IIT Palakkad

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala · Established 2015 NIRF rank 64

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Founded in 2015, IIT Palakkad offers engineering and science programmes with an emphasis on research and innovation. Its campus in the foothills of the Western Ghats hosts a growing community and an expanding recruiter base.

Cycle
Highest package ₹52 LPA CTC · one-off offer
Average package ₹13.98 LPA Institute-wide
Median package ₹12 LPA Typical student
Placement rate 86.46% Eligible students placed

Figures shown for 2024-25. Use the cycle selector above to change year.

How IIT Palakkad packages have moved

+22% avg · 2020-21 → 2024-25
11.4202013.9202113.9202214.0202314.02024highest!
AverageMedian
IIT Palakkad institute-wide average and median CTC across reported cycles (nominal ₹).

Package breakdown · 2024-25

Highest
₹52 LPA [8] aggregatorCareers360 [9] aggregatorCareerPlanB [10] aggregatorUpGrad [11] aggregatorCollegeDunia
Average
₹13.98 LPA [8] aggregatorCareers360 [9] aggregatorCareerPlanB [10] aggregatorUpGrad [11] aggregatorCollegeDunia
Median
₹12 LPA [9] aggregatorCareerPlanB [11] aggregatorCollegeDunia
Placement rate
86.46%
Total offers
122
Companies on campus
not yet reported
International offers
not yet reported
Pre-placement offers
20

Offers by sector

Latest cycle (2024-25) only.

  • IT/Software62
  • Core Engineering32
  • Education21
  • Others6
  • Consulting/Finance1

Branch-wise average package

Latest cycle (2024-25) only.

  • CSE (BTech)₹17.45 LPA
  • Electrical (BTech)₹15.50 LPA
  • System on Chip (MTech)₹14.30 LPA
  • Data Science (MTech)₹13.04 LPA
  • Mechanical (BTech)₹10.89 LPA
  • Computing & Mathematics (MTech)₹10.60 LPA
  • Power Electronics (MTech)₹8.86 LPA
  • Civil (BTech)₹7.37 LPA

Top recruiters

Across recent cycles.

  • Google India
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Adobe
  • VMware
  • Deloitte
  • DE Shaw
  • Texas Instruments
  • MathWorks
  • Accenture
  • TCS
  • Infosys
  • HCL
  • L&T
  • Toshiba
  • Daikin
  • BEML
  • Ford Motors
  • HPCL
  • Delta Electronics
  • TVS
  • Versa Networks
  • Paytm
  • Mahindra Finance
  • Unacademy

Notable offers

Standout offers reported for the latest cycle (2024-25).

Package Recruiter Role Candidate Type
₹52 LPA Confidential Not specified Anonymized student domestic

Year-on-year trend

How IIT Palakkad placement figures have moved over five cycles.

Year Average Median Highest Rate Offers Cos. Int'l PPO
2024-25 ₹13.98 LPA ₹12 LPA ₹52 LPA 86.46% 122 20
2023-24 ₹13.97 LPA ₹12 LPA ₹47.12 LPA 74.15% 185 151 6
2022-23 ₹13.95 LPA ₹46.15 LPA 90.05% 206 158 38
2021-22 ₹13.93 LPA ₹1.2 Cr 91.19% 207 211 8 26
2020-21 ₹11.42 LPA ₹31.5 LPA 84.34% 120 110 4 6

Data compiled from 15 sources · Last updated 7 Jun 2026 · Tap any [n] to open that source.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest package at IIT Palakkad?

The highest reported package at IIT Palakkad for 2024-25 is ₹52 LPA from Undisclosed. Top offers are usually international roles and are quoted as CTC.

What is the average package at IIT Palakkad?

The average package at IIT Palakkad for the 2024-25 cycle is ₹13.98 LPA, with a median of ₹12 LPA. Computer-science and electronics branches typically sit well above the institute-wide average.

What is the placement rate at IIT Palakkad?

IIT Palakkad reported a placement rate of 86.46% for 2024-25 across 122 offers.

Which companies recruit from IIT Palakkad?

Top recruiters at IIT Palakkad include Google India, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, VMware, Deloitte, DE Shaw, Texas Instruments, MathWorks, Accenture and others.

Sources & methodology (15)
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