IIIT Lucknow: Reality check - Hype VS Ground Truth

Faculty
4.0
Placement
4.0
Course
5.0
Campus
4.0
College
3.0
Hostel
4.0
Interview
4.0
Internship
4.0

Student's Snapshots

Campus
Abhishek dubey
Abhishek dubey
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026(Enrolled 2024)

Course Curriculum Overview

5

It's a fairly new course that will boom in the next ten years. My specialization is digital business, with an industry-oriented and practical curriculum, so I chose it.Skills like R programming, advanced Excel and Power BI in Business Analytics prepared me for real world applications.The only improvement to the course could be to reduce the number of subjects in the last semester so that students can focus on jobs and placements.Exams are usually conducted twice in a semester and assignment presentations continue throughout the semester. I would consider it moderately difficult.

Internships Opportunities

4

TCS Aditya Birla Alfredovid etc. Role Sales Marketing CSR HR etc Capstone Projects, Research Papers, Journals, Blockchain Projects. Learning how to run a virtual company will help you become industry-ready in the future. You can also build a future in research.

Placement Experience

4

Usually companies start coming from the third semester. Companies like Info Edge, HCL, TCS, Google Turbo, etc. come in. And about 90% of students get placed. The highest package in MBA is Rs. 4 lakhsPA but this is a myth, usually placements happen below Rs. 10 lakhsLPA.Sales hr marketing researcher profile the offers. 90-95% I started my own startup after getting my degree.

Fees and Financial Aid

The total tuition fee for the complete course at IIIT Lucknow is approximately ?3,00,000. The tuition fee is paid on a yearly basis and as of now, it is mostly stable, though a slight increase may happen as per institute or government revisions. Apart from tuition fees, students have to pay hostel and mess charges, which are around ?21,000 per semester. Since the course duration is four years (8 semesters), the total hostel and mess cost comes to approximately ?1,68,000 for the complete course. At the time of admission, students are also required to pay a one-time caution fee of ?2,000 and a hostel security deposit of ?2,000, both of which are refundable after course completion, subject to institute rules. Other minor charges such as registration fees, lab fees, and development fees are usually included in the semester-wise payment and do not vary significantly. The fee structure is generally similar for all categories, although SC/ST students get tuition fee waivers as per Government of India norms. IIIT Lucknow students are eligible for various scholarships and financial aid schemes, including Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship, and Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students. These scholarships are provided by the Central and State Governments and depend on family income, category, and academic performance. Overall, the total cost of completing the course (including tuition and hostel fees) is around ?4.7–4.8 lakhs, making IIIT Lucknow a reasonably affordable institute compared to other technical institutions.

Campus Life

4

The annual festival is called Equinox, which occurs around April. The library is quite rich and also provides access to a digital library which has countless books. Classrooms run on digital boards. Extensions are available for students. Podiums and microphones are available for presentations. There are separate teachers for yoga and sports, two in a week. Social groups available are Dance Society, Poetry Club, Investment Club, Talk Club etc.

Hostel Facilities

4

One Bed one chair one Almirah one table. Hotel food is better and one day special food in months. You can register by mail and pay the hotel fees online. You can take PG in Ahmamau, Mastmau.Gomtinagar Extension is also within two kilometers.

Admission

I had also got admission in Hyderabad University and Pondicherry University but I chose this college because of its reputation and course structure which was different from the traditional courses. No, I did not get any rejections but yes the fees were higher than the value of the course. The admission process involves first giving an entrance exam, then the name appears in the cutoff list and you are invited for an interview, after which document verification and fee payment are done.

Faculty

4

The faculty members at IIIT Lucknow are well qualified, knowledgeable academically strong, with most of them holding PhD degrees from reputed institutes. faculty-to-student ratio is decent, which allows proper interaction between students and teachers. Most faculties are approachable and supportive, especially when it comes to academics, projects, internships, and research guidance. Students can easily reach out to professors during class hours or after lectures for doubt clarification. The faculty student relationship is professional yet friendly. Many professors encourage discussions, classroom interaction, and practical understanding rather than just theoretical learning. Some faculties are particularly appreciated for their clear teaching methods, structured lectures, and willingness to mentor students, especially in core computer science subjects.Since teaching styles differ, a few faculties are more strict and exam-oriented, which some students may find difficult initially. However, this strictness helps in maintaining academic discipline and improving performance over time rather than being a major drawback.Course structure is well-designed and relevant, focusing on core subjects like programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, databases, and mathematics, along with labs and projects. The curriculum is industry-aligned and helps students prepare for placements and higher studies.Exam system usually consists of mid-semester exams, end-semester exams, quizzes, assignments, labs, and project evaluations. Exams are moderately difficult, and consistent study is required to score well. A small percentage of students struggle to clear exams mainly due to lack of regular study, but overall the evaluation system is fair and transparent. The marking scheme includes internal assessment and end-semester evaluation, ensuring that students are graded on continuous performance rather than a single exam.

Interview Experience

4

There's no GD, but the personal interview typically focuses on background questions. The purpose of admission to the college is to demonstrate basic business management knowledge. You must be a graduate in any field with 50% marks. Then there is the entrance exam, followed by an interview and doc verification. I prepared it myself.

Night Life

4

An air-conditioned gym, two canteens, a library and a 24-hour opened reception area. These timings are till 11 pm. Then you can in only at 5 am. Reception area Wi-Fi Garden in college and hangout area outside Submit Building Lulu Mall Placio Mall.

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