1. 🎓 IIITH PGEE 2026

2. 🎓 IIITH PGEE 2026 Overview

1. PGEE: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad – Postgraduate Entrance Examination

2. Purpose: Admission into M.Tech, M.S. by Research, and Ph.D. programs across CSE, ECE, Civil, Bioinformatics, Product Design, Cognitive Science, and more pdm.iiit.ac.in+10PgAdmissions+10Careers360 Engineering+10Careers360 Engineering+1Collegedunia+1

3. Eligibility:

   1. Minimum 60% (or equivalent) in undergraduate degree (BE/BTech/MSc/MCA/MA)

   2. For Product Design & Management (PDM): preferred industry experience but freshers allowed CTET+2PgAdmissions+2pdm.iiit.ac.in+2

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2. 🗓️ Exam Format & Dates (as of April 19, 2025; likely similar in 2026)

1. Delivery: Computer-based exam

2. Structure: Two papers, each 90 minutes (combined 3 hours)

   1. Paper I: General Aptitude (compulsory cutoff to evaluate Paper II)

   2. Paper II: Relevant subject test based on chosen discipline

3. Negative marking: −25% for each wrong answer in both papers Shiksha+1Careers360+1PgAdmissions+6PgAdmissions+6IIIT Hyderabad - IIIT Hyderabad+6

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2. 🧰 Detailed Syllabus

3. 📌 General Aptitude (Paper I)

1. Basic reasoning & logical aptitude

2. Quantitative problems from mathematics and computer science basics

3. Spatial ability and pattern recognition Reddit+15PgAdmissions+15Shiksha+15

1. 📌 Subject Papers (Paper II)

2. Candidates opt for one paper based on their discipline. All include Engineering Mathematics as a common core.

3. Engineering Mathematics (Common core for CSE, ECE & Civil)

1. Linear Algebra: matrices, rank, determinants, eigenvalues/vectors

2. Calculus: limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, series, maxima/minima

3. Differential Equations: ODEs, boundary/initial value problems

4. Divergence/convergence of series, and optimization basics PgAdmissions

1. Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

1. Digital logic and Boolean algebra

2. C programming basics

3. Data structures and basic algorithms

4. Discrete mathematics & probability theory

5. SQL/Relational databases

6. Computer networks & operating systems fundamentals IIIT Hyderabad - IIIT Hyderabad+3PgAdmissions+3Shiksha+3

1. Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

1. Circuit theory & networks

2. Electronic devices & analog/digital circuits

3. Signals and systems, probability and random processes

4. Laplace/Fourier transforms, communication theory, DSP basics pdm.iiit.ac.in+15PgAdmissions+15Shiksha+15

1. Civil Engineering (CIVIL)

1. Structural Engineering: stress, beams, frames analysis, plastic analysis

2. Structural Analysis: trusses, indeterminate structures, matrix methods

3. Concrete & Steel Design: slabs, beams, columns, plate girders

4. Hydraulics & Water Resources: fluid mechanics, channel flow, reservoir routing

5. Includes math topics such as Laplace/Fourier transforms IIIT Hyderabad - IIIT Hyderabad+4PgAdmissions+4Shiksha+4

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2. ✅ Preparation Tips & Insights

1. Previous Years: IIIT‑Hyderabad does not officially release PGEE past papers Reddit+15Reddit+15Collegedunia+15

2. On difficulty: Some say the PGEE is comparable to GATE level, especially for technical depth; interviews for research tracks expect conceptual clarity Reddit+6Reddit+6Shiksha+6

3. Strategy: Strong fundamentals in linear algebra, calculus, data structures, circuit theory, and aptitude are key

4. Practice aptitude tests from CAT, NTSE, Indiabix; supplement with mock tests from SUPR or REAP series (e.g., via IIITH test series) Collegedunia+8Reddit+8Shiksha+8

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2. 📌 Summary

1. Exam: Two-part online PGEE—General Aptitude + Subject Paper, both 90 minutes each, with negative marking

2. Eligibility: ≥ 60% undergrad (engineering/sciences/design); freshers allowed

3. Syllabus: Aptitude + core engineering mathematics, and discipline-specific topics (CSE, ECE, Civil)

4. Prep tip: Focus on NCERT/undergrad-level fundamentals, reasoning & speed through mock series

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