Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Bhilai 2026: Courses, Fees & Admissions

IIT Bhilai admissions depend on the merit scores obtained by aspiring students in the national-level entrance exams like JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, and GATE. Obtaining scores within the IIT Bhilai cutoff range opens doors to admissions in the various courses offered by the institute. The students must also fulfil the eligibility criteria along with clearing the entrance exams. The below table provides a comprehensive list of IIT Bhilai courses and fees with their respective eligibility criteria.

The IIT Bhilai admission process comprises a few steps to ensure the selection of deserving students. All candidates willing to be admitted to any IIT Bhilai courses must go through the following admission process.

Fulfill the Eligibility Criteria

• First, students are required to meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for the admission process. As per the institute's standards, they must achieve 60% marks or 6 out of 10 CGPA in their past qualification to apply for higher studies. There is a provision for relaxation for SC and ST category students in the eligibility criteria. The SC/ST students with a minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA will be eligible for IIT Bhilai admission.

Clear the National-Level Entrance Exam

• Secondly, the eligible students must make it a point to achieve merit scores in the relevant national-level entrance exams like GATE, IIT-JAM, or JEE Advanced. The students who achieve a score within the IIT Bhilai cutoff range are then considered for admission to the various course programs.

Appear for Counseling Process

• For the next step, the students who have cleared the national-level entrance examinations must prepare to appear for the counseling rounds at JoSAA, COAP, etc. The students need to log in to the official counseling webpage and fill out the application forms. They must also fill in the colleges they wish to study in as per their AIR in the national-level exams. Students are allotted seats in the institute based on the counseling and preferred choice filled by students in their admission forms.

Document & Fee Submission at College

• Once the eligible students clear the national-level exams and complete the counseling process, the institute prepares a list of shortlisted candidates. For some courses like PhD, a candidate might also have to appear for a personal interview. As a last step, the shortlisted candidates must visit the campus to submit the required documents and IIT Bhilai course fees.

The academic excellence of the institute is evident from its high rankings provided by various ranking organizations. In 2023, IIT Bhilai's NIRF ranking by the reputed organization NIRF was AIR 81 in the Engineering category, making it one of the top 100 institutes in India. The institute has also achieved commendable ranking on international platforms. IIT Bhilai's ranking as per AD Scientific Index is 9,735 among all Asian universities. In the category of public Asian universities, IIT Bhilai's ranking is 4,758.

The 2023 IIT Bhilai placement drive was recorded to be 83.65% for the BTech students. The BTech students enrolled at the institute have received offer letters from industry giants like Amazon, Accenture, HCL, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, Bosch, and Tesco. IIT Bhilai’s highest package was INR 48.46 LPA, and the average package was INR 14 LPA.

IIT Bhilai internship programs aim to provide students with a deep understanding of relevant fields. The 2023 IIT Bhilai internship program selected 3 interns for an industry-funded project in the EECS department. Additionally, the enrolled MTech students received internship opportunities at top companies like Google, Amazon, Paytm, Dunzo, Samsung, Edvora and Atonarp. The past year's internship trends at IIT Bhilai have showcased that around 100 interns get placed each year after the completion of their internship tenure at that company itself.

This year the institute is accepting applications for a project at Bhilai Steel Plant. The internship will be 6 months in duration and 4 interns would be selected for the positions of ML Intern, UI Intern, and Data Analysts. The interns would be provided with a stipend of INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per month. Eligible candidates can apply for the internship online, following which shortlisted candidates would be called for interview.

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for the IIT Bhilai internship are as follows:

• Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program in the disciplines of IT, Computer Science Engineering, or any similar discipline.
• Students enrolled in MSc in Computer Science or Information Technology or MCA or BCA in a recognised university are also eligible to apply.
• The candidates must also have relevant work experience.

IIT Bhilai's cutoff rank of previous years has been quite similar. The JEE Advanced cutoff for admission to BTech courses was AIR 15208 in 2022 and AIR 16433 in 2023. The 2023 GATE cutoff rank for MTech was AIR 583. IIT Bhilai's cutoff for the IIT JAM exam to secure admission in MSc courses was AIR 817 in 2022 and AIR 783 in 2023.

IIT Bhilai has several scholarships to help students achieve higher education dreams. Some of the noteworthy institute scholarships and donor scholarships are listed below:

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: UR and OBC students enrolled in undergraduate programs having family income within INR 5 LPA are eligible for the scholarship. To receive INR 1000 monthly and remission of tuition fees, the students must maintain an academic record of not less than 6 CGPA.
• SC/ST Scholarship: SC and ST undergraduate students with parental income less than INR 4.5 LPA receive free messing facilities and pocket money of INR 250 per month.
• Scholarship for PG students: Students with a valid GATE score are eligible for a paid fellowship of 21 months for MTech students and 4 years for PhD students.
• GSTN-CSR Scholarship: The MSc students receive a scholarship of INR 12,000 based on their JAM rank, CGPA, and means criteria of parental income.

IIT Bhilai has a sprawling campus of 447 Acres and is divided into 3 zones namely, academic zone, student hostel zone, and staff residential zone. The whole campus is interconnected with cycle tracks and walkways for easy accessibility. The IIT Bhilai campus is easily reachable from the city’s railway station and airports. The campus is at a distance of 5.4 km from the Durg railway station and around 54 km from the Swami Vivekanand Raipur Airport. The campus has state-of-the-art research facilities, beautiful infrastructure, and modern facilities.

• Lecture hall complex
• DATA Centre
• Mess Block
• Administrative Blocks
• Auditorium
• Academic Buildings
• Gymnasium
• Indoor & Outdoor Sports Facilities
• Hospital
• Central Library
• Laboratories
• Hostels
• Shopping centre
• Institute club

1. What was the highest package at IIT Bhilai?

The highest package grabbed by students enrolled in IIT Bhilai was INR 48.64 LPA.

2. What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Bhilai?

In 2023, IIT Bhilai's NIRF ranking was AIR 81 in the Engineering category.

3. How are the hostels at Bhilai?

IIT Bhilai student hostel zone features 2 blocks of boys hostel, one girls hostel, a mess block, and a separate hostel for married students.