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Updated on 6 Apr 2026, 12:26 IST
There are 23 IITs in India in 2026. IIT Madras is ranked number 1 among all IITs as per NIRF 2025. The total BTech seats across all 23 IITs is approximately 17,385 for the 2026 academic year. Admission to all IITs is through JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling.
If you cleared JEE Advanced 2026 and are now deciding which IIT to target during JoSAA counselling, this page gives you everything in one place — rankings, seats per IIT with category breakdown, fees, placements, branch-wise best IIT, and the rank you need for each.
Also check: JEE Main 2026 Rank and College Predictor
| Detail | Information |
| Total IITs in India | 23 |
| Number 1 IIT (NIRF 2025) | IIT Madras |
| Oldest IIT | IIT Kharagpur (1951) |
| Total BTech Seats (Approx.) | 17,385 |
| Admission Through | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
| Seats Reserved for OBC-NCL | 27% |
| Seats Reserved for SC | 15% |
| Seats Reserved for ST | 7.5% |
| Seats Reserved for EWS | 10% |
| Female Supernumerary Seats | 20% additional |
| Total Budget Allocation (FY 2026–27) | ₹12,123 crore |
| Overseas Campus | IIT Madras Zanzibar (Tanzania) |
The table below gives the complete list of all IITs in India with their location, founding year, state, and NIRF 2025 rank.
| # | IIT Name | Location | State | Founded | NIRF 2025 Rank |
| 1 | IIT Madras | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 1959 | 1 |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | New Delhi | Delhi | 1963 | 2 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 1958 | 3 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 1959 | 4 |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur | West Bengal | 1951 | 5 |
| 6 | IIT Roorkee | Roorkee | Uttarakhand | 1847 (IIT 2001) | 6 |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | Guwahati | Assam | 1994 | 7 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Telangana | 2008 | 8 |
| 9 | IIT Indore | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 2009 | 9 |
| 10 | IIT Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 2008 | 11 |
| 11 | IIT Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Rajasthan | 2008 | 14 |
| 12 | IIT Patna | Patna | Bihar | 2008 | 19 |
| 13 | IIT Ropar | Ropar | Punjab | 2008 | 22 |
| 14 | IIT Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 2008 | 23 |
| 15 | IIT Mandi | Mandi | Himachal Pradesh | 2009 | 27 |
| 16 | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | Dhanbad | Jharkhand | 1926 (IIT 2016) | 10 |
| 17 | IIT Varanasi (BHU) | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 1919 (IIT 2012) | 8 |
| 18 | IIT Tirupati | Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh | 2015 | 28 |
| 19 | IIT Palakkad | Palakkad | Kerala | 2015 | 30 |
| 20 | IIT Dharwad | Dharwad | Karnataka | 2016 | 33 |
| 21 | IIT Bhilai | Bhilai | Chhattisgarh | 2016 | 35 |
| 22 | IIT Goa | Goa | Goa | 2016 | 37 |
| 23 | IIT Jammu | Jammu | J&K | 2016 | 40 |
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) evaluates IITs on five parameters: Teaching and Learning Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception.
| NIRF Rank | IIT | Overall Score |
| 1 | IIT Madras | 91.69 |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | 88.08 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | 83.96 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | 82.56 |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | 78.49 |
| 6 | IIT Roorkee | 71.46 |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | 66.85 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | 63.10 |
| 9 | IIT Indore | 59.88 |
| 10 | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | 57.44 |
| QS World Rank | IIT |
| 123 | IIT Delhi |
| 129 | IIT Bombay |
| 180 | IIT Madras |
| 215 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 222 | IIT Kanpur |
Five IITs are ranked within the top 100 in QS World Engineering Rankings 2026.
This is one of the most important distinctions for a student choosing IITs during JoSAA counselling. The 23 IITs are broadly divided into three generations based on when they were established.
These are the original IITs established before 2000. They have the strongest research infrastructure, placement records, alumni networks, and global recognition.
| IIT | Founded | Known For |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1951 | Oldest, largest campus, diverse branches |
| IIT Bombay | 1958 | Top placements, strong industry connect |
| IIT Madras | 1959 | NIRF #1, top research output |
| IIT Kanpur | 1959 | Best for CSE and EE research |
| IIT Delhi | 1963 | Best location, top recruiters |
| IIT Roorkee | 2001 (IIT) | Civil and structural engineering |
| IIT Guwahati | 1994 | Best IIT in Northeast, growing fast |
Established between 2001 and 2009. These IITs have now completed 15+ years of operation, have established faculties, strong placement records, and dedicated campuses.
IIT Hyderabad, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Patna, IIT Ropar, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Mandi, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Varanasi (BHU).
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Best among these: IIT Hyderabad is consistently ranked highest among second-generation IITs at NIRF rank 8. IIT Indore follows at NIRF rank 9. Both have strong CSE placements and research output.
Established between 2015 and 2016. IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Dharwad, IIT Bhilai, IIT Goa, IIT Jammu. These IITs are still building permanent campuses and full faculty strength. Placements are improving but not yet at par with older IITs.
Should you join a new IIT? Yes — if your alternative is a mid-ranked NIT. An IIT degree from any of the 23 institutions carries significantly more weight than an NIT degree for placements, higher studies abroad, and research opportunities.
Also Check: List of NIT Colleges in India
| State | IIT |
| Tamil Nadu | IIT Madras |
| Delhi | IIT Delhi |
| Maharashtra | IIT Bombay |
| Uttar Pradesh | IIT Kanpur, IIT Varanasi (BHU) |
| West Bengal | IIT Kharagpur |
| Uttarakhand | IIT Roorkee |
| Assam | IIT Guwahati |
| Telangana | IIT Hyderabad |
| Madhya Pradesh | IIT Indore |
| Gujarat | IIT Gandhinagar |
| Rajasthan | IIT Jodhpur |
| Bihar | IIT Patna |
| Punjab | IIT Ropar |
| Odisha | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Himachal Pradesh | IIT Mandi |
| Jharkhand | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
| Andhra Pradesh | IIT Tirupati |
| Kerala | IIT Palakkad |
| Karnataka | IIT Dharwad |
| Chhattisgarh | IIT Bhilai |
| Goa | IIT Goa |
| Jammu & Kashmir | IIT Jammu |
The total BTech seats across all 23 IITs is approximately 17,385. The table below gives the seat intake for each IIT along with the category-wise distribution that applies uniformly across all IITs.
| IIT | Total BTech Seats (Approx.) |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1,591 |
| IIT Bombay | 1,202 |
| IIT Madras | 1,121 |
| IIT Delhi | 1,086 |
| IIT Kanpur | 896 |
| IIT Roorkee | 1,208 |
| IIT Guwahati | 786 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | 1,118 |
| IIT Varanasi (BHU) | 1,350 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 380 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | 330 |
| IIT Jodhpur | 390 |
| IIT Patna | 420 |
| IIT Ropar | 320 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 360 |
| IIT Mandi | 310 |
| IIT Indore | 370 |
| IIT Tirupati | 300 |
| IIT Palakkad | 280 |
| IIT Dharwad | 240 |
| IIT Bhilai | 240 |
| IIT Goa | 200 |
| IIT Jammu | 280 |
| Total | ~17,385 |
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Seats out of 100 |
| Open / General | 45% | 45 |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | 27 |
| EWS | 10% | 10 |
| SC | 15% | 15 |
| ST | 7.5% | 7.5 |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% | 5 (across all categories) |
| Female supernumerary | 20% additional | Extra seats added above total |
Important note on female seats: The 20% female reservation is supernumerary — meaning it adds seats on top of the regular intake rather than cutting into the existing seats. This effectively increases the total seat count for female candidates without reducing seats for other candidates.
IIT fees are heavily subsidised by the Government of India, which covers approximately 80% of the actual cost of education.
| IIT | Annual Tuition Fee | Total 4-Year Tuition Fee |
| IIT Bombay | ₹2,30,200 | ₹9,20,800 |
| IIT Delhi | ₹2,29,100 | ₹9,16,400 |
| IIT Madras | ₹1,12,663 | ₹4,50,652 |
| IIT Kanpur | ₹2,12,200 | ₹8,48,800 |
| IIT Kharagpur | ₹1,48,700 | ₹5,94,800 |
| IIT Roorkee | ₹2,22,000 | ₹8,88,000 |
| IIT Guwahati | ₹2,24,350 | ₹8,97,400 |
| New IITs (avg.) | ₹1,00,000–₹2,00,000 | ₹4,00,000–₹8,00,000 |
Including hostel, mess, and other charges, the total annual cost at most IITs ranges from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh per year. The total 4-year cost is approximately ₹10 lakh to ₹14 lakh for most students.
Also Check: IIT Fee Structure 2026
Fee waiver: Students from families with annual income below ₹1 lakh get full tuition fee waiver. Students with family income between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh get 2/3rd fee waiver. SC/ST students pay no tuition fees at any IIT.
IITs consistently produce the highest placement packages among all engineering colleges in India. The table below gives placement data from the most recent available placement season.
| IIT | Highest Package (CTC) | Average Package (CTC) | Top Recruiters |
| IIT Bombay | ₹2.1 CPA (international) | ₹22–25 LPA | Google, Microsoft, Uber, Goldman Sachs |
| IIT Delhi | ₹2.4 CPA (international) | ₹20–24 LPA | Microsoft, Amazon, DE Shaw, McKinsey |
| IIT Madras | ₹1.8 CPA (international) | ₹18–22 LPA | Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Flipkart |
| IIT Kanpur | ₹28.7 LPA (avg. highest) | ₹18–22 LPA | Microsoft, Google, ISRO, Goldman Sachs |
| IIT Kharagpur | ₹2.44 CPA (international) | ₹16–20 LPA | Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Tata Group |
| IIT Roorkee | ₹1.2 CPA (international) | ₹15–18 LPA | Microsoft, Google, BHEL, L&T |
| IIT Hyderabad | ₹62 LPA | ₹17–20 LPA | Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Walmart |
| IIT Indore | ₹68 LPA | ₹25.45 LPA | Good tech placements for CSE |
| New IITs (avg.) | ₹30–50 LPA | ₹8–14 LPA | Improving year on year |
CPA = Cost Per Annum (international offer)
This is what most students actually want to know — not which IIT is ranked highest overall, but which is best for their specific branch. No competitor answers this clearly. Here is the breakdown.
| Rank | IIT | The Reason |
| 1 | IIT Bombay | Highest CSE placements, strongest tech alumni network, Google and Microsoft top recruiters |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | Second-best CSE placements, excellent location advantage in Delhi NCR tech ecosystem |
| 3 | IIT Madras | NIRF #1 overall, strong research + placements in CSE, Chennai tech hub |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | Best for CSE research and higher studies abroad |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | Strong CSE + data science programs, large intake |
| Best new IIT for CSE | IIT Hyderabad | Highest-ranked new IIT, strong CSE placements in Hyderabad's tech corridor |
JEE Advanced rank needed for IIT Bombay CSE: Under AIR 100 (general category)
Also Check: List of IIIT Colleges in India
| Rank | IIT | Why |
| 1 | IIT Kanpur | Strongest EE research department in India |
| 2 | IIT Madras | Excellent ECE + semiconductor research |
| 3 | IIT Delhi | Strong industry placements in EE/ECE |
| 4 | IIT Bombay | EE with strong VLSI and electronics focus |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | Large EE intake, strong fundamentals focus |
| Rank | IIT | Why |
| 1 | IIT Kharagpur | Largest and most established Mechanical department |
| 2 | IIT Bombay | Strong industry placements in Mechanical + Manufacturing |
| 3 | IIT Madras | Excellent Mechanical + Aerospace programs |
| 4 | IIT Delhi | Good Mechanical placements in Delhi NCR manufacturing sector |
| 5 | IIT Roorkee | Historically strong in Civil and Mechanical |
IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Kharagpur have the strongest Chemical Engineering departments. IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi are also strong options.
Admission to BTech at any of the 23 IITs follows a fixed process with no exceptions.
Step 1 — Clear JEE Main 2026: Appear in JEE Main Session 1 (January) or Session 2 (April). Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main qualify for JEE Advanced. Your JEE Main score is not used for IIT admission directly — it is only the qualifying gate.
Step 2 — Clear JEE Advanced 2026: JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for May 17, 2026. It consists of two papers of 3 hours each. JEE Advanced is conducted by IIT Roorkee in 2026. Only students who cleared JEE Main and rank within the top 2.5 lakh are eligible to register.
Step 3 — Register for JoSAA Counselling JoSAA 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June 2026 after JEE Advanced results. Register at josaa.nic.in, fill in your IIT and branch preferences, lock your choices, and participate in seat allotment rounds.
Step 4 — Accept Seat and Pay Fees Once a seat is allotted, pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm your seat. Report to the allotted IIT with all required documents for document verification.
Eligibility criteria for IIT admission:
The rank required for IIT admission depends on which IIT and which branch you are targeting. Given below are the expected JEE Advanced 2026 opening ranks for key branches at top IITs based on 2025 trends.
| Branch | IIT | Expected Opening Rank (General) |
| CSE | IIT Bombay | Under 70 |
| CSE | IIT Delhi | Under 100 |
| CSE | IIT Madras | Under 150 |
| CSE | IIT Kanpur | Under 200 |
| CSE | IIT Kharagpur | Under 350 |
| CSE | IIT Roorkee | Under 500 |
| EE | IIT Bombay | Under 200 |
| EE | IIT Delhi | Under 300 |
| Mechanical | IIT Bombay | Under 600 |
| Mechanical | IIT Delhi | Under 900 |
| Any branch | IIT Hyderabad | Under 3,500 |
| Any branch | IIT Indore | Under 4,000 |
| Any branch | IIT Gandhinagar | Under 4,500 |
| Any branch | New IITs | 5,000–15,000 |
Key point: Admission to IITs is based on JEE Advanced rank, not JEE Main rank. A student who qualifies JEE Advanced with AIR 5,000 can get into a good branch at a new IIT. JEE Main rank only determines JEE Advanced eligibility.
IITs are not only BTech colleges. They offer a wide range of programmes across levels.
| Programme | Duration | Admission Through |
| BTech | 4 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA |
| B.Arch | 5 years | JEE Advanced + AAT |
| BS (dual degree with MSc) | 5 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA |
| MTech | 2 years | GATE |
| MSc | 2 years | IIT JAM |
| MBA | 2 years | CAT |
| MDes | 2 years | CEED |
| BDes | 4 years | UCEED |
| PhD | 3–5 years | GATE / Direct Interview |
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There are 23 IITs in India in 2026, all functioning under the Institutes of Technology Act 1961 and funded by the central government.
IIT Madras is ranked number 1 in India as per NIRF 2025. It has held the top position for several consecutive years. IIT Delhi ranks second and IIT Bombay ranks third.
The seven old IITs are IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Guwahati.
The total BTech seats across all 23 IITs is approximately 17,385 for 2026. Of these, approximately 6,287 seats are allocated through JoSAA.
The total 4-year tuition fee at most IITs ranges from ₹4.5 lakh to ₹9.5 lakh depending on the IIT. Including hostel, mess, and other charges, the total cost is approximately ₹10 lakh to ₹14 lakh over 4 years. SC/ST students pay no tuition fees.
For the most sought-after branches like CSE at top IITs, a JEE Advanced rank under 100 (general category) is needed. For any branch at new IITs, a rank between 5,000 and 15,000 can secure admission. All ranks refer to JEE Advanced AIR, not JEE Main rank.
IIT Bombay is widely considered the best IIT for CSE based on placement packages, recruiter quality, and alumni network. IIT Delhi and IIT Madras follow closely. Among new IITs, IIT Hyderabad has the strongest CSE program.
IIT Kharagpur recorded a highest package of ₹2.44 CPA (Cost Per Annum) in its most recent placement season, which was an international offer. IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi also regularly see international offers above ₹2 CPA. Domestic highest packages at top IITs typically range from ₹60 LPA to ₹1.5 CPA.
For most students, yes. Even the newest IIT carries the IIT brand, which opens more doors for higher studies abroad and research. If the alternative is a top NIT like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal in a core branch, the comparison is closer. But for any other NIT, a new IIT is the better choice in most scenarios.
For BTech, no — JEE Advanced is the only route. For other programmes, IITs accept GATE (MTech), IIT JAM (MSc), CAT (MBA), UCEED (BDes), and CEED (MDes). PhD admissions can happen through direct interviews at many IITs.