About IIT Hyderabad
Established in 2008, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has rapidly transitioned from a promising second-generation IIT into a formidable powerhouse of global education and deep-tech innovation. IIT Hyderabad, with its visually striking campus in Telangana, stands tall as the 7th best engineering institution and 6th in Innovation in India according to the NIRF rankings. The institute is known for its unique educational model, the Fractal Academics framework. Its research footprint is equally massive; it recently climbed into the Global Top 400 for Engineering & Technology in the QS World University Rankings 2026, driven largely by a ranking in the top 10% globally for citations per faculty.
Department of Chemistry, IIT Hyderabad: The department started functioning from the very first day of the inception of IIT Hyderabad in 2008. Driven by a vision to deliver world-class education aiming research and development, the department offers a 4-year B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry and a 2-year M.Sc. in Chemistry program. Supported by state-of-the-art research laboratories, the department fosters a vibrant ecosystem for its extensive community of Ph.D. scholars and researchers. The faculty spearhead breakthroughs across organic, inorganic, physical, and computational chemistry, driving innovation in various futuristic sectors.
Connectivity : By Air: From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGI), Hyderabad, one can hire a taxi, Ola, or Uber to reach the IIT Hyderabad campus at Kandi, Sangareddy. The travelling time is approximately 1 hour for a distance of about 65 km from the airport to the campus.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Lingampalli, located about 30 km from the campus. One can take a bus from Patancheru (20 km) to reach the IIT Hyderabad campus.