IIIT Hyderabad · 4-Year UG
B.Tech in Computational Linguistics
India’s most exclusive language-tech program — where grammar meets generative AI.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#74
Placement Rate (2025)
95%
Average CTC
₹28 LPA
Batch Intake
20
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) required
Minimum Marks
At least 75% aggregate in Class 12
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
95%
Top recruiters
20 Seats. Zero Hand-Holding.
This isn't a mass-market CS degree. With only 20 students per batch, you get research-lab access and prof attention from Day 1 — but only if you self-drive.
The verdict
Strong fit
If your feed is full of LLM explainers and you actually enjoyed linguistics, this is your dream program. IIIT-H's research intensity + a ₹28 lakh average package + 95% placement rate make the ROI solid. Just be ready for the UGEE grind and a tiny, hyper-competitive cohort.
Matches what you said
- ✓ NLP & AI research
- ✓ High starting salaries
- ✓ Small peer groups
- ✓ Language + code intersection
Doesn't match
- ✗ Traditional mechanical/civil engineering
- ✗ Large campus life
- ✗ Easy admission pathways