IIIT Bangalore MS (Research) Admission 2023-24 (Term 2): Dates, Application Form

IIIT Bangalore MS (Research) Admission 2023-24 (Term 2) -International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT Bangalore) invites applications for MS (Research) Admission for the academic year 2023-24 (Term 2) starting in Jan 2024.

Check full details on IIIT Bangalore MS (Research) Admission 2023-24 (Term 2) below here.

IIIT Bangalore Research Programs

Master of Science (MS) by Research

• Computer Science (CS)
• Data Sciences (DS)
• Networking, Communications Signal Processing (NCSP)
• Software Engineering (SE)
• VLSI

Research Areas

Eligibility Criteria

• For applicants to Computer Science, Data Sciences, VLSI, Software Engineering and Networking Communication & Signal Processing, a four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B.Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Master of Science by Research/ Master of Science (Research) program.

Research Domain-Specific Requirements

Computer Science and Software Engineering

• Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
• Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
• Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.

Data Science

• Applicants should have taken one of the following examinations:

• GATE examination for Computer Science,
• A 45-minute online written examination conducted by the research domain at IIIT Bangalore exclusively for applicants to Data Sciences.
• Screening/ shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.

VLSI and Embedded Systems

• Applicants will have to write online written exam, followed by an interview if selected. GATE scores are not mandatory but will be desirable.
• Shortlisting of applicants will be done based on their academic background and other details submitted by the applicants.

Networking, Communications & Signal Processing

• Good background in Computer Networks.
• Good background in Analog and Digital Communication.
• Basics of Signal Processing
• Mathematics: Probability Theory, Random Variables, and Statistics
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B.Tech. or equivalent degree in ECE/CS/IT) is required for the MSR program.

Additional specific requirements are as follows:

• Applicants will have to write online written exam, followed by an interview if selected.
• Applicants with good GATE score will be exempted from the written exam, and will appear directly for an interview.
• Shortlisting of applicants will be done based on their academic background and other details submitted by the applicants.

IT & Society

• Candidates with a Master’s degree in any of the social sciences are eligible to apply for Master of Science by Research/ Master of Science (Research).
• In addition, candidates with a four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sciences, Maths/ Statistics (B.E., B.Tech. or equivalent) can apply for the Master of Science by Research program.
• Candidates are encouraged to provide a valid score in GATE, JRF, NET, GRE, or GMAT along with their applications. Those without such a score may apply as well.
• For some of the topics, work experience in the information technology industry is desirable but not essential.
• Shortlisted candidates will have to take a written examination at IIIT Bangalore when called for interview.
• Strong writing skills essential; prior fieldwork experience useful but not essential.

IIIT Bangalore MS (Research) Admission 2023-24 (Term 2) Important Dates

Application Process

Candidates have to apply online on IIIT Bangalore website.

Only those applicants will be considered for admission who will apply online before the last date and satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Fee Structure

• The tuition fee is payable till the student completes submission of the thesis. The tuition fee is, however, subject to revision from time to time.
• Alumni contribution and convocation charges will be levied on completion of thesis defense and while submitting no dues as per the rules and regulations in practice at the time of graduation.

Estimate of Hostel and Mess Fees:

• Hostel Accommodation and allied Charges: INR 39,000/- per Semester.
• Mess Charges: INR 28,800/- per Semester.
• Medical Insurance: INR 2,000/- per annum to be paid each year.
• Caution Deposit: INR 19,000/-.

These rates are subject to revision from time to time.

Fellowships/Scholarships

For full-time Master of Science by Research

• For full-time Master of Science by Research/ Master of Science (Research) students, a fellowship of INR 20,000/- per month is available.

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