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IIITH LEEE 2026

International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad - Lateral Entry Entrance Examination [IIITH LEEE] National Level, Entrance Exam
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International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad - Lateral Entry Entrance Examination

International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (IIITH LEEE) 2026

IIITH LEEE 2026
[International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad Lateral Entry Entrance Examination 2026]
conducted by International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
Admission to UG level, specifically for the 5-year Dual Degree (B.Tech. + MS by Research) Programs, 2026

The LEEE mode is for lateral entry to dual degree programmes. Graduates of the dual degree programmes earn two degrees: B.Tech and Master of Science by Research. 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 4 years.

The dual-degree programmes that a LEEE applicant is eligible for are

Programme abbreviation Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Master of Science by Research
ECD Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering
CSD Computer Science and Engineering Computer Science and Engineering

Important Dates
Application Portal Opens 17th February, 2026
Application Portal Closes 31st March, 2026
Entrance Exam 2nd May, 2026
Date of Interviews 23rd May, 2026 (Online)
Admit Card Admit cards will be issued 10 days prior to the exam
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for ECD and CSD programmes are as below.
  • ECD: Applicants completing their 4 Semesters of B.E. / B.Tech. in ECE / ETE / EIE / EEE / IoT / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Electronics and Computer Engineering / Electronics Engineering by July 2026
  • CSD: Applicants completing their 4 Semesters of B.E. / B.Tech. in CSE / IT/ AI & ML / Data Science / Software Engineering / Maths & Computing / Computer Engineering by July 2026.
Applicants with a keen interest in a research programme and/or an aggregate of 80% marks (or 8/10 cumulative grade point average) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Examination
Applicants in this mode need to appear for a computer-based lateral entry entrance examination (LEEE) conducted by IIIT Hyderabad, consisting of:
• Aptitude Test – 60 Minutes
• Subject Test – 120 Minutes

There will be negative marking of 25% for wrong answers in both the papers.

Applicants for CSD programme must appear for the Computer Science and Engineering exam while applicants for ECD programme must appear for Electronics and Communication Engineering exam.

Date of the examination: 2nd May, 2026, 02:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M.

The exam will be held in multiple centers across many cities (List of Centers).
Interview
Candidates shortlisted from this exam will have to clear an interview to gain admission. The decision on final offer of admission is solely based on the interview performance.
Date of interview: 23rd May, 2026 (Online).
How to Apply?
You need to register online and fill an application form to appear for the exam by the announced deadline.
Application Fee: INR 3,100 (Non-refundable)
Applications are open
Prepare for LEEE
The exams are computer-based with objective questions. The syllabi for the subject exams are given below.

Mathematics (For both CSE & ECE):
  • Linear Algebra: Matrices, Rank, Determinants and its properties, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.
  • Probability: Axiom of probability, Cumulative density function, Probability density/mass function, Moments of a random variable, Function of random variables, Distributions: Binomial, Bernoulli, Geometric, Poisson, Gaussian and Exponential.
  • Calculus: Integration, Differentiation, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Convergence and Divergence of Series, Maxima, and Minima, Mean value theorem, Partial Derivatives, Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications, Initial and Boundary Value Problems.
Computer Science and Engineering Exam:
  • Digital Logic
  • C-Programming
  • Data Structures
  • Basic Algorithms & Problem Solving
  • Discrete Mathematics
Electronics and Communications Engineering Exam:
  • Digital Logic
  • Circuit Theory and Networks
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Signals and Systems
MOCK TEST: ECD
MOCK TEST: CSD


CONTACT:
+91 (40) 6653 1250, +91 (40) 6653 1337 [Monday to Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. (IST)]
ugadmissions@iiit.ac.in


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Published By: Sahadeb
Published On: 16 Mar 2026

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