Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Admission of Foreign Nationals in

M.Tech. Program at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
(Guidelines and Application form)

1. IIT Hyderabad offers 2 years M. Tech. / M.Des. Program for foreign nationals in the following
departments:
 Bio Medical Engineering
 Bio Technology
 Chemical Engineering
 Civil Engineering
 Computer Science & Engineering
 Electrical Engineering
 Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering
 Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
 Design (M.Des. Program)

(Refer http://www.iith.ac.in/index.php/admissions/pg for specializations available in each M. Tech.

/ M.Des. Program)
The medium of instruction at IIT Hyderabad is English.

2. The Foreign Nationals Candidates who are NOT citizens of India (by birth or naturalized), do not
belong to PIO/OCI category, and whose parents are not citizens of India and do not come under
PIO/OCI category at the time of applying - can seek admission under the following categories
a. Self-financing Students
b. Visiting students: A Foreign National student who has registered at a recognized Institute/
University in India or abroad and officially recommended by the Institute/University
where he/she is studying and wishes to carry out research or to avail academic facilities
or credit a set of courses, for a maximum period of 6 months.
3. Seats allotted to foreign nationals are supernumerary with a cap of 10% of total number of
seats in every course.

Visiting Students – (course or project work for a

Self-Financing Students
maximum period of 6 months)
Send online application to IIT Hyderabad along
Send application to IIT Hyderabad with recommendation letter form University
where registered for degree
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IIT Hyderabad shortlists the candidate/s for IIT Hyderabad shortlists the candidate/s for
interview (phone/video conference) and interview (phone/video conference) and makes
makes decision to accept/not accept the decision to accept/not accept the candidates
candidates with help of competent with help of competent committees of the
committees of the respective departments respective departments
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 Clearance for suitable candidates sought Clearance for suitable candidate sought from
from MHRD by IIT Hyderabad MHRD by IIT Hyderabad
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Offer letter sent to applicant upon clearance Offer letter containing terms and conditions is
from MHRD sent to applicant upon clearance from MHRD
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Selected candidates apply for Selected candidates apply for student visa for 6
Student/Research Visa months
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Registration and payment of fees Registration and payment of fees

4. Minimum eligibility for admission to the M. Tech. / M.Des. Program

 The candidate may exercise one of the following options

a) Qualifying Degree from India (except from IITs) / Abroad and with valid GATE score. (as per
the M.Tech. Admission Brochure of IIT Hyderabad). For details and submission of online
application visit: http://www.iith.ac.in/index.php/admission/mtech-admission
or
b) Qualifying Degree from IITs with CGPA is 8.0 and Above (as per the M.Tech. Admission
Brochure of IIT Hyderabad). For details and submission of online application visit:
http://www.iith.ac.in/index.php/admission/mtech-admission
or
c) Qualifying Degree from Universities abroad along with GRE.

 GRE requirement is not applicable to visiting students

 The candidate should not be more than 25 years of age on 1st July of the corresponding
year of application.
 Each year the senate of IITH will decide the number of number of foreign nationals to be
admitted per year in various specializations in each M. Tech./M.Des. program.
 Merely fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee the selection of a
candidate into any program.

5. Application Procedure

 Application can be submitted in prescribed form (download link: XXXXXXXXX) through email
(fna@iith.ac.in)
 After shortlisting interview will be conducted through phone/video conference.
 The candidate will submit the following documents along with the form
i. Copy of the grade transcripts with the explanation of the assigned grades. (Certified
English translation is required, if the document is in other language).
ii. Statement of purpose
iii. Copy of GRE score Card (for full program applicants)
iv. Financial undertaking: A copy of the student’s bank statement showing a balance of in
equivalence to at least US $ 20000 for full program and US $ 5000 for visiting student OR
 a letter of recommendation from the respective Govt. certifying that the fees will be
paid by the Govt.
v. Three recommendation letters – at least one recommendation should be about the
student’s academic performance issued by a faculty member.
vi. Copy of passport

6. Payment of fees for full program

Sl. Description Amount INR

A) Fees Payable at the Time of Admission:
1 Admission Fee 50,000
2 International Students Association Fee 10000
3 Security Deposit (Refundable) 40000
Total (A) 100,000
B) Tuition fees
4 Semester 1 and 2: Classroom or laboratory courses 600,000 to
( INR 25000 per credit) Total number of credits varies in between 24 to 30 750,000
based on the department and specializations offered to the student
5 Semester 3 and 4: Thesis - 24 credits (INR 15000 per credit) 3,60,000
Total (B) 9,60,000 to
11,10,000

C) Hostel and Dining ( per semester) Amount in Rs.

6 License Fee 550
7 Electricity, water & Other Charges 2750
8 Hostel & Mess Establishment Charges 2200
9 Hostel & Mess Amenities Charges 2200
10 Dining Charges 24750
Total (C) 32450

 The student will have to submit fees for the courses she/he need to repeat due to fail
grade
 In addition to above, all students are required to pay Medical Insurance Premium on
actual cost basis
 The Hostel and Dining charges excludes the vacation period (summer and winter)
 Dining Charges, Medical Insurance Premium, and Electricity, water & other charges are subject
to revision.

7. Payment of fees for visiting students

Sl. Description Amount INR
A) Administrative fee:
1 Admission Fee 5,000
2 Security Deposit (Refundable) 10000

Total (A) 15,000

B) Tuition fees
 3 Classroom or laboratory courses 25000 per credit
4 Research project of six month duration 12 credits 15000 per credit
C) Hostel and Dining ( per semester of four month duration) Amount in Rs.
6 License Fee 550
7 Electricity, water & Other Charges 2750
8 Hostel & Mess Establishment Charges 2200
9 Hostel & Mess Amenities Charges 2200
10 Dining Charges 24750
Total (C) 32450

 In addition to above, all students are required to pay Medical Insurance Premium on
actual cost basis
 The charges will be pro rata basis for the visiting students who will stay for a shorter duration.
 Dining Charges, Medical Insurance Premium, and Electricity, water & other charges are subject
to revision.

8. Mode of payment of fees

a. All the fees (except Hostel and Dining) shall be paid in the form of Traveler’s cheques /
Bankers cheques / Demand Draft in USD or equivalent in INR with Exchange rate
applicable as on the first date of semester.
b. Hostel and Dining fees will be paid in INR at IIT Hyderabad bank counter

9. Application deadlines: 30 April, 2018

10. Visa requirements: All Foreign nationals are required to obtain Student visa before they can
register at IITH

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
For more details, contact:
Joint Registrar (AP) IIT Hyderabad
Email: jracad@iith.ac.in
Phone: +914023016102, +914023016147
Web Links: www.iith.ac.in

Important links
Visa related:
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=6
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=7
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=8
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=9
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=10

Information for foreigners:

http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=11
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=12
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=13
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/passport.php?id=14
http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/
http://www.mumbaipolice.org/FRRO/main.htm

Downloads:
http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/Registration%20Form.pdf
http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/Extension%20Form.pdf
http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/new_applicaton_form_visa.pdf

Ministry of Home Affairs link:

http://mha.nic.in/ForeigDiv/ForeigHome.html 4