Question 1

Does IIT Tirupati offer Master of Public Policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIT Tirupati is one of the very few IITs in India offering Master of Public Policy (MPP) — a 2-year postgraduate program. It combines policy design, economics, and technology analysis. Three specializations are offered: Science and Management of Sustainability, Sustainability and Engineering, and Data Science for Public Policy.

Question 2

What are the total fees for B.Tech at IIT Tirupati?

Accepted Answer

Total B.Tech fees are INR 8.82 lakhs for the entire 4-year program for General/OBC-NCL/EWS category students. This includes INR 8 lakhs tuition fees and INR 82,000 in other charges. SC/ST/PwD students get full tuition fee waiver. Students with family income below INR 5 lakhs get income-based tuition fee remission.

Question 3

What are the most popular B.Tech specializations?

Accepted Answer

Most popular B.Tech specializations are Computer Science and Engineering (CSE - 53 seats, closing rank 5034), Electrical Engineering (60 seats), and Mechanical Engineering (50 seats). CSE is the most competitive branch with highest placements and package. Civil Engineering (32 seats) and Chemical Engineering (39 seats) are also offered.

Question 4

How are placements at IIT Tirupati?

Accepted Answer

IIT Tirupati achieved 85% placement rate in 2024 with highest package of INR 41.64 LPA (Accenture Japan, Texas Instruments, PayPal). Average package was INR 11 LPA. Top recruiters include Accenture, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, TCS, and Deloitte. CSE placements are strongest with 92%+ rate.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, Master of Public Policy (MPP), M.S (Research) & Ph.D

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
SC/ST/PwD Full Tuition Fee Waiver	SC/ST/PwD category students	Full Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based Scholarships	High academic performers	Variable based on merit
Income-Based Tuition Fee Remission	GEN/OBC-NCL/EWS students with family income below INR 5 lakhs	Income-based remission from 0-100% of tuition fees
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes Multiple government scholarships accessible through the National Scholarship Portal including Central Sector Scholarship and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	SC/ST/Minority/EWS students meeting respective scheme criteria	As per respective government scheme norms Apply Link →
PhD Institute Fellowship Institute fellowship for all PhD scholars to support full-time research	PhD students admitted through GATE/NET/CSIR qualifying exam	INR 31,000–35,000 per month + HRA Apply Link →
Free Studentship (Institute Scholarship) Institute-level scholarship for students from economically weaker backgrounds	Economically weaker students who do not qualify for MCM but have demonstrated need	Partial tuition fee support Apply Link →
SC/ST Category Special Scholarship Government-mandated full tuition fee waiver for SC/ST and PwD category students	SC/ST students admitted to IIT Tirupati	100% tuition fee waiver Apply Link →
GATE / HTRA Stipend (M.Tech) Half-Time Teaching/Research Assistantship stipend for all GATE-qualified M.Tech students, funded by MHRD	GATE-qualified students admitted as Teaching Assistants in M.Tech programs	INR 12,400 per month Apply Link →
PM-Vidyalaxmi Loan Scheme Education loan support under PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for students needing financial assistance for higher education at premier institutes	All students admitted to IIT Tirupati	Up to full course fee Apply Link →

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