Hi Suraj ,

The exact number of students who appeared for the Special Channel of Admission (SPEC) mode of IIIT Hyderabad in 2024 isn't publicly available . I can provide information on the admission process and eligibility criteria .

Eligibility Criteria:

To apply through SPEC mode , students must have passed 12th standard  with Mathematics , Physics , Chemistry and belong to specific categories , such as:

- Studied at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) from 6th to 12th class .

- Qualified for the UDAAN scheme of CBSE for girls .

Admission Process:

The SPEC mode involves a computer-based entrance examination , followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates . The exam tests subject proficiency in Physics , Mathematics and Chemistry with 25% negative marking .

Available Seats:

For 2024 , the available seats through SPEC mode are:

- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : 15 seats .

- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): 15 seats .

Hope this helps you .