Indian Institute of Information Technology Ranchi is an Institute of National Importance setup by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and Government of Jharkhand along with three industry partners Tata Technologies Limited, Tata Consultancy Services and Central Coalfields Limited. The Institute is setup under the initiative taken by MoE, Government of India to setup 20 new Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) on a Public Private Partnership Model. The major objective of establishing IIITs is to setup a model of education which can produce best-in-class human resources in ICT.

The Institute was established in 2016 with a vision to nurture talent and foster cutting-edge research. The Institute is committed to provide a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to become leaders in the field of information and communication technology. As a vibrant community of learners, researchers and professionals, IIIT Ranchi embrace diversity and promote inclusivity to foster the culture of collaboration and innovation. The Institute is managed academicians and researchers under the guidance of the Board of Governors of the Institute that have representatives from Industry, Academia and Government.

IIIT Ranchi provides modern infrastructure facilities including well-equipped laboratories, library and hostel accommodations to facilitate a conducive learning environment for students. The institute maintains strong ties with leading IT companies and organizations, facilitating internships, placements, and collaborative research opportunities for students. Institute focuses on holistic development of students and encourages various extracurricular activities, clubs and student societies to encourage students' overall growth and personality development.

Admissions in UG programme is managed by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), Govt. of India through JEE Main Exam. The Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in following disciplines:

B.Tech/B.Tech (Hons.) in (i) Computer Science and Engineering (ii) Computer Science and Engineering (With Specialization: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), (iii) Electronics and Communication Engineering (ii) Electronics and Communication Engineering (With Specialization: Embedded System and IoT)

M.Tech in ECE (With Specialization Embedded System and IoT), M.Tech in CSE (With Specialization: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)

Ph.D in all areas of CSE, ECE, Physics, Mathematics, Humanities/Social Sciences and Management

IIIT Ranchi is currently functioning from ARTTC Campus of BSNL, Ranchi and hostels are operational from National Games Housing Complex, Khelgaon, Ranchi. Construction of permanent campus is in progress at Sanga village, Kanke, Ranchi.

The institute is committed to nurture future-ready professionals with the necessary skills, knowledge and mindset to excel in the dynamic field of Information and Communication Technology that will define, shape and invent a better tomorrow.