Admissions are Open for Research Programs 2025 at IIIT Bangalore [Ph.D and Master of Science by Research, Stipend upto Rs.43k per month] Apply by May 18

Applications are invited for the Research Programs 2025 at IIIT Bangalore. Apply by May 18.

About IIIT B

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, a Deemed University, popularly known as IIITB, was established in 1998 with a vision to contribute to the IT world by focusing on education and research, entrepreneurship and innovation. The Institute is a registered not-for-profit society funded jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the IT industry.

Since its inception, IIITB, with its unique model of education, research, and industry interaction, has grown in stature to become an institution of considerable repute in academic as well as corporate circles.

The Institute works in partnership with the corporate sector, while retaining the freedom of an academic institution. It is inspired by other renowned institutions, and also strives to emulate an academic culture that is on par with the best international institutions.

About the Program

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) invites applications for its research degree programs for admission in the August, 2025 term, namely, Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated Ph.D.and Ph.D. Programs) in all research domains, and the Master of Science by Research (M. S. (By Research)) Program in all domains, except Mathematics & Physics. 

The seven research domains at IIIT-B are:

• Computer Science (CS)
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
• Digital Humanities & Societal Systems (DHSS)
• Mathematics & Physics (MP)
• Networking, Communications & Signal Processing (NCSP)
• Software Engineering (SE)
• VLSI & Embedded Systems.

The Ph. D. and Integrated Ph.D program have full-time as well as part-time registration options. M. S. (By Research ) program is for full-time applicants only. The students admitted to these programs will be referred to as research scholars.

Duration

The minimum duration for a student admitted to a particular research programs is:

• Integrated PhD: 4 years
• PhD: 3 years
• MS by Research: 2 years

Eligibility

• Applicants to the MS by Research program should have a four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B. Tech. or equivalent) and a good academic record. Shortlisted applicants would ideally have taken either a national entrance examination, or would be required to take a domain-specific entrance examination at IIIT-Bangalore, as specified by the concerned research domain, before the interview.
• Applicants to the Integrated PhD Program should hold a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant branch of engineering or science and at least 75% score in their undergraduate marks (to be relaxed only in the event of a display of exceptional proof of research ability (e.g., research publications)), AND a valid GATE Score in a relevant subject. Applicants will be shortlisted for an interview on the basis of their UG marks & GATE scores.
• Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy program should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent), as well as have a good academic and, where applicable, technical track record.As an admission criterion placed for Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University Grants Commission, we require shortlisted applicants to have taken either a national entrance examination, as specified by concerned research domains, or take a domain-specific entrance examination at IIIT-Bangalore before the interview.Qualified applicants with UGC-NET or similar Research Fellowships can avail of these at IIITB provided they are selected through the Institute’s selection process, the decision of which would be deemed final.

Course Fee

• The tuition fee per semester for the scholars who are joining the Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science by Research programme in this academic year  will be as follows:

• 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.

Stipend

• For Full-time Master of Science by Research/ Master of Science (Research) students, stipend of INR 20,000/- per month is available.
• For Full-time Doctor of Philosophy – consolidated stipend of INR 38,500/- per month till the completion of comprehensive exam. INR 43,500/- per month after the completion of comprehensive exam as per Institute policy. Stipend is paid for a period of 5 years.
• For Full-time Integrated PhD-stipend would be INR 20,000/- per month till the completion of comprehensive exam.After the completion of comprehensive exam stipend would be INR 43,500/-

Accommodation

Hostel facility is subject to availability.

The male students admitted to the research programme will be provided accommodation in an off-campus hostel facility arranged by IIIT-B.The female Students will be provided hostel accommodation on campus itself. The hostel fee rates are applicable uniformly for all the students irrespective of the hostel location.

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.

Other costs for books and supplies, travel, purchase of a laptop, etc., need to be factored by students depending on their individual circumstances.

Timeline

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through this link.

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