IIT Hyderabad vs IIIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad (Sangareddy, central institute) and IIIT Hyderabad (Gachibowli, autonomous deemed university) are the two top engineering institutes in Hyderabad. IIT-H admits through JEE Advanced; IIIT-H admits through UGEE / JEE Main. For CSE, IIIT-H has historically had higher average placement packages than IIT-H.

IIT-H sanctioned B.Tech intake is approximately 750 across CSE, EE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, AI and Bio-medical. IIIT-H intake is approximately 250 across CSE, ECE, CSD, CLD and CSAM (research-led integrated programmes). IIIT-H is research-focused with mandatory honours track integrating Master thesis. IIT-H is broader.

IIT-H 2024 placement: average around 22 LPA, CSE around 30 LPA, highest 1.2 crore. IIIT-H 2024 placement: average around 33 LPA, CSE average around 38-40 LPA, highest 1.5 crore. IIIT-H consistently has higher CSE placement averages due to its small batch size and CSE-heavy intake.

IIT-H tuition is approximately 2.5 lakhs per year. IIIT-H tuition is approximately 3.6 lakhs per year — significantly higher. Total 4-year cost: IIT-H around 12-13 lakhs, IIIT-H around 17 lakhs. IIIT-H offers fee waivers and need-based aid.

IIT-H spans 580 acres in Sangareddy, 50 km from Hyderabad city centre. IIIT-H sits on a 65-acre campus in Gachibowli, embedded in the IT corridor. IIIT-H student-startup ecosystem is strong (multiple unicorn alumni). IIT-H has more research-park infrastructure.

For CSE specifically, IIIT-H is the conventional first choice in Hyderabad with higher placement averages and a research-led curriculum. For broader B.Tech options or for the IIT brand, IIT-H is the choice. IIIT-H is more expensive and has a tighter closing rank for CSE.