Foreign nationals can skip JEE (Main): register for JEE (Advanced) directly and target the supernumerary foreign seats.
- 2 OCI/PIO students with cards issued before 4 March 2021 should choose carefully between Indian and foreign status at JEE (Advanced) registration; it affects fees (Rs 1,00,000 vs Rs 3,00,000 tuition per semester).
- 3 Look beyond the best-known branches: IIT Indore also has departments in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering and in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.
- 4 Plan for full payment at registration: IIT Indore does not accept instalments.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 · figures in INR
SC, ST and PwD students pay a much lower academic fee (Rs 7,900 per semester for continuing students), and B.Tech, B.S. and B.Des students can opt for tuition remission: 100% of the Rs 1,00,000 semester tuition if family income is under Rs 1 lakh, and two-thirds if it is Rs 1-5 lakh. Many students receive full tuition reimbursement: IIT Indore's NIRF data show 637 UG students with full tuition reimbursement from institute funds and 140 from state or central government. International students can apply for government scholarships such as ICCR, Study in India and ASEAN schemes, mainly for postgraduate study.
- 637 of 1,632
- UG students receiving full tuition reimbursement from institute funds (NIRF 2026)
- Rs 18,00,000
- Median UG placement salary, 2024-25 graduates
Academics
Academic calendar: Semesters (Autumn: July to December; Spring: January to May)
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
A four-year English-taught programme from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, allotted through JoSAA by JEE (Advanced) rank.
B.Tech Electrical Engineering
One of IIT Indore's core engineering departments; the institute highlights communications among its research strengths.
Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering
A dedicated space-science department, unusual within the IIT system.
B.S. programmes
Four-year science degrees offered alongside B.Tech, with provision for dual degrees.
B.Des
A four-year design degree, one of IIT Indore's newer undergraduate options.
Research
- The institute lists research focus areas including AI, advanced materials, communications, renewable energy, healthcare technology and environmental sustainability.
- It reported 695 full-time PhD students and 129 PhD graduates in 2024-25 in its NIRF data.
- Lab equipment spending was about Rs 28 crore in 2024-25, according to NIRF data.
Schools & faculties
- Department of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
- Department of Physics
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering
NIRF 2026 data: of 333 UG students graduating in 2024-25, 275 were placed (median salary Rs 18 lakh) and 17 went on to higher studies.
Student life
Almost everyone lives on the Simrol campus in halls of residence named after scientists, including A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai and C.V. Raman, with Devi Ahilya Hall for women; students typically share 5-bedroom units with a room each. The elected Students' Gymkhana runs clubs and festivals, including Fluxus, the annual techno-cultural festival held in February since 2011. Meals are through the central dining system, and the campus has a health centre, sports facilities and a library.
- Fluxus, the annual techno-cultural festival, held every February since 2011.
- Students' Gymkhana of elected representatives running clubs and events.
- Five halls of residence, with a dedicated women's hall (Devi Ahilya).
- On-campus health centre and central dining.
Housing. Most students live in on-campus halls of residence; hostel charges were Rs 16,000 per semester in Autumn 2026, plus a Rs 17,000 mess advance.
Location
The campus is at Simrol on Khandwa Road outside Indore, a large city in Madhya Pradesh. The Simrol site is a quiet, green 501-acre campus some distance from the city centre, so most student life happens on campus. For international students, the institute arranges a cab (at the student's cost) from Indore airport to the campus.
Nearest airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore (IDR)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into IIT Indore?
Through JEE (Advanced) and JoSAA counselling. Indian nationals qualify through JEE (Main) first; foreign nationals register directly for JEE (Advanced) and compete for supernumerary seats.
What are IIT Indore's fees for B.Tech?
For Indian UR/EWS/OBC students, the academic fee is about Rs 1.08 lakh per semester (continuing students, Autumn 2026), and Rs 7,900 for SC/ST/PwD. International students pay Rs 3,00,000 tuition per semester. Hostel and mess cost about Rs 33,000 a semester.
Can foreign students study B.Tech at IIT Indore?
Yes. Foreign nationals take JEE (Advanced) without JEE (Main) and are allotted supernumerary seats (up to 10% of each course) through JoSAA.
What is IIT Indore's placement record?
According to its NIRF 2026 data, 275 of 333 graduating UG students in 2024-25 were placed, with a median salary of Rs 18 lakh.
Is IIT Indore a residential campus?
Yes. Most students live in halls of residence on the 501-acre Simrol campus.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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