IIIT Bangalore announces Admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and Master of Science (M.S.) by Research Program 2023-24 (Term II), Apply now!
IIIT Bangalore PhD and MS (Research) Admission 2023 – International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore invites applications for its research degree programs, namely, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) and Master of Science by Research (M. S. (By Research)). This call for admissions is for the academic year 2023-24 (Term II) starting in January 2024. The PhD Program has full-time as well as part-time registration options and the M. S. (By Research) program is for full-time applicants only. The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), a deemed to be University, was established in 1998 with a vision to contribute to the IT world through education and research, entrepreneurship and innovation. The autonomous institute has consistently been at the forefront of IT education and innovation. Read on for more details on IIIT Bangalore PhD and MS (Research) Admission 2023
IIIT Bangalore PhD and MS (Research) Admission 2023
Program offered
- Master of Science (MS) by Research
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science (CS), Data Sciences (DS), IT & Society (ITS), Mathematics & Basic Sciences (MBS) [only PhD], Networking, Communications Signal Processing (NCSP), Software Engineering & VLSI
Important Dates
- Call-for-Applications (Formal Announcement) : 20th October 2023
- Research Admissions Portal is live for application submission : 20th October 2023
- Last date for online application submission : 20th November 2023
- Notification to candidates to be invited for interview and optionally, written test : 27th November 2023
- Dates for Written tests and interviews : 04th – 08th December 2023
- Notification to admitted candidates : 11th December 2023
- Last date for remittance of acceptance fees by the admitted candidates : 22nd December 2023
- Joining date: orientation and course registration begins : To be announced
- Classes begin for Term 2 (2023-23) : To be announced
Eligibility Criteria
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- 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 applicants to take either a national entrance examination, as specified by concerned research domains, or a domain-specific entrance examination at IIIT Bangalore before the interview.
- Research domain-specific requirements are as follows:
- 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; and a Master’s degree in engineering (M.E., M.Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Doctor of Philosophy program. Additional specific requirements are as follows
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 online 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 Sciences:
- 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.
- For PhD, candidates should have a M.Sc. (Math or Computer Science) or, M.Tech (Computer Science) degree.
- 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 take an 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:
- Requirements (PhD):
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- Strong background in Computer Networks
- Strong background in Analog and Digital Communication
- Basics of Signal Processing
- Mathematics: Probability Theory, Random Variables, and Statistics
- Optimization techniques for Applied Wireless and ML
- Requirements (MSR):
- 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, and a Master’s degree in engineering (M.E., M.Tech. or equivalent in ECE/CS/IT/Networking/Communication/Signal Processing) is required for the PhD 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
Physics
- Eligible candidates should have satisfied the following requirements:
- The minimum qualification required is an M.Sc. in Physics, or a Master’s degree (M.E., M.Tech. or equivalent) in related disciplines.
- Candidates who have appeared and qualified in a national entrance test (CSIR-UGC NET, UGC-NET, GATE or JEST examination) may be exempt from taking a written test at IIIT Bangalore. M. Phil candidates can also apply for the Doctor of Philosophy programme.
- Screening/ shortlisting will be based on the scores obtained in the afore-mentioned examinations or online written examination at IIITB, and other application details furnished by the applicant followed by an interview if selected.
Mathematics:
- The minimum qualification required is a Master’s degree in engineering (M.Tech., M.E. or equivalent) or a Master’s degree in Mathematics.
- Candidates who have appeared and qualified in one of the two national entrance examinations: CSIR-UGC NET or NBHM may be exempt from the written test at IIIT Bangalore.
- M.Phil candidates can also apply for the Doctor of Philosophy programme.
- Screening/ shortlisting will be based on the scores obtained in the afore-mentioned examinations or online written examination at IIITB, and other application details furnished by the applicant followed by an interview if selected.
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) and Doctor of Philosophy in the ITS domain.
- 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; and those with a Master’s degree in engineering (M.E., M.Tech. or equivalent) can apply for the Doctor of Philosophy 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 an interview.
- Strong writing skills essential; prior fieldwork experience useful but not essential.
Application Process
- Please click on (https://pravesh.iiitb.net)for applying for the programme. (Note: The application fee is non – refundable)
- All queries may be sent via e-mail to the email id: [email protected]
- The degree program manuals are available at https://www.iiitb.ac.in/courses/master-of-science-by-researchdoctor-of-philosophy
Application Fee
- Application Fee : Rs. 1000/-
- Mode of Payment : Online through debit card/credit card/net banking
Selection Process
- Screening/ shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
- For PhD VLSI-Applicants will have to write the 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.
Fellowships/Scholarships
- For full-time Master of Science by Research/ Master of Science (Research) students, a fellowship of INR 20,000/- per month is available.
- For full-time Doctor of Philosophy students, a fellowship of INR 38,500/- per month till completion of comprehensive Exam. INR 43,500 per month for a maximum period of 3 years (36 months) after completion of comprehensive Exam.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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