Established in 2015, IIT Palakkad is a public technical and research university in Kerala. It is one of the third-generation IITs, aiming to provide high-quality technical education and research.
Address: Ahalia Integrated Campus, Kozhippara P. O, 678557 Palakkad, Kerala, India
Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Mentored by IIT Madras initially. Focus on developing research capabilities and industry collaborations in its region.
Research:
Emerging research in areas like data science, AI, advanced materials, and sustainable engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
150
Current students***:
1000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Newer IIT with a focus on core engineering disciplines, located in a scenic part of Kerala, growing campus infrastructure.
Cons
Still in its early stages of development, limited research output and alumni network compared to established IITs.
Best For
Students looking for a newer IIT environment in South India, with a focus on core engineering and emerging areas like data science.
Most Similar Schools Locally
- Among national alternatives, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad stands out for its focus on mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics and data analytics, and it covers robotics as well, and is slightly smaller, at about 800 students against roughly 1,000 here.
- For students who like the mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics and data analytics focus of this school but want another option nearby, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai fits well: it is smaller, enrolling about 600 students against roughly 1,000 here, and is also a public institution.
- Anyone who wants a second school in the same country with a similar spread of civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics can consider Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, and it is also a public institution, and teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral.
- National Institute of Technology Puducherry follows much the same lines as this institution, with civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics as common ground, and it is also a public institution, and teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral.
- Both schools build their programmes around civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics, and Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati is the one to compare first within the country, since it is also a public institution, and teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, based in Norway, is built around civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics much like this institution, and it teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral, and covers marine science as well.
- Students considering a move abroad can look at Technical University of Denmark in Denmark, where civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics also form the core, and it covers bioengineering and ecology and sustainability as well, and is far larger, with about 13,400 students against roughly 1,000 here.
- Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (South Korea) works on the same fields as this institution, chiefly AI and machine learning and engineering; it teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral, and covers robotics as well.
- Looking internationally, TU Wien in Austria is where civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics get a comparable treatment; it is also a public institution, and teaches at the same levels, namely bachelor's, master's and doctoral.
- For data analytics, AI and machine learning and software engineering outside the home country, Escola Superior de Enxeñaría Informática in Spain is a natural reference; it has almost the same size, at about 1,000 students, and is also a public institution.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Engineering, Machine Learning, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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