Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) + M.S. (by Research) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at IIIT Hyderabad, Gachibowli

IIIT Hyderabad admission to the BTech intergrated courses is based on candidates' performance in the IIITH UGEE entrance exam. For the General AI category students, the last round cutoff ranks ranged between 83 and 255. Of all the courses, the most competitive for admission was B.Tech.+ M.S. (by Research) in Computer Science and Engineering. To view the cutoff details for  other courses, refer to the table below: 

Candidates can check out IIIT Hyderabad 2022 BTech cutoff percentile along with corresponding cutoff ranks released after Round 5 (final round) counselling in the tables below:

Read more: IIIT Hyderabad BTech Cutoff

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. 

A total of 235 seats are available for the four-year BTech students at IIIT Hyderabad. Out of the total, 235 seats available for BTech, the total seat intake for JEE aspirants at IIIT H is 170 & the remaining seats are divided among SPEC &DASA candidates. The details of seat bifurcation are as follows:

• Via JEE Main: 170
• Via SPEC: 30
• Via DASA: 35

The key highlights of IIIT Hyderabad placements over the past three years are presented below:

The IIIT Hyderabad has had a strong record when it comes to placements. Check out the table presented below to know more about the overall IIIT Hyderabad placements during 2023-2025:

The IIIT Hyderabad placements have been excellent so far. During the season 2025, an overall placement rate of 96.41% has been achieved. The key highlights of IIIT Hyderabad placements over the past three years are presented below:

There is a merit-cum-means scholarship offered by the State Governments such as Pratibha Scholarship by the Andhra Pradesh Government at IIT Hyderabad. Following are the avenues for such assistance:

• The institute's alumni have set up a fund to assist successfully admitted students based on their financial condition. However, it is offered on a pay-it-forward basis
• State Bank of India (IIIT branch) assures an SBI Scholar student loan to a candidate who secures admission at IIITH for up to INR 20 lakh. Also, one can avail of the loan even if the family of the applicant has other existing loans

A total of 374 students were placed out of 389 registered students during IIITH placements 2025. In 2024, 411 students were placed out of 414 registered students.