IIIT Lucknow (IIITL): Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Venushree Agarwal

Updated on - Mar 13, 2026

About IIIT Lucknow

Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow, also known as IIIT Lucknow or IIITL, is one of the 20 IIITs being set up by the Central Government in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IIIT Lucknow was established in 2015. The campus area of the institute spans over 50 acres. The institute has been recognized by AICTE and accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC. IIIT Lucknow ranked 720th by EduRank in India and 70th in Uttar Pradesh in 2025.

IIIT Lucknow admission for B.Tech is based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA counselling. The total seat intake for B.Tech at IIITL is 240 and the total fee for the program is INR 10.23 Lakhs. Other courses offered by the institute include M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, and PhD. IIITL accepts GATE for M.Tech, IIT JAM for M.Sc, CUET-PG for MBA, and Written Test/Interview for Ph.D.

During IIIT Lucknow B.Tech placements 2025, the highest package offered reached INR 145 LPA, while the average package was INR 33.71 LPA. For M.Tech students, the highest domestic package stood at INR 53 LPA, with an average package of INR 25.1 LPA and a median package of INR 22 LPA, resulting in an overall placement rate of 56.2%.

IIIT Lucknow Key Highlights 2026

Some major facts and figures about IIIT Lucknow are given in the table below:

IIIT Lucknow Courses and Fees 2026

IIIT Lucknow offers UG, PG, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Engineering, Science, and Management. IIIT Lucknow fees range from INR 2.03 Lakhs to INR 10.23 Lakhs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. IIIT Lucknow B.Tech fees is INR 10.23 Lakhs for the 4-year program. Among PG courses, M.Tech fees is INR 5.21 Lakhs, MBA fees is INR 3.02 Lakhs, and M.Sc fees is INR 2.29 Lakhs for the full duration of the programs.

Check course-wise fee details along with hostel & mess charges at IIIT Lucknow Courses & Fees 2026.

IIIT Lucknow Admission 2026

IIIT Lucknow admission 2026 is ongoing. B.Tech is the most sough after program offered by the institute. With a total intake of 240 seats, B.Tech admissions at IIITL are granted based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA/CSAB counselling. For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, IIIT Lucknow JEE Main cutoff 2026 is expected to range between 8500–9600 ranks. Othe entrance exams accepted by the institute include GATE, IIT JAM, CUET PG, CSIR NET/UGC NET.

IIIT Lucknow B.Tech admission process is given below:

1. Register on the official NTA website for JEE Main Session I or Session II.

2. Appear for the JEE Main examination, usually conducted between January and April.

3. After the results are announced, register at josaa.nic.in to participate in JoSAA counselling.

4. During counselling, select and lock the preferred college and course based on JEE Main rank.

5. Once a seat is allotted, complete document verification and pay the seat acceptance fee of around INR 70,000.

6. Finally, report to the institute, submit original documents, and pay the remaining fee to confirm admission.

For course-wise admission process and latest updates, candidates must refer to IIIT Lucknow Admission 2026.

IIIT Lucknow Admission Dates 2026

The following table provides all the important dates and events relevant to IIIT Lucknow admission 2026:

IIIT Lucknow JEE Main Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

For the General category, the IIIT Lucknow JEE Main cutoff 2026 for B.Tech is expected to range between 8500 – 9600 ranks for Computer Science. For B.Tech in Information Technology, it can range from 10150 – 11500 ranks.

Candidates analysing opening–closing ranks, category-wise trends, and previous year data can explore IIIT Lucknow Cutoff 2026.

IIIT Lucknow Placements 2025

Based on IIIT Lucknow placement report 2025, the highest package stood at INR 145 LPA. In the same year, B.Tech and M.Tech students secured median packages of INR 26 LPA and INR 22 LPA, respectively, while MBA and M.Sc students secured median packages of INR 8 LPA and INR 9 LPA. Earlier, in 2024, the B.Tech placement rate stood at 91%, with the highest B.Tech package offered at INR 62 LPA. Meanwhile, the M.Tech highest package declined from INR 45 LPA in 2023 to INR 27 LPA in 2024.

IIIT Lucknow Top Recruiters

Top recruiters for graduates from IIIT Lucknow are given below:

• Amazon

• Flipkart

• Intel

• Capgemini

• American Express

• Cognizant

• Accenture

• Deloitte

• Infosys

IIIT Lucknow Rankings

In the EduRank 2025 rankings, IIIT Lucknow secured the 11,160th position worldwide and 4,564th rank in Asia. At the national level, the institute was placed 720th in India, while within the state it ranked 70th in Uttar Pradesh. The latest rankings of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow are given below:

IIIT Lucknow Scholarships

IIIT Lucknow Scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Some of the prominent IIIT Lucknow scholarships are as follows:

IIIT Lucknow Campus Life & Facilities

IIIT Lucknow Notable Alumni

IIIT Lucknow boasts an impressive alumni network with leaders in various fields. Some of the notable alumni members include:

IIIT Lucknow vs IIIT Allahabad

Despite having a relatively higher B.Tech fees, IIIT Lucknow delivers a return on investment (ROI) of around 3.29×, with an average package of INR 33.71 LPA. On the other hand, IIIT Allahabad has a lower B.Tech fee structure and offers an even higher ROI of about 3.91×, highlighting its strong value proposition for engineering aspirants.

The table below compares IIIT Lucknow and IIIT Allahabad based on key aspects of their B.Tech programs.