B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Computational Linguistics at IIIT Hyderabad

IIIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, offers B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Computational Linguistics as a 5-year postgraduate degree. There are 15 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹13.6 lakh – ₹22.5 lakh (roughly ₹2.72 lakh a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

IIIT Hyderabad is a public/government institute, founded in 1998. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIIT Hyderabad — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIIT Hyderabad for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIIT Hyderabad as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIIT Hyderabad before you pay anything.

To get into B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Computational Linguistics, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIIT Hyderabad's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIIT Hyderabad on its website (www.iiit.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹15 lakh and a highest package of ₹15 lakh at IIIT Hyderabad. 1 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Computational Linguistics specifically, the average salary on record is ₹27.98 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIIT Hyderabad runs 10 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Computing and Human Sciences
• B.Tech. + M.S. (by Research) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech.+ M.S. (by Research) in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Computational Natural Science
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) + M.S. (by Research) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) + M.S. (by Research) in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science + M.S. (by Research) in Geospatial Technology

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹13.6 lakh – ₹22.5 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIIT Hyderabad compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Hyderabad?