Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
13 LPA
Highest Pkg
52 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
9 Courses
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Half-Time Teaching/Research Assistantship stipend for GATE-qualified M.Tech students funded by MHRD
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
GATE / HTRA Stipend (M.Tech) Half-Time Teaching/Research Assistantship stipend for GATE-qualified M.Tech students funded by MHRD | GATE-qualified Teaching Assistants admitted to M.Tech programs | INR 12,400 per month |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM) MHRD-funded scholarship for meritorious B.Tech and M.Sc students from economically weaker sections. Available to General and OBC category students meeting income criteria. | Top 25% of students admitted each year; annual family income less than INR 4.5 lakh; minimum 5.0 GPA in qualifying exam | Full tuition fee waiver + INR 1,000/month pocket stipend |
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students Government of India scheme providing fellowship and scholarship for ST students for higher education | ST students pursuing higher education | Full financial support as per scheme norms |
Minority Community Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme of Merit cum Means Based Scholarships for Students Belonging to Minority Communities, Government of India | Students from minority communities with family income below prescribed limits | As per government norms |
Prof. Valsakumar Memorial Scholarship Named scholarship for M.Sc students at IIT Palakkad recognising exceptional academic achievement | M.Sc students with outstanding academic performance | INR 35,000 cash award |
Saksham Scholarship All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) scholarship for physically disabled students in technical programs | Students with disabilities (PwD) pursuing technical education | INR 50,000 per year |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver Government-mandated full tuition fee waiver. SC/ST B.Tech students pay only INR 24,700 total — one of the lowest in the IIT system. SC/ST M.Sc students also receive hostel/dining fee waiver. | All SC/ST students admitted through JoSAA counselling | 100% tuition fee waiver (pay only INR 24,700 total for 4-year B.Tech) |
Upcoming Exams
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026