Overview:
- Established: 2015, IIT Tirupati is a 3rd generation IIT, initially mentored by IIT Madras.
- Location: Yerpedu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Status: Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India; declared an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
- Campus Size: 539 acres, including a proposed research park.
- Foundation Stone: Laid by Union Minister Smriti Irani, former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Key Statistics:
- Faculty: 124+
- Staff: 130+
- Students: 1,625+
Campus and Infrastructure
Transit Campus (South Campus):
The Transit Campus at Yerpedu, spread across 50 acres, is fully functional and serves as a key part of the permanent campus. It offers:
- Classroom Complex
- Hostel facilities for boys and girls
- Open-Air Theatre
- Computer Labs and Engineering Workshops
- Library
- 500-seater Mess
- Playground, Indoor Stadium, and Health Center
Additional amenities include a grocery store, a 24/7 cafeteria, and a combined Mess-Canteen building in the North Campus.
Permanent Campus Development
The permanent campus is under phased construction across 548.3 acres, progressing towards the Stage 1C project. Key developments in the North Campus include:
- Academic Zone:
- Two department buildings with offices for 100 faculty members
- 50 laboratories
- Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF)
- Lecture Hall Complex (LHC)
- Administrative building
- Hostel Zone:
- Two hostels, each with 500 rooms
- Central dining facility
- Sports infrastructure
- Residential Zone:
- Director’s bungalow (already occupied)
- 168 apartments for faculty and staff
- 20-room guest house
Sustainability and Water Management:
- Two lakes covering 10 acres were created to store water, demonstrating sustainable water management.
Awards and Recognition
IIT Tirupati’s construction projects have earned several accolades for their sustainable practices and safety measures, including:
- GRIHA Council Award for exemplary use of sustainable materials and technologies
- HUDCO Award for sustainable construction
- International Safety Award (Merit) 2021 from the British Safety Council
- RoSPA Gold Award 2020 from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
- Construction Health, Safety & Environment Trophy and Scroll at the 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards, 2021
International Relations at IIT Tirupati
IIT Tirupati (IITT) is actively building international collaborations, reinforcing its status as a 3rd generation IIT. The institute has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with universities and organizations both in India and abroad to foster global academic and research partnerships.
Key International Collaborations:
- Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Network:
- IIT Tirupati is a partner in this network, which promotes educational cooperation between India and Canada through faculty and student exchange programs, joint research, and scholarships.
- Mitacs Partner Network:
- IITT collaborates with Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization, to facilitate internships, research exchanges, and collaborative projects with Canadian universities and research centers.
- Dalhousie University, Canada:
- A recent MoU with Dalhousie University enables student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and academic collaboration across various disciplines.
- Indo-European Heritage Network:
- IIT Tirupati is a proud member of this prestigious network that promotes academic cooperation in areas related to heritage and sustainable development. The network consists of:
- European Universities:
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
- École Centrale de Nantes, France
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Indian Institutes:
- IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, and other leading institutions.
Admissions to IIT Tirupati are primarily entrance-based across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The institute offers a variety of programs, including BTech, MTech, MSc, MS, PhD, and the recently introduced Master of Public Policy (MPP).
BTech Admission Process
Admission to IIT Tirupati’s flagship BTech program is through the JEE Advanced exam, for which candidates must first qualify JEE Main. The steps for BTech admission are as follows:
Steps for BTech Admission:
- Register & Appear for JEE Main:
- Students must register and sit for the JEE Main exam.
- Qualify for JEE Advanced:
- Only candidates who score above the qualifying cutoff in JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
- Participate in JoSAA Counselling:
- Register for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling and fill in preferred IITs and courses.
- Seat Allotment by JoSAA:
- JoSAA conducts the seat allocation process based on JEE Advanced ranks and student preferences.
- Report to Allotted Institute & Pay Admission Fees:
- Students must report to IIT Tirupati and complete the admission formalities by paying the fee to confirm their seat.
NIRF Rankings – 2024:
- Engineering Category:
- Rank #61
- IIT Tirupati dropped 2 places compared to the previous year, marking the second consecutive year of a decline.
Accreditation and Approval:
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
| Particulars | Details |
| Establishment Year | 2015 |
| Ownership Type | Public / Government College |
| Also Known As | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati |
| Campus Size | 548.3 acres |
| Rankings (2024) | 61 by NIRF for BTech |
| Flagship Courses | BTech, MTech |
| Official Website | https://www.iittp.ac.in/ |
IIT Tirupati Placements 2024: Latest Updates
At IIT Tirupati, the placement season for 2024 has shown encouraging progress, particularly for the BTech CSE students. According to unofficial sources, 73% of the BTech CSE batch was placed by May 21, 2024. Below are the key highlights for 2024 placements:
BTech CSE Placement Highlights 2024:
- Highest Package: INR 41.64 LPA
- Average Package: INR 10.57 LPA
Comparison with 2023 Placements
In 2023, IIT Tirupati witnessed a strong placement performance across various programs:
- Highest Package: INR 46 LPA
- Average Package: INR 17.58 LPA
Out of 284 registered students, 179 students were placed while 51 students opted for higher studies. Additionally, 122 companies participated, with 57 companies successfully hiring students.
Top Recruiting Domain in 2023:
- Software Development: Accounted for 25.7% of the total placements, emerging as the leading sector for hiring talent from IIT Tirupati.
IIT Tirupati Placement statistics for the 2022 and 2023 batches:
| Particulars | 2022 Statistics | 2023 Statistics |
| Highest Package | INR 69.45 LPA | INR 46 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 15.54 LPA | INR 17.58 LPA |
| Median Package | NA | INR 16 LPA |
| Lowest Package | INR 4.5 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| Students Registered | NA | 284 |
| Students Placed | 180 (13 opted for higher studies) | 179 (51 opted for higher studies) |
| Companies Participated | 140+ | 122 |
| Companies Recruited | NA | 57 |
IIT Tirupati Placement 2023: Top Recruiters
Top Recruiters
- Accenture
- Deloitte
- Adobe
- Paytm
- Texas Instruments
- ICICI Bank
- IBM
- Amazon
- LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech)
- CDAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing)