Introduction
IIT Hyderabad is a premier central government funded technical institute that offers courses in engineering and technology. Established in 2008, IIT Hyderabad was designated as a part of the new eight IIT’s started under the Institutes of Technology Amendment Act in 2011. Initially, the institute began its functioning at a temporary campus in Ordnance Factory, Medak, however, it shifted to its permanent new base in 2015. Currently, the institute is running into its 9th batch with a great placement rate much like other IITs.
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List of Contents
- Location.
- Ranking.
- Courses Offered.
- Admission Procedure.
- Fee Structure.
- Campus.
- Placements.
- Useful Links.
IIT Hyderabad Location
IIT Hyderabad is situated in the Khandi location, near the Sangareddy area i.e. the outer ring road of Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana.
It is situated on NH-65 and is well-connected by local buses.
The Hyderabad railway station (popularly called Nampally Railway Station) is nearly 55 Km from the Campus while the Secunderabad station is around 70 Km from the campus.
The nearest airport is the Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport which is 65 kilometres away from the campus.
IIT Hyderabad Ranking
IIT Hyderabad is well-ranked among engineering institutes. Although not par with the standards of older IITs, it still ranks around 10-15 in national rankings.
| Ranking Authority | Rank |
| NIRF 2019 | 82 |
| Outlook Magazine | 11 |
| The Week | 22 |
IIT Hyderabad Courses
IIT Hyderabad offers a variety of courses at both UG and PG level.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
- Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Chemical Engineering.
- Civil Engineering.
- Engineering Science.
- Engineering Physics.
- Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering.
- Artificial Intelligence
In the above given branches, Engineering Physics & Engineering Science are unique branches and only few institutes in India offer B.Tech in these branches. For more details on these branches read the “The Hindu” article at http://www.thehindu.com/features/education/careers/Options-in-engineering-physics/article16853602.ece.
Postgraduate Programs
Master of Technology (M.Tech)
- Biomedical
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental & Water Resources.
- Geo technical Engineering.
- Structural Engineering.
- Computer Science & Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Communication and Signal Processing
- Microelectronics and VLSI
- Power Electronics and Power Systems
- Systems and Control
- Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Design Engineering.
- Manufacturing Engineering.
- Thermo-fluid Engineering.
Master of Science (M.Sc)
- Chemistry.
- Physics.
- Mathematics.
Master of Philosphy (2 Years)
- Anthropology.
- Cultural Studies.
- Economics.
- English.
- Psychology.
- Sociology.
Master of Design (2 Years)
Doctorate Program (P.hD)
- Biomedical
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Liberal Arts
- Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
- Mathematics.
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.
- Physics.
IIT Hyderabad Admission Procedures
IIT Hyderabad follows the same standard admission procedure followed by IITs generally.
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Much like other IITs, admission to B.Tech courses at IIT Hyderabad is also via Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). An aspirant must qualify both JEE Main and JEE Advanced for admission to B.Tech programs.
Master of Technology (M.Tech)
M.Tech admissions at IIT Hyderabad are done through GATE examination.
Master of Design (M.Des)
CEED is the entrance exam used for M.Des admissions at IIT Hyderabad.
Master of Science (M.Sc)
Master of Science (M.Sc) admissions at IIT Hyderabad, much like other IITs, are made through IIT-JAM.
IIT Hyderabad Fee Structure
B.Tech Fee Structure (2018-19)
| Particulars | Fee Amount (Per Semester) |
| Tuition Fee | 1,00,000 |
| Examination Fee | 500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | 500 |
| Gymkhana Fee | 500 |
| Medical fee | 1000 |
| Festival/Celebrations Fee | 1,000 |
| Alumni Life Membership | 500 |
| Lab and other charges | 2,000 |
| Transportation | 2,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 1,000 |
| Total | 1,09,000 |
One-Time Charges
| Particulars | Fee Amount |
| Admission fee | 500 |
| Library Fee | 500 |
| Hostel Security Deposit | 4000 |
| Mess Security Deposit | 1500 |
| Library and Laboratory Deposit | 1500 |
| Identity Card + Certificate Fee | 1000 |
| Total | 9,000 |
Hostel & Mess Charges
- Admission Fee = Rs.500
- License Fee = Rs. 1000
- Electricity, water & Other Charges = Rs.3000
- Hostel & Mess Establishment and Amenities Charges = Rs.4000
- Dining Charges = Rs.19500.
- Follow the link provided below for official info on B.Tech fees structure 2018-2019: https://www.iith.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BTech-2018-19-updated.pdf
M.Tech (Regular)/M.Sc/M.Des./M.Phil. (2018-19)
| Particulars | Fee Amount |
| Tuition Fee | 5,000 |
| Examination Fee | 500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | 500 |
| Gymkhana Fee | 500 |
| Medical fee | 1000 |
| Festival/Celebrations Fee | 1,000 |
| Alumni Life Membership | 500 |
| Lab and other charges | 2,000 |
| Transportation | 2,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 1,000 |
| Total | 14,000 |
One-Time Charges
Same as B.Tech.
Hostel & Mess Charges
Same as B.Tech.
- Follow the link provided below for official info on M.Tech fees structure 2019-2020: Fee Structure
- Follow the link provided below for official info on M.Sc fees structure 2018-2019: https://www.iith.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MSc-18-19.pdf
- Follow the link provided below for official info on M.Des fees structure 2018-2019: https://www.iith.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MDes.pdf
- Follow the link provided below for official info on M.Phil fees structure 2018-2019: https://www.iith.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MPhil1.pdf
M.Tech (Sponsored) (2018-19)
| Particulars | Fee Amount (Per Semester) |
| Tuition Fee | 25,000 |
| Examination Fee | 500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | 500 |
| Gymkhana Fee | 500 |
| Medical fee | 1000 |
| Festival/Celebrations Fee | 1,000 |
| Alumni Life Membership | 500 |
| Lab and other charges | 2,000 |
| Transportation | 2,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 1,000 |
| Total | 34,000 |
One-Time Charges
Same as B.Tech.
Hostel & Mess Charges
Same as B.Tech.
- Follow the link provided below for official info on M.Tech(sponsored) fees structure 2018-2019:
Click to access Sponsored-MTech-1.pdf
P.hD (both Regular & Sponsored) (2018-19)
| Particulars | Fee Amount |
| Tuition Fee | 2,500 (Regular)/17,500 (Sponsored) |
| Examination Fee | 500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | 500 |
| Gymkhana Fee | 500 |
| Medical fee | 1000 |
| Festival/Celebrations Fee | 1,000 |
| Alumni Life Membership | 500 |
| Lab and other charges | 2,000 |
| Transportation | 2,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 1,000 |
| Total | 11,500/26,500 |
One-Time Charges
Same as B.Tech.
Hostel & Mess Charges
Same as B.Tech.
Follow the link provided below for official info on PhD (both Regular & Sponsored) fees structure 2018-2019:
IIT Hyderabad Campus
IIT Hyderabad used to function temporarily in a campus at Ordnance Factory Medak in Eddumailaram. Currently, almost all functionalities are moved to the permanent campus in Khandi, on the outer ring road of Hyderabad. The current and the permanent IIT Hyderabad campus is 576-acres fully-residential campus. Three academic blocks and 10 hostel buildings to host around 2000 students constitutes the campus. There are internal transportation facilities available.
Other amenities include Intranet and Wi-Fi available throughout the campus. The standard facilities such as the gymnasium, sports arenas and canteens are available. Library and Workshop are also present with all the required facilities. A list of facilities available at IIT Hyderabad include the following:
- Library.
- Hostels.
- Sports fields.
- Labs.
- Canteens.
- Banks & ATMs.
- 24/7 Internet Facility.
IIT Hyderabad Placement
Being an IIT, IITH attracts many MNC’s and public-sector companies for placement offers as well as summer internships. Some students also opt for higher education or self-employment through the Entrepreneurship cell support. There are multiple MoU made between foreign universities for such higher education support.
In 2017-18, a placement percentage of 61% was recorded offered by 120 companies that visited the campus.
| Particulars | Package Amount |
| Average | 11.5 lakh/annum |
| Highest | 40 lakh/annum |
A good number of students from UG, PG and M.Sc. have opted for higher education in India and abroad.
Useful links
| Application of Link | Links |
| IIT Hyderabad Official Website | http://www.iith.ac.in/ |
| JEE Main 2020 Article | JEE main 2020 |
| JEE Advanced 2018 article | http://edupadhai.com/jee-advanced-2018 |
| IIT Hyderabad Placement | http://www.iith.ac.in/tp/ |
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