Notification Date: 2026-02-12

Last Updated on: 2026-02-18

• The SPEC mode is a Special Channel of Admission for B.Tech programmes.
• This channel is aimed at identifying talented students with challenging circumstances.

Courses Offered:

Eligibility Criteria:

• You are eligible if you have passed 12th class or equivalent this year by July 2026 with Maths, Physics and Chemistry and belong to one of the following categories.
• a) You are currently enrolled in 4th Semester of an integrated, six-year, 12th + B.Tech programme (after the 10th class).
  b) Studied at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) from 6th to 12th class.
• Note: Candidates applying through UGEE mode are not eligible to apply through the SPEC mode. Droppers are not eligible to apply through this mode.

Mode of Application: Online

Application Fee: Rs. 600/-

For Applying: Click Here

Mode of Exam: Online

Exam Pattern:

• Applicants in this mode need to appear for a computer-based entrance examination conducted by IIIT Hyderabad. The exam will test you on subject proficiency. There will be 25% negative marking.
  * SPEC Exam for 60 minutes.

Selection Process:

• 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 and the decision of the interview committee is final.

Important Dates:

For complete information about International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Special Channel of Admission (IIITH SPEC) 2026 Notification and for Register online, Visit https://ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in/spec/