The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), located in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a deemed-to-be university established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Founded by N.J. Yasaswy, IFHE is part of the ICFAI Group and has been recognized for its comprehensive, student-centric learning approach. The university comprises several faculties, including the Faculty of Management (ICFAI Business School), Faculty of Science and Technology (IcfaiTech), Faculty of Law (ICFAI Law School), and the ICFAI School of Architecture.
Branches:
IFHE has been permitted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to start an Off-Campus Centre in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Ranking:
In 2024, IFHE achieved the following rankings:
5th Rank in the Category of Eminence by GHRDC
3rd Rank in the State of Telangana by GHRDC
8th Rank in the Southern Region by GHRDC
AAA+ India's Best Engineering Colleges by Careers360
Admission Process:
The admission process at IFHE varies depending on the program:
Undergraduate Programs: Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, which typically include a minimum percentage in 10+2 examinations. Admissions are based on entrance exams such as ATIT or JEE Main, followed by counseling.
MBA Program: Applicants are required to appear for entrance exams like IBSAT, CAT, NMAT by GMAC, or XAT. Shortlisted candidates undergo a selection process that includes Micro Presentations and Personal Interviews.
Ph.D. Programs: Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria and may need to appear for entrance exams such as RAPT, UGC NET, CSIR-JRF-NET, or ILSAT, followed by interviews.
Placements:
IFHE has a robust placement cell that collaborates with various industries to facilitate student placements. The university has witnessed impressive placements, with the highest package reaching INR 50.2 Lakhs and an average package of INR 7.97 Lakhs. Prominent recruiters include Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and ICICI Bank.
Fees:
The fee structure at IFHE varies by program:
B.Tech: Total tuition fee is approximately INR 10 Lakhs.
BBA: Total tuition fee is approximately INR 10 Lakhs.
MBA: Total tuition fee ranges between INR 1.8 Lakhs and INR 16.02 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
LL.M.: Total tuition fee is approximately INR 1.2 Lakhs.
Scholarships:
IFHE offers scholarships to meritorious students:
Courses Offered:
IFHE offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs:
Undergraduate Programs: B.Tech, BBA, BBA-LLB, BA-LLB, B.Arch.
Postgraduate Programs: MBA, M.Tech, LL.M.
Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. in various disciplines.
Hostel Facilities:
IFHE provides comprehensive hostel facilities:
Accommodation: Fully residential campus with 2,000 single-seated rooms for boys and 1,200 single-seated rooms for girls.
Amenities: Dining halls, indoor sports facilities (badminton, table tennis, squash), outdoor sports facilities (tennis, football, cricket, basketball, swimming pool), recreation facilities (gym, cultural clubs).