Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
(IIT Hyderabad)Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026
Established
2008
Campus Size
576.00 Acres
Total Students
5,500
Faculty
280
Student-Faculty
20:1
JEE Advanced Admissions and Eligibility for IIT Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad admits students to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs through a competitive entrance examination process. For Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programs, admission is exclusively through JEE Advanced, one of India's most competitive engineering entrance exams. Candidates must first qualify JEE Main and subsequently appear in JEE Advanced to be eligible for admission to IIT Hyderabad. The institute offers admission across multiple engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and others.
Eligibility criteria for IIT Hyderabad admission require candidates to have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board. Candidates appearing in their Class 12 final examination are also eligible to apply for JEE Advanced. There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Advanced, though applicants must have obtained a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 (or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board). For postgraduate programs including M.Tech and M.Sc, IIT Hyderabad conducts its own entrance examinations or accepts scores from GATE and other national-level entrance tests.
Prospective applicants should monitor the official IIT Hyderabad website and JEE portals for important application dates, examination schedules, and counseling procedures. The admission process typically involves multiple rounds of merit-based selection and counseling. Candidates are advised to stay updated on announcements regarding application deadlines, JEE Advanced exam dates, and seat allocation timelines. For detailed information about specific programs, admission requirements, and the current admissions calendar, candidates should visit the official IIT Hyderabad admissions portal.
Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech Programme: Candidates must have passed 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, with a minimum 75% aggregate (or equivalent percentile) in qualifying examination. Admission is merit-based through JEE Advanced scores. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) are eligible with relaxed criteria as per government guidelines.
M.Tech Programme: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with a minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates). A valid GATE score in a relevant discipline is mandatory. Candidates from non-engineering backgrounds may be eligible for specific specializations with additional prerequisites.
M.Sc Programme: Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related disciplines) with minimum 55-60% marks. Selection is based on entrance examination scores and/or merit from qualifying examination. Some specializations may have additional subject prerequisites.
Application Process
Register and apply online through the official JEE portal (for B.Tech) or IIT Hyderabad website (for M.Tech/M.Sc)
Appear for JEE Advanced examination (qualifying through JEE Main) for B.Tech admission
Appear for GATE examination (for M.Tech) or department-specific entrance exam (for M.Sc)
Check merit lists and rankings based on entrance exam scores and category-wise cutoffs
Participate in online counselling and select programs and other preferences
Receive seat allocation through computerized choice-filling process
Complete document verification, medical check-up, and fee payment
Report to the institute for final registration and semester enrollment
Important Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Programme | Date |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Application Window | B.Tech | December 2025 - January 2026 |
| JEE Main Examination | B.Tech | January 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Examination | B.Tech | May 2026 |
| GATE Examination | M.Tech | February 2026 |
| M.Tech/M.Sc Application Deadline | M.Tech, M.Sc | April 2026 |
| Counselling and Seat Allocation (B.Tech) | B.Tech | July 2026 |
| M.Tech/M.Sc Seat Allocation | M.Tech, M.Sc | June-July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Registration | All Programmes | July-August 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | All Programmes | August 2026 |
Seat Matrix
| Course | Total Seats | Duration | Admission Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 600 | 4 Years | Entrance Exam |
| M.Tech | 400 | 2 Years | Entrance Exam |
Entrance Exams Accepted
Latest Cutoff Summary
| Exam | Course | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Advanced | - | General | 2089 |
| JEE Advanced | - | OBC-NCL | 878 |
| JEE Advanced | - | SC | 447 |
| GATE | - | General | - |
| GATE | - | OBC-NCL | - |