IIIT Tiruchirappalli started functioning in 2013 in the premises of Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus but it was shifted to National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli in 2016. The NITT resources such as Boys and Girls Hostels, Messes, Central Library, Sports Facilities, Swimming Pool, Hospital, Bank, Post Office, Canteen, Class rooms, Laboratories and Central Computing facilities are being shared with IIITT. Currently under support of mentor director Dr. Mini Shaji Thomas, IIITT is functioning at its peak by collaborating with NITT in terms of facilities being provided and participation in technical and cultural events hosted by NITT.
Permanent campus
The permanent campus of IIITT will be established approximately in 56 acres of land identified in Sethurappatti Village, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli which is 15 km away from Tiruchirappalli Junction and 10 km from Viralimalai Town, Pudukkottai District along the highway of Tiruchirappalli to Madurai. The land is encroachment free and cleared for construction. The master plan has been finalised.
Admissions and academics
Programs
IIITT offers two undergraduate courses. 1.Computer Science and Engineering 2.Electronics and Communication Engineering The admission to B.Tech programs is done through JEE-Mains and the JEE-Mains qualified candidates are admitted to UG program through Centralized Seat Allocation Board and Joint Seat Allocation Authority following the reservation policy of Govt. of India.
Clubs
Feliz CLUB
The club is a student club of volunteers formed to identify the needs of socially weaker sections such as old age homes, orphanages, etc. and to extend a helping hand to their requirements. The Feliz club was formally inaugurated on 07, April 2017.
Festivals
Institute Day
This year Institute Day was celebrated on 07, April 2017. On this day Meritorious students were awarded Certificates and Medals. Various cultural activities were performed by the students which include Indian Classical Dance, Solo Dance, Mono Act, Group Dance. The Chief Guest for the event was Shri. Paul Pandian, Group Director ISRO Inertial Systems, Thiruvananthapuram.
Sports Day
Every year IIITT celebrates sports festival during first week of March which lasts for about 3 days. Various sports events like football, kabadi, cricket, carrom, tennis, badminton, chess are conducted. Winners awarded certificates and medals on institute day.
Atrang
The students of IIITT have come out with a Literature Festival Atrang. It is proposed to be conducted as a one-day activity for the first time in this AY 2016-17 on 13, April 2017 by inviting eminent, popular and renowned personalities in various fields of arts and literature.
