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{{Infobox college
| name = Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam
| image = Indian_Institute_of_Information_Technology,_Kottayam.png
| established = 2015
| type = [[Public–private partnership]]
| head_label =
| head =
| director = Dr. Rajiv V. Dharaskar<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2019/03/professor-dr-rajiv-dharaskar-becomes-director-of-iiit-kottayam/|title=Professor Dr Rajiv Dharaskar becomes director of IIIT Kottayam|date=4 March 2019|website=www.digitallearning.eletsonline.com/|access-date=26 March 2019}}</ref>
| city = [[Kottayam]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates ={{coord|9.754833|N|76.650099|E|display=inline,title}}
| campus = Suburban (53.5 acres)
| website = {{URL|http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in/}}
|motto="Generating knowledge for tomorrow"}}

'''Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam''' (abbreviated '''IIIT Kottayam''' or '''IIITK)''' is an autonomous [[engineering]] Institute located at [[Valavoor]], [[Pala, Kerala|Palai]], [[Kottayam district|Kottayam District]], [[Kerala]].<ref name=":0" /> It is one of the [[Indian Institutes of Information Technology|Indian Institute of Information Technology]] institutes established by The [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]], [[Government of India]] under [[Public–private partnership|Public-private partnership]] mode sponsored by Government of India, Government of Kerala and Industry partner in the investment ratio of 50:35:15.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://josaa.nic.in/seatinfo/root/InstProfile.aspx?instcd=318|title=josaa website|website=josaa.nic.in}}</ref>
[[File:Campus view by Trendles.jpg|thumb|346x346px|permanent campus of IIIT Kottayam at Valavoor, Kerala.]]

== History ==
IIIT Kottayam was founded in 2015. In 2017, IIITK was declared as an [[List of Institutes of National Importance|Institute of National Importance]] by [http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=169181 IIIT PPP Bill 2017].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in/#!/pdf/institute/Finalrev1/Report%202016-17|title=IIIT Kottayam|website=www.iiitkottayam.ac.in|access-date=2018-12-26}}</ref>

IIITK started its functioning in June, 2015 in Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kerala as its temporary campus under the mentorship of NIT Calicut. In December 2016, the mentorship of IIITK has been moved to [[Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram|IISER Thiruvananthapuram]] and the transit campus was shifted to Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) campus at [[Thiruvananthapuram]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in/#!/pdf/institute/Finalrev1/Report%202016-17|title=Annual report 2016-17|website=www.iiitkottayam.ac.in}}</ref> IIITK started functioning in its permanent campus which was officially inaugurated by Shri [[Prakash Javadekar]], Honorable Human Resource Minister on 20 February 2019 through video conferencing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/feb/19/iiit-kottayam-to-be-shifted-to-permanent-campus-tomorrow-1940657.html|title=IIIT-Kottayam to be shifted to permanent campus tomorrow}}</ref>

The first mentor director of the institute was Sivaji Chakravorti, director of [[National Institute of Technology Calicut|NIT Calicut]].<ref name=":2" /> After the transfer of mentorship to IISER-TVM, Prof. V. Ramakrishnan became the mentor director of IIIT Kottayam. Since March 2019, [http://www.dharaskar.com/ Dr. Rajiv V. Dharaskar] has been serving as the permanent director of the institute. Mr.M Radhakrishnan is the registrar of the Institute.

== Campus ==
The IIIT Kottayam's permanent campus is located at Valavoor, Pala, Kottayam district, Kerala.<ref name=":0" /> The work for development of the permanent campus is entrusted to [[Central Public Works Department|CPWD]], [[Government of India|GoI]].<ref name=":2" /> The campus is designed to be environment friendly and green with the provision for solar and wind energy.

The campus is located between two cities [[Thiruvananthapuram]] and [[Kochi]]. The nearest means of Transport available are as follows:

* Nearest Railway station - [[Kottayam railway station|Kottayam Railway Station]] (33 km from the main campus).
* Airport - [[Cochin International Airport]] (COK) (67 km).
* Nearby bus stand - Valavoor bus stand (1.3 km).

== Academic ==
IIITK at present offers [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech]] - [[Master of Science|M.S]] dual degree program and [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D]]. courses in Computer Science & Engineering.<ref name=":1" />

The admission to B.Tech/M.S programs is based on the performance of [[Joint Entrance Examination – Main|Joint Entrance Exam]] (JEE MAINS) and HSC Examinations as per [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE) guidelines.<ref name=":0" /> The number of seats available for admission is decided by Academic Advisory Committee/Senate which at present is 90 for [[Computer Science and Engineering|CSE]] branch.<ref name=":0" />

== Student life ==
===Student clubs===
IIITK comprises four clubs:

* '''betaLABS''' - The Coding club of IIITK focuses on providing the platform for discussion and sharing of information among peers enabling students to widen the horizon of knowledge whilst sharpening their skills.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in/#!/codingClub|title=betaLABS|website=www.iiitkottayam.ac.in}}</ref> Students are updated with the contemporary works of research and technology through group discussions, seminars, and other activities throughout the week.<ref name=":3" />
* '''WildBeats''' - The Cultural club of IIITK organizes various cultural festivals throughout the year to celebrate the diversity and integrity of the student's community.
* '''Sportec''' - The sports club of IIITK encourages students to develop their sports skills and aims to bring sportsmanship among students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in/#!/sportsClub|title=sports club|website=www.iiitkottayam.ac.in}}</ref> Organizes various sports events comprises various track & field events, indoor-outdoor games. Its also organizes the annual sportsmeet "Pradhva".
* '''Trendles club''' - The social club of the IIITK aims to bring social awareness among students. Organizes various social awareness campaign such as Swachh Bharat etc. It also provides opportunities to the students to develop their photography and literary skills.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in/#!/socialClub|title=social club|website=www.iiitkottayam.ac.in}}</ref> Its also maintains the social platform of the institute for global outreach.

==See also==
* [[List of engineering colleges in Kerala]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official|http://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in}}
*[[Ministry of Human Resource Development|MHRD]]
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