IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Yes, IIT Hyderabad offers a 2-year M.Tech programme for foreign nationals in various departments. In addition to this, for Indian nationals, IIT Hyderabad also provides M.Tech programmes across several disciplines. Eligibility criteria for Indian nationals typically include having a valid GATE score in the relevant field or meeting specific qualifications outlined by the institute. The aspiring candidates also need BTech/ BE or equivalent degree in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate to be eligible for the programme.

Yes, scholarships are offered by various institutes and governments. MCM and SC/ST scholarships are available for students with a parental income of less than Rs. 4.5 Lakhs and the students must achieve an SGPA/CGPA of 7.0 or above with no active backlogs. The number of students selected for the MCM scholarship is limited to 25% of class strength. The NSP portal provides more detailed information on different scholarship schemes, including the post-matric scholarships scheme for minorities, top-class education schemes for SC and ST students, and scholarships for students with disabilities. Students can apply for more than one scholarship, but only one scholarship can be availed, and students must inform the institute regarding the same.

Candidates will go through a preliminary shortlisting procedure based on their academic history and GATE score in order to be admitted to the programme. A candidate may be required to take a written exam and/or an interview if they satisfy the cutoff for shortlisting. The number of applications received will determine whether or not a test or interview is required, and candidates will be informed as such. It should be emphasised that the department retains the authority to set a shortlisting cutoff for M.Tech applications and may decide not to accept any candidates if none are thought to be eligible. Being eligible does not automatically mean that a candidate will be invited to the written exam or interview.

The application process for IIT Hyderabad typically involves the following steps for a candidate:Visit the official website of IIT Hyderabad and register for the programme the candidate wishes to apply for.Fill out the online application form with personal and educational information.Upload the required documents such as academic transcripts, scores from entrance examinations, and other relevant documents.Submit the application form and pay the application fee.Wait for the application to be reviewed and a decision to be made on the candidate's admission.

 The BTech programme at IIT Hyderabad has a total tuition fee of INR 8 lakh. However, the institute recognises that not all students may be able to afford this cost and offers various scholarships to assist them. These scholarships are available to students who demonstrate financial need and/or academic excellence. Additionally, the institute also provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections of society, to help them access the same quality of education as their peers. Overall, IIT Hyderabad is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students, regardless of their financial background.

To gain admission to the BTech programme at IIT Hyderabad, candidates must fulfil the eligibility requirements and successfully complete the JEE Main and JEE Advanced examinations. Afterwards, participate in the JoSAA counselling process, where they can express their preferences for IITs and BTech programmes. If granted a seat at IIT Hyderabad, they have the option to accept it or aim for an upgrade in subsequent rounds. Make sure to be informed through the official websites of IIT Hyderabad and JoSAA, and dedicate ample preparation time for the JEE exams to enhance the chances of admission.

 IIT Hyderabad is consistently ranked among the top 10 Engineering institutes in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), making it a highly sought-after institution for Science and Technology education in the country. The total tuition fee of the BTech and Mtech programme can be recovered in a short span of time considering the kind of package the students secure after the completion of the programme, this year the average package offered was INR 20.46 LPA and the highest package secured was INR 65.46 LPA, so considering the total tuition fee and the package secured this seems to be a good return on the investment. 

IIT Hyderabad offers M.Tech in more than 50 specialisations including Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Integrated Design and Manufacturing, Communication and Signal Processing, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. To be considered for these programmes at IIT Hyderabad the aspiring candidates need a minimum of 60% in their graduation and they need to crack the GATE exam also for admission to the M.Tech course.

 IIT Hyderabad offers a BTech programme in 15 specialisations namely Industrial Chemistry, Design and Technology, Engineering Science, Computational Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Mathematics and Computing Engineering, Engineering Physics,  Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence.    

The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Hyderabad are all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:Choose the reference books wiselySolve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Revise as much as possibleCross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE MainSolve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from thereTo secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:NCERT Class 11 Physics SolutionsNCERT Class 11 Chemistry SolutionsNCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions