International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH)
IIITH-UGEE Syllabus 2026 is built on one deceptively simple rule: the PCM you already know is only half the story. The Subject Proficiency Test (SUPR) covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the Class 11 and 12 level-but the Research Aptitude Test (REAP) demands something no JEE paper asks for: the ability to solve puzzles from first principles, spot patterns, and reason under time pressure.
If you are preparing for the IIIT Hyderabad Undergraduate Entrance Examination, this page breaks down every topic you need to cover, the weightage clues hidden in JEE Main trends, and exactly how SUPR and REAP differ-so you don’t waste months studying the wrong things.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IIITH Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE) |
| Conducting Body | IIIT Hyderabad |
| Exam Date | 2 May 2026 (09:00 am to 12:00 noon) |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Duration | 3 hours (SUPR 60 min, REAP 120 min) |
| Sections | SUPR - Subject Proficiency Test; REAP - Research Aptitude Test |
| Negative Marking | 25% in both sections |
| Shortlisting | Filtered on SUPR performance, then ranked by REAP score for interview call |
| Interview Dates | 4 to 6 June 2026 (on campus) |
| Application Window | 11 February - 5 April 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹3,100 (Male); ₹1,550 (Female) |
| Seats (Dual Degree) | CSD 35, ECD 25, CLD 15, CND 15, CHD 15, CGD 15 |
| Official Website | ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in |
The numbers above are non-negotiable. Mark 2 May 2026 on your calendar. If you clear the written test, you will be on campus for the interview in the first week of June. The exam is a single 3-hour sitting. You cannot move between SUPR and REAP at will; the 60-minute SUPR comes first, then the 120-minute REAP.
UGEE is not a single paper with interleaved sections. It is two separate instruments stacked consecutively, and your performance in each triggers a different gate.
SUPR - Subject Proficiency Test (60 minutes) Tests your command of Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The questions are modelled on the CBSE/state board syllabus but can reach JEE Main-level depth. Wrong answers attract a 25% negative mark.
REAP - Research Aptitude Test (120 minutes) This is the differentiator. The syllabus is "11th and 12th level of Physics, Maths, Chemistry"-but with an emphasis on testing critical and creative thinking. You will encounter puzzles, pattern-recognition tasks, logic-based reasoning, and questions that demand you synthesise multiple concepts from PCM. There is 25% negative marking here as well.
How shortlisting works First, IIIT-H filters candidates based on SUPR performance. Only those above the SUPR cut are ranked by their REAP score. The top-ranked candidates get the interview call. The final admission offer rests solely on interview performance.
This means SUPR is a qualifier, but REAP decides your rank. A weak SUPR can get you eliminated before your REAP is even considered. A strong SUPR with a mediocre REAP will not get you an interview.
The official UGEE bulletin states that the syllabi for SUPR and REAP are based on Class 11 and 12 Physics, Maths, and Chemistry (CBSE and most state syllabi). No detailed topic-by-topic list is published by IIIT-H. However, analysing the JEE Main syllabus-which draws from the same NCERT base-gives you a reliable map of what matters.
We have used the latest JEE Main 2026 chapter-wise weightage data, compiled from five years of question frequency, to assign expected importance to each topic. Treat these percentages as directional, not absolute. UGEE does not follow JEE’s exact blueprint, but the core PCM concepts that dominate every engineering entrance will certainly appear in SUPR.
Physics is the most top-heavy subject in terms of question distribution. A handful of chapters carry disproportionate weight.
| Chapter | Expected Weightage (JEE Main trend) | UGEE Focus Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current Electricity | 6.57% | Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, meter bridge-high reliability |
| Ray Optics and Optical Instruments | 5.04% | Mirror/lens formulas, total internal reflection, microscopes and telescopes |
| Semiconductor Electronics | 4.75% | Diodes, rectifiers, logic gates, Zener diode regulation |
| Gravitation | 4.49% | Kepler’s laws, orbital velocity, escape velocity |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 4.49% | Parallel plate capacitor, dielectric effect, energy stored |
| Rotational Motion | 4.31% | Moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, rolling motion |
| Units and Measurements | 4.24% | Dimensional analysis, significant figures, error calculation |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 4.05% | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer |
| Alternating Current | 3.73% | AC circuits, reactance, resonance, power factor |
| Oscillations | 3.25% | SHM equation, energy in SHM, simple pendulum |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 3.25% | Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, mutual inductance |
| Electric Charges and Fields | 3.18% | Coulomb’s law, electric field lines, Gauss’s law applications |
| Nuclei | 3.14% | Binding energy, nuclear fission/fusion, radioactive decay |
| Thermodynamics | 3.06% | First law, isothermal/adiabatic processes, Carnot engine |
| Mechanical Properties of Fluids | 3.00% | Pascal’s law, Bernoulli’s equation, viscosity |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 2.96% | Spectrum, transverse nature, applications |
| Motion in a Plane | 2.92% | Projectile motion, uniform circular motion |
| Moving Charges and Magnetism | 2.89% | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, force on charge in magnetic field |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | 2.88% | Pressure equation, rms speed, equipartition of energy |
| Motion in a Straight Line | 2.63% | Velocity-time graphs, relative velocity |
| Centre of Mass and System of Particles | 2.56% | COM calculation, momentum conservation |
| Atoms | 2.48% | Bohr model, hydrogen spectrum |
| Work, Energy and Power | 2.37% | Work-energy theorem, conservative forces |
| Wave Optics | 2.30% | Young’s double-slit experiment, interference |
| Mechanical Properties of Solids | 2.08% | Stress-strain, Young’s modulus |
| Thermal Properties of Matter | 2.08% | Calorimetry, heat transfer |
| Newton’s Laws of Motion | 2.05% | FBD, friction, constrained motion |
| Waves | 1.94% | Standing waves, beats, Doppler effect |
| Magnetism and Matter | 1.90% | Bar magnet, magnetic field lines |
Weightage source: JEE Main 5-year chapter frequency analysis (2021-2025).
Current Electricity, Ray Optics, Modern Physics (Semiconductors + Dual Nature + Nuclei), Rotational Motion, and Electrostatics together can form more than 40% of the Physics questions. Master these chapters cold before you spend significant time on low-weightage topics like Waves or Magnetism and Matter.
Chemistry splits into Physical, Inorganic, and Organic. JEE data shows that Coordination Compounds, Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids, and the p-block elements dominate. In UGEE, NCERT remains your primary source-especially for Inorganic Chemistry.
| Chapter | Expected Weightage (JEE Main trend) | UGEE Focus Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 5.95% | Named reactions (Aldol, Cannizzaro), acidity of carboxylic acids |
| Coordination Compounds | 5.33% | IUPAC naming, isomerism, crystal field theory, magnetic moment |
| The d and f-block Elements | 4.69% | Oxidation states, colour, interstitial compounds, KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 |
| Solutions | 4.54% | Raoult’s law, colligative properties, abnormal molar mass |
| Equilibrium | 4.44% | Ionic equilibrium, buffer solutions, solubility product |
| Amines | 4.40% | Basic strength, preparation, diazotisation |
| s-block Elements | 4.16% | Alkali and alkaline earth metal trends, anomalous behaviour |
| Biomolecules | 3.99% | Glucose, fructose, protein structure, nucleic acids |
| The p-block Elements (Group 15-18) | 3.68% | Oxides, halides, hydrides; interhalogen compounds |
| Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetics | 3.65% | Hess’s law, Gibbs free energy, bond enthalpy |
| Chemical Kinetics | 3.61% | Rate law, Arrhenius equation, order of reaction |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 3.54% | Distinction tests, dehydration, electrophilic substitution of phenols |
| Atomic Structure | 3.34% | Quantum numbers, Bohr model, de Broglie, uncertainty principle |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 3.34% | VSEPR, hybridisation, MOT, hydrogen bonding |
| Electrochemistry | 3.30% | Nernst equation, emf, Kohlrausch’s law, conductance |
| Hydrocarbons | 3.03% | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic electrophilic substitution |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 2.65% | SN1/SN2 mechanisms, Grignard reagent |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 2.82% | Mole concept, stoichiometry, limiting reagent |
| General Organic Chemistry (GOC) | 1.20% (standalone) | Inductive, mesomeric, hyperconjugation effects; carbocation stability |
| Polymers | 2.06% | Addition vs condensation polymers, monomer identification |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 2.20% | Drug classification, cleaning agents |
Weightage source: JEE Main 5-year chapter frequency analysis (2021-2025).
A practical UGEE strategy: secure Organic Chemistry (Aldehydes/Ketones + Amines + Hydrocarbons) and Inorganic Chemistry (Coordination Compounds + d-block + p-block) first. Physical Chemistry-especially Equilibrium and Thermodynamics-requires consistent numeric practice, but the formulas are repetitive.
Mathematics rewards depth over breadth. The high-weightage chapters-3D Geometry, Sequences and Series, Limit/Continuity/Differentiability-appear every year. The UGEE SUPR section is too short (60 minutes across three subjects) for lengthy calculus derivation; you will likely see smart, conceptual multiple-choice questions.
| Chapter | Expected Weightage (JEE Main trend) | UGEE Focus Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Three-dimensional Geometry | 7.35% | Distance between lines, equation of planes, shortest distance |
| Sequences and Series | 5.74% | AP, GP, AGP, sum of special series |
| Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | 5.50% | Sandwich theorem, L’Hôpital’s rule, continuity of piecewise functions |
| Definite Integration | 5.08% | Properties of definite integrals, King’s property |
| Binomial Theorem | 5.05% | General term, middle term, coefficient extraction |
| Complex Numbers | 4.75% | Modulus, argument, cube roots of unity, locus |
| Applications of Derivatives | 4.75% | Maxima/minima, monotonicity, tangent/normal slope |
| Vector Algebra | 4.69% | Dot/cross products, scalar triple product |
| Differential Equations | 4.16% | Variable separable, linear first-order |
| Determinants | 4.00% | Properties, system of equations, Cramer’s rule |
| Permutations and Combinations | 3.60% | Arrangement, selection, factorial notation |
| Matrices | 3.46% | Matrix multiplication, inverse, adjoint |
| Quadratic Equations | 3.30% | Nature of roots, relation between roots and coefficients |
| Circles | 3.24% | Circle equation, tangent, chord |
| Probability | 3.09% | Addition theorem, Bayes’ theorem |
| Statistics | 3.00% | Mean, median, mode, variance |
| Application of Integrals | 2.97% | Area under curves |
| Straight Lines | 2.71% | Family of lines, distance of a point from a line |
| Conic Sections - Parabola | 2.44% | Standard equation, focal chord |
| Conic Sections - Ellipse | 2.11% | Eccentricity, major/minor axes |
| Conic Sections - Hyperbola | 1.65% | Asymptotes, rectangular hyperbola |
| Indefinite Integration | 1.65% | Substitution, by parts, standard forms |
| Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 1.59% | Domain, range, principal values |
| Trigonometric Equations | 1.35% | General solutions |
| Relations and Functions | 1.25% | Types of functions, composition |
| Sets | 1.00% | Union, intersection, complement |
Weightage source: JEE Main 5-year chapter frequency analysis (2021-2025).
Do not ignore low-weightage chapters like Sets, Relations and Functions, or Statistics. UGEE’s 60-minute SUPR may include 1-2 quick questions from these areas that you can solve in under a minute. Skipping them entirely risks losing easy marks.
REAP is not a second PCM test. IIIT Hyderabad explicitly states that REAP will have "an emphasis on testing critical and creative thinking abilities." The official FAQ directs you to sample questions available on the admissions portal.
From student accounts and available samples, REAP typically includes:
There is no formal syllabus for REAP. Your best preparation is exposure: solve puzzles from resources like the Mathematical Olympiad archives, practice logical reasoning from aptitude test papers, and work through the official UGEE sample papers.
No coaching module replicates REAP. The test is designed to measure raw analytical instinct. You either think in a certain way or you do not-which is exactly why UGEE uses it to filter candidates for research-oriented dual-degree programmes.
The 60-minute SUPR is a survival test. You need a minimum score to qualify for REAP consideration. Prioritise chapters with the highest expected weightage and your weakest accuracy. Fix Current Electricity, Aldehydes/Ketones, and 3D Geometry before spending a week on Waves or s-block elements.
A practical sequence:
Set aside 30-45 minutes daily for puzzle-based reasoning. Use resources like:
Do not try to memorise patterns. The test rewards flexible thinking, not recognition.
Once shortlisted, the interview is the entire game. IIIT-H’s interviews probe your depth in subjects you claim to know, your research curiosity, and your ability to defend your thought process. Revisit your Class 11/12 fundamentals-especially topics you listed as favourites. Be ready to answer "why research" and "why this dual-degree programme."
Q: What is the UGEE 2026 exam date? A: UGEE 2026 will be conducted on 2 May 2026, from 09:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Q: Is UGEE the same as JEE Main? A: No. UGEE is conducted exclusively by IIIT Hyderabad for admission to its 5-year dual-degree programmes. The syllabus overlaps with JEE Main (Class 11/12 PCM), but UGEE adds a Research Aptitude Test (REAP) and an interview. There is no common rank list with JEE.
Q: What is the difference between SUPR and REAP? A: SUPR (60 minutes) tests Subject Proficiency in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. REAP (120 minutes) tests critical and creative thinking through puzzles, pattern recognition, and data interpretation, still grounded in PCM concepts. Both carry 25% negative marking.
Q: How many seats are available through UGEE? A: For the 2026 admission cycle, UGEE offers: CSD 35, ECD 25, CLD 15, CND 15, CHD 15, CGD 15 seats. Total 120 seats across six dual-degree programmes.
Q: What is the application fee? A: ₹3,100 for male applicants and ₹1,550 for female applicants. The fee is non-refundable.
Q: Does UGEE have negative marking? A: Yes. Both SUPR and REAP have 25% negative marking. For every incorrect answer, 25% of the marks assigned to that question are deducted.
Q: Is there a physical syllabus document for UGEE? A: IIIT Hyderabad does not publish a detailed topic-wise syllabus. It states that the syllabus is based on Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of CBSE and most state boards. The chapter tables in this article are compiled from official JEE Main data and can be used as a reliable guide.
Q: How do I prepare for REAP? A: Practise puzzle-solving, logical reasoning, and pattern recognition. Use the sample questions released by IIIT-H. Work through Olympiad-level reasoning tasks. There are no fixed textbooks-exposure to varied problem types is key.
Q: What happens after the written test? A: Candidates shortlisted based on REAP scores are called for an on-campus interview on 4-6 June 2026. The final admission offer depends entirely on interview performance.
Q: Can droppers apply for UGEE 2026? A: Yes. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2023, 2024, 2025, or are appearing in June 2026 are eligible. Candidates who passed in 2022 or earlier are not eligible.
Q: Is there any reservation for female candidates? A: IIIT Hyderabad aims for at least 25% women among shortlisted candidates for interviews. The application fee for women is reduced to ₹1,550.
Q: What is the tuition fee for UGEE-admitted students? A: For the academic year 2026-27, the tuition fee for dual-degree programmes is ₹5,00,000 per annum. Hostel charges are approximately ₹6,000 per month and mess charges approximately ₹5,000 per month. Financial assistance in the form of a repayable loan is available through SBI Scholar Student Loan up to ₹40 lakhs without security.
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