
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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About The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad is a private Deemed-to-be University established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, in 2008, and is promoted by the ICFAI Group (founded by the late N. J. Yasaswy). Spread over a 91-acre residential campus at Donthanapally, Shankarapalli Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, IFHE describes itself as one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities in the country, built around three main faculties -- the Faculty of Management (ICFAI Business School/IBS), the Faculty of Science & Technology (ICFAI Tech School) and the Faculty of Law (ICFAI Law School) -- alongside the ICFAI School of Architecture (ISArch) and the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS). IFHE also runs an off-campus centre in Bengaluru and offers online/distance BBA and MBA programs through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). IFHE holds a NAAC 'A++' accreditation (Institutional CGPA 3.59/4.00) and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad is AACSB-accredited (one of a small number of Indian B-Schools with this distinction), SAQS-accredited, and an EFMD affiliate member; the university's Law, Engineering/Science and Architecture programs are separately approved by the Bar Council of India, AICTE and the Council of Architecture respectively. Across its constituent schools, IFHE offers UG, PG and doctoral programs including the flagship two-year MBA and BBA (Hons.) at IBS; B.Tech (in Computer Science and allied specialisations including AI, AI & ML, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Electronics & Communication/Mechanical Engineering), B.Sc, BCA and M.Tech/M.Sc at ICFAI Tech School; the five-year B.Arch at ISArch; the five-year integrated BA-LLB (Hons.), BBA-LLB (Hons.) and BAJ-LLB (Hons.), plus a one-year LLM, at ICFAI Law School; and BA (Economics), B.Sc (Psychology), B.Sc (Economics & Data Science) and B.Com at ISoSS. Admission to the MBA is through IBSAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT by GMAC/GMAT, to engineering and science UG programs through the university's own ATIT test, to law programs through ILSAT, and to B.Arch through NATA or JEE Paper II. The fully residential campus provides 2,000 single-seated hostel rooms for boys and 1,200 single-seated rooms for girls, a central library with over 75,000 documents and subscriptions to major academic and business databases, Wi-Fi-enabled academic and hostel blocks, indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including a swimming pool), an auditorium seating around 300, a round-the-clock clinic, and dedicated career management centres for placements, as detailed on the official Infrastructure and Campus Life pages.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad Courses
10 CoursesBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons.)
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with an aggregate of 60% and above marks (any discipline), English medium of instruction; applicant not more than 21 years old as on commencement of Semester I.
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and one approved subject (or 10+3 diploma with Mathematics) with at least 45% aggregate; valid NATA score (Council of Architecture) or JEE Paper II score.
B.Sc (Psychology)
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages.
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in Class XII with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English; valid ATIT 2026 score.
BCA (AI & ML / AI & Data Science)
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks, per the ICFAI Tech School UG Programs page.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA-LLB) (Hons.)
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks in a single attempt (any discipline), English medium; must qualify ILSAT 2026; applicant not more than 21 years old as on commencement of Semester I.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, medium of instruction English; minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4); non-English-medium graduates must submit TOEFL/IELTS scores.
BA (Economics)
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages.
B.Sc (Economics & Data Science)
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages.
B.Com
Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.80L - 8.40L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with an aggregate of 60% and above marks (any discipline), English medium of instruction; applicant not more than 21 years old as on commencement of Semester I. |
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.80L - 14L | Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and one approved subject (or 10+3 diploma with Mathematics) with at least 45% aggregate; valid NATA score (Council of Architecture) or JEE Paper II score. |
B.Sc (Psychology) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 3L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages. |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) 4 specializations | ₹ 2.80L - 11.50L | 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in Class XII with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English; valid ATIT 2026 score. |
BCA (AI & ML / AI & Data Science) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 3L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks, per the ICFAI Tech School UG Programs page. |
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA-LLB) (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.80L - 14.20L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks in a single attempt (any discipline), English medium; must qualify ILSAT 2026; applicant not more than 21 years old as on commencement of Semester I. |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1 specialization | ₹ 8.51L - 17.01L | Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, medium of instruction English; minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4); non-English-medium graduates must submit TOEFL/IELTS scores. |
BA (Economics) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 3L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages. |
B.Sc (Economics & Data Science) 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 3L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages. |
B.Com 1 specialization | ₹ 1.20L - 3.60L | Pass in Class XII or equivalent with 50% and above marks, per the ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS) UG Programs pages. |
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
IBSAT / CAT / XAT / NMAT by GMAC / GMAT
Required Entrance Exams
ATIT (IcfaiTech Admission Test) 2026
Required Entrance Exams
NATA (Council of Architecture) or JEE Paper II
Required Entrance Exams
ILSAT (ICFAI Law School Admission Test) 2026
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Among the first B-Schools to be graded by CRISIL with a grade of A*** at the National & State level
CRISIL 2026
IcfaiTech rated AAA+ among Central/Deemed/State universities
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Ranked 1st among Top 20 Private Engineering Institutes in Telangana; Ranked 9th among Top 175 Engineering Institutes (Govt. & Pvt.) in India
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
CRISIL 2026 | Among the first B-Schools to be graded by CRISIL with a grade of A*** at the National & State level |
Careers360 2025 | IcfaiTech rated AAA+ among Central/Deemed/State universities |
Times Engineering Ranking 2025 | Ranked 1st among Top 20 Private Engineering Institutes in Telangana; Ranked 9th among Top 175 Engineering Institutes (Govt. & Pvt.) in India |
NAAC | 'A++' Grade, Institutional CGPA 3.59/4.00 (2022) |
Business Today 2024 | Ranked 11th among Top 100 Private B-Schools in India |
NIRF 2024 | Ranked 39 (Overall, MBA program category) |
Times B-School Rankings 2024 | Ranked 6th among Top 100 B-Schools of India (Govt. & Pvt.) |
Education World 2025 | Ranked 6th among Private Multi-Disciplinary Universities in India |
NIRF 2025 (Law) | Ranked 31st among law schools in India |
The Week-Hansa Research National Survey 2025 | Ranked 6th among Private & Deemed Multi-disciplinary Universities of South Zone |
IIRF 2026 | ICFAI School of Architecture ranked 2nd among India's Best Private Architecture Colleges, No. 1 in Telangana |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
MBA/BBA/B.Tech/B.Arch/BA-LLB Merit Scholarship (Past Academic Record) | Based on percentage secured in the qualifying Class XII (or equivalent) examination; scholarship continues each semester subject to maintaining a minimum 6.0-8.0 GPA in the preceding semester (thresholds vary by program), per the official Fee Structure pages of each program. | Ranges by program from roughly Rs. 25,000 up to full first-semester fee waiver, disbursed across the program's semesters |
Semester-wise Performance Merit Scholarship | Awarded to up to 10% of the batch each semester based on CGPA secured in the previous semester (typically CGPA thresholds of 8.00, 8.50 and 9.00 and above), in addition to any past-record scholarship. | 15% to 30% of the semester fee, varying by program and CGPA band |
Bank Loan Facilitation | Available to applicants across programs through the university's Financial Aid Cell, in partnership with public and private sector banks. | As per bank terms |
B.Arch NATA-Score Merit Scholarship | Based on NATA percentile/score secured, awarded to whichever of Class XII record or NATA score gives the higher scholarship. | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1,25,000, adjusted in the first semester fee |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Auditorium & Open-Air Quadrilateral
A step-seating auditorium with a capacity of about 300, and an open-air quadrilateral with a stage for campus events, per the official Infrastructure page.

Sports & Recreation
Indoor facilities (badminton, table tennis, squash) and outdoor facilities (tennis, football, cricket, basketball, swimming pool), plus a gym and cultural clubs, per the official Infrastructure page.

Hostel
Fully residential campus with 2,000 single-seated rooms for boys and 1,200 single-seated rooms for girls, managed by full-time wardens and estate staff, per the official Infrastructure page.

Computing Facilities & Wi-Fi Campus
Seamless 150 Mbps internet with campus-wide Wi-Fi covering classrooms, labs and hostels, licensed software, high-speed LAN, and video-conferencing facilities used for both teaching and placement interviews, per the official Infrastructure page.

Central Library
Campus Central Library holds a collection of 75,582 documents, open 15 hours a day, and subscribes to databases such as EBSCO Host, JSTOR, ProQuest, CMIE Prowess, and Capitaline, in addition to 46 international and 62 national journals, per the official Infrastructure page.

Round-the-Clock Medical Clinic
An on-campus clinic staffed with 4 doctors and 2 ambulances, per the official Infrastructure page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IFHE Hyderabad is a private university -- specifically a Deemed-to-be University declared under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, in 2008, and promoted by the ICFAI Group.
Yes. IFHE is a fully residential campus offering 2,000 single-seated hostel rooms for boys and 1,200 single-seated rooms for girls, managed by full-time wardens and estate staff, per the official Infrastructure page.
IFHE's main campus is located at Donthanapally, Shankarapalli Road, Hyderabad - 501203, Telangana, India, on a 91-acre campus.
IFHE uses IBSAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT by GMAC/GMAT for MBA admissions, its own ATIT test for B.Tech/B.Sc/BCA, ILSAT for law programs, and NATA or JEE Paper II for B.Arch.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons.), Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), B.Sc (Psychology), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), BCA (AI & ML / AI & Data Science)
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