JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key has been released on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the answer keys and their response sheets online. The objection window will remain open until February 6, 2026, while the final answer key and results are expected to be announced by February 12, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registrations are now open at jeemain.nta.nic.in for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes. The last date to apply is February 25, 2026, and the exam will be conducted between April 2 and April 9, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 admit card is now available for the examinations scheduled on January 28 and 29. Candidates appearing for the B.Arch and B.Planning papers can download their admit cards from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Nagpur, or IIIT Nagpur, as commonly called, is one of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) IIITs and was established in 2016. It is an Institute of National Importance located in Nagpur in Maharashtra. Having received approval from the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India in 2015, IIIT Nagpur is now mentored by Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT). The Ministry of Education holds 50% of the stakes of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur, the Government of Maharashtra holds 35% and the remaining 15% is held by industry partners ADCC Infocad and Tata Consultancy Services. The institute is approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The director of VNIT, Narendra Chaudhari, was given the position of mentor-director of IIIT Nagpur.
IIIT Nagpur offers 2 courses, namely BTech and PhD. The BTech programme is available in 6 specialisations, with an annual tuition fees of INR 198,000. The doctoral programme is available in 3 branches, namely computer science, electronics and communication, and basic science. While the PhD tuition fees are INR 70,000 annuallly, the students receive at least INR 31,000 per month as stipend. The IIIT Nagpur cutoff in 2025 was quite tough to meet, however, in the 2025 placement drive, the institute delivered an outstanding performance across departments. The average package was INR 14.96 LPA, while the highest package peaked at INR 60 LPA.
IIIT Nagpur courses include BTech and PhD programmes in computer science and electronics and communication engineering and related areas. BTech duration is 4 years and covers core subjects with specialisations. PhD focuses on research methodology and advanced studies. Research methodology includes research design, literature survey, academic writing & ethics, while advanced studies includes Advanced Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, VLSI Design, Communication Systems, Cyber Security, or Computational Mathematics, etc. The PhD course duration is maximum 4 years at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur.
Learn more about the doctoral programme on the IIIT Nagpur Courses.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Duration | Eligibility | Total Tuition Fees |
| BTech | Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | At least 75% in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. | INR 792,000 |
| BTech | CSE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 4 years | At least 75% in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. | INR 792,000 |
| BTech | CSE Data Science and Analytics | 4 years | At least 75% in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. | INR 792,000 |
| BTech | CSE Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology | 4 years | At least 75% in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. | INR 792,000 |
| BTech | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | At least 75% in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. | INR 792,000 |
| BTech | ECE Internet of Things | 4 years | At least 75% in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. | INR 792,000 |
| PhD | Computer Science and Engineering | 3-4 years | BTech/MTech/MCA/master’s in relevant field with minimum 60% marks + 3 years of work experience in relevant field + GATE 2026 score + institute test + personal interview. | INR 210000 – INR 280000 |
| PhD | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3-4 years | BTech/MTech/MCA/master’s in relevant field with minimum 60% marks + 3 years of work experience in relevant field + GATE 2026 score + institute test + personal interview. | INR 210000 – INR 280000 |
IIIT Nagpur fee structure covers tuition, one-time payments, hostel, and other costs for both BTech and PhD. The students must pay fees each semester, while the one-time fees like caution deposit, admission charges, medical fee, etc. must be paid during admission. However, convocation fee is not part of the fee structure as it is usually charged during convocation, typically in the last semester. In the earlier years, the IIIT Nagpur convocation fee was INR 1000.
Fee Component | Annual Fees | Total Fees |
| Tuition Fee | INR 70,000 – INR 198,000 | INR 210,000 – INR 792,000 |
| One-time Fee (Non-refundable) | - | INR 13,500 – 18,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | - | INR 6000 – INR 14,000 |
| Semester Fee | INR 30,000 – INR 30,300 | INR 90,000 – INR 210,000 |
| Hostel Fee | INR 67,500 - INR 84,000 | INR 202,500 – INR 336,000 |
| Mess Fee | INR 40,000 | INR 120,000 – INR 160,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 207,500 – INR 352,300 | INR 642,000 – INR 14,41,200 |
IIIT Nagpur admission process starts with entrance exams for BTech and PhD. The entrance exams accepted at this Institute of National Importance are JEE Main and GATE. The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 is ongoing. The candidates must appear for either in Session 1 or Session 2 for BTech admission. For the PhD candidates, GATE 2026 is a must. After the result, the BTech aspirants must take part in counselling session for seat allotment to this institution. Check out the following process for an error-free admission to IIIT Nagpur in 2026:
IIIT Nagpur admission dates for the 2026 entries align with the JEE Main and GATE 2026 timelines. JEE Main 2026 is currently ongoing for the Session 1, while the Session 2 will take place from the early April to the 2nd week of April 2026. The result for the Session 1 will probably be out by mid February, while for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2, it’s likely to be in the late April 2026. For the PhD aspirants, the GATE 2026 admit card is released on the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. Check out the following table to know more about the admission dates of IIIT Nagpur in 2026:
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main Session 1 2026 Result Date | By February 12, 2026 (tentative) |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Registration Start | Last week of January 2026 (tentative) |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Registration End | Mid-February 2026 (tentative) |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Admit Card Release | Early April 2026 (tentative) |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Exam Date | April 1–10, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Result Date | Late April 2026 (tentative) |
| JoSAA Portal Open | Mid June/Early July 2026 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2026 Admit Card | Available to download on GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) |
| GATE 2026 Exam | February 07, 08, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | March 19, 2026 |
| COAP 2026 Counselling Begin | Early April 2026 (Tentative) |
IIIT Nagpur requires key documents during admission. The candidates must submit originals and copies at counselling. Additionally, they need to take 5-6 passport size photographs, which must match that of the JEE Main 2026 and JoSAA credentials.
IIIT Nagpur placement in 2025 was impressive for all branches. This Institute of National Importance secured the highest package of INR 60 LPA in 2025, from the computer science department, while Electronics and Communication department secured the highest salary package of INR 42.26 LPA. Out of 207 eligible students, the Institute of Informational Technology Nagpur secured job offers for 201 students, comprising both departments.
Learn more about the statistics on the IIIT Nagpur placement.
Metric | Details |
| Placement Rate | 97.10% |
| Highest Package | INR 60 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 14.96 LPA |
| Total Offers | 201 |
| Top Recruiters | Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Accenture |
IIIT Nagpur cutoff 2026 is likely to witness a bit of relaxation across branches compared to last year. For the General category, the anticipated closing ranks are likely to range from around 12,800 to 44,900, varying by specialisation. Highly competitive branches such as computer science–related programmes are expected to close at lower ranks. On the other hand, the interdisciplinary and emerging streams will possibly have relatively higher closing ranks.
Specialisation | General | OBC |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13789-32035 | 5405-14089 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 16517-30527 | 6426-13449 |
| Data Science and Analytics | 12799-33525 | 4995-14750 |
| Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology | 28490-37282 | 11110-16454 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 21717-44928 | 8466-19840 |
| Internet of Things | 28614-43170 | 11160-19066 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication (Engineering)IIIT Nagpur was not ranked by NIRF in 2024, although in 2023 it was ranked 59 in the QS Southern Asia University Rankings and ranked 281-290 in the QS Asia University rankings.
IIIT Nagpur campus reflects a student-centric academic environment supported by modern learning and residential amenities. This Institute of National Importance (INI) offers well-equipped academic blocks with advanced laboratories such as computer programming, microprocessor, control systems, database, and data structures labs, along with a central library and gymnasium for academic and physical development. IIIT Nagpur provides 1 on-campus hostel, accommodating both boys and girls.
The followings are some of the facilities available on the campus:
| Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kaushlendra Sharma | Computer Science and Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD in Computer Science |
| Dr. Rahul Semwal | Computer Science and Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD in Computer Science |
| Dr. Khushboo A. Jain | Computer Science and Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD in Computer Science |
| Dr. Rashmi A. Pandhare | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Dr. Paritosh D. Peshwe | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Dr. Nishat A. Ansari | Computer Science and Engineering | Assistant Professor & HOD | PhD in Computer Science |
| Dr. Prasad V. Joshi | Basic Sciences | Assistant Professor & HOD | PhD in Solid Mechanics |
| Name of alumnus | Course | Batch | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Barai | B. Tech CSE | 2021 | Amazon | Received PPO |
| Ayushman Gehlot | btech CSE | 2021 | LTI | Received Placement Offer |
| Fardin Ansari | btech CSE | 2021 | Larsons and Toubro Info | Placed |
| Kartik Kinge | B. Tech ECE | 2020 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Dhanraj Mahurkar | B. Tech ECE | 2021 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Amav Khandekar | B. Tech ECE | 2021 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rutvik Page | B. Tech CSE | 2021 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rohan Shukla | B. Tech CSE | 2021 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Yashi kapoor | B. Tech CSE | 2021 | Not Available | Not Available |
IIIT Nagpur scholarship 2026 will provide financial assistance to eligible students through central and institute-linked schemes. These scholarships will help reduce tuition and maintenance expenses based on academic merit, family income, and category-wise criteria. Students enrolled in regular programmes at IIIT Nagpur can apply for the scholarships, as per the guidelines and timelines.
Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
| NSP Central Sector | Above 80% in Class 12. Family income under INR 800000. | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year. |
| Merit Cum Means | 50% in qualifying exam. Family income under INR 250000. | INR 20000 per year plus maintenance. |
| Disabilities Scholarship | Over 40% disability. Pursuing degree. | Up to INR 200000 per year. |
IIIT Nagpur, when compared to other similar IIITs, positions itself in a solid place, in terms of fees, placements, and admission. In the lower range, for courses like PhD, MTech, or a diploma, IIIT Nagpur surely charges more than the others. However, when it comes to the flagship BTech programme, the Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur is the most affordable IIIT. In terms of average package, secured in 2025, IIIT Nagpur leads the quad with a whopping INR 14.96 LPA, while the rest of the IIITs are in the band of INR 10-12 LPA.
Institution | Total Fees | Average Package 2025 | JEE Main Cutoff 2025 |
| IIIT Nagpur | INR 642,000 – INR 14,41,200 | INR 14.96 LPA | 27,752 – 40,844 |
| IIIT Kottayam | INR 582,450 – INR 17,92,700 | INR 11.91 LPA | 32,780 – 41,402 |
| IIIT Dharwad | INR 230,000 – INR 1,968,000 | INR 12 LPA | 41,121 – 45,440 |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | INR 133,000 – INR 14,71,852 | INR 10.47 LPA | 44,476 – 53,156 |
Hi student,
Yes, IIIT Nagpur does offer fee concessions for OBC-NCL students with a family income of 1 lakh or less. Students with such financial backgrounds are eligible for a 100% tuition fee waiver in IIIT Nagpur; however, while the tuition fee is waived off, you will still have to pay the other fees, such as hostel & mess fees. In order to avail of the waiver, you will have to submit an income certificate along with various relevant documents such as ITR or Form 16 at the time of admission. Note that apart from the fee waiver, some students might also be eligible for scholarships such as cum Means scholarship that provides a stipend.
We hope this answer clears your query.
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