IIT Tirupati Admission 2026 Open: Dates, Eligibility, Fees & Cutoff Details
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati has officially opened its admission process for the academic year 2026. This year, the institute will be offering various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses. The admission to the BTech programs will be conducted through the JEE Advanced examination, while the MTech and MSc programs will require scores from GATE and IIT JAM respectively. Below are the essential details regarding the admission process, including important dates, eligibility criteria, fee structure, and cutoff information.
Important Dates for IIT Tirupati Admission 2026
The following timeline outlines critical dates for entrance exams and application deadlines:
- MTech / MPP last date: 20 April 2026
- MS Research / PhD last date: 2 April 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 exam date: 17 May 2026
- JEE Main Session 2 exam: 2 April to 9 April 2026
- IIT JAM counselling begins: 27 March 2026
- GATE counselling (Round 1): Expected from 11 May 2026
These dates are crucial for candidates planning to apply for admission in 2026.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria for IIT Tirupati Admission 2026
The admission process at IIT Tirupati is strictly based on the scores from national-level entrance exams and subsequent counselling. Below are the eligibility criteria and selection processes for various courses:
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 with 75% (PCM) | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA |
| MTech | Bachelor’s degree + GATE | GATE + COAP |
| MSc | Graduation in relevant field | IIT JAM + CCMN |
| MPP | Graduation with 55% | GATE / Written Test + Interview |
| MS Research | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree | Written Test / Interview |
| PhD | Master’s degree | GATE/NET/JEST + Interview |
Candidates must meet both academic and examination requirements to qualify for admission.
Admission Process for IIT Tirupati 2026
The admission process is organized into four structured stages:
- Application Form: Candidates must apply for the relevant entrance exams such as JEE, GATE, or JAM.
- Selection Rounds:
- BTech: Through JoSAA counselling
- MTech: Through COAP counselling
- MSc: Through CCMN counselling
- Research courses: Written test and interview
- Cutoff Release: Cutoffs will be released by the respective counselling bodies. Candidates must meet the required rank or score.
- Counselling & Verification: Final admission is confirmed after document verification and fee payment.
Fees and Seat Intake for IIT Tirupati 2026
IIT Tirupati offers a limited number of seats across its various programs, and the fee structure varies by course. Below is an overview of the total tuition fees and seat intake:
| Course | Total Tuition Fee | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | INR 8 lakh | 254 |
| MTech | INR 32,000 | 140 |
| MSc | INR 10,000 – INR 20,000 | 75 |
The fees include tuition components and may vary slightly based on official updates.
IIT Tirupati BTech Cutoff Trends (JEE Advanced)
The cutoff ranks for various branches indicate a rising competition, especially in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). The following table illustrates the cutoff trends for the past three years:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 3701 | 5024 | 5034 |
| Electrical | 8826 | 8816 | 9468 |
| Mechanical | 12150 | 11509 | 12143 |
| Chemical | 14593 | 14341 | 15636 |
