IIT Hyderabad Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

About IIT Hyderabad Admission 2026

IIT Hyderabad admission process is currently ongoing for BTech, MTech, and MSc, like the GATE exam to be held on 7-15 February for MTech admission. IITH admission is based on national-level entrance exams such as JEE Advanced for BTech, GATE for MTech, IIT JAM for MSc, etc.

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling; the MTech admission is based on the GATE exam, followed by COAP counselling. IITH has a Department of Liberal Arts, or LA IITH. Admission to the MA programme is based on academic qualifications, followed by a departmental written test and a personal interview for final selection.

To get admission to the IIT Hyderabad flagship course, BTech, a rank under 1000 in JEE Advanced is typically required for top branches like CSE. IITH MTech admission requires a GATE rank under 500.

IIT Hyderabad Admission Highlights 2026

Admissions at IIT Hyderabad follow national-level entrance exams for UG via JoSAA, while PG is done through COAP and JOAPS, and PhD is managed departmentally through the institute's portal. The table below includes IIT Hyderabad highlights.

IIT Hyderabad Admission Important Dates 2026

IIT Hyderabad admission has already started with the ongoing JEE Main exam for BTech and the upcoming GATE exam to be held on 7-15 February 2026, for MTech admission. All the important dates for IITH admission are tabulated below.

IIT Hyderabad Seat Matrix 2026

IIT Hyderabad seats are determined by the respective counselling bodies for different courses. IIT Hyderabad offers 630 seats for the IITH BTech course.

IIT Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria 2026

IIT Hyderabad BTech eligibility includes 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Math and 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST) with qualifying JEE Advanced marks. The table below includes all the eligibility criteria for different IIT Hyderabad courses.

IIT Hyderabad Admission Process 2026

IIT Hyderabad admission process depends on the respective counselling authorities for each course. The BTech admission starts with JEE Main registration, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. All the course-wise IIT Hyderabad admission processes are listed below.

For UG (BTech/BDes):

1. Register for JEE Main/Advanced or UCEED via the NTA portal.
2. Qualify for exams and secure a rank.
3. Register on the JoSAA portal and fill preferences for IITH programs/colleges.
4. Seat allocation in multiple rounds based on rank and category.
5. Accept the seat, pay the fee, and verify documents at the reporting centre.
6. Spot rounds if seats are vacant; no upgradation after the final round.

For PG (MTech/MSc/MDes/MA):

1. Appear for GATE for MTech, CEED for MDes, and JAM for MA/MSc.
2. Secure the required cutoff for the respective course.
3. Apply via the IITH PG portal.
4. Submit academic details and entrance scores.
5. Shortlist for departmental interview/Written test if required.
6. Merit list based on score (70%) + interview (30%).
7. Pay the acceptance fee; document verification online/offline.
8. For self-sponsored MTech, GATE is not needed, but the fee is higher.

For PhD:

1. Apply via the IITH PhD portal with a GATE/NET score or directly for a high CGPA.
2. Appear for the departmental screening, written test/interview.
3. Selection is based on performance; external candidates submit NOC.
4. Upon selection, accept the offer.
5. Pay the fee to secure the seat and join the orientation.

How to Apply for IIT Hyderabad Admission 2026?

IIT Hyderabad admission is an online process done through the official website. Check below for the detailed application process.

1. Visit the official portal, jeemain.nta.ac.in for UG, gate.iitd.ac.in for PG, and iith.ac.in/phdadmissions for PhD.
2. Register with email/mobile; fill in personal details like name, DOB, and address.
3. Enter academic info, marks, board, and year; upload scanned 10th/12th certificates.
4. For UG, select IITH in JoSAA preferences; lock choices.
5. Pay the application fee online via net banking/card/UPI.
6. Submit; download confirmation.
7. For PG/PhD, attend an interview if shortlisted.
8. Spot rounds via JoSAA if applicable; upgradation in early rounds.

Documents Required for IIT Hyderabad Admission

Below is the list of important documents required for IIT Hyderabad admission.

• Registration Form
• Medical Registration Form
• Undertaking Form
• Anti-Ragging Undertaking Form
• Consent Form for English Language Test
• Provisional Seat Allotment letter
• Document Verification-cum-Seat Acceptance Letter.
• Fee Payment Receipt
• 10th class / SSC Mark list and Pass certificate
• Class XII (or equivalent) marks sheet and certificate
• Medical Certificate
• Category certificate (Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST, etc.), if applicable
• Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable
• Aadhar Card
• recent passport-size photographs

IIT Hyderabad BTech Admission 2026

IIT Hyderabad BTech admission starts with the JEE Main exam, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. The table below includes all the details of IIT Hyderabad admission in BTech.

IIT Hyderabad MTech Admission 2026

IIT Hyderabad MTech admission is done through the national-level GATE exam and COAP counselling. IITH MTech eligibility includes a BE/BTech degree in a relevant discipline; candidates with a BTech degree from an IIT with a 8.0 or more CGPA can directly apply for the counselling and interview round, skipping the GATE exam.

IIT Hyderabad BDes Admission 2026

IIIT Hyderabad BDes admission is done through the UCEED exam and counselling. The details of IIT Hyderabad BDes admission are tabulated below.

IIT Hyderabad MDes Admission 2026

IIT Hyderabad admission for MDes is done through the CEED entrance exam. The table below shows details of the IIT Hyderabad MDes admission.

IIT Hyderabad MSc Admission 2026

IIT Hyderabad MSc admission is done through the IIT JAM exam, followed by JOAPS counselling. IIT Hyderabad offers MSc degrees in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Check the table below for more details.

IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2026

IIT Hyderabad PhD admission is done through merit-based shortlisting, followed by a writing test/interview conducted individually by each department. IIT Hyderabad offers PhD in 20 specialisations. IIT Hyderabad has a centralised admission process for PhD candidates. Check the table below for details.

IIT Hyderabad offers direct PhD, regular PhD, and external PhD. Eligibility for the Direct PhD Program includes,

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• From a Centrally Funded Technological Institute (CFTI).
• CGPA of 9.0 or higher.

Eligibility for Regular PhD Program:

• If the candidate only has a Bachelor's degree from a CFTI institute, a CGPA of 8.0 or higher is required. GATE score not required.
• If the bachelor’s degree is not from a CFTI institute, then a valid GATE score is required.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree can apply directly for the shortlisting.

Eligibility for the External PhD Program:

• If the candidate only has a Bachelor's degree from a CFTI institute, a CGPA of 8.0 or higher is required. GATE score not required.
• If the bachelor’s degree is not from a CFTI institute, then a valid GATE score is required.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree can apply directly for the shortlisting.
• The candidate must be employed with a relevant employer.
• For candidates applying directly after a bachelor’s, at least 2 years of work experience is required.
• An NOC from the current employer.

IIT Hyderabad Application Fees 2026

The following table shows the official application fees for all major entrance exams accepted by IIT Hyderabad for 2026. These fees are paid directly to the respective exam-conducting bodies.