IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs -

International Institute of Information Technology(IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs) (IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs - 2017)

Pen & Paper | National Level Exam
Application Fee - General / OBC / SC / ST - Rs.2000
Important Dates
Registration Date
Feb 02, 2017
Admit Card Date
Apr 11, 2017
Test Date
Apr 16, 2017
Result Date
Apr 30, 2017

IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs 2017 - Application Steps

Create Login ID
  • All applications should be submitted through online PGEE portal.
  • To submit the application, a candidate has to complete two registration forms:
    • Pre-Registration Form
    • Main Registration Form.
Complete the Application Form
  • Name : Write your Name as it appears in your School Leaving Certificate.
  • Choice of Test Centre : Select your preferred test Centre city from the list of cities provided Kindly note that once the city has been selected changes will not be allowed.
  • Gender : Tick the appropriate gender.
  • Applying for : Tick the appropriate test for which you are appearing Failure to tick correctly will result in incorrect processing of your score.
  • Date of Birth : Enter your Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format in the space provided.
  • Stream : Tick against the stream in which you have obtained your graduation degree
  • Address : Write your complete postal mailing address including your first name in CAPITAL LETTERS. Failure to write complete address might result in non-receipt of postal communication, if any.
Upload Documents

Documents required:-

  • Educational details
  • Project records (if any)
  • Employment record (if any)
  • Upload of recent passport size photograph in .jpg format ( file size: < 600 KB)
  • Check the filled in application details
  • If the data is correct, please press submit button OR edit data if you wish.
Payment of Fees
  • Amount of Fees:- Rs:-2000/-
  • Application fee can be paid either through Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking.
Downloading Registration Form
  • You are advised to keep a photocopy of the complete application form.

How to Apply for IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs 2017

All applications should be submitted through online PGEE portal. To submit the application, a candidate has to complete two registration forms:

  • Pre-Registration Form and
  • Main Registration Form.

Filling of Pre-Registration Form:-

  • After filling the Pre-Registration form, the candidate receives an E-Mail which contains the link and identification code. The link should be opened in a browser by supplying the identification code to fill in the Main Registration Form.

Filling of Main Registration Form:-

  • The main registration form can only be filled by opening the link received through the E-Mail, after filling in the preceeding pre-registration form.

Important Notes :

Note that the Registration WILL NOT be considered until the candidate completes the Main Registration Form. After filling in the Main Registration Form, the candidate gets an Acknowledgement E-Mail, which confirms that the registration is complete.

  • The purpose of Pre-Registration Form is to confirm the e-mail address. So it is very important to give a valid e-mail ID as it will be used for later communication.
  • If there is any problem with e-mail ID registered during the registration or before payment, kindly register with a new e-mail ID.
  • Note that the candidate can also update the information such as program details and center till their application has been finalized, by following the same link which has been received after filling in pre-registration form.
  • Everytime you update or modify your information you will get an updated acknowledge e-mail.
  • Most important, please check the acknowledgement E-Mails in your "Bulk" or "Junk" folders, because sometimes the mails may go there.
  • Application will be considered valid only after the Pre-Registration and Main-Registration form is completed, and the application fee is received by IIIT-H.

Application Fees:

  • Applicants can apply for one or more programmes in the same form by indicating choices.
  • The application fee is Rs. 2000/- for one programme and Rs. 50/- extra for each additional programme applied for.
  • Application fee can be paid either through Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking.
    • Credit Card - While filling-in the Main Registration form, the candidate can opt for Credit Card option follow the subsequent instruction.
  • Receive an acknowledgment of fee payment to the candidate’s registered email id
  • Also receive the application details to the registered email id .
  • If you do not receive the acknowledgement email, please check your spam or bulk folders or contact.

Eligibility for IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs 2017

This is specialized mode of Admissions for students who have finished their B.E. / B.Tech. II year in other Engineering colleges and have a strong desire to work on research problems. Admissions are restricted to : [CSD] Bachelor Of Technology (B. Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Master Of Science (MS) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) by Research [more information] [ECD] Bachelor Of Technology (B. Tech.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Master Of Science (MS) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) by Research [more information] Students are required to spend a minimum of 4 years to complete the course credits and thesis work. The programme is based on successful completion of a research thesis. Eligibility CSD : Applicants completing their II year of B.E. / B.Tech. in CSE / IT by July 2017 ECD : Applicants completing their II year of B.E. / B.Tech. in ECE / ETE / EIE / EEE by July 2017

IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs 2017 Important Instructions

  • Part-time courses are only for professionals in the local area.
  • The candidate is expected to arrive at the examination hall at least 1 hour before the start of the examination, with Admit Card ( hard copy).
  • If the candidate does not report on time, they are likely to miss the general instructions given in Exam Hall.
  • Candidates are requested to keep the Admit Card safely with them and bring it during the Admission Process.
  • Candidate is instructed to complete Registration.
  • Process with the help of Hall Invigilators.

IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs Application FAQ

1) What is IIIT ?

International Institute of Information Technology , Hyderabad is an autonomous, self supporting, institution, started in 1998 , with seed support from the Government of AP. It received the Deemed University status in August 2001. A major goal of IIIT is to impart a uniquely broad and interdisciplinary IT Education of the highest academic quality. 

2) How is Hyderabad climate?

Hyderabad has a pleasant salubrious climate. It is dry, so even when it is hot under the sun, it is pleasant under the shade. It has two hot months (April and May) and even in those months there is no loo (hot wind), and evenings become pleasant. As soon as the monsoons arrive (approximately 7th June) Hyderabad becomes like an "air conditioned" city and not hot and muggy like other cities. Winters are mild with temperature rarely going below 12 degrees Centigrade at night. (Hyderabad is at an attitude of 500 m so its climate is different from rest of the Andhra climate.)

3) What kind of city is Hyderabad? What does it have to offer?

Hyderabad is a large metropolis (5th largest city of India) with the old world charm. It is a favoured destination of software industry in India and a large cosmopolitan city with interesting eating places, shopping areas, theatres, visibly present film industries, etc. However, it retains a personal touch of a small town. People are helpful and laid back, and surprisingly autorickshaw drivers do not "take you for a ride" unncessarily. Culturally it is active with heritage walks, monuments that invite you, painting exhibitions, Hindustani and Carnatic music.

4) Where is IIIT-H located in Hyderabad? What facilities are available in its vicinity?

IIIT is located in Gachibowli with a largely self contained campus. Most of your needs will be satisfied with in the campus: hostel, mess, canteen, stationery shop, weekly film shows, etc. There is a nearby market within a kilo metre from campus where items of personal need are available. IIIT is about 15 km from centre of the city but well connected with buses and shared minitaxies (tempoes). Gachibowli is a fast developing area in which several new software companies are building their campuses including Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft and others. As a result, many new facilities are coming up in the area. However, you will be busy with academic activities, and will go out relatively infrequently.

5) Where can I get the application form?

There is no separate application form needed. All candidates have to register and apply through Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs. Admissions portal.More information about the programme can be obtained from the official website.

6) I have paid on-line through debit/credit card. How do I verify if payment was successful?

Please ask your bank if amount is deducted from your credit card / debit card account. If amount is deducted then payment was successful. If you do not click anywhere on the screen while the bank website is redirecting to IIIT website after successful on-line payment, then you will see confirmation message on screen and you would also receive email with payment successful message. In case you have not received an email but the amount is deducted from your account, please send an email to 'ugadmissions@iiit.ac.in' with transaction ID, Bank account no., Date/Time of trasaction, Transaction amount, your name, email address, etc. details. We will try to confirm within 7 working days whether we have received the payment.

7) Do I have to fill or buy IIIT Hyderabad form for admission?

The admission to IIIT is through institute portals. Kindly check the official website for the details of filling application form and paying the application fees.

8) Will I receive confirmation if I send form by post / courier?

If you have specified correct email address in application form for phase-I then you should receive email confirmation about registration. We also send postal confirmation to all applicants who have filled application phase-I form through post.

9) I have not received any confirmation email after completing phase I. What should I do?

Please check SPAM folder or bulk email folder for the confirmation email. Since such emails are generated automatically they very often go to SPAM or bulk mail folders. In case you can't find the email and the amount got deducted from your debit/credit card account then please send an email to ugadmissions@iiit.ac.in with transaction ID, Bank account no., Date/Time of trasaction, Transaction amount, your name, email address, etc. details and we will reply to you within 7 working days.

10) If I have paid application fee (or any other fee) more than once, what should I do? Is refund applicable on the full amount?

  • In case you have paid application fee (or any other fee) more than once by mistake or for any other reason (you find the amount has been debited from you more than once), please immediately send a mail to ugadmissions@iiit.ac.in. The admissions office will cross-check the same and inform you of the refund possibility.
  • As regards the refund amount, please note that the refund for the additional payments, if any, will be only for the fee amount that was charged by the Institute and will not include the Transaction and/or Bank charges paid as part of the online payment process.

11) I lost my application number. Whom should I contact?

If you have already sent your application fee, write to ugadmissions@iiit.ac.in giving your first and last names, date of birth, programmes you applied for, and your postal address. We will send you the application number from our records by email. If you have not sent your application fees, it may be easier to apply again using the portal. Use the new application number for all communications.

12) What is it in there for me in the Dual Degree Program?

Lot of fun in doing cutting edge research in a specific stream. Opportunities to do internships in best of places. Ability to join Research Exchange Program.

List of IIIT-Lateral Entry to Dual Degree Programs 2017 Centers (Expected)

StateCityMode of Exam
TelanganaHyderabadPen & Paper
AssamGuwahatiPen & Paper
ChandigarhChandigarhPen & Paper
DelhiNew DelhiPen & Paper
KarnatakaBengaluruPen & Paper
Madhya PradeshBhopalPen & Paper
MaharashtraMumbaiPen & Paper
West BengalKolkataPen & Paper
Andhra PradeshVijayawadaPen & Paper