International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) is an autonomous university, founded as a not-for-profit public private partnership (N-PPP) in 1998, and is the first IIIT in India under this model. Nasscom partnered with IIIT Hyderabad, as a founding partner during its inception in 1998, to put the plan in place towards making India a true talent hub for the rest of the nation. The other corporate founding partners are IBM, Oracle, Metamor, Microsoft, Motorola and Satyam. The vision was to build a dedicated institute that would focus on technology learning and research with very strong industry partnerships.

Over the years, the institute has evolved strong research programmes in various areas, with an emphasis on technology and applied research for industry and society. The institute facilitates interdisciplinary research and a seamless flow of knowledge. Several world-renowned centres of excellence are part of IIITH’s research portfolio. It has established various joint collaboration and co-innovation models with an industry outreach spanning significant national and multinational companies. Its innovative curriculum allows students the flexibility of selecting their courses and projects. 

Apart from academics the institute provides students with a comprehensive environment that promotes art and culture, sports, societal contributions and self-governance. Even undergraduate students get to participate in ongoing research and technology development – an opportunity unprecedented in India. As a result, a vibrant undergraduate programme co-exists along with a strong postgraduate programme. 

The Institute offers challenging academic programmes under the school of multidisciplinary computing, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which encourage students to not only excel in different courses as per the curriculum framework but also carry out research in a chosen specialization. This School also offers research-oriented programmes such as Master of Science and Doctoral Programmes in advanced and cutting-edge areas.

IIIT is located in Gachibowli with a largely self-contained campus. Most of your needs will be satisfied with in the campus: hostel, mess, canteen, stationery shop, weekly film shows, etc. There is a nearby market within a kilo metre from campus where items of personal need are available. IIIT is about 15 km from centre of the city but well connected with buses and shared minitaxies (tempoes). Gachibowli is a fastest developing area in which several new software companies are building their campuses including Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft and others. As a result, many new facilities are coming up in the area. However, you will be busy with academic activities, and will go out relatively infrequently.

Different Modes of Admission (Seven):

1. JEE (Main) Mode of Admission for 4 Year BTech

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Eligibility Criteria

• Obtain 60% or more in Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination with Maths, Physics and Chemistry by July 2024.
• Applicants must have appeared for JEE (Main) in 2024. The total percentile in this exam is mandatory for application to this mode of admission.
• For candidates who attempt JEE Main exam more than once in 2024 (as there are 2 sessions), the best percentile of the attempts as reported by NTA will be considered. 

Ties among applicants in the total percentile are resolved by considering first the Maths, then the Physics and then the Chemistry percentiles from the corresponding examination before ranking all applicants.

Any ties at the subject level among applicants will be handled by assigning the same rank to the applicants who will then be treated on par. Class XII marks have no bearing on the ranking and seat allotment.

2. UGEE Mode of Admission to 5 Year Dual degree programmes BTech and Master of Science by Research

The UGEE mode is for admission to dual degree programmes. Graduates of the dual degree programmes earn two degrees: B. Tech and Master of Science by Research. The Master’s degree requires completion of a research thesis. The programme prepares students for research-oriented jobs and higher studies. The duration of the programme is 5-years.

BTech in Electronics and Communication MS in Electronics and Communication (ECD)

BTech in Computer Science and Engineering MS in Computer Science and Engineering (CSD)

BTech in Computer Science MS in Computational Linguistics (CLD)

BTech in Computer Science MS in Computational Natural Sciences (CND)

BTech in Computer Science MS in Computing and Human Sciences (CHD)

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 12th class or equivalent with Maths, Physics and Chemistry by June 2024.

Mode of Exam

Applicants in this mode need to appear for a computer-based online undergraduate entrance examination (UGEE) conducted by IIIT Hyderabad. This exam will be for three hours and has two sections:

a) SUPR – Subject Proficiency test for 60 minutes.

b) REAP – Research Aptitude test for 120 minutes.

Shortlisting: Applicants will be filtered based on the SUPR score, and ranked on REAP score in order to shortlist for the interview.

The syllabi for SUPR and REAP are based on 11^th and 12^th level of Physics, Maths, Chemistry (CBSE and most state syllabi).

However, REAP will have an emphasis on testing critical and creative thinking abilities of an applicant.

Interview

Candidates shortlisted from this exam will have to clear an interview to gain admission. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance and the decision of the interview committee is final.

3. LEEE Mode of Admission to 4 Year Dual degree programmes BTech and Master of Science by Research

The LEEE mode is for lateral entry to dual degree programmes. Graduates of the dual degree programmes earn two degrees: B. Tech and Master of Science by Research. The Master’s degree requires completion of a research thesis. The programme prepares students for research-oriented jobs and higher studies. The duration of the programme is 4 years.

BTech in Electronics and Communication MS in Electronics and Communication (ECD)

BTech in Computer Science and Engineering MS in Computer Science and Engineering (CSD)

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants completing their 3 Semesters of B.E. / B.Tech. in ECE / ETE / EIE / EEE / IoT / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Electronics and Computer Engineering by July 2024 to apply for BTech and MS Electronics and Communication
• Applicants completing their 3 Semesters of B.E. / B.Tech. in CSE / IT/ AI & ML / Data Science / Software Engineering by July 2024 to apply for BTech and MS in Computer science and Engineering
• Applicants with a keen interest in a research programme and/or an aggregate of 80% marks (or 8/10 cumulative grade point average) at the end of their 3rd semester are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: The normal eligibility is to complete 4 semesters. If due to COVID-19 there was a delay and only 3 semesters have been completed by July 2024, it will be accepted.

Mode of Exam

Applicants in this mode need to appear for a computer-based lateral entry entrance examination (LEEE) conducted by IIIT Hyderabad.

a) Aptitude Test – 60 Minutes

b) Subject Test – 120 Minutes

 Applicants for CSD programme must appear for the Computer Science and Engineering exam while applicants for ECD programme must appear for Electronics and Communication Engineering exam.

Interview

Candidates shortlisted from this exam will have to clear an interview to gain admission. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance and the decision of the interview committee is final.

4. BOARD Score admission for 5 Year dual Degree BTech and MS

This mode is for admissions to our dual degree programmes, for applicants who have obtained high scores in class 12 board exams of any central or state board. In appreciation of their distinction, applicants in this mode will be shortlisted and called directly for an interview. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance.

Graduates of dual degree programmes earn two degrees: BTech and MS. The Master’s degree requires completion of a research thesis. The programme prepares students for research-oriented jobs and higher studies. The duration of the programme is 5-years. This mode of admission is open for the following dual degree programmes.

BTech in Computer Science MS in Computational Natural Sciences (CND)

BTech in Computer Science MS in Computing and Human Sciences (CHD)

Eligibility criteria

You are eligible if you have passed 12^th class or equivalent with 90% or more in Mathematics in any central or state board, by the application closing deadline in June 2024, and belong to one of the following categories:

1. Scored 90% or more as aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. In this category, applicants are eligible for only the BTech and MS in Computing and Natural Sciences programme.
2. Scored 85% or more as aggregate in Maths and any one subject among the following: History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, English Elective, Sociology. For e.g., if you have studied Maths and Sociology and scored 85% as aggregate in them. In this category, applicants are eligible for only the BTech and MS in Computing and Human Sciences programme.

Note:

• You should have completed the standard mathematics course (with calculus, equivalent to subject code 041 of CBSE). Business or commerce mathematics is not considered.
• If you qualify for interview through both BOARDS and UGEE modes, you will be interviewed only by the UGEE panel and will be considered for all the programs listed in your preferences.
• Applicants who have passed class 12 in 2021 or earlier are not eligible to apply through this admission mode.

Ranking Criteria:

Ranking will be done separately for each board. The primary ranking criterion is the subject aggregate score as defined above for each eligible category. In the case of a tie, the following scores (in the given order) will be used to resolve the same.

1. Percentage obtained in Mathematics
2. Total percentage in the board exam

Students tied even after the above will be given the same rank and treated on par. We aim to interview up to 25 candidates for CHD and 50 for CND through this mode.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will have to clear an interview to gain admission. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance and the decision of the interview committee is final.

5. Olympiad Mode of admission for 4 Year BTech and 5 Year BTech and MS

This mode is for admissions to our undergraduate and dual degree programmes, for applicants who have the distinction of being selected for Olympiads at the national level. In appreciation of their distinction, applicants in this mode will be shortlisted and called directly for an interview. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance.

Graduates of dual degree programmes earn two degrees: BTech and MS. The Master’s degree requires completion of a research thesis. The programme prepares students for research-oriented jobs and higher studies. The duration of the programme is 5-years.

Eligibility Criteria for Each Program:

You are eligible if you passed 12th class or equivalent this year, by July 2024, with Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and belong to any of the following categories:

1. Selected for National training to represent India at certified International Olympiads in Informatics, Linguistics, Mathematics or Science (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) during the last 4 years-Applicants are eligible for 5 Year BTech in Computer Science MS in Computational Natural Sciences (CND) when qualified in Mathematics and Science. Applicants are eligible for 5 Year BTech in Computer Science MS in Computational Linguistics when qualified in IOL and PLO. BTech and MS in Computer science and Engineering when qualified IOI and Mathematics. BTech and MS in Electronics and Communication when qualified in Mathematics
2. Selected for the Indian team at the certified International Olympiads during the last 4 years-In this category, applicants are eligible for the 4-year undergraduate program (in addition to the 5-year dual-degree program) once they are selected through the interviews. Applicants are eligible for 4 Year BTech in Computer science and Engineering (CSE) and BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) when qualified IOI, IOL, Science and Mathematics
3. Received a gold or silver medal at the Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI) during the last 4 years-In this category, Applicants are eligible only for the 5 Year BTech and MS in Computer science and Engineering programme (CSD).

Note: 1. Applicants are allowed to apply in only one of the above categories.

If you qualify both OLYMPIAD and UGEE modes, then you will be interviewed by the UGEE panel and will be considered for all the programs listed in your preferences. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance and the decision of the interview committee is final.

The list below has the details of Certified Olympiads:

• Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI)
  • The INOI is conducted annually by Indian Association for Research in Computer Science(IARCS)
• Science Olympiad (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy)
  • The Olympiad is conducted by Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE) under the control of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Govt. of India.
• Mathematics Olympiad
  • The Mathematics Olympiad is conducted by Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Govt. of India. The Olympiad programme culminates with the selection and participation of the students in the international IMO.
• International Linguistics Olympiad(IOL)/ Paninian Linguistics Olympiad(PLO)
  • The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is one of the 12 international Science Olympiads and has been held annually since 2003. The Paninian linguistics Olympiad (PLO) is conducted by Faculty from India’s premier Educational Institutes and some of India’s top computational Linguists.

6. SPEC Mode of admission to single degree BTech

The SPEC mode is a Special Channel of Admission for the following BTech programmes. 

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible if you have passed 12^th class or equivalent this year by July 2024 with Maths, Physics and Chemistry and belong to one of the following categories:

a) Qualified for the UDAAN scheme of CBSE for girls.

b) Studied at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) from 6th to 12th class.

c) You are currently enrolled in 4th Semester of an integrated, six-year, 12^th + BTech programme (after the 10^th class).

Note: Candidates applying through UGEE mode are not eligible to apply through the SPEC mode.

Mode of Exam

Applicants in this mode need to appear for a computer-based entrance examination SPEC Exam for 60 minutes conducted by IIIT Hyderabad. The exam will test you on subject proficiency.

Interview

Candidates shortlisted from this exam will have to clear an interview to gain admission. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance and the decision of the interview committee is final.

7. DASA Mode of Admission for Students of Abroad

Admissions under Direct Admissions for Students Abroad (DASA) mode for Undergraduate students in the following programmes

4 Year single degree programmes 

1. B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
2. B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

5 Year dual degree programmes  

1. B. Tech in Computer Science and Master of Science in Computational Linguistics by Research (CLD)
2. B. Tech in Computer Science and Master of Science in Computational Natural Sciences by Research (CND) 
3. B. Tech in Computer Science and Master of Science in Computing and Human Sciences by Research (CHD)  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completed XI and XII or equivalent with Maths, Physics and Chemistry, outside India, by June 2024, or
• Hold a foreign passport, and completed XI and XII or equivalent, with Maths, Physics and Chemistry, anywhere, by June 2024
• SAT Test scores are mandatory for application; the essay part of SAT is not required. The applicant should have a minimum aggregate score of 1070 (out of a maximum of 1600) in SAT. The test scores should be reported directly to IIITH by the college board 

Ranking Criteria:

Admissions through DASA mode for 2024-25 will be through SAT scores. The primary ranking criterion is the total SAT score. All applicants will be ranked based on this total marks first. In the case of a tie in total marks, the following marks (in the given order) will be used to resolve the same.

1. Evidence based Reading and Writing (SAT)
2. Maths (SAT)

Students tied even after the above will be given the same rank and treated on par.

Application Process:

Applicants seeking admission through this mode have to follow a separate online process for IIIT, Hyderabad.

• Online application should be submitted by candidates on our Application Portal.
• Applicants have to indicate their preferences for the programmes listed above on the application portal. No change of preferences will be allowed after the submission deadline of the application.
• While applying, you are advised to choose only the programmes you are willing to join, if allotted, in the branch preference list. If you do not take up an allotted seat, you are denying that seat to another student!
• So, if you are interested in only one programme, say, ECE (B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering) and no other programme of the Institute, you should give ECE as your first preference on the application portal and nil for others. If you are keen only on a few programmes of the Institute, give the preference order only among those.
• Applicants will be required to upload final/board exam marks when available for classes XI and XII, showing marks for Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

Fee Structure:

The tuition fee for Single Degree programmes for the batch of 2024, for academic year 2024-25 is INR 3,60,000/- per annum. This may be revised annually. In addition to the tuition fee, student has to pay for hostel charges (Approx INR 3000/- per month) and mess charges (Approx INR 4500/- per month). This have to be paid semester-wise, before start of the semester.

The tuition fee for Dual Degree programmes for the batch of 2024 for academic year 2024-25 is INR 3,60,000/- per annum. This may be revised annually. In addition to the tuition fee, student has to pay for hostel charges (Approx INR 3000/- per month) and mess charges (Approx INR 4500/- per month). This have to be paid semester-wise, before start of the semester. For the fifth year, tuition fee support is expected to be provided by the Research Advisor/ Research Centre / Institute for all meritorious students.

The tuition fee for DASA Students will be USD 14,000 for the academic year 2024-25. Hostel and Mess fees extra; these charges will be on par with the other students at the Institute. Candidates who have been allotted a seat should confirm the acceptance of the seat by paying the tuition fee for one semester, on or before the acceptance dates announced with the seat allotment. The first semester tuition fee of USD 7000 (equivalent INR 5,77,500/- @ INR 82.5 conversion rate per USD) and admission fee of INR 10,000/- (Non-Refundable) should be paid online through the payment portal. Instructions for payment will be emailed to you.

Financial Assistance:

IIITH strongly believes that financial constraints should not be an impediment to accessing quality education.  Hence, the Institute strives to provide financial assistance to every admitted student who needs it. The avenues for such assistance are listed below.

1. State Bank of India (IIIT branch) guarantees a SBI Scholar student loan to anyone who secures admission at IIITH for up to 20 lakhs (without the need for any security). This can be availed even if the applicant’s family has other existing loans.
2. The alumni of IIITH have set up a fund to support successfully admitted students based on need. The assistance is provided on a pay-it-forward* basis. The fund provides the below support

• Financial support will be available to students whose family income is below 8 lakhs per annum from the 2nd semester, subject to availability and meeting stipulated criteria.
• Students above the income threshold can also apply and may be awarded tuition support if their case is found by a committee to merit the same.

* In a Pay-it-forward scheme the student agrees to pay the tuition fees of another student, after she/he graduates successfully and starts earning.

Option of Branch Change:

Branch change is allowed between CSE and ECE after 1st year, subject to the condition that the total numbers in each branch are within 10% (plus or minus) of sanctioned strength (i.e. in the range of 90 – 110% of the sanctioned strength).

Program change from 4-year to a dual degree program is permitted typically at the end of 3rd year. Change from dual degree to 4-year program is not permitted.

Seat Matrix:

• UG Admissions through JEE (Main) Percentile: CSE: 100   ECE: 70
• UG Admissions through UGEE and Interview: CSD: 35, ECD: 25, CND: 15, CLD: 15, CHD: 15
• UG Direct Admissions for Students of Abroad (DASA): CSE: 25, ECE: 10, CND/CLD/CHD: 6
• UG Admissions through Olympiad: CSE/ECE/CLD/CND:15
• UG Admissions through Lateral Entry: CSD: 15, ECD: 15

• UG Admissions through Special Channel of Admissions (SPEC): CSE: 15, ECE: 15
• BOARDS Channel: CND: 10, CHD: 5.