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IIIT Hyderabad ECE Cutoff 2026

JEE Advanced AI Quota Opening & Closing Ranks · Electronics & Communication · JoSAA 2026

JoSAA 2026 counselling has concluded — Round 5, the final round, was completed on July 16, 2026, so official IIIT Hyderabad 2026 cutoffs are now available. Data below is based on JoSAA 2025 (Round 5 final closing ranks) and is approximate. IIITs have AI quota only — no HS/OS distinction. Verify the latest closing ranks on josaa.nic.in.

#30

NIRF Rank 2025

Hyderabad, TS

Location

~901

ECE Gen Closing Rank

₹18–25 LPA

Avg. Package (ECE)

IIIT Hyderabad ECE is a highly sought-after programme with strong focus on VLSI, signal processing, embedded systems, and communications. The institute's research culture means ECE students are well-placed for both core hardware roles and top software companies. No home state advantage exists — all seats are AI quota.

IIIT Hyderabad ECE Cutoff 2026 – Category-wise AI Quota

Programme	Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
ECE (AI Quota)	General (UR)	601	901
ECE (AI Quota)	OBC-NCL	301	480
ECE (AI Quota)	SC	95	180
ECE (AI Quota)	ST	42	88
ECE (AI Quota)	EWS	140	240

AI = All India quota. OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. JEE Advanced ranks. Data based on JoSAA 2025. IIITs have no HS/OS quota.

What JEE Advanced rank is needed for IIIT Hyderabad ECE in 2026?

Based on JoSAA 2025, IIIT Hyderabad ECE (General/UR category) had an AI quota closing rank of approximately 901. This is highly competitive, better than ECE at most NITs and IIITs.

Is IIIT Hyderabad ECE better than NIT Trichy ECE?

Both are excellent. IIIT Hyderabad ECE has a slightly lower closing rank (~901 vs NIT Trichy ECE OS ~2,891) making IIIT Hyderabad harder to get. IIITH's ECE focuses heavily on signal processing, VLSI, and embedded systems with strong research output. NIT Trichy ECE offers broader placement exposure.

Does IIIT Hyderabad offer ECE with specialisation?

Yes, IIIT Hyderabad ECE covers specialisations including VLSI design, signal processing, communication systems, and embedded systems. The research labs at IIITH also work on RF systems and hardware security.

What is the fee for ECE at IIIT Hyderabad?

The annual fee for B.Tech ECE at IIIT Hyderabad is approximately ₹2–3 lakh per year. A 5-year B.Tech + MS dual degree option is also available in ECE.

What are IIIT Hyderabad ECE placements like?

IIIT Hyderabad ECE placements are strong with an average package of approximately ₹18–25 LPA. Top companies recruiting include Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Samsung, Intel, and various software/product firms as ECE graduates also pursue software roles.

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