IIITH UGEE

Yes, students who have taken a gap year after Class 12 are eligible to apply, provided they meet the basic subject requirements.

The questions on IIITH UGEE will evaluate  candidate's research aptitude alongside their subject knowledge.

JEE focuses on speed and formula application, UGEE focuses on higher weight on logical reasoning, creative thinking, and research potential through its unique REAP section.

Candidates can join 5-year dual-degree programs - CSD (Computer Science), ECD (Electronics), CLD (Computational Linguistics), CND (Computational Natural Sciences), and CHD (Computing and Human Sciences).

The UGEE is a specialised entrance exam conducted by IIIT Hyderabad to shortlist candidates for admission into its dual-degree (B.Tech + MS by Research) programs.

Yes, if you belong to the General AI category, you can get admission to a few of the B.Tech.+ M.S. (by Research) specialisations. In 2025, the cutoff ranks varied between 62 and 255 in the General AI category. Therefore, considering the cutoff range it is possible to secure a seat at IIIT Hyderabad with a cutoff rank of 150. However, in which round you will get the admission depends on the cutoff range released by the institute in a particular round. 

No, UGEE syllabus isn't identical to the JEE syllabus.

As per IIITH UGEE pattern 2026, the exam paper will consist of two sections Subject Proficiency Test (SUPR) and Research Aptitude Test (REAP).

The IIIT Hyderabad UGEE syllabus is based on Class 11 & 12 PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math).