International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Answered Questions

IIIT Hyderabad is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, with specific requirements such as a 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in any engineering discipline or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in CS/IT/Maths, and an excellent academic record. Additionally, candidates must have demonstrated adequate background in computer science, with a valid GATE score in CS for some categories.

Yes, IIIT Hyderabad provides placements for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering. The institute has a strong placement record, with many top companies recruiting students from this program. Some of the top recruiters for M.Tech. CSE at IIIT Hyderabad include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle, among others. The average salary package for M.Tech. CSE students at IIIT Hyderabad is around 18-20 lakhs per annum, with the highest salary package going up to 35-40 lakhs per annum.

You are eligible for B.Tech admission in 2025 at NSUT, DTU, and IIIT Bangalore, as they require a minimum of 60% aggregate in PCM, which you meet. However, IIIT Hyderabad and BIT Mesra require at least 75% aggregate in Class 12, so you are not eligible there. Admissions to these colleges are based on your JEE Main rank, and since you are a JEE dropper with 72.2% overall and over 60% in PCM, focus on applying through JAC Delhi counseling for NSUT, DTU, and IIIT Bangalore.

Getting direct admission at IIIT Hyderabad involves a few specific channels apart from the usual JEE Main route. You can apply through modes such as the Special Channel of Admission (SPEC), Direct Admissions for Students Abroad (DASA), Undergraduate Entrance Exam (UGEE), Lateral Entry Entrance Exam (LEEE), or admission via Class 12 board merit. The process typically includes filling the online application on IIIT Hyderabad's official portal, qualifying in the relevant exam or criteria, and then attending interviews or following counselling rounds. For all channels, completing registration and meeting cutoff criteria are essential to securing a seat. The application fee varies by channel but ranges roughly from two thousand to six thousand rupees. Official information and application forms are only available on the institute's website.

The admission criteria for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Hyderabad for reserved category students includes:
1. A 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in any engineering discipline or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in CS/IT/Maths, and an excellent academic record.
2. A valid GATE score in CS.
3. For Govt. Lab/PSU-sponsored candidates, a sponsorship letter from the employer needs to be produced at the time of the selection interview, and the applicant must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least two years of professional experience in the respective field.
4. For Self-Sponsored candidates, a 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in CS/IT/Maths or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in CS/IT/Maths, and an excellent academic record, or a valid GATE score in CS, and a 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in any engineering discipline or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in CS/IT/Maths.

The IIIT Hyderabad is known for the excellent packages offered to its graduating students. The packages offered during the IIIT Hyderabad placements over the past three years are presented below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)the highest packageINR 102 LPAINR 65 LPAINR 128 LPAAverage packageINR 23.43 LPAINR 26.34 LPAINR 33.96 LPAthe lowest packageINR 3 LPAINR 5 LPAINR 6 LPA

The highest packages offered during the IIIT Hyderabad MS By Research placements 2023 to 2025 are tabulated below:MS By Research Specialisationsthe highest Package (2023)the highest Package (2024)the highest Package (2025)CSDINR 102 LPAINR 65 LPAINR 18 LPALCDINR 51 LPAINR 54 LPAINR 64 LPACLDINR 42.70 LPAINR 42 LPAINR 74 LPACSEINR 40 LPAINR 51 LPAINR 33 LPACHDNAINR 65 LPAINR 74 LPAECEINR 37.13 LPAINR 35.59 LPAINR 41.37 LPAECDINR 34.6 LPAINR 51 LPAINR 20 LPACNDINR 20 LPAINR 40 LPAINR 18 LPALEDINR 20 LPAINR 54 LPAINR 38.52 LPABIONAINR 14 LPANA

The IIIT Hyderabad recorded an average package of INR 33.96 LPA during placements 2025. The branch-wise packages are out as well for the BTech, M.Tech and MS by Research programs for 2025. Check out the table for more details:Course  Average Package (2023)Average Package Statistics (2024)Average Package Statistics (2025)Overall (all courses)INR 23.43 LPAINR 26.34 LPAINR 33.96 LPABTechINR 29.72 LPAINR 26.44 LPAINR 30.96 LPAMTechINR 18.99 LPAINR 17.33 LPAINR 20.54 LPAMS By ResearchINR 24.45 LPAINR 26.46 LPAINR 27.73 LPA

The IIIT Hyderabad  placements recorded an average package of around INR 30.96 LPA offered to the BTech program. The IIIT Hyderabad BTech placements 2025 as compared with 2024 and 2023 are presented below:Course  Average Package (2023)Average Package Statistics (2024)Average Package Statistics (2025)BTechINR 29.72 LPAINR 26.44 LPAINR 30.96 LPA