Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur
IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology) Bhagalpur, established 2017, is one of India's newest centrally-funded IIITs under PPP model. Located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, IIIT Bhagalpur is building infrastructure and reputation. Smaller batch sizes enable personalised attention while growing CS placements (~11 LPA avg).
โน๏ธAt a glance
Among the newest IIITs (2017). Bihar's IIIT alongside IIT Patna. Building rapidly.
๐ฏAdmissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 ยท JoSAA
Admission through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling. ~120 B.Tech intake across CS and ECE. CS branch cutoff around top 20000 JEE Main General. Bihar state quota considerations.
Admission via: JEE Main โ
๐๏ธAdmission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens31 Oct 2026
- Registration closes27 Nov 2026
- Entrance exam21 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
๐ธFees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~โน1,75,000 | per year | |
| Hostel + Mess | ~โน70,000 | per year |
Total 4-year cost: ~โน10-11 Lakhs
๐ผPlacements
2025 batch
Building placements. ~70% CS placed with median 10+ LPA. TCS, Infosys, Microsoft regular recruiters. Very small batch enables individual placement preparation.
Top Recruiters
๐๏ธInfrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: Interim hostels; permanent campus coming.
- Labs & Libraries: CS and ECE labs; library; computing centre.
- Sports & Health: Basic sports facilities.
๐Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: IT-focused curriculum; choice-based credit system.
- Faculty: 35+ faculty; PhDs; student-faculty ratio ~17:1.
- Research: Building.
- Culture: Very close-knit small community; building reputation.
๐Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: Small annual fests.
- Clubs: 10+ student clubs.
- Social: Bhagalpur is heritage Bihar city; limited modern entertainment; Patna 4 hours by train.
- Challenges: Newest IIIT; very small batch; building everything; remote from major cities.
๐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: Very small alumni network (first batch graduated 2021).
- Research: Building.
โ Who This College Is Best For
- JEE Main rankers (top 20000) wanting IIIT brand
- Bihar/east India students preferring IIIT close to home
- Students comfortable being part of new institution
โ๏ธTrade-offs
โ Pros
- Institute of National Importance status
- Very small batch = strong personalised attention
- Affordable fees (~โน10-11L)
ร Cons
- Newest IIIT - building everything
- Lower NIRF (250)
- Very small alumni network
- Limited modern entertainment in Bhagalpur
- Permanent campus pending
๐ฃ๏ธStudent Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
๐Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- IIIT Bhagalpur Official ยท Official
Last updated: 2026-05-24