Overview


Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow is an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament, established in 2015 through a public-private partnership of the Government of India, Government of Uttar Pradesh and U.P. Electronics Corporation Ltd. The institute is recognized for focused education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, data-driven technologies and digital business, with programmes designed around coding, research, product development and industry readiness.
IIIT Lucknow operates from its permanent campus at Chak Ganjaria, C.G. City/IT City, Lucknow, set on a 50-acre campus surrounded by Lucknow’s IT City ecosystem. The campus provides academic blocks, laboratories, a library, hostels, mess facilities, sports spaces and student activity zones. Its location near Gomti Nagar extension and the city’s developing technology corridor gives students useful exposure to internships, industry interaction, innovation and startup opportunities.
The institute offers B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science & Business; postgraduate programmes such as M.Tech, M.Sc. and MBA in Digital Business; and doctoral research. Admissions are through national routes including JEE Main/JoSAA for B.Tech, GATE/CCMT for M.Tech, JAM/CUET-PG or CCMN for M.Sc., and CUET-PG for MBA, followed by institute-level processes where applicable.
Students benefit from a practical curriculum, hackathons, technical societies, open-source communities, entrepreneurship events and research groups. The Training & Placement Cell connects learners with recruiters in software engineering, AI, analytics, consulting and product companies. With strong recent placement outcomes, a selective admission profile and a clear IT-led identity, IIIT Lucknow is a compelling option for students seeking future-ready computer science and technology education in Uttar Pradesh.
Rankings
- Recognition: Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament; established in 2015 under the PPP model with Government of India, Government of Uttar Pradesh and U.P. Electronics Corporation Ltd.
- NIRF status: Not listed/ranked in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking table; students should verify the newest NIRF cycle before using rank-based comparisons.
- Competitive standing: Widely discussed among the stronger PPP IIITs for computer-science education because of high B.Tech average/median packages and consistent recruiter interest.
- Admission selectivity: Recent JoSAA closing ranks for popular B.Tech branches have generally remained in the highly competitive JEE Main rank band.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech: CS, IT, CS & AI, CS & Business | ₹9.60 L tuition; approx. ₹10.2 L total | 10+2 PCM; JEE Main + JoSAA/CSAB |
| M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | Approx. ₹4.8–5.2 L | Relevant bachelor’s degree; GATE/CCMT |
| M.Sc: Data Science, AI & ML, Economics & Management | Approx. ₹2.27–2.29 L | Relevant bachelor’s degree; JAM/CUET-PG/CCMN |
| MBA Digital Business | Approx. ₹3.02 L | Bachelor’s degree; CUET-PG/institute process |
| PhD in relevant disciplines | ₹25,000 per semester; varies by duration | Master’s degree; GATE/NET/institute test and interview |
Placements
- B.Tech 2024–25: 201 of 209 placed; about 96.17%; highest domestic package ₹1.45 crore; average ₹33.71 LPA; median ₹26 LPA.
- M.Tech 2024–25: 17 of 32 placed; highest ₹53 LPA; average ₹25.1 LPA; median ₹22 LPA.
- MBA 2024–25: 28 of 30 placed; about 87%; highest ₹48 LPA; average ₹11.56 LPA; median ₹9 LPA.
- M.Sc 2024–25: 45 of 54 placed; about 83.33%; highest ₹18 LPA; average ₹9.8 LPA; median ₹8 LPA.
- Recruiter ecosystem: Rubrik, Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, Uber, Zomato and other product/analytics/IT firms have been associated with recent drives.
- Trend note: B.Tech recorded 100% placement in 2023, 91.36% in 2024 and 96.17% in 2025, showing strong recruiter confidence with year-to-year fluctuation.


