IIIT Hyderabad Admission Dates 2026

IIIT Hyderabad has completed B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, and M.S. admissions for the 2026-27 batch. The next cycle is expected to begin with UGEE 2027 and PGEE 2027 registrations in early 2027.

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The programme-wise admission routes at IIIT Hyderabad are listed below.

IIIT Hyderabad Courses and Fees

IIIT Hyderabad offers selected programmes in computer science, electronics, design, and research-based interdisciplinary areas. For General category B.Tech students, tuition is INR 5,00,000 per year. The total first-year fee is INR 6,44,500, while each of Years 2 to 4 costs INR 6,32,000.

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For the NRI quota, the B.Tech fee is INR 13,50,000 per year. The Dual Degree is one of IIIT-H's main programmes because it joins a B.Tech degree with an MS by Research in a single 5-year course. M.S. by Research programmes cost less than M.Tech and are chosen by students who want research and publication-focused careers.

IIIT Hyderabad Admission Process

IIIT Hyderabad selects students mainly through merit, entrance tests, interviews, and research aptitude. For B.Tech admission, it does not use JoSAA centralised counselling like IITs and NITs.

B.Tech and Dual Degree Admission (UGEE Route)

UGEE, or Undergraduate Entrance Exam, is the main route for admission to B.Tech and Dual Degree programmes at IIIT Hyderabad. The process is given below.

• Students must complete 10+2 with PCM and have at least 60% aggregate. For the unreserved category under UGEE, the minimum is 70%.
• Applicants register for UGEE through the official IIIT Hyderabad admissions portal, iiit.ac.in.
• The UGEE written test includes Mathematics and Logical Reasoning. Students shortlisted after the test appear for a research aptitude interview.
• Under the JEE Advanced route, students with a valid JEE Advanced rank compete for a limited number of B.Tech seats through a separate merit process.
• Final allotment depends on UGEE rank, interview performance, and the programme preference filled by the student.

B.Tech CSE and Dual Degree seats are highly competitive. The intake is roughly 120 seats for B.Tech CSE and a similar number across all Dual Degree specialisations combined.

PG Admission (PGEE Route)

PGEE, or Postgraduate Entrance Exam, is used for M.Tech, M.S. by Research, and Ph.D. admissions. The main eligibility and selection rules are listed below.

• M.Tech applicants need a B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch with at least 60% aggregate. A valid GATE score is needed for government-funded seats.
• M.S. by Research applicants must have a B.Tech or equivalent degree in a relevant field with at least 60% aggregate. GATE is needed for fellowship-eligible seats.
• Ph.D. applicants in Engineering need an M.Tech or equivalent qualification. GATE, CSIR/UGC NET, or exceptional B.Tech performance can also make a student eligible.
• All PG applicants take the PGEE written test. Shortlisted students then attend an interview with the relevant department.

IIIT Hyderabad Placements

The Career Development Cell manages placements at IIIT Hyderabad. In 2025, the placement rate was 96.14 percent. The average package for graduating batches was INR 33.96 LPA, while the highest package reached INR 1.28 CPA. In 2024, the B.Tech median package was INR 32 LPA and the M.Tech median package was INR 23 LPA.

Most recruiters come from software product companies, research-led firms, and quantitative finance. Because IIIT-H gives importance to publishable research even at the undergraduate level, research-focused companies also hire from the institute. The Dual Degree programme contributes many students to research-track jobs and higher domestic and international offers.

IIIT Hyderabad Rankings

In NIRF Engineering 2025, IIIT Hyderabad is placed at 38 with a score of 58.45. This is the best rank among IIITs in India. Its NIRF Engineering rank was 47 in 2024 and 44 in 2023. The institute is also ranked 55 in NIRF University 2025 and 89 in NIRF Overall 2025.

IIIT Hyderabad Campus and Infrastructure

IIIT Hyderabad is located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, close to major IT parks and the University of Hyderabad campus. The campus is compact and research-focused. It has computing laboratories, a central library, and specialised labs for robotics, computer vision, language technologies, and signal processing.

Hostels are available for all students. Hostel fees for boys and girls can go up to INR 1,32,000 per year. The campus also has a student activity centre, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and a health centre. Research starts early at IIIT-H, and most B.Tech students work on faculty-supervised research projects by the second year.

IIIT Hyderabad vs IIIT Bangalore vs IIIT Delhi

Students looking for top IIIT options in CS and ECE often compare IIIT Hyderabad with IIIT Bangalore and IIIT Delhi. These three institutes are among India's older and more research-focused IIITs.

IIIT Hyderabad stands out for its Dual Degree programme and research strength in AI, NLP, and computer vision. IIIT Delhi, also called IIITD, is an Institute of National Importance with more programmes and a wider intake. IIIT Bangalore is known for its M.Tech programmes and placement record in the technology sector.