IIITH PGEE 2027 is the Postgraduate Entrance Examination of IIIT Hyderabad for its M.Tech, MS by Research and Ph.D programmes. Dates are not announced yet. Going by 2026, applications are expected in February and March 2027 and the computer-based test in May 2027, followed by interviews for research programmes in June.
IIITH PGEE 2027
Expected dates, application steps and fee, programme-wise eligibility, the exam pattern and syllabus, and how M.Tech and research candidates are selected.
| Full name | Postgraduate Entrance Examination (PGEE), IIIT Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) |
| Exam level | Institute level, open to applicants across India and SAARC nationals |
| Courses / Purpose | M.Tech (CSE, CSIS, PDM, CASE, VLSI), MS by Research and Ph.D at IIIT Hyderabad |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 |
| Application | Expected February to March 2027, online on the IIIT Hyderabad admissions portal |
| Application fee | Rs 3,100 (2026, non-refundable) |
| Eligibility | 60% or equivalent in the qualifying degree, plus programme-wise degree rules |
| Mode | Computer-based test at centres in many cities; MS and Ph.D also have an interview |
| Duration | 3 hours: General Aptitude 90 minutes + subject paper 90 minutes |
| Negative marking | 25% for wrong answers in both papers |
| Official website | pgadmissions.iiit.ac.in |
IIITH PGEE 2027 Important Dates
The 2027 schedule is not out yet, so the table shows expected months based on 2026, when the exam was held on 2 May 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | April 2027 Expected |
| Exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | May 2027 Expected |
| M.Tech seat allocation rounds | May 2027 Expected |
| MS by Research and Ph.D interviews | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for IIITH PGEE 2027
You apply online only, on the IIIT Hyderabad admissions portal, once the 2027 window opens. In 2026 the form was open from 20 February to 5 April 2026, after the last date was extended from 31 March.
Apply Online for IIITH PGEE 2027
Applications for IIITH PGEE 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Open the IIIT Hyderabad admissions portal and register or log in.
- Go to Postgraduate, then choose PGEE-M.Tech for M.Tech programmes or PGEE-MS/Ph.D for research programmes.
- Fill in your personal and degree details and choose your programme.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a copy, along with your login details for the admit card and results.
| Applicant | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| All applicants, including SAARC nationals | Rs 3,100 (non-refundable) |
Apply in one mode only: either M.Tech or MS/Ph.D, not both. The 2027 fee will be confirmed when the next application window opens.
Who can apply for IIITH PGEE 2027?
You need at least 60% or an equivalent grade in your qualifying degree, plus the degree each programme asks for. SAARC nationals can apply and are treated on par with Indian nationals. These are the 2026 rules; check the official page when the 2027 form opens.
| Programme | Qualifying degree (2026) | Test |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech CSE and M.Tech CSIS | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (any branch), 4-year B.S with Maths, M.Sc, MCA or MA (Maths) | CSE + GA |
| M.Tech PDM | 4-year bachelor’s in engineering, technology, design or science, or M.Sc/MCA; a year of product work is recommended | CSE + GA |
| M.Tech CASE | B.E/B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering | Civil + GA |
| M.Tech VLSI | B.E/B.Tech/4-year B.S in ECE, EEE, E&I, Telecom, Electrical or Power Electronics, or M.Sc Electronics/Physics | ECE + GA |
| MS / Ph.D in CSE or ECE | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (any branch), 4-year B.S with Maths, M.Sc, MCA or MA (Maths) | CSE + GA or ECE + GA |
| MS / Ph.D in Civil Engineering | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, CSE, ECE or EEE, or 4-year B.S with Maths | Civil + GA |
| MS / Ph.D in BioInformatics | M.Sc in basic sciences, B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/4-year B.S in CS, IT, Biotech, BioInformatics or BioMed, or MCA | GA only |
| Ph.D in CL, CNS, SI or Cognitive Science | Programme-specific degrees listed on the official page | GA only |
| Ph.D in Human Sciences | Master’s in humanities, social sciences, science or technology, or B.E/B.Tech | No PGEE test |
What is the IIITH PGEE 2027 exam pattern?
PGEE is a 3-hour computer-based test with two papers of 90 minutes each and 25% negative marking in both. Which subject paper you take depends on your programme, as shown in the eligibility table.
| Paper | What it tests | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | Basic aptitude, logical reasoning, basic computer and maths questions | 90 minutes | 25% |
| Subject paper (CSE, ECE or Civil) | Engineering Mathematics plus core subjects of your discipline | 90 minutes | 25% |
| Total | Computer-based test | 3 hours | In both papers |
Some research programmes, such as BioInformatics and the Ph.D in Computational Linguistics, take only the GA paper. IIIT Hyderabad does not publish the number of questions or marks per paper.
What is in the IIITH PGEE syllabus?
Each subject paper starts with Engineering Mathematics and then covers the core subjects of its discipline. This is the official list for the 2026 exam.
| Subject paper | Topics |
|---|---|
| CSE | Engineering Mathematics; Digital Logic; C Programming; Data Structures; Basic Algorithms and Problem Solving; Discrete Mathematics and Probability; Relational Databases (functional dependencies, SQL); Computer Networks; Operating Systems |
| ECE | Engineering Mathematics; Network Theory; Signals and Systems; Electronic Devices; Analog Circuits; Digital Circuits; Analog and Digital Communication; Probability and Random Processes |
| Civil | Engineering Mathematics; Solid Mechanics; Structural Analysis; Concrete and Steel Structures; Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering; Laplace and Fourier Transforms |
| General Aptitude | Basic aptitude; logical reasoning; basic computer and mathematics questions |
The CSE topics overlap with GATE Computer Science, so GATE practice books are useful: Arihant 24 Years GATE CS & IT Solved Papers, Made Easy Engineering Mathematics and Made Easy Reasoning & Aptitude. IIIT Hyderabad does not release past PGEE papers.
How are students selected through IIITH PGEE 2027?
M.Tech admission depends only on the written test, while MS by Research and Ph.D admission also needs an on-campus interview.
| Programme | Selection (2026 rules) |
|---|---|
| M.Tech | Written test (GA + subject paper) only; seats offered over several allocation rounds |
| MS by Research | PGEE shortlist, then an on-campus interview; the final offer depends only on the interview |
| Ph.D | PGEE shortlist or a direct route, then an on-campus interview |
Ph.D applicants can also be shortlisted without the written test through a high GATE score, a GPA of 7 or more out of 10 from a CFTI after internal screening, or valid NET. Human Sciences Ph.D applicants are shortlisted on their CV and a research statement.
IIITH PGEE 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027 notice is out yet. The official PGEE page, the syllabus, the latest exam centre list and the admissions portal are listed below.
- LINKIIIT Hyderabad PGEE official page: 2026 dates, programmes and announcements (latest)Official site · pgadmissions.iiit.ac.inOpen
- LINKPGEE syllabus and exam pattern (official page)Official site · pgadmissions.iiit.ac.inOpen
- PDFPGEE 2026 exam centres list (latest, official PDF)Official site · pgadmissions.iiit.ac.inOpen
- LINKIIIT Hyderabad admissions portal (registration and login)Official site · admportal.iiit.ac.inOpen