B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum 60% aggregate in PCM for General category; 50% for SC/ST/PwD (10% relaxation).
• Must have a valid score in JEE Main 2026 (Session 1 or Session 2).
• IIIT Hyderabad does NOT follow the national 75% rule; candidates need at least 60% marks in PCM in Class XII.
• For JEE Main admissions, the institute does not participate in JoSAA counselling. Candidates must apply directly through the IIIT-H JEE admission portal.

Fee Structure Breakdown

• Total tuition fee for 4-year B.Tech program: Rs. 18,00,000.
• Yearly tuition fee for 2025 batch: Rs. 4,50,000 per annum.
• Yearly tuition fee for 2026 batch: Rs. 5,00,000 per annum (as per official SPEC 2026 page).
• Hostel fee: Rs. 48,000 per year.
• Mess charges: Rs. 60,000 per year.
• Total program fee including hostel and mess (4 years): Approx. Rs. 20.32 Lakhs - Rs. 21.32 Lakhs.
• Application fee: Rs. 2,500 (General), Rs. 1,500 (Women applicants).
• Average placement package (2025): Rs. 29.94 LPA.
• Highest package (2025): Rs. 1.28 Crore per annum.
• Placement rate (2025): 97%.

Seat Matrix

• Total B.Tech seats across all specializations: Varies by channel.
• Seats for B.Tech ECE through JEE Main mode: 60 (sanctioned intake).
• Additional seats are available through UGEE, SPEC, Olympiad, DASA, and Board-based channels.
• Branch change between CSE and ECE is allowed after 1st year, subject to the condition that the total numbers in each branch are within 10% of sanctioned strength.

Admission Process

• Step 1: JEE Main: Candidates must have a valid score in JEE Main 2026 (Session 1 or Session 2).
• Step 2: Direct Application: Unlike most NITs and IIITs, IIIT Hyderabad does NOT participate in JoSAA counselling. Candidates must apply directly through the IIIT-H JEE admission portal (opens April 2026, tentative).
• Step 3: Merit List: The institute prepares its own merit list based on JEE Main scores and Class XII PCM percentage.
• Step 4: Reporting: Selected candidates must report to the campus for document verification and fee payment.

Additional Admission Channels

• UGEE (B.Tech + MS Dual Degree): For 5-year dual degree programs. Candidates must appear for the UGEE exam (May 2, 2026) followed by an interview. No minimum Class XII percentage required.
• SPEC (Special Channel of Admission): For students from JNV or integrated programs. 20 seats each in CSE and ECE.
• DASA (Direct Admission for Students Abroad): For foreign nationals, PIOs, and OCIs. Tuition fee: USD 15,000 per annum.
• Olympiad Channel: For candidates with exceptional performance in recognized Olympiads.

Required Documents: Class X & XII mark sheets and certificates, JEE Main scorecard, Category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), Transfer certificate, Migration certificate, Passport-size photographs, Medical fitness certificate, Anti-ragging undertaking.

Campus Location: International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500032.