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IIIT Hyderabad PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025
At the doctoral level, the Deemed-to-be University, IIT Hyderabad offers a five-year PhD programme to the students. Interested candidates are required to submit a 2,000-word proposal along with a CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview for selection. More details around PhD from IIIT Hyderabad are as follows:
IIIT Hyderabad PhD Eligibility & Selection 2025
IIIT Hyderabad offers a PhD programme that requires some coursework and the completion of a research thesis. With a duration of five years, this course is available across 10 specialisations. Check out the specialisation-wise selection and eligibility criteria in the following table:
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PhD Specialisation |
Selection |
Eligibility* |
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Computer Science and Engineering
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PGEE/ Winter Research Entrance Test (WREE)/ GATE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech in CS, ECE, Electrical Engineering or MCA, MSc in Computers and Electronics |
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Electronics and Communication Engineering |
PGEE/ Winter Research Entrance Test (WREE)/ GATE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech in all branches, MSc, MCA, MA (Maths) |
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Civil Engineering |
PGEE/ GATE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech in Civil Engineering |
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Bioinformatics |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in MSc in fundamental sciences, ME/ MTech/ BE/ BTech in CS/ IT/ Biotech/ BioInformatics/ BioMed or MCA |
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IT in Building Science |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech in all branches, BArch/ MArch or MCA |
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Computational Linguistics |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ MTech in all branches, MSc or MCA |
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Computational Natural Sciences |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in MSc in fundamental sciences, ME/ MTech/ BE/ BTech in CS/ IT/ Biotech/ BioInformatics/ BioMed or MCA |
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Spatial Informatics |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
- PG degree (MS by research/ ME/ MTech/ MSc/ MCA/ MA) OR - PG degree in Degree in Geospatial/Spatial sciences or Geoinformatics OR - A PG degree in Geography, Forestry, Urban Planning, Computer Science OR - Students with a background in CS can also apply for the regular PhD in CSE at IIIT-H and do research in Spatial Informatics area |
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Cognitive Science |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
A pass in BE/ BTech/ MBBS/ MA/ MSc/ MTech/ MD or equivalent degree in CogSci/ Psychology/ Linguistics/ Philosophy/ Anthropology/ Sciences or other related disciplines |
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Human Science |
PGEE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
MPhil / MA in any discipline of the Humanities or Social Sciences; MPhil or MSc/ MS /MTech with research thesis; BE / BTech with at least five years work experience |
* Candidates with extraordinary academic performance and R&D experience can apply through a Standing Committee.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
The key highlights of IIIT Hyderabad placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Highest package | INR 102 LPA | INR 65 LPA | INR 128 LPA |
Average package | INR 23.43 LPA | INR 26.34 LPA | INR 33.96 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 3 LPA | INR 5 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Students registered | 349 | 414 | 389 |
Students placed | 341 | 411 | 374 |
Placement rate | 97.7% | 99.27% | 96.14% |
Admission to various programmes offered by IIIT Hyderabad is based on an entrance exam. Interested candidates can apply by filling out an online application form. IIIT Hyderabad accepts a range of entrance exams for admission to its courses. To know the eligibility criteria for few top course of IIIT Hyderabad, please refer to the table below:
| 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 |
| MTech | A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ M.Tech (all branches), other relevant PG degrees | |
| PhD | A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ M.Tech in CS, ECE, Electrical Engineering or MCA, MSc/ relevant degree | PGEE/ Winter Research Entrance Test (WREE)/ GATE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview |
IIIT Hyderabad is a not-for-profit public-private partnership (N-PPP) university that is approved by organizations like AICTE and gives good education to the students. Below given are the reasons to choose International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad:
- Good Ranking: The university is ranked 38th under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.
- Placement Opportunities: The university gives placement opportunities in companies like Adobe, Amazon, Google, Deloitte etc. The students have also got packages above INR 1 CPA.
- Scholarship Options: The university also gives scholarships to the students to help them financially like SBI Scholar student loan.
Yes, you can get admission to this institution if you belong to the General AI category. According to the IIIT Hyderabad JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the above mentioned category, the round 5 cutoff ranged from 2100 to 3150. With a rank of 3000, you can get B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. The highest rank acceptable for this branch was 3150.
These indicative cut-offs are based on unofficial sources. This page will be updated with the official cut-offs when they are officially released.
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No, students cannot apply for IIIT Hyderabad UG engineering courses with 54% in Class 12. The percentage is not enough. To apply, students must fulfil the eligibility. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 with PCM with an aggregate of 60% from a recognised board.
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.
Direct admisson is not possible in IIIT Hyderabad. The final selection is done basis of JEE Main score/ Olympiad (KVPY) or through SPEC (Special Channel of Admission). Other accepted entrance exams are IIITH - PGEEE, GATE, CEED, etc. Although, students can get admission in BTech based on board merit.
The highest IIITH UGEE rank accepted for admission at IIIT Hyderabad is 243 for the General AI category in the 4th round. This rank was for the BTech. in Computer Science + MS (by Research) in Computational Natural Science. Please note that other categories, courses will have different cutoffs. Students can check the list below to know the maximum rank accepted by different AI categories.
- General: 243
- OBC, SC, EWS, PWD, ST: 56
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and admission cycle.
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19 Apr '25 | Ph.D. (PGEE 2025) Entrance Exam |
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Answered a month ago
IIIT Hyderabad JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 2100 to 31500 for the General AI category in the closing round. As per this range, candidates with a rank lower than 2100 would have an increased chance of admission to this institution.
IIIT Hyderabad JEE Main cutoff is available in both percentiles
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Answered 3 months ago
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Among International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and National Institute of Technology Warangal, IIT Madras is generally considered the best overall because of its global reputation, research opportunities, campus culture, and excellent plac
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Students must fill the UGEE application form. Then submit the form with the application fee. The UGEE application fee is INR 3100. The application fee for female students is INR 1550. The application fee is a non-refundable component.
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IIIT Hyderabad offers financial assistance to students. The assistance is offered in the form of SBI Scholar Loan. The institute offers loan upto INR 40 Lakhs (or upto INR 20 Lakhs depending on the branch limit). To get more information, students must visit the official website.
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IIITH UGEE cutoff 2026 was 56 for the OBC AI category. This cutoff rank was for the BTech+ MS (by Research) in Computer Science and Engineering programme. So, OBC AI category candidates need to attain a rank of 56 to be qualified for admission.
Admission in 2026 was closed after the first round its
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