# Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram

> IIITDM Kancheepuram is an Institute of National Importance in Melakottaiyur, Chennai, with a focus on engineering design and manufacturing. Its residential campus offers B.Tech, five-year B.Tech/M.Tech dual degrees, M.Tech, M.Des and research programmes. Admission routes and fees differ by qualification and applicant category.

- Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/indian-institute-of-information-technology-design-and-manufacturing-kancheepuram
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Public
- Established: 2007
- Official website: https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 18

## Recognition and approvals

- Government of India — Institute of National Importance under the IIIT Act, 2014
- Ministry of Education — Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI mode)
- Verify: [India Code — IIIT Act 2014 statutory designation](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/indiacode/handle/123456789/2135?col=123456789%2F1362&view_type=search)
- Verify: [Ministry of Education — IIITs in CFTI mode](https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/document-reports/Annual%20Report_2022-23_English.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-cse-ai) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-cse) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. Design Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-design-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Design | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-ece) | B.E./B.Tech ECE | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. Engineering Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-engineering-physics) | B.E./B.Tech Engineering Physics | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. Smart Manufacturing](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-smart-manufacturing) | B.E./B.Tech Industrial | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-btech-mechanical) | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 4 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-dual-cse) | Integrated M.Tech CSE | 5 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Systems](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-dual-ece-microelectronics-vlsi) | Integrated M.Tech ECE | 5 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech. in Communication Systems](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-dual-ece-communication) | Integrated M.Tech ECE | 5 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech. in AI and Robotics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-dual-mechanical-ai-robotics) | Integrated M.Tech Mechanical | 5 years | English | ₹1,98,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Des. Integrated Product Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mdes-integrated-product-design) | M.Des | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mtech-cse-dsai) | M.E./M.Tech CSE | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in RF and Microwave Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mtech-ece-rf-microwave) | M.E./M.Tech ECE | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI Systems](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mtech-ece-microelectronics-vlsi) | M.E./M.Tech ECE | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Communication Systems](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mtech-ece-communication) | M.E./M.Tech ECE | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Smart Manufacturing](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mtech-mechanical-smart-manufacturing) | M.E./M.Tech Mechanical | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |
| [M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Intelligent Mechanical Systems Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/iiitdm-kancheepuram-mtech-mechanical-intelligent-systems) | M.E./M.Tech Mechanical | 2 years | English | ₹1,00,000 (2026-27) |

## Why students choose it

- A design and manufacturing focus across computing, electronics and mechanical engineering.
- Separate four-year B.Tech and five-year integrated dual-degree choices with published curricula.
- A residential Chennai campus with campus logistics, meal arrangements and student-support services.

## Things to consider

- Admission requires the applicable national counselling, DASA, GATE/spot or CEED route; requirements differ by programme.
- Tuition is separate from institute charges and compulsory residential costs; overseas UG fees use different categories.
- Published 2026 intake dates are historical cohort baselines and do not confirm a future application window.

## Best fit for

- Students seeking practical engineering study with design and manufacturing components.
- Applicants who can meet the exact examination, qualifying-degree and category rules.
- Students comfortable with residential study and a structured campus routine.

## Campus and city

The residential campus brings academic buildings, laboratories, hostels and common facilities together. Engineering programmes combine classroom foundations with design and practical work. Hostel common rooms, indoor games and student activities support life outside scheduled classes.

The institute is at Melakottaiyur off the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road on the southern side of Chennai. It retains Kancheepuram in its official name, but applicants should plan travel to the Chennai campus rather than Kancheepuram city. Current admission instructions provide travel directions and require students to arrange accommodation for accompanying parents separately.

Design and manufacturing run through the institute’s academic approach. The published curricula combine engineering fundamentals, design realisation, laboratories and programme projects. The M.Des Integrated Product Design curriculum includes design research, sketching and modelling, material selection, concept and embodiment projects, a capstone and internship. The exact balance of laboratory, project and internship work depends on the programme; placement or professional licensing is not guaranteed.


## Hostel, food and safety

The institute requires residential study unless it grants an exemption. Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels provide basic furniture, internet, washing machines, water coolers, hot water and RO drinking water. Rooms have cots, chairs, study tables and storage. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately from tuition, and dining advances can change with the catering tender.

The communal mess provides breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner, with a separate vegetarian-only floor described by the hostel office. Student representatives help communicate meal preferences. Applicants with allergies, medical diets or religious food requirements should confirm the current catering arrangements before joining.

Hostel blocks have round-the-clock security and a warden/caretaker structure. Campus medical services include a health centre and ambulance support, with specialist or emergency cases referred to nearby hospitals. Students should follow the institute’s medical and emergency instructions.

Faculty advisers support academic planning, while the Student Guidance and Counselling Cell accepts academic and personal concerns. Students can approach the listed faculty committee or the Dean of Academic Affairs in an urgent situation. Hostel wardens and the hostel office handle residential matters.


## Frequently asked questions

### Where is IIITDM Kancheepuram located?

The campus is in Melakottaiyur off the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road, Chennai 600127. Kancheepuram is part of the official institute name; use the Chennai campus directions for reporting.

### Which qualifications are available?

The current directory lists seven B.Tech programmes, six M.Tech programmes, four B.Tech/M.Tech dual-degree routes and M.Des Integrated Product Design, alongside PhD research. Each award has its own entry rules and curriculum.

### Is instruction in English?

The institute-wide medium certificate states English for all courses and remains linked from the current academic forms page. The applicable programme ordinances also specify English for instruction and assessment.

### How long are the taught programmes?

B.Tech is four years and the integrated B.Tech/M.Tech routes are five years. M.Tech and M.Des are two years. The official title identifies the relevant engineering or design discipline and any named specialisation.

### How do undergraduate applicants enter?

Domestic entry uses JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB allocation. The separately documented DASA route covers eligible foreign nationals, OCI/PIO and NRIs, with its own subject, marks, age and overseas-schooling conditions.

### What are the postgraduate entrance routes?

M.Tech uses GATE/CCMT, with a separately advertised institute spot route that accepted GATE and non-GATE applicants in 2026. M.Des requires the stated regular degree, CEED 2026 and programme selection. Check the exact qualifying-degree matrix.

### When does the first-year cohort start?

The verified 2026 UG/dual-degree notices list classes from 18 August 2026, and the CCMT M.Tech notice lists 11 August 2026. The M.Des brochure identifies its July 2026 admission cycle. These past-cycle baselines do not promise a future application or joining date.

### How should I compare tuition and other costs?

Domestic B.Tech/dual-degree tuition is INR 99000 per semester in the 2026–27 admission fee sheet. PG tuition is INR 50000 per semester in year one and INR 60000 in year two. One-time institute charges, other recurring fees and campus logistics/meal arrangements charges are additional.

### Are DASA tuition fees the same as domestic fees?

No. Institute DASA 2026 instructions list first-semester tuition of USD 4000 for non-SAARC and USD 2000 for eligible SAARC applicants. CIWG and other category rules differ. Obtain the later-semester and complete category quotation; first-semester USD figures are not annual tuition.

### Is living in the campus logistics compulsory?

The institute requires students to reside on campus unless an exemption is granted. campus logistics provide basic furniture and common facilities. Parents arranging admission travel must organise their own local accommodation.

### What daily living and health support is available?

The meal arrangements provides scheduled meals and describes a vegetarian-only floor. Confirm any allergy or religious diet needs with the current caterer. The campus health centre and ambulance support basic care and referrals to nearby hospitals.

### What do the institute’s designations mean?

Institute of National Importance is the statutory designation under the IIIT Act. The Ministry of Education also lists IIITDM Kancheepuram in CFTI mode. These identify legal and governance status; they are not a promise of professional registration or a blanket programme accreditation.


## Sources

- [Current programmes](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/students/prospective-students/programmes-offered) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UG2026 admission](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/admissions/ug) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [PG2026 admission](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/admissions/pg) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [2026 fees](https://old.iiitdm.ac.in/img/academics/Fee_Structure_2026-27.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Medium certificate](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/docs/Academic/Medium%20of%20Instruction.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [India Code statutory designation](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/indiacode/handle/123456789/2135?col=123456789%2F1362&view_type=search) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Ministry CFTI designation](https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/document-reports/Annual%20Report_2022-23_English.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Hostel infrastructure](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/hostel/infrastructure) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Mess arrangements](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/hostel/mess) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Health services](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/hostel/services) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Student counselling](https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/student-counselling-cell) (checked 2026-10-25)

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