{"id":44076,"date":"2025-02-25T17:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T12:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=44076"},"modified":"2025-02-25T17:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T12:20:26","slug":"difference-between-iits-and-iiits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between IITs and IIITs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In India, both IITs ( Indian Institutes of Technology) and IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology) are among the top choices for aspiring engineering students. A significant difference between IITs and IIITs lies in their focus and structure. IITs, comprising 23 institutes, are government-established institutions offering courses in engineering, science, and arts. In contrast, IIITs, with 25 campuses, primarily specialize in technical education, especially in Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both IITs and IIITs are considered prestigious engineering institutions in India, but IITs are often regarded as more elite, with higher rankings and campus life. To learn more about the differences between IIIT and IIT, continue reading this detailed comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n<span style=\"--tl-form-height-m:73.9323px;--tl-form-height-t:104.939px;--tl-form-height-d:104.939px;\" class=\"tl-placeholder-f-type-shortcode_34708 tl-preload-form\"><span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IT_Key_Differences\" >IIIT vs IT: Key Differences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IT_Key_Differences-2\" >IIIT vs IT: Key Differences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Detailed_Comparison\" >IIIT vs IIT: Detailed Comparison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_Indian_Institute_of_Information_Technology\" >IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIT_Indian_Institute_of_Technology\" >IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Number_of_Institutes\" >IIIT vs IIT: Number of Institutes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Number_of_Institutes-2\" >IIIT vs IIT: Number of Institutes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIT_vs_IIIT_Courses_Offered\" >IIT vs IIIT: Courses Offered<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIT_vs_IIIT_Courses_Offered-2\" >IIT vs IIIT: Courses Offered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Admission\" >IIIT vs IIT: Admission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_Admission_Process\" >IIIT Admission Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIT_Admission_Process\" >IIT Admission Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Entrance_Exams\" >IIIT vs IIT: Entrance Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIT_Entrance_Exams\" >IIT Entrance Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_Entrance_Exams\" >IIIT Entrance Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Fees\" >IIIT vs IIT: Fees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_Fee_Structure\" >IIIT Fee Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIT_Fee_Structure\" >IIT Fee Structure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#IIIT_vs_IIT_Salary_Placements\" >IIIT vs IIT: Salary &amp; Placements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/difference-between-iits-and-iiits\/#Difference_between_IITs_and_IIITs_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Difference between IITs and IIITs &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-it-key-differences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IT_Key_Differences\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IT: Key Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both IITs and IITs are highly regarded and sought after by students, but they differ in various aspects such as their objectives, organizational frameworks, admission processes, rankings, and campus cultures. The table below highlights the key comparisons between IIITs and IITs across different factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-it-key-differences-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IT_Key_Differences-2\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IT: Key Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factors<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Form<\/td><td>Indian Institute of Technology<\/td><td>Indian Institute of Information Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Establishment<\/td><td>First IIT in 1950 (IIT Kharagpur)<\/td><td>First IIIT in 1997 (ABV IIIT Gwalior)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Colleges<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brand Value<\/td><td>More preferred with strong brand value<\/td><td>Lesser branding and rankings compared to IITs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Course Focus<\/td><td>Technical, Scientific, and Humanities courses<\/td><td>Primarily IT and Computer Science courses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accepted Exams<\/td><td>JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT-JAM, CEED<\/td><td>JEE Main, GATE, CAT, Institute Level Entrance Exams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Fees<\/td><td>INR 1.5 lakhs<\/td><td>INR 80K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highest CTC Package<\/td><td>INR 1 Cr<\/td><td>INR 40 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Campus<\/td><td>Lively and extensive campus environment<\/td><td>Less extensive campus compared to IITs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-detailed-comparison\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Detailed_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Detailed Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A detailed comparison between IIIT and IIT is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-indian-institute-of-information-technology\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_Indian_Institute_of_Information_Technology\"><\/span><strong>IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) has gained popularity among students, making them highly competitive. These institutions focus on offering courses related to IT, providing specialized training in information technology and computer science. Admission to any of the 25 IIITs requires students to clear one of the entrance exams, like JEE Main, NTA-NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, or institute-specific entrance exams (where applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iit-indian-institute-of-technology\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Indian_Institute_of_Technology\"><\/span><strong>IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) consist of 23 autonomous, prestigious colleges in India, specializing in engineering and technology. Established to contribute to India\u2019s economic and social development, IITs select undergraduate students through the Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) held annually. For postgraduate admissions, IITs use exams like GATE, JMET, JAM and CEED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/jee-crash-course\">Join JEE Advanced Crash Course<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/jee-crash-course\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-747x420.png 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-696x392.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-1068x601.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ad.-crash-course-1-1920x1080.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-number-of-institutes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Number_of_Institutes\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Number of Institutes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may find that IITs are always ranked among the top engineering colleges, while IIITs have only a few colleges that have earned a ranking among the top engineering colleges in India. The table provides the complete list of IIIT and IIT colleges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-number-of-institutes-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Number_of_Institutes-2\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Number of Institutes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIIT Colleges<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIT Colleges<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Hyderabad<\/td><td>IIT Madras<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ABV IIIT Gwalior<\/td><td>IIT Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Bangalore<\/td><td>IIT Kanpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Pune<\/td><td>IIT Bombay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Guwahati<\/td><td>IIT Roorkee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Allahabad<\/td><td>IIT Kharagpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Sri City<\/td><td>IIT Hyderabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PDSM IIITDM Jabalpur<\/td><td>IIT Indore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Kota<\/td><td>IIT Guwahati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIITDM Kanchipuram<\/td><td>IIT Dhanbad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Lucknow<\/td><td>IIT Ropar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Vadodara<\/td><td>IIT Patna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Kalyani<\/td><td>IIT Mandi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Bhopal<\/td><td>IIT Varanasi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Nagpur<\/td><td>IIT Jodhpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Bhagalpur<\/td><td>IIT Tirupati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Ranchi<\/td><td>IIT Jammu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Surat<\/td><td>IIT Bhilai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Dharwad<\/td><td>IIT Gandhinagar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Kottayam<\/td><td>IIT Goa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Sonepat<\/td><td>IIT Palakkad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIITDM Kurnool<\/td><td>IIT Dharwad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Manipur<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Una<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Tiruchirappalli<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iit-vs-iiit-courses-offered\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_vs_IIIT_Courses_Offered\"><\/span><strong>IIT vs IIIT: Courses Offered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison between IIT and IIIT often extends to the undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate ( PG) courses they offer. While IIITs focus on information technology and related fields, IITs offer a wider range of courses, which include technical, scientific, and humanities subjects. Below are some key course comparisons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iit-vs-iiit-courses-offered-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_vs_IIIT_Courses_Offered-2\"><\/span><strong>IIT vs IIIT: Courses Offered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Degree Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIIT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate Courses<\/td><td>B.Tech, BSc, B.Arch, B.Des, B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree, B.Sc + M.Sc Dual Degree<\/td><td>B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree, B.Tech + MBA Dual Degree<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate Courses<\/td><td>M.Tech, MSc, M.Des, MBA, M.Phil, M.Sc + PhD Dual Degree<\/td><td>M.Tech, MBA, PhD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<span style=\"--tl-form-height-m:73.9323px;--tl-form-height-t:104.939px;--tl-form-height-d:104.939px;\" class=\"tl-placeholder-f-type-shortcode_34708 tl-preload-form\"><span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-admission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Admission\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Admission<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The admission process is one of the main factors when comparing IITs and IIITs. Both institutions require candidates to meet specific entrance exam qualifications and also adhere to their respective admission requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-admission-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_Admission_Process\"><\/span><strong>IIIT Admission Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Application: Candidates must first apply for the entrance exam, like JEE Mains for undergraduate (UG) degrees and GATE or an equivalent exam for Postgraduate (PG) courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document Submission: Applicants should submit the completed application form along with necessary supporting documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance Exam Cut-off: Candidates need to achieve the minimum cut-off marks set for entrance exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling and Verification: Shortlisted candidates go through counseling sessions and document verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee Payment: Applicants must pay the required deposit to confirm their seat in the program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iit-admission-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Admission_Process\"><\/span><strong>IIT Admission Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Register and complete the application form on the official IIT website, submitting all required documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission would be based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must meet the cut-off for the entrance exam and 12th-grade scores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection is based on performance at the entrance exam scores and 12th marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the merit list is announced, selected students are notified for counseling and also a document verification round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To complete the admission process, students must pay fixed college fees and also secure the allotted seats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-entrance-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Entrance_Exams\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Entrance Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both IIITs and IITs are known for being highly renowned for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Both institutions require a similar entrance test for most programs, but still, there are a few exceptions and different entrance exams required for each. Students can compare IIIT vs IIT entrance exams given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iit-entrance-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Entrance_Exams\"><\/span><strong>IIT Entrance Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIT Entrance Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIT Course<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JEE MAIN<\/td><td>B.Tech, B.Sc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JEE Advanced<\/td><td>B.Tech, B.Sc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT<\/td><td>MBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AAT<\/td><td>B.Arch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UCEED<\/td><td>B.Des<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CEED<\/td><td>M.Des<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GATE<\/td><td>M.Tech<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT JAM<\/td><td>M.Sc<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-entrance-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_Entrance_Exams\"><\/span><strong>IIIT Entrance Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIIT Entrance Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIIT Course<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JEE MAIN<\/td><td>B.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech &amp; B.Tech+MBA Dual Degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT<\/td><td>MBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GATE<\/td><td>M.Tech<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-fees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Fees\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By comparison, IIIT vs IIT fee structure is an essential aspect of the selection process. A comparison between the fee structures is given below for some of the top colleges for BTech courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-fee-structure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_Fee_Structure\"><\/span><strong>IIIT Fee Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIIT BTech Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee Per Semester<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Bangalore<\/td><td>INR 80,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Hyderabad<\/td><td>INR 1.4 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Delhi<\/td><td>INR 1 Lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Allahabad<\/td><td>INR 75,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Pune<\/td><td>INR 85,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIIT Kota<\/td><td>INR 35,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iit-fee-structure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Fee_Structure\"><\/span><strong>IIT Fee Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIT BTech Program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee Per Semester<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT Bombay<\/td><td>INR 1.2 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT Madras<\/td><td>INR 1 Lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT Goa<\/td><td>INR 1.4 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT Indore<\/td><td>INR 1.3 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT Varanasi<\/td><td>INR 1.3 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIT Delhi<\/td><td>INR 1.6 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iiit-vs-iit-salary-placements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIIT_vs_IIT_Salary_Placements\"><\/span><strong>IIIT vs IIT: Salary &amp; Placements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One must review the placement records while deciding between IIT and IIIT. Students from different career opportunities with IITs offering a wide range of courses and IIITs specializing in IT and related topics. Given below is a comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factors<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIIT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highest Package<\/td><td>INR 1 Cr<\/td><td>INR 30 LPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Domestic Package<\/td><td>INR 15 Lakhs<\/td><td>INR 15 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Foreign Package<\/td><td>INR 38 Lakhs<\/td><td>INR 26 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Recruiters<\/td><td>Microsoft, Qualcomm, Amazon, and Morgan Stanley<\/td><td>Samsung, Walmart, Amazon, and Uber<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/jee-crash-course\"><strong>Join JEE Main Crash Course<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/jee-crash-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-747x420.png 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-696x392.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-1068x601.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NIT-STAR-BATCH-JEE-MAINS-CRASH-CORSE-4-1-1-1920x1080.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-difference-between-iits-and-iiits-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_IITs_and_IIITs_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Difference between IITs and IIITs &#8211; FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740485515063\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is IIT better than IIIT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are renowned for their prestigious academic reputation, offering diverse engineering and science programs. Known for excellence in research, innovation, and cutting-edge technology, IITs uphold rigorous academic standards, shaping future leaders in science, engineering, and technology across the globe.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740485536698\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the salary of IIT vs IIIT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">IIT graduates typically earn higher salaries compared to IIIT graduates due to IIT&#8217;s global recognition and extensive industry connections. On average, IIT alumni can expect starting salaries ranging from INR 10-20 lakhs per annum, while IIIT graduates generally earn between INR 6-12 lakhs, depending on the institution and role.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740485548328\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are IIITs better than NIT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">IIITs and NITs are both prestigious, but IITs generally offer a stronger academic reputation. IIITs specialize in information technology and computer science, whereas NITs provide a broader range of engineering disciplines. While IIITs can be considered better for IT-focused careers, NITs offer diverse opportunities across various fields.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740485565880\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is IIIT public or private?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) can be either public or private. While many IIITs are public institutions funded by the government, a few are private and self-funded. Public IIITs are typically established under government initiatives, while private IIITs operate with independent management and funding structures.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740485579911\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the highest package of IIIT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The highest salary package offered to IIIT graduates varies by institution, but it can range from INR 50 lakhs to INR 1 crore per annum, especially for those from top-tier IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Delhi. These high packages are typically offered by leading tech companies and startups.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, both IITs ( Indian Institutes of Technology) and IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology) are among the top choices for aspiring engineering students. A significant difference between IITs and IIITs lies in their focus and structure. 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