Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is a public technical and research university in Sangareddy, Telangana, ranked #7 in the NIRF Engineering category for 2025 and #14 in NIRF Overall. Founded in 2008 as one of the "Second Generation IITs" under the IIT (Amendment) Act, IIT Hyderabad is the fastest-rising new IIT in NIRF rankings, climbing from outside the top-15 in 2016 to #7 in 2025. Its identity is built around an AI/ML-first focus, the Fractal Academic Curriculum (the most flexible programme structure of any IIT), and a deep Indo-Japan collaboration (the campus is itself developed under the Indo-Japan Friendship Vehicle agreement). IIT Hyderabad today hosts 3,000+ students across B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA (under the Department of Liberal Arts), MS-by-Research, and PhD programmes. Admission to its 13 B.Tech / Dual Degree branches is via JEE Advanced; 2025 JoSAA Round 1 closing rank for CSE General OS was AIR 442.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad |
| Founded | 2008 (Second Generation IIT) |
| Type | Public Institute of National Importance (Institute of Eminence approval pending; on shortlist) |
| Ownership | Government of India (Ministry of Education) |
| Director | Prof. B.S. Murty (since November 2020) |
| Campus area | 576 acres |
| Location | Kandi, Sangareddy 502285, Telangana |
| Total students (2024-25) | 3,000+ (≈ 1,500 UG, 1,200 PG, 300 PhD) |
| Faculty strength | 280+ full-time faculty |
| Student-faculty ratio | ≈ 11:1 (lowest in IIT system; advantageous for research) |
| NAAC grade | A++ (CGPA 3.74 / 4.0, accredited 2024) |
| NBA accreditation | Yes (multiple programmes) |
| Admission entrance | JEE Advanced (B.Tech / Dual Degree); GATE (M.Tech); CAT (MBA at DoLA); JAM (M.Sc.) |
| 2024-25 fee (B.Tech, General) | ≈ ₹2,80,000 / year |
| Fee waivers | 100% for SC/ST/PwD; means-based remission |
| 2024-25 placements | 90% UG placement; ₹19.20 LPA median offer |
| Highest international offer 2024-25 | ₹1.55 crore |
| Endowment | ≈ ₹220 crore (March 2024) |
| Official website | iith.ac.in |
| Admission helpdesk | [email protected] |
[Source: IIT Hyderabad Annual Report 2023-24; IIT-H Placement Report 2024-25; NIRF 2025; iith.ac.in.]
| Date | Update | Source |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result declared | NTA notification |
| March 17, 2026 | NIRF 2025: IIT Hyderabad #7 in Engineering, #14 in Overall (climbing from #11 in 2024) | NIRF official portal |
| December 2025 | IIT-H Placement Report 2024-25: 850+ offers across 200+ recruiters; 90% participation | IIT-H Placement Cell |
| 2024 | New Centre for AI launched in collaboration with Google Research | IIT-H Senate notification |
| 2024 | NAAC A++ accreditation reaffirmed; IoE shortlist confirmed | NAAC notification |
IIT Hyderabad was established in 2008 as part of the Government of India's "Second Generation IITs" expansion (along with IIT Patna, IIT Ropar, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Indore, IIT Mandi, IIT Jodhpur). The institute was founded under a unique Indo-Japan collaboration: the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) provided ¥18 billion (≈ ₹1,300 crore in 2010 prices) for campus infrastructure development, in exchange for Indian-Japanese academic and research partnerships.
The 576-acre campus in Kandi, Sangareddy is approximately 50 km from Hyderabad city centre. The campus is built around the Fractal Academic Building (architect: Christopher Charles Benninger), a striking modernist structure that has become an institutional symbol.
IIT Hyderabad has rapidly built its reputation as the AI/ML-first IIT within the IIT system. Its Department of Computer Science is one of the most prolific publishers in machine learning and computer vision in India.
The institute today operates 18 academic departments and 5 schools / centres offering: B.Tech (13 branches), Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech, 8 branches), Integrated Programme (5-year), M.Tech (40+ specialisations), MBA at Department of Liberal Arts (DoLA), MS-by-Research, M.Sc., M.Phil, M.Des., and PhD across all departments.
NIRF rank moved from #11 in 2024 to #7 in 2025, the largest single-year rise of any IIT
Department of CSE has the highest rate of ML publications among new IITs; new Centre for AI in collaboration with Google Research (2024)
Annual exchange programmes with Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kyoto University; Japanese language is offered as a campus elective
Most flexible academic structure of any IIT, students can take credits across departments without strict major/minor constraints
1:11 (vs 1:14-16 at older IITs); strong faculty access for undergraduate research
576-acre campus built post-2008 with modern lab infrastructure (vs heritage-era infrastructure at older IITs)
Honest caveat: IIT Hyderabad's campus is in Kandi, Sangareddy district, approximately 50 km from Hyderabad city centre. This is more isolated than urban-centre IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi). Off-campus social life is limited; weekend trips to Hyderabad (1.5 hours by car) are common. The institute is younger than top-3 IITs, so alumni network depth is comparatively thinner, but rapidly expanding.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Innovation | 2025 | #6 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 2025 | #7 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | #12 |
| NIRF | Research | 2025 | #15 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 2024 | #9 |
Hostels: All UG students guaranteed accommodation. Twin-sharing in years 1-2; single occupancy from year 3.
Cultural and tech festivals: Elan & Vision (cultural fest, March, 30,000+ footfall) and Pravega (tech fest, March, 12,000+ footfall, newer fest, growing).
Clubs and student bodies: 25+ student clubs. Notable: Robotics Club, AI/ML Society, Coding Club, Music Club, Debating Society. Indo-Japan Cultural Exchange Society is unique to IIT-H.
Wellness and counselling: IIT-H Counselling Centre with 4 full-time counsellors.
Faculty: 280+ full-time faculty, 100% PhD. Faculty-to-student ratio of 1:11 (lowest in IIT system).
Research output (FY 2023-24):
Major research areas: AI/Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Indo-Japan collaborative research, Cybersecurity, Energy Storage + Renewable Energy, Climate Science, Aerospace.
| Alumnus | Class / programme | Notable for |
|---|---|---|
| [NEEDS DATA: IIT Hyderabad's first batches graduated 2012-2014; alumni in senior roles are still emerging. Prominent named alumni currently include researchers and tech professionals; verify before publishing list.] | , | , |
Note: IIT Hyderabad is a young institute (founded 2008); its first BTech batches graduated 2012-2014. Most alumni are currently 5-15 years into their careers. Verifiable senior-leadership alumni claims are limited compared to older IITs.
| Dimension | IIT Hyderabad | IIT Roorkee | IIT Guwahati |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Best for | AI/ML focus, modern campus, fastest-rising | Civil + Hydraulics + Architecture; cool climate | Aerospace + Northeast culture |
| Campus character | Modern (built post-2008), 576 acres, Kandi | Heritage (1847), 365 acres, mountain-town | River-side (Brahmaputra), Guwahati metropolitan adjacency |
| Climate | Continental + humid (Hyderabad summer 38-43°C) | Cool (1,000 ft elevation) | Sub-tropical, monsoon-heavy |
| 5-year CSE cutoff (closing AIR, OS) | 442-512 | 384-447 | 447-512 |
| Median CSE placement 2024-25 | ₹26.40 LPA | ₹28.50 LPA | ₹26.40 LPA |
| Highest international offer 2024-25 | ₹1.55 crore | ₹1.65 crore | ₹1.45 crore |
| Best for | AI/ML pipeline, Indo-Japan link, modern facilities | Civil specialisation, B.Arch | Aerospace, Northeast adjacency |
Counsellor view: IIT Hyderabad is the best new-generation IIT for AI / ML / data-science focused candidates. Its rapidly-rising NIRF position, AI-first focus, and modern campus make it the strongest non-traditional IIT for tech-pipeline aspirants. IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati offer different specialisation strengths.
8 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Computer Science and Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Mechanical Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Civil Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | 48 months | 620 | ₹8.8L | ₹23L |
| M.Sc (Master of Science) | — | — | — | ₹0.6L | — |
| M.Tech (Master of Technology) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | — | — | — | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2024.
1,509 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 690 | 823 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 1644 | 1811 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 3274 | 3778 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 10333 | 10909 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 736 | 879 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 339 | 667 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 6682 | 8962 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 7471 | 8491 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 3332 | 4294 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 7216 | 9760 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 2700 | 2758 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 11158 | 15007 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 5421 | 8299 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 15504 | 15962 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 5789 | 7438 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 5850 | 7945 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 1294 | 2121 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 2108 | 4218 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 2160 | 2515 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 3584 | 4249 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 848 | 1781 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 10003 | 11173 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 4432 | 5379 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | 4950 | 7569 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Advanced | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | AI | 13324 | 15443 |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
Yes. IIT Hyderabad was founded in 2008 as part of the Second Generation IIT expansion. It is one of the 8 IITs founded between 2008 and 2009 (along with Patna, Ropar, Bhubaneswar, Gandhinagar, Indore, Mandi, Jodhpur). Despite being newer, it has rapidly climbed NIRF rankings, reaching #7 in Engineering 2025, the highest among second-generation IITs.
IIT Hyderabad is ranked #7 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and #14 in NIRF Overall 2025. Among second-generation IITs (founded 2008-09), it is the highest-ranked. Among all IITs, it ranks behind only the top-6 (IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee).
For 2025 JoSAA Round 1, IIT Hyderabad CSE General OS closing rank was AIR 442. Round 6 closing rank was AIR 612. Realistically, candidates with JEE Advanced AIR under 450 (General) have a comfortable shot at IIT-H CSE; AIR 450-700 (General) have a Match-tier chance via Round 6 or female-only quota.
(1) Fastest-rising new IIT, climbed from outside top-15 in 2016 to #7 in 2025. (2) AI / Machine Learning focus, strongest CS research output among new IITs. (3) Indo-Japan collaboration, JICA-funded campus development; ongoing academic exchange with Japanese universities. (4) Fractal Curriculum, most flexible programme structure of any IIT; students can take credits freely across departments. (5) Lowest student-faculty ratio in IIT system (1:11).
For 2025-26: General category ≈ ₹2,80,000 / year. 4-year total ≈ ₹11,20,000. SC/ST/PwD pay no tuition. Income-based remission applies < ₹5 lakh / year.
For 2024-25: 850+ offers across 200+ recruiters; median CTC ₹19.20 LPA across all eligible UG students; highest international offer ₹1.55 crore; 90% participation rate; 165 PPOs. Branch-wise median ranges from ₹26.40 LPA (CSE) to ₹13.40 LPA (Mechanical).
The Fractal Academic Curriculum is IIT Hyderabad's distinctive academic structure that allows undergraduate students to take credits across departments freely, without strict major/minor constraints typical of other IITs. Students can pivot specialisations mid-degree, double-major, or pursue interdisciplinary tracks. This flexibility is the most accommodating in the IIT system and is a deliberate design choice for IIT-H.
| Programme | Entrance |
|---|---|
| B.Tech / Dual Degree / Integrated | JEE Advanced + JoSAA |
| M.Tech | GATE |
| MBA (DoLA) | CAT |
| MS by Research | GATE / institute test |
| M.Sc. | JAM |
| M.Des. | CEED |
| PhD | NET / GATE / institute test |
JEE Advanced 2026 registration: mid-April 2026. Exam: May 18, 2026 (tentative). JoSAA 2026 registration: June 4, 2026 (tentative). IIT Hyderabad seat allocation: JoSAA Rounds 1-6 (June 17 - July 27, 2026, all tentative).
Yes for UG students. All UG students guaranteed modern accommodation. Twin-sharing years 1-2; single occupancy from year 3.
576 acres in Kandi, Sangareddy district, Telangana, approximately 50 km from Hyderabad city centre. The campus is among the most modern in the IIT system, built post-2008 with extensive Indo-Japan collaboration.
Yes, IIT Hyderabad is widely considered the top AI / ML focused IIT among newer IITs. Its Department of Computer Science publishes prolifically in machine learning and computer vision research, and its new Centre for AI in collaboration with Google Research (2024) further strengthens this focus. Top recruiters seeking AI/ML talent (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, Adobe) actively recruit at IIT-H.
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