IIIT Hyderabad Admissions 2026

UGEE, SPEC, and LEEE Channels

While there are more than 25 IIITs across India, most admit students through JEE Main via JoSAA/CSAB counseling. However, IIIT Hyderabad—the premier institute of the group—prioritizes a research-led curriculum and conducts its own specialized entrance exams to test for research aptitude and creative thinking rather than just speed and memory.

📅 2026 Important Dates

UGEE (Dual Degree)

  • Portal Opens: 11 February 2026

  • Portal Closes: 31 March 2026

  • Exam Date: 02 May 2026

SPEC (Special Channel)

  • Portal Opens: 11 February 2026

  • Portal Closes: 31 March 2026

  • Exam Date: 02 May 2026

LEEE (Lateral Entry)

  • Portal Opens: 17 February 2026

  • Portal Closes: 31 March 2026

  • Exam Date: 02 May 2026

🎓 IIIT Hyderabad Admission Channels

1. UGEE (Undergraduate Entrance Exam)

The UGEE is for admission to 5-year Dual Degree (B.Tech + MS by Research) programs. It is the most popular non-JEE channel.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed/appearing with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

  • Exam Structure (3 Hours): Consists of SUPR (60 mins), which tests the 11th & 12th PCM syllabus, and REAP (120 mins), which tests critical and creative thinking.

  • Selection: Shortlisted candidates must attend an On-Campus Interview (Scheduled for June 4–6, 2026).

  • Application Fee: ₹3,100 (reduced to ₹1,550 for Female candidates).

2. SPEC (Special Channel of Admission)

This channel is for students with exceptional talents under challenging circumstances.

  • Eligibility: Students currently in the 4th semester of a 6-year Integrated B.Tech (after 10th) OR students who studied at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) from 6th to 12th class.

  • Exam: A 60-minute Subject Proficiency Test on May 2.

  • Application Fee: ₹600.

3. LEEE (Lateral Entry Entrance Exam)

Designed for students who have already completed two years of B.E./B.Tech elsewhere and want to transfer into the 3rd year of IIIT-H’s Dual Degree program.

  • Exam: Aptitude Test (60 mins) + Subject Test (120 mins).

  • Application Fee: ₹3,100.

🏫 Other IIIT Admission Channels (National)

For almost all other IIITs, admission is handled externally:

  • IIIT Delhi: Admits via JEE Main + UCEED (for CSD) through JAC Delhi counseling.

  • IIIT Allahabad: Admits via JEE Main through JoSAA / CSAB counseling.

  • IIIT Bangalore: Admits via JEE Main but requires an Independent Application (Open now until June 8).

  • Newer IIITs (PPP Model): All admit students via JEE Main through JoSAA / CSAB counseling.

🔗 Official Links

🔗 Official Links

Note on JEE Main: If you are targeting IIITs through JEE Main, remember that Session 2 exams are scheduled for April 2–9, 2026. The results are expected by April 20, after which you must register for JoSAA or JAC Delhi.