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International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H), premier institute for Computer Science domain, invites applications from Science as well as non-Science students for admission on the basis of Board marks and interview (no need to write its entrance test UGEE) in the following 2 niche dual degree programmes:

1. B.Tech (Computer Science) + MS (By Research) in Computational Natural Sciences (CND)

2. B.Tech (Computer Science) + MS (By Research) in Computing & Human Sciences (CHD)

Graduates of dual degree programmes earn two degrees: B.Tech and MS. The Masters degree requires completion of a research thesis. The programme prepares students for research-oriented jobs and higher studies. The duration of the programme is 5-years.

About this special mode of admission: This mode of admissions is for applicants who have obtained high scores in class 12 board exams of any central or state board. In appreciation of their distinction, applicants in this mode will be shortlisted and called directly for an interview. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance.

Eligibility: You are eligible if you have passed 12th class or equivalent with Mathematics in any central or state board, by the application closing deadline in June 2023, and belong to one of the following categories:

1. Science Stream - Scored 90% or more as aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

In this category, applicants are eligible for only the CND programme.

2. Non-Science Stream - Scored 85% or more as aggregate in Maths and any one subject among the following: History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, English Elective, Sociology. For e.g. if you have studied Maths and Sociology and scored 85% as aggregate in them.

In this category, applicants are eligible for only the CHD programme.

Note:

• You should have completed the standard mathematics course (with calculus, equivalent to subject code 041 of CBSE). Business or commerce mathematics is not considered.

• If you qualify for interview through both BOARDS and UGEE modes, you will be interviewed only by the UGEE panel and will be considered for all the programs listed in your preferences.

• Applicants who have passed class 12 in 2021 or earlier are not eligible to apply through this admission mode.

Ranking criteria: Ranking will be done separately for each board. The primary ranking criterion is the subject aggregate score as defined above for each eligible category. In the case of a tie, the following scores (in the given order) will be used to resolve the same.

1. Percentage obtained in Mathematics

2. Total percentage in the board exam

Students tied even after the above will be given the same rank and treated on par. IIITH aims to interview up to 25 candidates for CHD and 50 for CND through this mode.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will have to clear an interview to gain admission. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance and the decision of the interview committee is final.

Application procedure and key dates: Register online and fill an application form to appear by the announced deadline.

Application Fee: INR 2,000/- (Non-refundable)

Application link https://admportal.iiit.ac.in/admissions.php

Application deadline: 6 Jun 2023

Interview dates: 19 & 20 Jun 2023

About IIIT Hyderabad: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, a Deemed University, was founded in 1998, . A Governing Council consisting of eminent people from academia, industry and government presides over the governance of the institution. Some of the luminaries in the council are Prof. Raj Reddy (University Professor of Computer Science & Robotics, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, USA), Shri R. Chandrashekhar (President - NASSCOM), Shri S. Ramadorai (Vice Chairman - TCS), Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala (Professor - IIT Delhi) etc. IIIT-H is organized as research centres and labs, instead of the conventional departments, to facilitate inter-disciplinary research and a seamless flow of knowledge within the Institute.  Students, even at the undergraduate level, get to participate in ongoing research and technology development - an opportunity unprecedented in India.