IIIT Hyderabad offers admission to UG, PG, Dual-degree, and Doctoral courses. Admission to IIIT Hyderabad is completely entrance-based for a majority of the programs. The courses offered at IIIT Hyderabad are B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, B.Tech+MS, M.Phil, and Ph.D.

IIIT Hyderabad offers a B.Tech as its flagship course. Admission is done based on JEE Mains and IIITH-UGEE scores. IIIT Hyderabad conducts IIITH-PGEE to offer admission to courses such as M.Tech, M.S., and Ph.D.

IIIT Hyderabad B.Tech Admission 2025

IIIT Hyderabad offers B.Tech in two specializations namely B.Tech CSE and B.Tech ECE. There are 100 seats for the B.Tech CSE course and 70 seats for the B.Tech ECE.

Course Fee Specialization
B.Tech INR 16 lakhs CSE and ECE

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Candidates should have an aggregate of 60% marks in PCM in 10+2
  • Selection of the candidates who have applied through JEE Main will be done based on the JEE Main cutoff released by the institute.
  • For other modes of admission, the selection process will be based on scores obtained in the written test and personal interviews conducted by the institute.

IIIT Hyderabad JEE Main Cutoff

The table below highlights the JEE Main cutoff 2024 for the General Category:

Course Round I Round II
B.Tech CSE 866 1582
B.Tech ECE 2136 4350

IIIT Hyderabad M.Tech Admissions 2025

IIIT Hyderabad offers 4 specializations with M.Tech courses which are: CSE, CSIS, CASE, and PDM.

Course Fee Specialization
M.Tech INR 8 lakhs CSE, CSIS, CASE, and PDM

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Candidates having B.Tech or similar degrees in related fields are eligible to apply for these courses.
  • Admission to the IIIT Hyderabad M.Tech program is done through the PGEE entrance examination.
  • IIITH PGEE is a computer-based examination conducted by the institute only. This exam is conducted in various centers across many cities.
  • The final selection of candidates is done through their performance in the interview.

IIIT Hyderabad Dual Degree Admissions 2025

At IIIT Hyderabad, a unique five-year dual degree program is offered that combines B.Tech+MS through research.

  • B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CSE
  • B.Tech (ECE) + MS By Research in ECE
  • B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CL (Computational Linguistics)
  • B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CNS (Computational Natural Sciences)
  • B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CHS (Computing and Human Science)

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Candidates must have 60% in 10+2 with the PCM stream.
  • Admission for the Dual Degree (B.Tech+M.S) program is done based on IIITH UGEE Entrance Test followed by counseling.
  • This test has two sections: Subject Proficiency Test and Research Aptitude Test. The first section is of 60 minutes while the second is of 120 minutes respectively.

IIIT Hyderabad Cutoff

IIIT Hyderabad conducts the IIITH-UGEE for admission to its blended B.Tech and MS degrees program. After clearing the exam, the candidates must also appear for an interview round. The candidates are selected based on the marks scored in IIITH-UGEE and the interview.

The table below shows the overall IIITH-UGEE cutoff 2024 for rounds 1, 2, and 3:

Course Round I Round II Round III
B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CSE 46 46 66
B.Tech (ECE) + MS By Research in ECE 145 176 249
B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CL (Computational Linguistics) 75 82 163
B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CNS (Computational Natural Sciences) 87 98 171
B.Tech (CSE) + MS By Research in CHS (Computing and Human Science) 108 126 203

IIIT Hyderabad Dual Degree (Lateral Entry) Admission 2025

IIIT Hyderabad offers Lateral Entry Dual Degree Programs in two specializations: B.Tech and MS by Research in CSE and Electronics and Communication Engineering for 4 years.

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • For ECD, after completion of 2nd year of B.E/B.Tech in relevant field.
  • For CSD, after completion of 2nd year of B.E/ B.Tech in CSE.
  • Admission to this course is done based on a computer-based LEEE (Lateral Entry Entrance Examination)
  • The syllabus for CSD consists of Topics like General Aptitude, Discrete Maths, Digital Logic, C, Data Structures, and Computer Organisations.
  • The syllabus for ECD consists of Topics like General Aptitude, Digital Logic, Circuit Theory and Networks, Electronic Devices and Circuits, and Signals and Systems.

IIIT Hyderabad MS By Research Admission 2025

IIIT-Hyderabad offers a 2-year MS By Research Program in streams such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Science, Civil Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Linguistics, IT in Building Science, Information Technology, and Computational Natural Sciences.

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Candidates having B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech degree in the respective or relevant branch including CSE/ECE/EEE/Civil/ Biotechnology or Passed B.Arch. Examination or Master's degree in Science/Mathematics/Information Technology/Computers/MCA Programs.
  • Admission to the MS (By Research) program is done through the IIITH PGEE entrance examination.
  • IIITH PGEE is a computer-based examination conducted by the institute only. This exam is conducted in various centers across many cities.
  • Candidates are the shortlisted basis of the entrance exam for the further interview process.

IIIT Hyderabad M.Phil Admission 2025

The institute offers an M.Phil in Computational Linguistics for 2 years. The first two semesters are dedicated to imparting core knowledge about CL. While in the last semesters, candidates have to get involved in research work and thesis submission.

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Candidates must possess an MA in Linguistics, languages, and other related areas.
  • The selection is done based on PGEE entrance exam scores followed by an interview process.
  • PGEE is a computer-based exam conducted by IIIT Hyderabad only and is held in various centers across the city.
  • The institute releases a merit list based on the IIITH PGEE exam followed by a Personal Interview.

IIIT Hyderabad Ph.D Admission 2024

The institute offers Ph.D courses in 9 specializations namely CSE, ECE, CE, Bioinformatics, IT in Building Science, Computational Linguistics, Spatial Informatics, Computational Natural Sciences, and Cognitive Science. The course is offered for a minimum of 5 years duration.

IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Master’s Degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • The selection is done based on PGEE entrance exam scores followed by an interview process.
  • IIITH PGEE is a computer-based exam conducted by IIIT Hyderabad only and is held in various centers across the city.

IIIT Hyderabad FAQs

Ques. Does IIIT Hyderabad provide a Reservation?

Ans. No, there is no SC/ST/BC, women, physically challenged, etc. quota or reservation of any kind for IIIT Hyderabad admissions. Admissions to all the courses are strictly based on scores obtained in relevant entrance exams such as JEE Main, IIITH UGEE, PGEE, etc, and in the open category.

Ques. Can I apply for a dual degree program at IIIT Hyderabad if my board results are awaited?

Ans. Yes, if your board exam results are awaited, you can apply for the dual degree program at IIIT Hyderabad. Those candidates have to fill in these details in the Phase II form. However, your admission (if allotted) will be confirmed once you fulfill the eligibility set by IIIT Hyderabad.

Ques. Can I apply for multiple modes of IIIT Hyderabad Admission?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for multiple modes of IIIT Hyderabad Admission. However, you can only accept, hold, and pay for an allocated admission seat in only one of the modes. You will have to release the accepted seat in case you wish to change your accepted program later. Also, in case of an interview for any of the modes, you will be interviewed only once.

Ques. Will the IIT JEE rank be considered along with JEE Main rank for admission?

Ans. No, we only consider JEE(Main) Marks for regular admissions. There is however a provision for admissions based on Olympiads, NTSE, etc. Further, for students from Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities with Mathematics, there are opportunities to pursue a Dual Degree in Computational Linguistics or Exact Humanities.