IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The admission criteria for M.Tech. in Data Science (Online) at IIT Hyderabad for reserved category students are:
1. This programme is exclusively for professionals working in the industry.
2. The candidate should have a BTech/BE degree in CS/EE/IT/ECE, or an MCA, an MSc/MS/ME/M.Tech. degree in CS/IT
3. At least 70% marks or 7.0 CGPA in one of the qualifying exams (BTech/BE in CS/EE/IT/ECE, or MCA, or MSc/MS/ME/M.Tech. in CS/IT)
4. By the date of the application deadline, the candidate must have at least three years of work experience in a relevant industry and be employed in the industry at the time of applying.
5. Exceptional candidates with B.Tech./BE degree or an ME/M.Tech. degree in other disciplines will be considered, provided they have outstanding academic records and strong programming work experience in the industry (which should be clearly demonstrated in the application), and/or a strong background in data science/related areas (which should be clearly demonstrated in the application).
Selection Procedure:
Candidates must fill out an online application. The selection will be based on written tests, followed by interviews. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their performance in the written test.
Note: The admission criteria may be subject to change, and candidates are advised to check the official website of IIT Hyderabad for the latest information.

IIT Hyderabad offers a holistic education with a mix of design, engineering, and liberal arts, providing a unique learning experience. The institute is still establishing its reputation in design placements but has shown positive trends in recent years. Students can expect a good campus culture and opportunities to engage in various clubs and fests.

Yes, besides the tuition fee for B.Tech in Engineering Science at IIT Hyderabad, students need to pay additional fees which include:
- One-time fees: Joining Fee (Rs. 5,000), Student Activity Funds (Rs. 3,000), and Security Deposit (Rs. 9,000).
- Semester fees: Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and Research Facilities Fee, Transport Charges (Rs. 11,000), Student Welfare Fund (Rs. 500), Hostel Expenses (Rs. 15,000), and Mess Expenses (Rs. 16,576.50).
- Medical Insurance (per annum): Rs. 1,888.
These fees are subject to change as per the institute's policies.

To seek direct admission for the B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course at IIT Hyderabad, candidates must pass Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and secure 75% marks (General/EWS/OBC) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD) or be in the top 20 percentile of their board. Admissions are based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams.

To be eligible for admission to the M.Tech. in Medical Biotechnology at IIT Hyderabad, candidates should have a B.Tech, B.E., B.Pharm, or M.Sc in any branch of life sciences with a valid GATE score in BT or XL. Alternatively, IIT B.Tech graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above can apply without a GATE score.

IIT Hyderabad is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.Tech. in Medical Biotechnology, requiring candidates to have a valid GATE score in BT or XL, or a CGPA of 7.0 or above in B.Tech or M.Sc in any branch of life sciences. Additionally, IIT B.Tech graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above can apply without a GATE score. The selection process is based on GATE score, written test, and/or interview.

Yes, private companies hire from B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad. Some of the companies that have recruited students from this programme include Silicon, Deloitte, L&T+Eaton, TCS, Eaton, Samsung Semiconductor, Philips, Mediatek, Rakuten+Steradion Semiconductors, Qualcomm, Mediatek, Micron, Texas Instruments, and many others.