B.Tech + MS by Research (Dual Degree) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECD)

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects.
• No minimum Class XII percentage required (unlike the JEE Main route).
• Must appear for the IIIT Hyderabad UGEE (Undergraduate Entrance Examination) conducted by the institute.
• UGEE 2026 exam date: May 2, 2026.
• Shortlisted candidates must appear for an on-campus interview (June 4-6, 2026).
• Candidates who have passed 12th or equivalent in 2022 or earlier are not eligible.

Fee Structure Breakdown

• Total tuition fee for 5-year dual degree program: Approx. Rs. 22,50,000.
• Yearly tuition fee for 2025 batch: Rs. 4,50,000 per annum.
• Yearly tuition fee for 2026 batch: Rs. 5,00,000 per annum.
• Hostel fee: Rs. 48,000 per year.
• Mess charges: Rs. 60,000 per year.
• 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 seats for B.Tech + MS by Research in ECE (ECD) through UGEE mode: 20.
• Additional seats may be available through other channels.

Admission Process

• Step 1: UGEE Application: Candidates must register online on the IIIT-H UG admissions portal. Application portal typically opens in February and closes in March/April.
• Step 2: UGEE Exam: Appear for the computer-based UGEE exam (3 hours). The exam has two sections: SUPR (Subject Proficiency test, 60 minutes) and REAP (Research Aptitude test, 120 minutes). There is negative marking of 25% in both sections.
• Step 3: Shortlisting: Applicants are filtered based on performance in SUPR, then ranked on REAP score to shortlist for the interview.
• Step 4: Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear for an on-campus interview (June 4-6, 2026). The final offer is solely based on interview performance.
• Step 5: Reporting: Selected candidates must report to the campus for document verification and fee payment.

Program Highlights

• Graduates earn two degrees: B.Tech and Master of Science by Research.
• The Masters degree requires completion of a research thesis.
• The programme prepares students for research-oriented jobs and higher studies.
• Students are treated like UG students for the first 4 years and like research students in the 5th year.
• The 5th year is expected to be fully supported if academic performance is satisfactory and funded projects are available.
• Students may also get financial support in the form of teaching assistantships in earlier years.

Required Documents: Class X & XII mark sheets and certificates, UGEE admit card and 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.