IIIT Hyderabad Undergraduate Admissions 2026

✅ Accreditation

• • NAAC Accreditation: A++ Grade
• • CGPA: 3.51 / 4.0
• • Valid From: May 19, 2023 to May 18, 2028

🌐 Global Rankings

• • QS World Ranking (Computer Science & IS)
• 2025: 601–650
• 2024: 501–550
• 2023: 451–500
• 2022: 501–550
• 2021: 451–500
• 2020: 350–400 (CSE)
• 2019: 350–400 (CSE)
• • THE World Rankings 2025: 601–800
• • Subject Ranking: CSE – 401–500

🇮🇳 National Rankings

• • NIRF Engineering Rankings
• 2025: 38
• 2024: 47
• 2023: 55
• 2022: 62
• 2021: 54
• 2020: 43
• 2019: 39

🤖 AI & Robotics Rankings

• • Computer Vision
• 94th in the World
• 1st in India
• IIIT Hyderabad is ranked 94th globally in Computer Vision and stands as the top-ranked institution in India in this domain.
• • Robotics
• 37th in the World
• 5th in Asia
• 1st in India
• • Artificial Intelligence – India Ranking
• 5th in India

1️⃣ Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE)

• • For: All Dual-Degree Programmes
• • Status: Open
• • UGEE is the entrance examination mode applicable to all dual-degree programmes.

2️⃣ Special Channel of Admission (SPEC)

• • For: Single-degree Programmes
• • Status: Open
• • SPEC is a special admission channel for eligible students applying to single-degree B.Tech programmes.

3️⃣ Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (LEEE)

• • For: All Dual-Degree Programmes
• • Status: Opening soon
• • LEEE is the lateral entry mode for admission into dual-degree programmes.

4️⃣ Olympiad Mode

• • For: Olympiad winners
• • Status: Opening soon
• • This mode is applicable to candidates who qualify under the Olympiad category.

5️⃣ Direct Admissions for Students Abroad (DASA)

• • For: Single-degree and Dual-degree Programmes
• • Status: Opening soon
• • DASA is the admission channel designed for students abroad applying to both single-degree and dual-degree programmes.

6️⃣ JEE (Main) Mode

• • For: Single-degree Programmes
• • Status: Opening soon
• • Admissions under this mode are applicable to single-degree programmes through JEE (Main).

7️⃣ Boards Mode

• • For: Admission through Board scores
• • This mode allows admission through Board scores.

Important Note: All admissions to IIIT Hyderabad are handled directly through the portals on the official website. The institute does not have any other companies or online intermediaries managing admissions.

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Designed to create innovators and researchers. Students receive strong foundations in:

• • Computer Science
• • Electronics & Hardware
• • IT Workshops by 3rd semester
• • Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering & Humanities

Computer science courses begin early. Non-IT specializations are introduced later. Students begin projects from second year.

B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Students study:

• • Programming
• • Data Structures
• • Linear Algebra
• • Probability & Random Processes
• • Electronics
• • Signals & Systems
• • Communications
• • VLSI
• • Embedded Systems

Hands-on Electronics Workshops occur in semesters 3 and 4. Advanced electives allow specialization in communications, robotics, VLSI and embedded systems.

B.Tech + MS by Research in Computer Science & Engineering

• • Students enroll for extra MS courses at end of third year and complete first-year MS equivalent during final year.
• • Thesis defense required.
• • Normal duration: 5 years.

B.Tech + MS by Research in Electronics & Communication Engineering

• • Five-year integrated programme.
• • Thesis defense mandatory.

B.Tech (CS) + MS in Computational Natural Sciences

• • Focus: Science at interface of IT and real-world scientific challenges.
• • Prepares computational scientists capable of data-driven discovery in natural systems.

B.Tech (CS) + MS in Computational Linguistics

• • Focus: Computational theories of human language.
• • Prepares students for AI, language technologies, NLP research, and academic research careers.

B.Tech (CS) + MS in Computing & Human Sciences

• • Interdisciplinary programme bridging computer science and social sciences.
• • Students conduct pioneering research using computational tools in social sciences.

B.Tech (CS) + MS in Geospatial Technology

• • Focus: Spatial Informatics, GeoAI, Satellite Data Processing, Digital Twins, Spatial Data Science.
• • Prepares professionals for geospatial industry and interdisciplinary applications.

📌 Eligibility

• • Passed 12th with Physics, Maths, Chemistry between 2023 and June 2026
• • Not eligible if passed in 2022 or earlier

📝 Exam Structure

• • SUPR – 60 minutes
• • REAP – 120 minutes
• • Total duration: 3 hours
• • 25% negative marking in both sections

📅 UGEE 2026 Important Dates

• • Application Portal Opens: 11th February 2026
• • Application Portal Closes: 31st March 2026
• • Entrance Exam: 2nd May 2026 (09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)
• • Interviews (On Campus): 4th to 6th June 2026

💰 Application Fee

• • Male: ₹3100
• • Female: ₹1550

IIIT-H targets at least 25% women in interview shortlist under UGEE mode. Also, application fee for women applicants has been reduced to ₹1550. This is because IIITH values diversity among its student population and strives to increase the same.

🎓 Intake / Seats

• • JEE Mode Seats – B.Tech Programmes (Single Degree):
  • CSE: 100
  • ECE: 60
• • UGEE Seats – Dual Degree Programmes (5 Years):
  • CSD: 35
  • ECD: 25
  • CND: 15
  • CLD: 15
  • CHD: 15
  • CGD: 15

🎓 Tuition Fee – Dual Degree Programmes

Batch 2025: INR 4,50,000 per annum

This fee may be revised annually.

🎓 Tuition Fee – Single Degree Programmes (B.Tech)

Batch 2025: INR 4,50,000 per annum

This fee may be revised annually.

🏦 SBI Scholar Loan – IIIT Gachibowli Branch

• • Maximum Loan Amount: 40 lakhs
• • No collateral, processing, or documentation charges
• • No pre-payment or pre-closure charges
• • Guarantor not required; Co-borrower: Either parent
• • Repayment Period: 15 years (excluding moratorium: course period + 1 year or 6 months after job, whichever earlier)
• • Rate of Interest: 7.90% (floating) with co-applicant
• • Authorised Branch: State Bank of India, IIIT Gachibowli Branch, Hyderabad
• • Branch Code: 21161 | IFSC: SBIN0021161

🏢 Classrooms & Labs

• • Classrooms: 28 (Capacity 1554)
• • Seminar Halls: 8 (Capacity 1945)
• • Tutorial Rooms: 5
• • Labs include: Digital & Analog Electronics, Embedded Systems, Makers Lab, Earthquake Engineering, Project Labs

📚 Library

• • 45,963 printed books and 4,723 online books
• • 6,394 online journals and 113 printed journals
• • 39,268 volumes
• • 24×7 access

B.Tech – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

• Students Registered: 118
• Students Placed: 117
• Students Not Placed: 1
• Highest Salary: 128.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 31.98 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 11.00 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 99%
• Highest package recorded in 2024–25 cycle

B.Tech – Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Students Registered: 36
• Students Placed: 35
• Students Not Placed: 1
• Highest Salary: 74.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 29.94 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 12.36 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 97%

MS by Research – CHD

• Students Registered: 12
• Students Placed: 12
• Students Not Placed: 0
• Highest Salary: 74.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 35.78 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 13.00 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 100%

MS by Research – CLD

• Students Registered: 11
• Students Placed: 11
• Students Not Placed: 0
• Highest Salary: 74.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 35.78 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 13.00 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 100%

MS by Research – CND

• Students Registered: 13
• Students Placed: 13
• Students Not Placed: 0
• Highest Salary: 18.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 15.00 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 12.00 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 100%

MS by Research – CSD

• Students Registered: 20
• Students Placed: 20
• Students Not Placed: 0
• Highest Salary: 18.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 15.00 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 12.00 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 100%

MS by Research – ECD

• Students Registered: 8
• Students Placed: 8
• Students Not Placed: 0
• Highest Salary: 20.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 17.76 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 14.50 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 100%

MS by Research – LCD

• Students Registered: 9
• Students Placed: 8
• Students Not Placed: 1
• Highest Salary: 64.00 LPA
• Average Salary: 39.82 LPA
• Lowest Salary: 25.00 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 89%

Placement vs Enrollment

• Number of Students Enrolled: 2024-25 → 346 | 2023-24 → 345 | 2022-23 → 289
• Number of Students Placed: 2024-25 → 301 | 2023-24 → 342 | 2022-23 → 286

Fee Waivers & Scholarships

• Number of fee waivers granted (2024-25): 85
• Total amount waived: ₹77,70,000
• Scholarships are available.

Faculty Strength & Research Depth

• Permanent Faculty: 114 | Adjunct Faculty: 23 | Student-Faculty Ratio: 1:18
• Faculty distributed across 25 research centres including:
  • CVIT – Computer Vision
  • CSTAR – Security & Algorithms
  • DSAC – Data Sciences
  • CQST – Quantum Science
  • Robotics Research Center
  • Machine Learning Lab
  • Human Sciences Research Center
  • Language Technologies Research Centre
  • VLSI & Embedded Systems
  • Earthquake Engineering Research Centre