At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), Sangareddy
Sangareddy · Estd. 2008 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #7
Route: Official route only · Official admission route
Management quota: Not applicable · No separate management quota published.
Official fee rows are not available on this comparison page — use the official admission route and the college profile for route details.
IIIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad · Estd. 1998 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #38
Route: Official route only · Official counselling route
Management quota: Not applicable · IIIT Hyderabad does not have a management quota
Official fee rows are not available on this comparison page — use the official admission route and the college profile for route details.
Overview
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.
Academics
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.
Placements
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.
Campus Life
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.
Verdict
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.
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