IIT Indore (Indian Institute of Technology Indore) is a public technical university on a campus at Simrol near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. It was founded in 2009 as one of eight new IITs and had 2,323 students in the NIRF 2024 data.[1] It is ranked 546th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
International students do not pay the Indian rates. For the Autumn 2026 semester the institute’s fee notice lists a tuition fee of ₹3,00,000 per semester for international B.Tech students, and US$800 to US$1,200 per semester for international master’s and PhD students, depending on country group and funding.[3] International applicants to PG and PhD programmes need a valid TOEFL or IELTS result or an equivalent.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore)[5] |
| Location | Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India[5] |
| Type | Public technical university; Institute of National Importance[1] |
| Founded | 2009, one of eight new IITs; first taught on a temporary campus in Indore, 2009 to 2010[1] |
| Students | 2,323 (1,343 undergraduate, 370 postgraduate, 610 doctoral), NIRF 2024 data as reported by Wikipedia[1] |
| Departments | 12 listed by Wikipedia, from Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering to Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science[1] |
| Degrees offered | B.Tech, B.Des, B.S.; M.Tech, M.Sc, M.S. (Research), M.A.; dual-degree; PhD[5] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 546th[2] |
| NIRF 2025 (India) | 27th overall, 12th in engineering, as reported by Wikipedia[1] |
| Tuition, international B.Tech (2026 intake) | ₹3,00,000 per semester; total ₹3,34,000 with other fees and utility charges for Autumn 2026[3] |
| Tuition, international master’s and PhD (2023 onwards) | US$800 to US$1,200 per semester, plus living expenses[3] |
| Test of English for international applicants | Valid TOEFL or IELTS (or equivalent) for PG and PhD[4] |
| Official website | iiti.ac.in |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 6 November 2026.
About IIT Indore
IIT Indore was founded in 2009 as one of eight new Indian Institutes of Technology. In its first year, 2009 to 2010, it worked from a temporary campus at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore, with IIT Bombay as mentor.[1] The institute is now based on a campus of about 500 acres at Simrol on Khandwa Road.[1]
Wikipedia lists 12 departments: Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering; Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science; and Physics.[1] Its own website reports more than 11,000 publications, 900 research and development projects and more than 300 patents filed.[5]
How is IIT Indore ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, IIT Indore is 546th in the world and 14th among Indian institutions in the ranking tables of Careers360.[2] A second Indian news site lists the same world position.[6]
In the national NIRF ranking (a ranking run by India’s Ministry of Education), Wikipedia reports 27th overall and 12th among engineering institutions for 2025; for 2024 it reports 33rd overall and 16th in engineering.[1] Publishers use different methods and years, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at IIT Indore?
The undergraduate programmes listed on the institute’s admissions page are the 4-year B.Tech, B.Des and B.S.[7] At postgraduate level it lists M.Tech (2 or 3 years, with about 20 specialisations), M.S. (Research), M.Sc and M.A. (2 years each), plus a dual-degree option.[8] The PhD page counts 9 engineering departments, 3 science departments, 1 humanities department and 5 centres or schools, so the total differs slightly from the department list above.[9]
Postgraduate admission categories include teaching assistantships for full-time students, defence-forces candidates, candidates sponsored by industry or research organisations, and institute staff studying part-time.[8]
How much does IIT Indore cost for international students?
The Autumn 2026 fee notice (circular of 11 July 2026, academic year 2026–27) sets separate rates for Indian and international students.[3] Amounts below are per semester. Convert at the current exchange rate before you budget.
International B.Tech and B.S. students
| Batch | Tuition | Other fee | Mess advance + hostel | Total for Autumn 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admitted 2026 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹17,000 + ₹16,000 | ₹3,34,000 |
| Admitted 2023 to 2025 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹7,900 | ₹16,625 + ₹16,000 | ₹3,40,525 |
OCI and PIO cardholders whose cards were issued before 4 March 2021 are treated like Indian nationals; the tuition fee for them is ₹1,00,000 per semester and the other fees stay the same.[3]
International master’s (M.Tech, M.S., M.Sc) and PhD students, 2023 onwards
| Country group | Tuition, sponsored | Tuition, self-financed |
|---|---|---|
| SAARC | US$1,000 | US$800 |
| ASEAN | US$1,000 | US$800 |
| African countries | US$1,000 | US$800 |
| Other countries | US$1,200 | US$1,000 |
On top of tuition the notice lists living expenses per semester of US$600, US$400 or the same as Indian students, depending on the accommodation option (a semi-furnished room with a cooking option, or a hall of residence with basic amenities and no cooking). Dining charges are paid separately.[3] Students admitted in 2022 pay US$1,000 per semester in all cases, and those admitted in 2021 pay US$1,000 plus US$600 living expenses.[3]
For comparison: Indian students
For new B.Tech and B.S. students admitted in 2026 the academic fee for Autumn 2026 is ₹1,01,000 for the UR, EWS and OBC categories and ₹16,000 for SC, ST and PwD, after deducting the seat acceptance fee. Mess advance and hostel charges add ₹33,000.[3] Fees are due in full at registration; the institute does not accept instalments.[3] For rent and living costs, see our India guide.
How do you apply to IIT Indore?
The route depends on the level and on your nationality.
- B.Tech, first year: IIT Indore’s undergraduate page lists the programmes but does not describe the entrance route.[7] Wikipedia gives JEE (Advanced) as the route for B.Tech.[1] Seats at the IITs are allocated through JoSAA, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority, whose 2026–27 list covers 23 IITs, IISc Bengaluru, 31 NITs and other institutes.[10]
- Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates, B.Tech: in the 2026 cycle they could register directly for JEE (Advanced) without taking JEE Main, in a separate registration window. Their seats are supernumerary, which means over and above the normal intake, and capped at 10% of the seats in each course.[11] DASA, the Government of India scheme for foreign nationals and overseas Indians, describes itself as covering institutes “other than IITs”, so it is not the route to IIT Indore.[12]
- Master’s and PhD, international: the institute’s international page lists three categories: self-financed, sponsored by industry or an NGO, and government-sponsored (ICCR scholarship, Study in India, ASEAN scholarship and foreign-government sponsorships). You apply through an international application portal and take part in an interview in person or by video.[4]
- Master’s, Indian applicants: entrance routes named are GATE, JAM and COAP, followed by shortlisting on exam score and academic record and an interview.[8]
- PhD: qualifying exams named are GATE, JEST and CSIR-NET; the process includes a statement of purpose, two reference letters and a written test or interview. International applicants pay the application fee by RTGS bank transfer.[9]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by programme. The institute describes two intakes, Autumn (July to December) and Spring (January to May).[4] Questions from international applicants go to the International Relations office.[4]
Which English level do you need?
International applicants to the full-time PG and PhD programmes need a valid TOEFL or IELTS result, or an equivalent, together with a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and an interview.[4] The institute’s pages do not publish minimum scores, so ask the International Relations office or your department before you book a test.[4] The PhD page does not mention an English requirement of its own.[9]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are IIT Indore fees for international students?
Can international students apply to IIT Indore through DASA?
How is IIT Indore ranked?
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for IIT Indore?
Is IIT Indore the same as IIT BHU Varanasi?
No. IIT Indore is in Madhya Pradesh and was founded in 2009.[1] IIT (BHU) Varanasi is a different institute in Uttar Pradesh.
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Sources
[1] Wikipedia: Indian Institute of Technology Indore (history, student numbers (NIRF 2024 data), NIRF positions)
[2] Careers360: QS World University Rankings 2027, India list (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 18 Jun 2026)
[3] IIT Indore: Fee notice for the 2026 Autumn semester (AY 2026–27) (circular dated 11 Jul 2026)
[4] IIT Indore: International students admissions (page without a date; refers to the 2026–27 calendar)
[5] IIT Indore: Home page and overview (page without a date; footer 2026)
[6] Buddy4Study: QS World University Rankings 2027, India (article of 26 Jun 2026)
[7] IIT Indore: Undergraduate admissions (page without a date)
[8] IIT Indore: Postgraduate admissions (page without a date)
[9] IIT Indore: PhD admissions (page without a date; portal open for 2026–27)
[10] JoSAA: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (site updated 16 Oct 2026)
[11] Careers360: JEE Advanced 2026 registration for foreign and OCI/PIO candidates (article of 6 Apr 2026)
[12] DASA: Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA PG 2026 edition)
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