B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 

at IIIT Hyderabad, Gachibowli

A comparison of IIIT Hyderabad with the similarly ranked NITs in India for their BTech programme based on multiple components, such as fee, NIRF ranking and median salary is tabulated below:

NOTE:

• The fee and median/ average salary mentioned in the above table for all institutes has been sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

While the fee charged by IIIT Hyderabad for BTech programmes is the highest, the average/ median salary offered to the studebnts of this college is the highest which means the best ROI among all the compared colleges mentioned in the ablve table. Hence, it can be considered that, yes, IIIT Hyderabad is better than NITs which are ranked similar or better than this.  

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:

Read more: IIIT Hyderabad BTech Cutoff

The tuition fee for BTech at IIIT Hyderabad ranges between INR 10 Lakh and INR 18 lakh. In addition to the tuition fee, students are required to pay for hostel charges of INR 4.50 lakh, the fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. To answer the question of why its fee is higher, as per the official website, IIIT offers high-quality infrastructure and modern well-kept living facilities. And most importantly, IIIT does not run on annual government grants. This allows complete autonomy and high academic standards but does result in a slightly higher fee. However, financial assistance is available at the campus to assist students.

• Percentage obtained in Mathematics
• Total percentage in the board exams

The admission process for the BTech program at IIIT Hyderabad is entirely online and entrance-based. Candidates can secure admission by achieving a qualifying score in one of the following exams: JEE Main, UGEE, or Olympiad (KVPY). For applicants opting for JEE Main, it is mandatory to have a valid score before applying to IIIT Hyderabad. However, for other admission pathways, such as UGEE or Olympiad, students can submit their applications through the official website. Therefore, it is indeed feasible to gain admission to the institute without relying on JEE Main. Those who choose not to take JEE Main can still participate in the admission process using alternative criteria and procedures.

The lowest package offered during IIIT Hyderabad BTech CSE and ECE placements 2023 stood at INR 12 LPA and INR 11 LPA, respectively. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the lowest package offered over the past three years during IIIT Hyderabad BTech CSE and ECE placements, which is presented below:

IIIT Hyderabad cutoff for the two BTech specialisations, BTech CSE and BTech ECE are based on cutoff followed by the round-wise counselling. Apart from UGEE, IIIT Hyderabad admission to BTech programmes are based on JEE Main scores. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for JEE Main after R5 for IIIT Hyderabad cutoff for the General category All India candidates:

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:

The fees offered at IIIT Hyderabad vary from course to course and depend upon the specialisation. The candidates must pay the application fee apart from the total tuition fee. The hostel fee is included in the total fees. Here are some top IIIT Hyderabad courses with their total tuition fee:

For other fee details please visit the official website of the university.