India's premier technology institute fostering innovation and research since 2015.
IIT Palakkad conducts undergraduate B.Tech programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Engineering. Postgraduate offerings include M.Tech and M.Sc programs in disciplines such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Geotechnical Engineering. The institute also offers research programs leading to M.S and Ph.D degrees across various disciplines, along with postdoctoral fellowships. Academic programs are structured with institute core courses and flexible minor options.
The institute features a modern campus with hostels, guest houses, a central library, central labs, and e-resources. Specialized facilities include high-performance computing (HPC), instrumentation centers, and innovation labs such as the Technology Innovation Foundation, Technology IHub Foundation, and CSquare Innovation Lab. The campus also houses an institute clinic, wellness hub, English language support services, and career development center to support student well-being and professional growth.
B.Tech admissions are conducted through JEE Advanced. The 2025-26 admission cycle includes fee payment windows in July, with reporting on July 24, 2025, and classes commencing July 30, 2025. The institute also accepts applications for M.Tech, M.Sc, and research (M.S/Ph.D) programs. Prospective students can access admission brochures, FAQs, and support resources including a help desk for girl students and open house sessions.
IIT Palakkad emphasizes blue-sky and directed research as essential pillars of technology development. The institute hosts multiple research centers and innovation initiatives, including the Technology IHub Foundation and CSquare Innovation Lab. Faculty and research scholars engage in publications, theses, and collaborative projects with industry and international partners. The institute also supports postdoctoral fellowships and PMRF (Prime Minister's Research Fellowship) scholars.
The institute fosters a vibrant campus culture through student clubs, cultural events (Petrichor, Kadambini, SPIC MACAY), sports programs, and wellness initiatives. Outreach activities include the National Service Scheme (NSS), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), Science Quest, Pale Blue Dot, and the Palakkad Math Circle. Student governance is facilitated through the Board of Students and various committees, with grievance resolution mechanisms in place.