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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad/IITH) is a public technical Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India in 2008. It is one of eight IITs set up in the second phase of IIT expansion and is recognised by the UGC. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Hyderabad holds Rank 7 in Engineering and Rank 12 Overall across all higher education institutions in India. The institute also holds NIRF Innovation Rank 6 and NIRF Research Rank 15 in 2025. In global rankings, IIT Hyderabad features in the QS World University Rankings 2026 on 664th position.
BTech is offered in 15 specializations with a total fee of INR 12.11 Lakhs. The selection is based on JEE Advanced score, followed by JoSAA Couselling. GATE-qualified M.Tech students are eligible for a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 and a tuition fee waiver.
In B.Tech Phase 1 placements for the 2025-26 batch, the highest package was INR 2.5 Crore (international offer), with two domestic offers at INR 1.1 Crore. The average package across the batch exceeded INR 30 LPA, with AI and CSE students recording the highest placement rates of 83%.
IIT Hyderabad Admission Dates 2026
JoSAA 2026 is currently in progress with multiple rounds of seat allotment. M.Tech admissions run through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) using GATE 2026 scores. PhD applications are accepted through rolling or per-semester announcement on the institute website.
| Event | Current Status / Timeline (2026) |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | Conducted on May 17, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result | Declared in June 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling (B.Tech) | Ongoing (June–August 2026) |
| GATE 2026 Score | Valid for M.Tech admissions until 2029 |
| B.Tech Academic Session | Classes expected to commence in August 2026 |
IIT Hyderabad Courses and Fees 2026
IIT Hyderabad offers programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The flagship B.Tech covers 15 engineering and applied science disciplines, including the dedicated Artificial Intelligence programme launched in 2019, one of the first such standalone B.Tech in AI at any Indian IIT. Fees shown below are per semester (official IITH fee structure, 2025 batch). The table below represents IITH Courses and Fees:
| Programme | Duration | Entry Route | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 12.11 Lakhs |
| B.Des | 4 years | UCEED | INR 12.11 Lakhs |
| M.Tech | 2 years | GATE + COAP | INR 2.86 Lakhs |
| M.Sc | 2 years | IIT - JAM + JOAPS | INR 2.86 Lakhs - 8.98 Lakhs |
| MDes | 2 Years | CEED + Personal Interview | INR 2.86 Lakhs |
| PhD | Minimum 3 years | Institute written test + interview | INR 4.07 Lakhs |
B.Tech branches at IIT Hyderabad include CSE, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering (MSME), Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Computing (M&C), Biomedical Engineering, and Climate Change. M.Tech is available in over 20 specialisations spanning CSE, VLSI, Power Electronics, Structural Engineering, Chemical, and several interdisciplinary research areas.
SC/ST students receive full tuition fee waiver under the Government of India scheme. The net cost for an SC/ST B.Tech student covers only hostel and mess charges per semester.
IIT Hyderabad Admission Process 2026
IIT Hyderabad B.Tech Admission 2026
Admission to B.Tech programmes at IIT Hyderabad is purely through JEE Advanced. Candidates must first qualify JEE Main to become eligible to appear in JEE Advanced (top 2.5 Lakh rank holders from JEE Main). Seat allocation is done through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) across all IITs and NITs. JoSAA typically runs 5 to 6 rounds of seat allotment from June to August each year.
The closing JEE Advanced All India Rank (AIR) for CSE at IIT Hyderabad for General category typically falls in the 1,800 to 2,500 range. AI, EE, and M&C are the next most competitive branches, with closing ranks in the 2,500 to 5,000 range. Civil and Materials Science branches are more accessible within the IIT system, with closing ranks beyond 5,000 for General category.
IIT Hyderabad M.Tech Admission 2026
M.Tech seats are filled through GATE scores via the COAP portal. Minimum GATE score requirements vary by department and year. GATE-qualified M.Tech students at IIT Hyderabad receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 along with a tuition fee waiver, funded by MHRD/MoE. Students who join M.Tech without GATE qualification (Industry-sponsored or Self-financed category) do not receive the stipend and pay the full tuition fee.
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc Admission 2026
M.Sc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology are filled through IIT JAM scores via JOAPS. Minimum qualifying percentile requirements are set by the respective departments and may vary year to year.
IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2026
IIT Hyderabad calls for PhD applications twice yearly (January and July sessions). Eligible candidates with GATE, CSIR-NET, or UGC-NET qualifications, or with a relevant M.Tech or M.Sc degree, apply through the institute portal and appear for a written test or interview conducted by the respective department. PhD scholars receive JRF (INR 37,000/month) or SRF (INR 42,000/month) fellowships depending on the year of their doctorate.
IIT Hyderabad Placements
IIT Hyderabad placements for the 2025-26 B.Tech batch (Phase 1) recorded a highest offer of INR 2.5 Crore per annum from an international company, with two domestic offers at INR 1.1 Crore each. The batch-wide average exceeded INR 30 LPA, with top-performing departments recording averages in the INR 40 LPA range. A total of 304 students were placed in Phase 1, with 24 international offers across departments. Phase 2 placements began in January 2026. The detailed table of IITH Placements are given below:
Recruiters span software product companies, analytics firms, semiconductor and VLSI companies, core engineering organisations, and financial services firms. IIT Hyderabad’s dedicated AI programme attracts technology companies looking for specialised talent. The CSE and AI departments record the highest offer density, while EE and MSME see strong interest from core engineering and semiconductor recruiters. The institute also has a well-established internship programme with 279 or more pre-placement internship offers issued for the 2026-27 batch, including 15 international internships with monthly stipends reaching INR 7.5 Lakhs.
IIT Hyderabad Rankings
IIT Hyderabad has been placed in the top 10 engineering institutions in India by NIRF for ten consecutive years. The 2025 rankings reflect the institute’s strength across teaching, research, and innovation metrics. The details around IITH Rankings are given below:
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank (2026) | Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | BTech | 12 | 9 |
| Design | NA | 23 | |
| NIRF | Research | NA | 15 |
| BTech | NA | 7 | |
| Overall | NA | 12 | |
| IIRF | BTech | 10 | 9 |
| NIRF Innovation | Overall | NA | 6 |
| QS | Overall | 588 (2027) and 664 (2026) | NA |
IIT Hyderabad Scholarships
IIT Hyderabad students can access scholarships and financial support through government schemes, institute awards, and research fellowships. Below are details regarding IITH Scholarships:
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver (GoI) | All B.Tech/M.Tech SC and ST students | Full tuition fee waived, only hostel and mess costs remain |
| GATE M.Tech Stipend | GATE-qualified M.Tech students | INR 12,400 per month + tuition waiver |
| JRF/SRF PhD Fellowship (MHRD/MoE) | PhD scholars at IITH | JRF INR 37,000 per month, SRF INR 42,000 per month |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | B.Sc/M.Sc students in basic sciences who are in the top 1% in Class 12 | INR 80,000 per year |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (IITH) | B.Tech students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per year | INR 1,00,000 per year (reduces fee burden significantly) |
| Free Messing for Economically Weaker Students | Students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per year | Free mess (dining) facility on campus |
IIT Hyderabad also administers several sponsored fellowships from bodies such as DRDO, ISRO, DAE, and private sector companies for PhD scholars in specific research areas. Students are encouraged to check the institute portal for active fellowship calls each semester.
IIT Hyderabad Campus and Infrastructure
IIT Hyderabad’s permanent campus at Kandi, Sangareddy spans 576 acres in Telangana’s Medak-Sangareddy corridor, about 55 km from Hyderabad’s city centre. The campus was designed with a focus on green infrastructure, pedestrian pathways, and energy-efficient buildings. The institute has been expanding its academic and research blocks steadily since the permanent campus opened in 2015.
There are 23 hostel blocks (16 for boys and 6 for girls) at IITH. Kalpana Chawla Block, Ramanuja Block, Vivekananda Block, and SN Bose block have double‑sharing rooms, while the Kapila block is dual sharing block for Non‑Regular Students.
Research and innovation infrastructure includes 30 or more interdisciplinary research centres covering AI and machine learning, VLSI design, biomedical sciences, clean energy, climate and environmental engineering, and advanced manufacturing. The institute’s Technology Business Incubator (TBI) operates in partnership with T-Hub (Government of Telangana) and has hosted over 100 startups.
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The central library holds print and digital collections covering engineering, science, management, and humanities, with subscriptions to major journal databases. Student hostels accommodate over 4,000 students in separate blocks for men and women. The sports complex includes a swimming pool, indoor gymnasium, courts for badminton and squash, and fields for cricket, football, and athletics.
The campus also includes a medical centre, food courts, bank branches, and an ATM network. Regular shuttle services connect Kandi campus to Hyderabad city and key rail and bus terminals, reducing the isolation factor for students at the remote campus location.
IIT Hyderabad vs IIT Gandhinagar vs NIT Warangal
Aspirants who qualify JEE Advanced but face a choice between IITs established in the same 2008 wave, or between the top IIT and the top NIT in their state, often compare IIT Hyderabad with IIT Gandhinagar and NIT Warangal. The table below covers the key parameters.
| Parameter | IIT Hyderabad | IIT Gandhinagar | NIT Warangal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2008 | 2008 | 1959 |
| Type | Institute of National Importance | Institute of National Importance | National Institute of Technology (NIT) |
| NIRF Engineering (2025) | 7 | 14 | 24 |
| Admission (B.Tech) | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | JEE Main + JoSAA |
| B.Tech Fee (per semester, hosteller) | INR 1,45,190 | INR 1,40,000 (approx) | INR 75,000 to 80,000 (approx) |
| Highest Placement (recent) | INR 2.5 Crore (international) | INR 1.07 Crore (2024) | INR 1.5 Crore (2024) |
| Campus Area | 576 acres, Kandi, Telangana | 400 acres, Palaj, Gujarat | 246 acres, Warangal, Telangana |
| Special Strength | AI B.Tech, Innovation Rank 6, T-Hub partnership | Liberal arts integration, design focus | Established alumni network, core engineering |
IIT Hyderabad leads on NIRF Engineering rank, placement ceiling, and dedicated AI programme among the three. IIT Gandhinagar is the preferred choice for students seeking a more liberal arts-integrated engineering education with a design-forward curriculum. NIT Warangal, accessible via JEE Main rather than JEE Advanced, has a stronger alumni network from its 60-plus years of operation and lower per-semester fees, making it a viable alternative for students who miss the JEE Advanced cutoff.
IIT Hyderabad FAQs
Ques. What is IIT Hyderabad’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Hyderabad is ranked 7th in Engineering and 12th Overall among all higher education institutions in India. The institute also holds NIRF Innovation Rank 6 and NIRF Research Rank 15. In global rankings, IIT Hyderabad is in the QS World University Rankings 2025 band of 681 to 690.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Hyderabad?
Ans. The B.Tech fee per semester at IIT Hyderabad for General category students staying in the hostel is INR 1,45,190, covering tuition, hostel, mess, and institutional charges. Over eight semesters (4 years), the total comes to INR 11.6 Lakhs. SC and ST students receive a full tuition fee waiver and only pay hostel and mess charges.
Ques. What was the highest placement package at IIT Hyderabad in 2025-26?
Ans. In Phase 1 of B.Tech 2025-26 placements, the highest package was INR 2.5 Crore per annum from an international company. Two domestic offers were made at INR 1.1 Crore each. The batch-wide average exceeded INR 30 LPA, with AI and CSE departments recording placement rates of over 83%.
Ques. What programmes are offered at IIT Hyderabad?
Ans. IIT Hyderabad offers B.Tech in 10 disciplines (CSE, AI, EE, CE, Chemical, MSME, Engineering Physics, M&C, Biomedical Engineering, Climate Change), B.Des in Design, Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech, 5 years), M.Tech in 20 or more specialisations, M.Sc in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and PhD programmes across all departments.
Ques. How is admission to B.Tech at IIT Hyderabad?
Ans. B.Tech admission at IIT Hyderabad is through JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling. Candidates must first qualify JEE Main to appear in JEE Advanced. The closing JEE Advanced All India Rank for CSE at IIT Hyderabad for General category typically falls in the 1,800 to 2,500 range. AI, EE, and M&C are the next most competitive, with closing ranks in the 2,500 to 5,000 range.
Ques. Does IIT Hyderabad offer a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence?
Ans. Yes. IIT Hyderabad offers a dedicated B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the first such standalone programmes at any Indian IIT. The AI programme was launched in 2019 and covers machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and AI ethics alongside core engineering fundamentals. AI is among the top-performing departments at IITH in terms of placement rates, with 83.33% placed in Phase 1 of the 2025-26 batch.
Ques. Is IIT Hyderabad campus in Hyderabad city?
Ans. The permanent campus of IIT Hyderabad is at Kandi, Sangareddy district, Telangana, 55 km from Hyderabad city. The 576-acre campus at Kandi is a self-contained academic township. Regular shuttle services connect the campus to Hyderabad city, Patancheru, and nearby railway stations. The institute previously operated from a transit campus at Ordnance Factory Estate in Yeddumailaram before shifting to Kandi.
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At IIT Hyderabad, SC/ST students (including girls) are eligible for a 100% tuition-fee waiver, meaning they do not pay tuition fees for UG/PG/PhD programs. For hostel and other charges per semester (which SC/ST students still pay):
There is also a one-time refundable security deposit of about INR 6,000 at admission.
At IIT Hyderabad, the fees are the same for all students, including girls. For a regular student, tuition per semester (Gen/EWS/OBC UG/PG) is modest (e.g., around INR 6,000–INR 12,000/semester for PG; SC/ST/PH often get a tuition waiver) while hostel accommodation charges are about INR 16,000 per semester plus mess charges (around INR 20,000–INR 23,000 per semester) and a one-time refundable hostel/security deposit of about INR 6,000.
The IIT Hyderabad is located at Kandi, Sangareddy, Hyderabad - 502284, Telangana, India
IIT Hyderabad does not offer B.Tech admission through a management quota or direct entry. Admission to the B.Tech program is based on qualifying JEE Advanced and participating in JoSAA counselling; there is no official management or donation seat provision for undergraduate engineering.
For admission to the B.Tech program, candidate needs to appear for JEE Advanced exam followed by counseling conducted by JoSAA. Candidates must register online for JoSAA counseling to participate in the seat allotment process. IIT Hyderabad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for General Category ranges from 667 - 8491 (Round 1). IIT Hyderabad B.Tech total fees is INR 8 Lakh
IIT Hyderabad also offers admission to M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des, and Ph.D. programs. The institute accepts GATE, IIT JAM, and CEED scores for admission to its MTech, MSc, and MDs courses respectively. Admission to the MA program requires an interview and a test conducted by IIT Hyderabad.
Yes, you can get admission to the B.Tech. program at IIT Hyderabad for the 2025–26 academic session. The application process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 has concluded, and the results were announced in April 2025. Subsequently, the JEE Advanced 2025 examination was held in May 2025, and the results were declared in June 2025. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducted the counseling process for IITs, including IIT Hyderabad, from June to July 2025. The last date to apply for JoSAA counseling was July 2025. Therefore, the application window for the 2025–26 B.Tech. admissions at IIT Hyderabad have now closed.
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad IIT Hyderabad admission process for B.Tech is based on JEE Advanced rank after qualifying JEE Main and JoSAA counselling. Candidates must register, choose branch, and complete seat allotment. For M.Tech, GATE score is required through COAP. Other PG courses use JAM, UCEED or institute-level selection followed by document verification process.
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 75% marks and qualify through the JEE Advanced examination. The fee for the course is INR 9.17 Lakhs.
You can apply for the Master of Design (M.Des.) course at IIT Hyderabad through the official portal of the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) conducted by IIT Bombay. After qualifying, apply directly to IIT Hyderabad through its admission portal. CEED website: https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/.
what is the admission procedure?
There are various courses offered in the IIT Hyderabad with different admission criteria. Click on the below link to get the course wise admission procedure.
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The year wise fee details of IIT Hyderabad courses are given below:
The IIT Hyderabad SC Category JEE Advanced Cutoff Rankings are given below:
Mentioned below are the first year fee of IIT Hyderabad courses offered at UG, PG and Doctorate levels:
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IIT Hyderabad does not offer B.Sc. in Chemistry or any other specialisation. It offers the following courses at Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels respectively:
As per the previous analysis of the cutoff of JEE Advanced for the SC category, you are eligible for the various specializations at the IIT Hyderabad such as B.Tech IC Design and Technology, B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Computational Engineering, B.Tech Engineering Science, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech Engineering Physics, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech Industrial Chemistry, BTech in Biotechnology And Bioinformatics, Btech in Metallurgical And Materials Engineering.
Any Certification pr diploma level course is not available in IIT Hyderabad to Pursue. There are other courses offered at three levels in IIT Hyderaabad- Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate.
Admission to the IITH MSc program is entrance-based. Admission to the M.Sc. program will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in IIT-JAM. Candidates are required to qualify for the IIT JAM score released by the authority. Candidates qualifying for the entrance exam are called for the interview round for the final selection. Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in Science with 55% Marks or 5.5 CGPA on a scale of 10 are eligible for admission to M.Sc Program. Every year NTA Releases the 4 rounds of Cutoffs for IIT Hyderabad M.Sc. Program. The Cutoff for M.Sc. Program at IIT Hyderabad is based on the IIT-JAM scores of the Candidates.
IIT Hyderabad offers Executive M.Tech. to the Working Professionals. The per year fee of Executive M.Tech. is INR 30 thousand. The total fee of the course is INR 90 thousand. It is a part time course. The eligibility of the course is to complete graduation with at least 70%.
IIT Hyderabad is an autonomous university. This was established by Ministry of Education, Government of India under Institutes of Technology Act 2011.
IIT Hyderabad BTech admissions 2024 are based on JEE Advanced score 2024 followed by JoSAA Counselling. JEE Advanced 2024 Exam dates are out. The exam will be conducted on May 26, 2024. Registration for the exam can be done from April 21, 2024, to April 30, 2024, on the official website. IIT Hyderabad MDes Admission 2024 is based on CEED scores. IIT Hyderabad MTech admissions are based on the GATE 2024 score.