B.Tech. in Engineering Physics at IIT Tirupati

IIT Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, offers B.Tech. in Engineering Physics as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 10 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹10.25 lakh (roughly ₹2.56 lakh a year).

IIT Tirupati is a public/government institute, founded in 2015. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Tirupati — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT Tirupati as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT Tirupati before you pay anything.

To get into B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Tirupati's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Tirupati on its website (iittp.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹25.25 lakh, a median package of ₹20.57 lakh and a highest package of ₹46 lakh at IIT Tirupati. 38 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIT Tirupati runs 6 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Engineering Physics genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹10.25 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Tirupati compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chittoor?