IIIT Hyderabad Admission 2026 is fully managed through the institute's own portal at ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in. There is no JoSAA or centralised counselling involved. IIIT Hyderabad offers two 4-year B.Tech single-degree programmes and six 5-year B.Tech + MS dual-degree programmes, with eight separate admission channels, each with its own exam and process.
The flagship 4-year B.Tech (CSE and ECE) admits students through JEE Main scores, SPEC, DASA, and Olympiad routes. The dual-degree programmes additionally use UGEE, Boards, LEEE, and Olympiad. IIIT Hyderabad conducts its own entrance exams (UGEE, SPEC, LEEE) and its own interviews. The decision on final admission is solely based on interview performance.
Admission Update:
- B.Tech (JEE Channel): Applications closed (19 May 2026). Seat allotment in progress via the admission portal.
- Dual Degree (UGEE): Exam held on 2 May 2026. Interview results and Round-1 seat allocation announced on 11 June 2026. Round-2 allotment expected in July 2026.
- DASA (Students Abroad): Applications closed 22 May 2026. Round-1 results announced on 10 June 2026. Accept seat by 25 June 2026.
- IIIT Hyderabad has no management quota and no reservation of any kind. All seats are filled purely on merit.
- Application fee is INR 2,500 (JEE channel) and INR 3,100 (UGEE channel) for male applicants. Female applicants pay a reduced fee of INR 1,500 (JEE) and INR 1,550 (UGEE).
- IIIT Hyderabad does not participate in JoSAA counselling. All admissions happen via the institute's own portal.
- A seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) plus the first semester fee of INR 2,50,000 must be paid to confirm a seat.
IIIT Hyderabad Admission Portal 2026: ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in
Direct Admission at IIIT Hyderabad: IIIT Hyderabad does not offer a management quota or NRI quota. All seats are allocated through competitive entrance exams, merit lists, and interviews conducted by the institute itself.
IIIT Hyderabad B.Tech Admission 2026 (JEE Channel)
The JEE channel at IIIT Hyderabad admits students to the 4-year B.Tech in CSE and ECE. IIIT Hyderabad uses JEE Main 2026 total percentile as the sole ranking criterion for this channel. Class 12 marks have no bearing on ranking or seat allotment.
IIIT Hyderabad B.Tech Important Dates 2026 (JEE Channel)
| Event |
Date |
| Application Portal Opens |
6 April 2026 |
| Application Portal Closes |
19 May 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (Multiple Rounds) |
June–July 2026 (Tentative) |
IIIT Hyderabad B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme |
Eligibility |
Accepted Exam |
| B.Tech CSE |
60% aggregate in Maths, Physics & Chemistry in Class 12 by July 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 (Total Percentile) |
| B.Tech ECE |
60% aggregate in Maths, Physics & Chemistry in Class 12 by July 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 (Total Percentile) |
IIIT Hyderabad B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026 (JEE Channel)
IIIT Hyderabad ranks all JEE-channel applicants purely by their JEE Main 2026 total percentile. Tiebreaking goes first to Maths percentile, then Physics, then Chemistry. There is no interview for this channel.
The JEE channel has 100 seats for B.Tech CSE and 70 seats for B.Tech ECE. These are split into two pools.
| Programme |
Common Pool Seats |
Diversity Pool Seats (Girls) |
| B.Tech CSE |
75 |
25 |
| B.Tech ECE |
52 |
18 |
The Diversity Pool fills first. Only female applicants in the top 1 percentile of JEE Main are eligible for the Diversity Pool. All female applicants may also compete for Common Pool seats.
Note: IIIT Hyderabad does not participate in JoSAA. Do not apply through josaa.nic.in for IIITH. Apply directly at ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in. The JoSAA portal lists many IIITs but IIIT Hyderabad is NOT among them.
Based on previous years, B.Tech CSE at IIIT Hyderabad has a General category closing rank of approximately 800 to 1,200 in the final allotment round, while B.Tech ECE closes around 2,000 to 3,000. These are among the most competitive cutoffs of any IIIT in India.
How to Apply for B.Tech at IIIT Hyderabad (JEE Channel)?
- Visit ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in and click on the JEE channel.
- Register and fill the online application form.
- Report your JEE Main 2026 total percentile, application number, and scorecard.
- Select your programme preference order (CSE or ECE or both).
- Pay the application fee of INR 2,500 (male) or INR 1,500 (female).
- Await seat allotment results. Accept by paying INR 10,000 seat acceptance fee plus the first semester tuition fee.
Key Insight: Select only the programmes you genuinely want to join. Listing ECE as a preference when you only want CSE can block you from getting ECE and also wastes a seat that another candidate wanted. If you want only CSE, list CSE alone.
IIIT Hyderabad Dual Degree Admission 2026 (UGEE)
The UGEE channel is the flagship route for IIIT Hyderabad's 5-year B.Tech + MS by Research dual degree programmes. These programmes produce research-oriented engineers. The MS degree requires a research thesis. UGEE had 120 total seats across six dual-degree specialisations for 2026.
IIIT Hyderabad UGEE Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Application Portal Opens |
11 February 2026 |
| Application Portal Closes |
5 April 2026 (extended from 31 March) |
| UGEE Entrance Exam |
2 May 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) |
| Exam Result Announced |
11 May 2026 |
| On-Campus Interviews |
4 to 6 June 2026 |
| Interview Results and Round-1 Seat Allocation |
11 June 2026 |
IIIT Hyderabad UGEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Dual Degree Programme |
Seats |
Eligibility |
| CSD: B.Tech CSE + MS CSE by Research |
35 |
Passed 12th with Maths, Physics & Chemistry between 2023 and June 2026. Candidates who passed in 2022 or earlier are not eligible. |
| ECD: B.Tech ECE + MS ECE by Research |
25 |
| CLD: B.Tech CS + MS Computational Linguistics |
15 |
| CND: B.Tech CS + MS Computational Natural Sciences |
15 |
| CHD: B.Tech CS + MS Computing & Human Sciences |
15 |
| CGD: B.Tech CS + MS Geospatial Technology |
15 |
IIIT Hyderabad UGEE Selection Process 2026
UGEE has a two-stage selection process. The first stage is a 3-hour computer-based exam. The second stage is a mandatory on-campus interview.
| Stage |
Component |
Details |
| Stage 1: Written Exam |
SUPR (Subject Proficiency) |
60 minutes. Shortlisting based on SUPR score. 25% negative marking. |
| Stage 1: Written Exam |
REAP (Research Aptitude) |
120 minutes. Shortlisted SUPR candidates ranked on REAP score for interview call. 25% negative marking. |
| Stage 2: Interview |
On-campus interview |
Final admission decision is solely based on interview performance. |
The syllabus for both SUPR and REAP is based on Class 11 and 12 Physics, Maths, and Chemistry. REAP has an additional emphasis on critical and creative thinking. Negative marking of 25% applies in both sections.
As per a Quora Discussion by a former IIIT Hyderabad student parliament member, the UGEE interview panel is encouraging and gives hints when a candidate is stuck. Professors follow threads from your answers, so be honest about what you know and what you don't.
How to Apply for UGEE at IIIT Hyderabad 2026?
- Register at ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in and select the UGEE channel.
- Fill the application form and submit the fee: INR 3,100 (male) or INR 1,550 (female).
- Appear for the UGEE exam at a designated test centre.
- If shortlisted, attend the on-campus interview at IIIT Hyderabad, Gachibowli.
- Accept the seat offer by paying the seat acceptance fee and first semester tuition.
Note: Candidates applying through UGEE cannot simultaneously apply through SPEC. These two channels are mutually exclusive.
IIIT Hyderabad SPEC Channel Admission 2026
SPEC (Special Channel of Admission) is a separate B.Tech route targeting students from specific educational backgrounds. It offers 20 seats each in B.Tech CSE and B.Tech ECE.
IIIT Hyderabad SPEC Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Application Opens |
11 February 2026 |
| Application Closes |
12 April 2026 (extended twice) |
| SPEC Entrance Exam |
2 May 2026 (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM) |
| Online Interviews |
22 and 23 May 2026 |
IIIT Hyderabad SPEC Eligibility Criteria 2026
A candidate must meet one of the following two conditions to apply through SPEC.
- Currently enrolled in the 4th semester of an integrated six-year 12th + B.Tech programme (after Class 10), or
- Studied at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) from Class 6 to Class 12.
Droppers are not eligible for SPEC. Candidates who apply through UGEE cannot apply through SPEC.
IIIT Hyderabad SPEC Selection Process 2026
Stage 1 is a 60-minute subject proficiency exam (25% negative marking). Stage 2 is an online interview. The final admission decision is based solely on interview performance. Application fee is INR 600 (non-refundable).
IIIT Hyderabad LEEE Lateral Entry Admission 2026
LEEE (Lateral Entry Entrance Exam) admits B.Tech students already in other engineering programmes into IIIT Hyderabad's 4-year dual-degree CSD or ECD programmes (the student completes the remaining 4 years). This is for students who want to switch to a research-oriented path after 2 years of conventional B.Tech elsewhere.
IIIT Hyderabad LEEE Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Application Opens |
17 February 2026 |
| Application Closes |
5 April 2026 |
| LEEE Entrance Exam |
2 May 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM) |
| Online Interviews |
23 May 2026 |
| Interview Results |
8 June 2026 |
IIIT Hyderabad LEEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Dual Degree (Lateral) |
Seats |
Eligibility |
| CSD: B.Tech CSE + MS CSE by Research |
15 |
Completed 4 semesters of B.E./B.Tech in CSE / IT / AI & ML / Data Science / Software Engineering / Maths & Computing / Computer Engineering by July 2026 |
| ECD: B.Tech ECE + MS ECE by Research |
15 |
Completed 4 semesters of B.E./B.Tech in ECE / ETE / EIE / EEE / IoT / Instrumentation / Electronics Engineering by July 2026 |
An aggregate of 80% marks (or 8.0 CGPA) is strongly encouraged. Application fee is INR 3,100.
IIIT Hyderabad LEEE Selection Process 2026
LEEE has two written papers: an Aptitude Test (60 minutes) and a Subject Test (120 minutes). Subject test for CSD is CSE topics; for ECD it is ECE topics. Negative marking of 25% applies to both. Shortlisted candidates appear for an online interview. Final admission is based solely on interview performance.
Note: LEEE is one of the most underused admission channels at IIIT Hyderabad. Only 30 seats are available (15 CSD + 15 ECD) for students already in engineering programmes. Competition is lower than UGEE. If you are in your 2nd year of B.Tech with a strong academic record, this route is worth serious consideration.
IIIT Hyderabad Olympiad Channel Admission 2026
IIIT Hyderabad offers direct interview calls (no written exam) to students who have been selected at national-level Olympiads. This channel covers both 4-year B.Tech and 5-year dual degree programmes.
IIIT Hyderabad Olympiad Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Application Opens |
13 February 2026 |
| Application Closes |
30 April 2026 |
| On-Campus Interviews |
6 June 2026 |
| Round-1 Seat Allocation |
11 June 2026 |
IIIT Hyderabad Olympiad Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry by July 2026. Additionally, they must fall into one of these three categories.
- Category 1: Selected for training to represent India at International Olympiads in Informatics, Linguistics, Mathematics, or Science (within the last 4 years). Eligible for dual degree programmes only.
- Category 2: Selected for the Indian team at an International Olympiad (within the last 4 years). Eligible for both 4-year B.Tech and 5-year dual degree programmes.
- Category 3: Received a gold or silver medal at INOI (Indian National Olympiad in Informatics) within the last 4 years. Eligible for the CSD dual degree only.
Qualifying Olympiads include IOI, INOI (IARCS), HBCSE Science Olympiads, HBCSE Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), IOL, and PLO. Application fee is INR 2,500.
IIIT Hyderabad DASA Admission 2026 (Students Abroad)
The DASA channel admits students who studied Class 11 and 12 outside India, or students with a foreign passport. Admission is based entirely on SAT scores.
IIIT Hyderabad DASA Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Application Opens |
23 March 2026 |
| Application Closes |
22 May 2026 |
| Last date to receive SAT scores |
31 May 2026 |
| Round-1 Results |
10 June 2026 |
| Accept seat (Round 1) |
By 25 June 2026 |
IIIT Hyderabad DASA Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2026
- Minimum SAT score: 1070 out of 1600. Super-scoring (best section scores across attempts) is accepted.
- SAT scores must be sent directly from College Board to IIITH (Institute Code: 6997) by 31 May 2026.
- SAT test must have been written no earlier than May 2024.
- Tuition fee for DASA students: USD 15,000 per year (payable in INR at 96.50 per USD).
- Application fee: INR 8,000 (non-refundable).
Seats available: CSE 25, ECE 15, and 8 combined seats across all dual-degree programmes (CGD, CLD, CND, CHD).
IIIT Hyderabad vs Top IIITs: Admission Comparison
| Particulars |
IIIT Hyderabad |
IIIT Delhi |
IIIT Bangalore |
| Admission Mode (B.Tech) |
Own portal (JEE Main score). No JoSAA. |
JoSAA counselling |
Own IIITB UGEE + JEE Main |
| B.Tech CSE Approx Closing Rank (General) |
~800 to 1,200 |
~3,000 to 5,000 (JoSAA) |
~1,500 to 3,000 |
| Dual Degree Route |
Yes (UGEE, 5-year B.Tech + MS by Research) |
No dedicated dual degree |
No dual degree |
| Interview in Admission Process |
Yes (UGEE, SPEC, LEEE, Olympiad channels) |
No interview. JoSAA rank only. |
Yes (UGEE channel) |
| No. of Admission Channels |
8 (JEE, UGEE, SPEC, LEEE, Olympiad, Boards, DASA) |
1 (JoSAA only) |
2 (UGEE + JEE Main) |
| Reservation Policy |
No reservation of any kind |
Standard OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD |
No reservation |
IIIT Hyderabad is the most competitive and most research-focused among all three. Its JEE channel closing rank is higher than IIIT Delhi and IIIT Bangalore. Candidates who want a research-oriented dual degree should strongly consider IIIT Hyderabad's UGEE route. Candidates who want a straightforward B.Tech without an institute-level exam may find IIIT Delhi more accessible through JoSAA.
Financial Assistance at IIIT Hyderabad
Tuition fee for the 2026-27 academic year is INR 5,00,000 per annum for all programmes (single degree and dual degree). Hostel charges are approximately INR 6,000 per month and mess charges approximately INR 5,000 per month.
IIIT Hyderabad offers two forms of financial support.
- SBI Scholar Loan: SBI's on-campus branch guarantees a scholar loan of up to INR 40 lakhs to any admitted student, with no collateral needed, even if the family has existing loans.
- Alumni Pay-It-Forward Fund: Available from the 2nd semester for students whose family income is below INR 8 lakhs per annum. The student agrees to pay tuition fees of another student after graduating and starting to earn. Students above this income limit may also apply; a committee evaluates merit.
Note: IIIT Hyderabad does not have government scholarships like NSP or SC/ST financial assistance since the institute has no reservation and is not under the standard OBC/SC/ST/EWS framework.
IIIT Hyderabad Admission FAQs
Ques. Does IIIT Hyderabad participate in JoSAA counselling?
Ans. No. IIIT Hyderabad does not participate in JoSAA. All admissions happen through the institute's own portal at ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in. There are eight separate channels including JEE Main, UGEE, SPEC, LEEE, Olympiad, Boards, and DASA. Each has its own application deadline and process.
Ques. What is the minimum JEE Main percentile to get B.Tech CSE at IIIT Hyderabad?
Ans. Based on previous years, the General category closing rank for B.Tech CSE at IIIT Hyderabad is approximately 800 to 1,200 in the final round. This requires a JEE Main total percentile of roughly 99.9 or above. These are among the most competitive cutoffs of any IIIT.
Ques. What is the difference between the JEE channel and the UGEE channel at IIIT Hyderabad?
Ans. The JEE channel admits students to 4-year B.Tech programmes (CSE and ECE) based on JEE Main percentile only. No interview. The UGEE channel admits students to 5-year dual degree programmes (B.Tech + MS by Research) through a 3-hour entrance exam followed by a mandatory on-campus interview. The interview solely determines final admission in the UGEE channel.
Ques. Does IIIT Hyderabad offer reservation for OBC, SC, ST, or EWS candidates?
Ans. No. IIIT Hyderabad has no reservation of any kind. All seats are allocated purely on merit. There is no OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwD quota. The only diversity initiative is the Diversity Pool in the JEE channel, which allocates 25% of seats to female applicants who are in the top 1 percentile of JEE Main.
Ques. Can a student who passed Class 12 in 2022 or earlier apply through UGEE?
Ans. No. The UGEE channel requires candidates to have passed Class 12 between 2023 and June 2026. Candidates who passed in 2022 or earlier are not eligible for UGEE. However, they may still apply through the JEE channel, which has no such year restriction.
Ques. Is there a management quota or direct admission at IIIT Hyderabad?
Ans. No. IIIT Hyderabad has no management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission of any kind. Every seat is filled through competitive merit. Any third-party company claiming to provide direct admission to IIIT Hyderabad is fraudulent. The institute has clearly warned about this on its official website.
Ques. What is the UGEE interview like? How should I prepare?
Ans. The UGEE interview is held on campus and is conducted by a faculty panel. Professors pick threads from your own answers. If you claim to know a topic, they will probe it deeply. The panel is known to be encouraging and gives hints. Prepare your Class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, especially Maths, Physics, and Logic. Be honest about the limits of your knowledge. The decision on admission is solely based on interview performance.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech at IIIT Hyderabad for 4 years?
Ans. Tuition fee is INR 5,00,000 per annum for 2026-27. Total tuition for 4 years would be approximately INR 20 lakhs. In addition, hostel costs are approximately INR 6,000 per month and mess charges approximately INR 5,000 per month. The SBI Scholar Loan of up to INR 40 lakhs is available to all admitted students without collateral.
Ques. Can a student with a foreign passport apply to IIIT Hyderabad?
Ans. Yes. Students with a foreign passport can apply through the DASA channel. A minimum SAT score of 1070 out of 1600 is required. SAT scores must reach IIITH directly from College Board by 31 May 2026. Tuition fee for DASA students is USD 15,000 per annum (payable in INR).
Ques. What is the SPEC channel and who is it for?
Ans. SPEC (Special Channel of Admission) targets two specific groups. First, students currently in the 4th semester of a six-year integrated 12th + B.Tech programme. Second, students who studied at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) from Class 6 to 12. Droppers are not eligible. SPEC offers 20 seats each in B.Tech CSE and B.Tech ECE. Selection is through a 60-minute exam followed by an online interview.
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IIIT Hyderabad, JEE Main Cutoff 2023 for General Category 2211 rank for the Btech in ECE.
The institute offers 20 seats reserved for the SPEC mode. The aim is to empower the 11& 12-class girls who are from unprivileged societies to prepare for the IIIT entrance examination.
The admission process of the B. Tech with MS course includes you must have to score valid marks in JEE Main. The process will be followed by the counseling process. It requires 10+2 or equivalent education.