Letter from the Chair of Student Life Council

Dear Student.
Congratulations and a very warm welcome to IIIT Hyderabad (IIIT-H). You are
entering a new phase of your life and must be eagerly waiting for the new
experiences and life in a new environment.
Here in IIIT-H, we emphasize serious academics along with harmonious and
complete development as a human being. This kit has been put together to provide
essential information about IIIT-H needed to help you get acquainted with the
institute.
It contains
1) Welcome message from the Director.
2) Welcome message from the apex body of student mentors with information about
student life at IIIT-H.
3) A check list of documents and accessories which the new students should bring
with them at the time of physical registration.
4) Instructions about how to reach IIIT-H.
5) Procedural details and the schedule of activities planned during the first two days.
6) A list of hotels for parent's accommodation.
We hope that this kit will provide you with most of the necessary information you
need to complete the admission cum physical registration process. However, in case
of any further queries, please feel free to post them at http://forum.iiit.ac.in.
Students from our volunteer team will try their best to clarify your doubts, or direct
your queries to the appropriate authorities.

A Special Note to Parents:

I take this opportunity to draw the attention of all parents towards an important
activity, indicated in the tentative orientation schedule. On 1st of August we plan to
have a day-long Discussion with Parents. At IIIT-H, we believe that education is
not only about academics but also about providing essential guidance to the young
adults in finding their real goals and evolve into responsible members of the
society. Both parents as well as teachers can play important roles in this regard and
hence during this meet, we would like to explore ways and means by which this can
be achieved. We therefore expect parents to join us on the Parents Day and
participate in the discussions. Those accompanying their wards should plan to
spend an extra day, and join us on Parents Day.
For boarding during this period, we have provided you with a list of hotels near IIIT
Hyderabad.
Thanking You
With Best Regards
Prof. Radhika Mamidi
Professor and Chair, Student Life Committee
IIIT Hyderabad

Letter from the Director

To Prospective Students and Parents of IIIT Hyderabad
June 2016
Congratulations on your academic achievements and thank you for your
interest in IIIT Hyderabad. IIIT-H is a different institution; I want to briefly
explain our core philosophy as you prepare to fill your choices for the Phase II of
our admissions.
The primary objective of education at IIIT-H is to impart a mature world-view
and a long-term vision to the students. We do not merely transmit technical
skills or scientific knowledge. Providing skills for a high-profile first job after the
course of study is definitely not institute's only objective.
Lets consider the skill of driving a car. Efficient driving (spending less fuel,
reducing wear-and-tear) needs a deep understanding of the scientific and
engineering principles that govern automobiles. While the skill and the
knowledge are important, neither will help you choose the right destination for
your journey. We want you as a student of IIIT-H to acquire a world-view that
helps you choose the destination that is most fulfilling to you, in addition to the
skills and scientific understanding. IIIT-H is a research university. It has been
rated among top technology schools of the country by different sources, notably
as the #3 technology school in India by Dataquest from 2012 onwards. However,
we measure our success in terms of the research done at the institute and take
pride in the impact we have on the society. Faculty and students at the
institute work on several innovative technologies with large potential. These
include language translation, speech recognition and synthesis, robotics, data
mining, computer vision, VLSI, communications, information security,
structural safety, energy-efficient building, computer-aided drug-design, etc.
IIIT-H provides a research option to the BTech students from the very
beginning. Those opting for research get a B.Tech (Honours) degree in 4 years,
and can opt for an MS by Research degrees in 5 years. UG research is an
integral element of our design. Over a dozen top-class publications emerge from
IIIT-H with undergraduate co-authors every year.

The ability to solve unstructured and unseen problems is essential to do well in a

fast-changing world of tomorrow. Students keen to be researchers and product
designers should consider our dual-Degree programmes.
IIIT-H also has an exciting incubation programme with several promising
companies started by our students and alumni. We actively encourage students
and faculty taking their technology to the world in the form of products through it.
The T-Hub initiative of Telangana government is built on top of the track-record
of our incubation activities. The T-Hub will be housed on our campus for its first
phase, giving a big fillip to the institute in the coming years.
We have dual degree programmes that link Computer Science with domains like
Natural Sciences, Linguistics, and Humanities. Computing is an enabling
discipline and can produce great impact when combined with other areas.
We have an atmosphere at the Institute that promotes extra-curricular activities
and deep introspection. We have a highly acclaimed course on Human Values to
tempt students to contemplate on their roles in life broadly.Our true goal is often
to impact the society deeply; the immediate concerns about comforts are very
minor in comparison. Each of you will have your own ideas about what your own
impact should be. We want you to find your own way, without any pressure from
outside.
Financial Assistance is given to those in need at IIIT-H. Bank loans are available
easily to those enrolled at IIIT-H. In addition, IIIT-H Special Financial Scheme
(ISFAS) is available to needy students, facilitated by donations from our alumni.
If you long for a significant impact on the world through technology, then IIIT-H is
the right institute for you. While studying at IIIT-H youll be expected to work
hard, have a true aptitude in the subject area, and possess the right attitude. If a
deep commitment towards creating new ideas is your cup of tea, stride boldly
through our portals for an exciting and fruitful journey.
P J Narayanan
Professor & Director

Dear Fresher!
As a fresher, college is about seizing the day. As a fresher, the greatest fear for most was to
walk out of the dear home with familiar faces and walk into a large hall with an unknown
visage, as nervous and frightened as you and honestly have no idea what to do next. And
that, my friend, is where the magic happens.
So, congratulations! You can go and ahead finally put those prep books in your attic now,
no need for them anymore! (Well at least not in first year) The fire-breathing dragon that
had descended in the form of endless entrance exams, sleepless nights trying to figure out
that last question, comparisons with the sharmaji ka beta and aunties who inquire
about your well-being all are going to become a distant past. The dragon is now slayed
and you are knocking on the doors from where college life starts.
The image of clean uniforms, plaited hair and spotless polished black shoes will very soon
seem like a distant memory. Once in college, the sheltered lifestyle of schooling will
become nearly obsolete, giving way to a courageous, ambitious and conscious individual.
Yes, that will be you. This introspection, the consciousness and the courage will not come
easy, mind you! It will be gruelling and challenging, as you will be striving to be better
than yourself, everyday. That's not a scary thing though. That's what college is meant for.
You would often find yourself doing tasks out of your comfort zone, face challenges that
initially look intimidating. Whether its academic things like doing well in a course, doing
research work, competitive coding or exciting internships, or other things like playing
sports, writing for the college magazine, dancing for the college fest, creating your own
band and performing in November Jam, and so many other fun activities. Explore talents
that you never knew you had, and find something that you are really passionate about.
Make sure to get a piece of everything the college has to offer. Dont hold back and try to
participate in everything you possibly can. Enjoy these years as much as you can. There is
nothing like them. Dont be afraid to do things because you might fail, but, live and fail
often.

We, here at IIIT, are a tight knit family. Owing to the relatively small size of our
community and campus, you will know everyone by name, and will bond with juniors and
seniors alike. You will be embark on this journey with your batch mates and seniors, later
joined by your own juniors (currently fighting those dragons), while the faculty and
professors watch on as guardians, nudging you towards your own path. In this process, you
will be part of unbreakable bonds and camaraderie leaving an indelible mark on lives in
college. If you feel stuck and lost, there are people at every step willing to help you, reach
out to them. We know that you will have many questions, concerns or problems. The
institute has constituted a mentoring system, which enables student mentors to assist the
freshmen in overcoming any hurdles that they might be experiencing. We have an Apex
body of students who, in conjunction with their Faculty guides, will be coordinating with
your direct student mentors. Your mentors and us, the Apex Body, are always available for
you to contact with any issues throughout the year. If there is anything we can help you or
your parents with, it would be our pleasure to do so.
Our phone numbers are given below to get in touch with us at any point of time.
Apex Members

Phone Numbers

Abhineet Jain

9871234778

Akanksha Srivastava

9985771882

Aditya Motwani

8374284599

Anurag Ghosh

8897374979

Mounika Somisetty

9652042388

Pravallika Rao

9848968290

Ram Manoj Patnaik

7729899792

Rishabh Khawad

9052820818

Sairam Kolla

8897970502

Sanket Shah

9757062776

Sneha Nanavati

9963927724

Sravya Varma

9966604729

Subha Karanam

9701566320

Vinay Singh

7416311261

Vishal Gupta

8106544476

Welcome to college life! It sucks. Youre gonna love it!

Dont hold back! Make your own memories !

The Apex '16

Required Documents and Items

Documents Required for Registration
At the time of admission, the student has to bring the following original
documents for verification, along with one set of Xerox/photostat copy of
certificates. We will also inform you to upload a scanned copies before you
report.
1. 10th Mark sheet/ Certificate/ Date of Birth certificate
2. 11th and 12th Mark sheet/ Certificates
3. Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate
4. JEE (Main) Score Card/ NTSE/KVPY/ Olympiad/SAT Score card (as
applicable)
5. Visa / PIO / Passport etc (Original Passport will be returned back)-For DASA
Students
6. Four stamp size photographs
7. Allotment letter
8. Undertaking by the student and Parent/Guardian. Click here for Undertaking
Form
9 Address Proof

Hotels near IIIT Hyderabad

Falcons Nest Hotel & Service Apartment
Plot no 49 & 50, Road No.3, Sri Venkateshwara Hills Colony, Banjara Hills, hyderabad 500034
+(91)-40-67116998
Standard: 1800/Sybaritic Suites
Plot No.1, Near Cyberabad Commissioner Office, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032
+(91)-40-66046790
Standard: 1500/Garden View Inn
Plot No.16, Garden View Enclave, Behind State Bank of Mysoor, White Fields, Kondapur,
Hyderabad - 500081
+(91)-40-67115792
Standard: 1200/Delight inn
Near Botanical Garden, Adj White Fields, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032
+(91)-9848854305, +(91)-9032714287
Standard: 1399/7-Star Residency Guest House
Opp. Sofa World, Kondapur Main Road, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500081
+(91)-40-67271456
Standard: 1000/Aditya Inn
76, Old Mumbai Hwy, Vinayak Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032, India
+91 40 4013 8108
Standard: Rs. 1,800/- onwards
Lakeview Homes
Plot No.148/b, Hemalatha Nivas, Jubilee Garden Layout, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084
+(91)-40-64608989
Standard: 1100/You can find more about the hotels near IIIT on ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in/StudentKit/

How to Reach IIIT

Following will help you make your way to the Institute:
Landmarks
1. Gachibowli Stadium
2. HCU (Hyderabad University)
3. DLF
4. Tata Consultancy Service
Airport - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Approximately 33 km from IIIT-H
Aero-Express - Airport to Gachibowli (Indra Nagar Chowk)
200/- per person inclusive of all taxes
Indra Nagar to IIIT-H
Auto - 20-30/Bus (No. 216)
For any queries, you can contact:
Sane Koushik: 9391372200
Sai Sahith Nama: 9246545793
Railway Stations
Secunderabad (Approx 25 km to IIIT-H)
Direct Auto to IIIT - Around 200 - 250/Nampally (Approx 18 km to IIIT-H)
Direct Auto to IIIT - Approx 200/Kacheguda (Approx 23 km to IIIT-H)
Direct Auto to IIIT - Approx 200 - 220/From all the above railway stations, you can reach Lingampally station, by MMTS, i.e.
local train.Lingampally is the closest MMTS station to IIIT approx 7km.
MMTS time table can be accessed at : http://www.mmts.in/timetable.html
Auto fare from Lingampally - approx 50/-

Autos
Jugnoo Autos - Rs. 6/- km [Download mobile app from Playstore]
Ola Autos - Rs. 11/- km [Download mobile app from Playstore]
Cabs
AC Cab 15/- per km
Non AC Cab 12/- per km
Cab Packages available from:
1. Dot Cabs(040-24242424) http://www.dotcabs.com
2. Easy Cabs(040-43434343) http://www.easycabs.com
3. Radio Cabs(040-44222222)
http://www.radiocabs.in/RadioCabs_Hyderabad.aspx
4. Orange Cabs(040-44454647) http://www.orangecabs.com/radiocabs.html
Uber Cabs [AC Cab] - Rs. 8/- per km [Download mobile app from Playstore]
Ola Cabs [AC Cabs] - Rs. 6/- per km [Download mobile app from Playstore]
Buses
Buses are also readily available from all over the Hyderabad to IIIT-H at low fares.
(For newcomers to Hyderabad -- please do get it confirmed before boarding if the
bus follows the route to IIIT.)
For any details about the city of Hyderabad in all aspects please follow the link:
http://iiit.ac.in/institute/location
http://wikitravel.org/en/Hyderabad
For any queries, you can contact:
Sai Ram Kolla: 8897970502
Sneha Nanavati: 9963927724