Is GATE required for MTech admission to IIIT Hyderabad?

Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech in Product Design and Management (PDM) are required to have a valid score in GATE/ CEED/ PGEE exam. For all other M.Tech specialisations available at International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, qualifying PGEE is the minimum requirement. IIIT Hyderabad offers M.Tech across four specialisations, namely CSE, Computer Science & Information Security, Computer-Aided Structural Engineering and Product Design and Management.

How will different board students be ranked for BTech-MS admission at IIIT Hyderabad via Class 12 boards?

For admission to BTech-MS at IIIT Hyderabad, ranking is done separately for each board. The primary ranking criteria is the subject aggregate score as defined against each eligible category. Candidates with 90% aggregate or more in Maths in any central or state board must belong to one of the following categories: Must have scored 90% or more aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry - applicable only for CND programme. Must have scored 85% or more as aggregate in Maths and any one subject among History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, English Elective, Sociology - applicable only for CHD programme In the case of a tie, the following scores (in the given order) are used to resolve the same. Percentage obtained in Mathematics Total percentage in the board exams Students who have a tie even after the above are given the same rank and treated on par. The college aims to interview up to 25 students for CHD and 50 for CND via this mode.

How and when should I select my course choice for PhD at IIIT Hyderabad?

PhD students can take the relevant courses in the first one or two semesters, depending on the background, just like a student of MS by research. After the first year, the student works on clearing the PhD qualifying exam which tests his or her breadth of knowledge in the field of study. To be eligible, candidates must have completed a relevant MPhil or master's degree course. Final selection to PhD at IIIT Hyderabad is subject to a valid score in one among PGEE/ Winter Research Entrance Test (WREE)/ GATE exam. Additionally, other selection rounds such as Written General Aptitude Test and a personal interview is also conducted to finalise the students before offering them admission.

What is the admission procedure of Dual Degree programmes at IIIT Hyderabad?

Admission to dual degree programmes at IIIT Hyderabad is done basis UGEE/ DASA/ Olympiad (KVPY)/ Class 12 board exams followed by a personal interview. Additionally, LEEE exam is also accepted for lateral entry admissions into the course. Interested students can apply online on the official website. Along with and before appearing for these exams, students must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute for admission to the dual degree courses, which is to pass Class 12 with PCM stream. Additionally, SAT scores are mandatory for those who are willing to apply via DASA. For more details on this course and its admission process, check out this article providing all the admission details for the dual degree courses at IIIT Hyderabad.

What is the application fees for IIIT Hyderabad?

The application fee for all the entrances conducted by the IIIT Hyderabad is as follows: Application via Entrance Exam Application Fee DASA INR 6,000 UGEE INR 2,500 LEEE INR 2,500 Admission via Class 12 board INR 2,000

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IIIT Hyderabad Admissions
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IIIT Hyderabad admission 2025 is open through JEE Mains for BTech course. A few more updates are given below:

The TG EAPCET 2026 exam dates have been announced for admission to BPharma course, which are May 4 and May 5, 2026. For the BE/BTech course, the exam will be conducted from May 9 to May 11, 2026.
The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses will be conducted from Feb 7, 2026 to Feb 8, 2026, and then from Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 15, 2026.

IIIT Hyderabad Admissions

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IIIT Hyderabad Admission Overview 2025
IIIT Hyderabad Eligibility & Selection 2025
IIIT Hyderabad Admission Process 2025
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IIIT Hyderabad Admission Overview 2025

IIIT Hyderabad admission 2025 session will start with the registration of JEE Main. IIIT Hyderabad admission is completely entrance-based for the majority of the programmes. Candidates seeking admission must apply online on the official website. IIIT Hyderabad admission for BTech programmes is done basis of JEE Main score/ Olympiad (KVPY) or through SPEC (Special Channel of Admission). Further, admission to Dual BTech programmes at IIIT Hyderabad is subject to UGEE (Undergraduate Entrance Exam) and LEEE (Lateral Entry Entrance Exam), Direct Admissions for Students Abroad (DASA) or scores in Class 12 boards. In addition to these courses, IIIT Hyderabad also offers MTech, MS by Research, MPhil and PhD programmes along with a few courses, namely MSIT and PGSSP courses at PG and doctoral levels. For all these courses, admission is also entrance-based.

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IIIT Hyderabad course admission to different programmes is entrance-based. Candidates can apply for admission by submitting applications online. Admission to most of the IIIT Hyderabad courses is entrance exam-based. A list of entrances accepted by IIIT Hyderabad along with the eligibility for all courses is shown in the following table:

Couse Name	Eligibility	Selection
BTech	Class 12 with PCM with an aggregate between 60%-90% (different for different mode of admission	JEE Main/ SPEC/ DASA UG (via SAT)/ Boards
BTech-MS	- Class 11 and Class 12 with PCM	Direct Admissions for Students Abroad (DASA)/ Undergraduate Entrance Exam (UGEE)/ and Lateral Entry (LEEE)/ Class 12 boards
MTech	A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech (all branches), other relevant PG degrees	PGEE
MS by Research and MSIT	BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech all relevant branch/ other relevant UG degree	PGEE + Aptitude Test + Interview
PGSSP	A UG or PG degree in Engineering/ Technology (BE/ BTech or ME/ MTech), MCA or MSc in Mathematics + Candidate should be a resident of Hyderabad and produce NOC from employer	Eligibility-based
PhD	A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech in CS, ECE, Electrical Engineering or MCA, MSc/ relevant degree	PGEE/ Winter Research Entrance Test (WREE)/ GATE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview

IIIT Hyderabad Admission Process 2025

The IIIT Hyderabad admission is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on scores in the accepted entrance examination, followed by respective selection rounds/counselling. The steps involved in the admission process are explained below:

STEP 1: IIIT Hyderabad Application Process 2025

For IIIT Hyderabad course admission must visit its official website to apply online. To apply for the BTech, candidates need to appear for the JEE Main entrance exam. For MTech admission, candidates need to apply for PGEE. Moreover, the aspirant shall ensure that the application form is submitted within the prescribed due date.

STEP 2: Release of Cutoff List

After the application process, the institute releases a course-wise cutoff list. The cutoff list indicates the minimum required score in the respective entrance exam for a candidate to become eligible for admission.

STEP 3: Counselling

Candidates applying for a BTech course further have to go through JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.

STEP 4: Admission Confirmation

After the selection rounds and counselling, seats are allotted to the eligible candidates. Selected students can further pay the IIIT Hyderabad fee to confirm their seats.

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IIIT Hyderabad Fees and Seat Intake 2025

The fees offered at IIIT Hyderabad vary from course to course and depend upon the specialisation. The candidates must pay the application fee apart from the total tuition fee hostel fee included in the total fees. Here are some top IIIT Hyderabad courses with their total tuition fee along with the seat intake as per the courses. The reserved seat will be filled as per government of India rules:

Couse Name	Total Fees	Seat Intake
BTech	INR 10 lakh - INR 18 lakh	337
MTech	INR 60,000 - INR 8 lakh	180
MSc	INR 1.2 lakh - INR 18 lakh	97
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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does IIIT Hyderabad offer any part-time courses?

Yes, IIIT Hyderabad offers part-time courses as well. The professionals are encouraged by the institute to enroll in the PG programmes on a part-time basis also. IIIT Hyderabad also offers MTech, MS by Research, MPhil and PhD programmes along with a few courses, namely MSIT and PGSSP courses at PG and doctoral levels. For all these courses, admission is also entrance-based. In addition to these part-time courses, IIIT Hyderabad offers degree programmes to its aspirants at UG, PG and doctorate (PhD) levels. IIIT Hyderabad admission is entrance-based for all these full-time programmes. Candidates seeking admission must apply online on the official website and the offerd courses include MTech, MS by Research, MPhil and PhD programmes.

IIIT Hyderabad BTech Admission 2025

10 courses 4 - 5 years

International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad offers a full-time BE/BTech course of 4 years duration. Available in 2 specialisations, students can get into this course on the basis of a valid score in JEE Main/MHT CET exam. IIIT Hyderabad offers dual degrees for BTech and Master of Science. The normal duration for dual degree programme is five years. The students undertake extra courses and specialisations during their first four years of study to get ready and do a Master of Science thesis in their fifth year.Check out the following information to know the eligibility, accepted entrance exam, fee and seats of the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad BE/BTech programme:

Seat Intake337

Total Tuition Fees₹ 18L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIITH UGEE, TS EAMCET, JEE Main, DASA UG

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Feb '26	IIITH UGEE 2026 Application FormTentative
Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative
Jan '26-Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative

Dates	Past Events
17 Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 1
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1
4 Jun '25 - 6 Jun '25	B.E. / B.Tech + MS by Research (Dual Degree) Interviews- online (via UGEE 2025)

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: Can I get into IIIT Hyderabad for BTech without JEE Main?

The admission procedure at IIIT Hyderabad is completely online and entrance-based for BTech. Admission to BTech at IIIT Hyderabad is done on the basis of a valid score in one among JEE Main/ UGEE/ Olympiad (KVPY) exams. Candidates seeking admission via JEE Main are required to appear for the exam and have a valid score before IIIT Hyderabad application. For other modes of admissions, students can apply online on the official website. Hence, yes, it is possible to can into the institute without JEE Main. Those who wish to apply without JEE can appear for the admission process basis a different admission criteria and process.

Additionally, IIIT Hyderabad also offers a 5-year Integrated BTech programme which, now, offers admission on the basis of Class 12 board exams. Those who have more than 85% aggregate in Class 12 can seek admission to this course basis Board exam scores.

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IIIT Hyderabad
M.Sc. Admissions 2026

15 courses 2 - 5 years

Seat Intake97

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIITH PGEE, IIITH UGEE

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IIIT Hyderabad
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

5 courses 24 months - 2 years

Seat Intake210

Total Tuition Fees₹ 9L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIITH PGEE, GATE, CEED

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (CS2, EY, NM, and PE)
14 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI)

Dates	Past Events
13 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
28 Oct '25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form Correction
8 Oct '25 - 13 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Registration with late fees