Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (LEEE) – 2026
About LEEE
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
Am I eligible ?
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.
Exam
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 PM to 05:00 PM
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).
What do I need to do 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)
How do I 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
Tuition Fee for Dual Degree (ECD & CSD) Programmes
- Tuition fee for the academic year 2026-27 is INR 5,00,000/-.
- In addition to the tuition fee, student has to pay for hostel charges (approx INR 6000/- per month) and mess charges (approx INR 5000/- per month). These have to be paid semester-wise, before start of the semester. These charges will be on par with the other students at the institute.
- Payment of Initial Fee:
- Candidates who have been allotted a seat should confirm the acceptance of the seat by paying Admissions fee of INR 10,000/- (Non-refundable) and the tuition fee for one semester INR 2,50,000/- on or before the acceptance dates announced with the seat allotment.
- The seat acceptance amount of INR (will be updated soon) should be paid online through the payment portal.
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