IIIT Hyderabad PGSSP Admission 2023: Eligibility, Selection, Fee

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1 min readUpdated on Apr 25, 2023 17:22 IST

In addition to all the regular courses, IIIT Hyderabad also offers a part-time Post-Graduate Student Status Programme (PGSSP) programme to the students. The post-graduate status can be given to a professional on the basis of their academic and experience record. Once someone is awarded the PG status, they can take a maximum of two courses at the institute every semester.

IIIT Hyderabad PGSSP Admission 2023

Details regarding the total fee, eligibility & selection to IIIT Hyderabad PGSSP programme are as follows:

Total fee: INR 1,09,000 (for two courses) | INR 76,000 (for one course)

Eligibility criteria:

  • Must be a resident of Hyderabad and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC TEMPLATE) from the employer to attend the classes during the office hours
  • A UG or PG degree in Engineering/ Technology (BE/ BTech or ME/ MTech), MCA or MSc in Mathematics

NOTE: The fee & eligibility details are for the academic year 2023.

Before taking admission, candidates must know the following:

  • Candidates must attend the classes within week days (Mon-Sat)
  • Classes for the courses selected will be conducted twice or thrice a week
  • Attendance for the classes is mandatory
  • The candidates should take a minimum of one subject and a maximum of two subjects in a semester

IIIT Hyderabad PGSSP Application Process 2023

Interested students must apply online by payment of an application fee of INR 2,000. The last date to register for the 2023 batch was Dec 11, 2022 and the physical reporting happened on Dec 31, 2022, for the academic batch of 2023.

Q:   How much do I need to score in JEE Main to get into BTech at IIIT Hyderabad?

A:

Candidates can check out IIIT Hyderabad 2022 BTech cutoff percentile along with corresponding cutoff ranks released after Round 5 (final round) counselling in the tables below:

Specialisation

BTech Cutoff 2022: JEE Main R5 Closing Ranks  Percentile

BTech Cutoff 2022: JEE Main R5 Closing Ranks Rank

Computer Science Engineering

99.78

2017

Electronics & Communication Engineering

98.87

10,318

Read more: IIIT Hyderabad BTech Cutoff

Q:   Can I get into IIIT Hyderabad for BTech without JEE Main?

A:

The admission procedure at IIIT Hyderabad is completely online and entrance-based for BTech. Admission to BTech at IIIT Hyderabad is done on the basis of a valid score in one among JEE Main/ UGEE/ Olympiad (KVPY) exams. Candidates seeking admission via JEE Main are required to appear for the exam and have a valid score before IIIT Hyderabad application. For other modes of admissions, students can apply online on the official website. Hence, yes, it is possible to can into the institute without JEE Main. Those who wish to apply without JEE can appear for the admission process basis a different admission criteria and process. 

Additionally, IIIT Hyderabad also offers a 5-year Integrated BTech programme which, now, offers admission on the basis of Class 12 board exams. Those who have more than 85% aggregate in Class 12 can seek admission to this course basis Board exam scores. 

Q:   Is GATE required for MTech admission to IIIT Hyderabad?

A:

Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech in Product Design and Management (PDM) are required to have a valid score in GATE/ CEED/ PGEE exam. For all other M.Tech specialisations available at International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, qualifying PGEE is the minimum requirement. IIIT Hyderabad offers M.Tech across four specialisations, namely CSE, Computer Science & Information Security, Computer-Aided Structural Engineering and Product Design and Management.

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Q:   Can I get into IIIT Hyderabad for BTech without JEE Main?

A:

The admission process at IIIT Hyderabad is completely online and entrance-based for BTech. Admission to the BTech course at IIIT Hyderabad is done based on a valid score in one of JEE Main/ UGEE/ Olympiad (KVPY) exams. Students seeking admission via JEE Main are required to appear for the exam and have a valid score before IIIT Hyderabad application. For other modes of admissions, students can apply online on the official website. Hence, yes, it is possible to get into the institute without JEE Main. Those who wish to apply without JEE can appear for the admission process basis different admission criteria and processes. 

Q:   What is the eligibility for M.Tech at IIIT Hyderabad?

A:

IIIT Hyderabad course admission to M.Tech programmes is entrance-based. Candidates can apply for admission by submitting applications online. Admission to most of the IIIT Hyderabad courses is entrance exam-based. Find below the eligibility and selection for MTech: 

Couse NameEligibilitySelection
MTech

A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ M.Tech (all branches), other relevant PG degrees

PGEE

Q:   Who are eligible for IIIT Hyderabad?

A:

Admission to various programmes offered by IIIT Hyderabad is based on an entrance exam. Interested candidates can apply by filling out an online application form. IIIT Hyderabad accepts a range of entrance exams for admission to its courses. To know the eligibility criteria for few top course of IIIT Hyderabad, please refer to the table below:

Couse NameEligibilitySelection
BTech

Class 12 with PCM with an aggregate between 60%-90% (different for different mode of admission

JEE Main/ SPEC/ DASA UG (via SAT)/ Boards

MTech

A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ M.Tech (all branches), other relevant PG degrees

PGEE

PhD

A pass in BE/ BTech/ ME/ M.Tech in CS, ECE, Electrical Engineering or MCA, MSc/ relevant degree

PGEE/ Winter Research Entrance Test (WREE)/ GATE + Written General Aptitude Test + Interview

Q:   Do I need to appear for any entrance exam for M.Tech at IIIT Hyderabad?

A:

Yes, admission to all the M.Tech courses offered at IIIT Hyderabad is subject to a valid score in the PGEE exam conducted by the institute. For M.Tech in Product Design and Management (PDM), however, students can also have a valid score in GATE/ CEED or PGEE to secure admission. Hence, students who meet with the minimum eligibility requirements set by IIIT are required to appear for this exam and those who qualify the same are offered admission to this institute. Further, the minimum eligibility required for admission to M.Tech is that students must have completed their BE/ BTech/ ME/ M.Tech (all branches), other relevant PG degrees. Read on to know more about the Eligibility, Selection, Fee and Seats for M.Tech at IIIT Hyderabad.

Q:   If I apply for BTech admission at IIIT Hyderabad, does that guarantee that a seat is reserved for me?

A:

No, completing the application process does not guarantee that a seat is reserved. Allocation of seats will depend on a number of people who have better JEE Main / SPEC or DASA scores compared to the applicant. Admission to BTech is conducted via multiple modes, which include JEE Main,  Direct Admissions for Students Abroad (DASA) and Special Chance of Admission (SPEC) channels. 

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