Can I get admission into IIIT Hyderabad without taking JEE Mains?

<p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:209">No, you cannot get admission into the B.Tech programme at IIIT Hyderabad without taking JEE Mains. JEE Mains is a mandatory requirement for all applicants, regardless of their category or background. Here's why:</p><ul data-sourcepos="3:1-5:0"><li data-sourcepos="3:1-3:295"><strong>Official Requirement:</strong>&nbsp;IIIT Hyderabad clearly states on its admissions website that all applicants for the B.Tech programme must&nbsp;<strong>appear for and qualify for JEE Mains</strong>. You can find this information on their official B.Tech admissions page.</li><li data-sourcepos="4:1-5:0"><strong>Selection Process:</strong>&nbsp;IIIT Hyderabad uses the&nbsp;<strong>JEE Main score</strong>&nbsp;as a&nbsp;<strong>screening criterion</strong>&nbsp;for shortlisting candidates for the next stage of the admissions process, which involves the&nbsp;<strong>Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE)</strong>&nbsp;conducted by IIIT Hyderabad itself.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="6:1-6:116">However, there are other <strong>alternative pathways</strong> to consider if you haven't taken JEE Mains or haven't scored well:</p><ul data-sourcepos="8:1-10:0"><li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:288"><strong>Lateral Entry:</strong>&nbsp;Some colleges offer lateral entry into the second year of the B.Tech programme for candidates with a Diploma in engineering or a relevant field. This option wouldn't require JEE Mains, but you might need to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the specific college.</li><li data-sourcepos="9:1-10:0"><strong>Other Universities:</strong>&nbsp;Explore B.Tech programs at other universities that might not require JEE Mains for admission. Research options based on your interests and academic background.</li></ul>

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