MS by Research Admissions

The M.S. by Research degree is intended for mature students who wish to learn and perform research in a supportive academic environment. It is awarded upon successful completion of a graduate-level research program, usually lasting four semesters. Beyond the satisfaction of a relatively small number of coursework requirements, the major focus of the program is on developing research skills, leading to the completion of a Master's thesis describing significant original results. Most M.S. by Research students are working professionals (some already working as research scientists in reputed organizations or government bodies), who are sponsored by their employers.
 

The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B), invites applications from qualified candidates for admission to its full time MS by   Research programme in Information Technology. 
 

Broad areas of research are as follows:

• Computer Science
  
  
• Database and Information Systems
  
  
• Embedded Systems
  
  
• IT and Society
  
  
• Networking and Communication
  
  

• Software Engineering
  
  

The Institute has close ties with the IT industry, and aims to be a nodal center for world-class research in different theoretical as well as applied areas of IT. 
 

 MS by Research at IIIT-B
 

The MS by research programme involves required and elective coursework, passing of examinations, testing the candidate's depth and breadth of understanding, and the writing and oral defense of a dissertation describing a significant body of original  research. The duration of time required to earn MS by Research may be estimated as 2 to 3 years, depending on the topic chosen and the candidate.
 

 Who can Apply?

The usual minimum qualification required is a 1st class four-year degree in a technical discipline (i.e., a 1st class B.E., B.Tech, or equivalent), but people holding 1st class Master's degrees in the mathematical sciences (i.e. an M.Sc. in mathematics, physics, statistics, or electronics) may also apply.

Working professionals are required to either take leave for the entire duration of study or obtain a relieving order from the current employer at the time of joining the full-time MS by Research programme.
 

Admission Procedure
 

Admission to the MS by Research programme at IIIT-B will be on the basis of submitted records of prior academic work and other scholarships showing aptitude for research, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview. 

Information Brochure

You can download a FREE admission brochure.
 

How to Apply
 

Online Application Form

Candidates can apply for all the programmes using online application only.

Online Application Portal

Access the IIITB Online Application site (http://iiitb.in) and fill in the online application form.

Step a) Click on Register as New Applicant and create your User ID and Password for IIIT-B Online Admissions Portal. You will receive an email notification with your User ID and Password after

Step c) Read the Instructions to fill the application form. Also read the Terms and Conditions.

Step d) Click on the “Apply” link corresponding to the programme you are applying (M.Tech, Integrated M.Tech., MS by Research, or PhD) from the “Application Form” page to go to the corresponding Online Application Form.

Step e) There are 3 pages for the application form – The “Personal Information” page, the “Enrollment Information” page and the “Competitive Exam Details” page. You may “Save” the partially filled application form, logout and come back to it later to complete it. All the mandatory fields need to be filled before the final submission of the application form. A unique Candidate ID gets assigned to the application on the first Save of the Application Form. Once the Application Form is submitted -it cannot be edited.

Step f) Applicants need to fill the Payment Details after submitting the application. Link is provided on the application form for the Payment page. You can also go to Application Form home page and click on View/Edit link under Payment Info.
                           

                    On the Payment Information page -Click on Pay Now button for Application Fee and Exam Fee to fill in the Bank Challan or Demand Draft details. If you are paying by one Challan/DD for both Application Fee and Exam Fee then click on Pay Now for Application Fee and then click on Pay Now for Exam Fee – to enter the Challan/DD details once for both the types of fee. Click Submit to submit the payment details. The payment status is changed to “Sent” when the information is submitted. Once the IIITB office admin receives the Challan/DD in mail they will update the status of your payment to “Paid”. Then only your application will get considered for admission.

Applicants can change their Password or Email Address in the system from the “User Information” page.

Payment Information

Step a) All candidates need to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs.1000/-. Candidates applying for IIITB Entrance Exam Waiver based on your GATE/GRE Scores need to pay only the Application Fee. There are two options for making the payment as explained below:

1. DEMAND DRAFT: Get a demand draft from any Bank in favor of "International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore” payable at Bangalore. Write you name and application ID at the back of the DD.

Choose the mode of Payment as DD in "Make Payment" Tab and click "Submit". Take a print of the Payment advice form and sign it.

Send the following to the IIITB address given below:

• Signed payment advice form
• Demand Draft
• Print out of your Online Application Form (You can go to Preview, click on view Application to take a print out of it.)
  

           
2. Cash at SBI Bank (Payment through challan) You may choose to pay the exam fee through cash. Select the option of Payment through SBI Bank branch and take the print out of the SBI Pay-in-slip. This pay-in-slip consists of 3 parts – one for bank’s record, one for your own record and the third for sending to IIITB for completing the registration process. You need to pay the cash at any SBI Bank branches in your city. On making the payment, the bank will return two parts of the pay-in-slip to you, one of which will be the receipt for you.

Send the following to the Collection Center address given below:
 

• Signed Pay-in-Slip (IIITB Copy)
• Print out of your Online Application Form (You can go to Preview, click on view Application to take a print out of it.)         

         

International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
26/C, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore -560100

Step b) IIITB will authenticate the payment details and will update the portal status confirming the payment for IIITB application form. Candidates can login to online application and visit the Application Summary to know the status of payment.

Fees & Financial Aid
 

For those who are selected for the full-time MS by Research programme, tuition fee is waived. Full financial support, covering tuition and a stipend of Rs. 7000 per month for the first 18 months and Rs. 15,000 for next six months, is available for full-time MS by Research students in the form of teaching assistantships.

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements

The minimum qualification for admission is a first-class four-year bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e. B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent). M.Sc./MCA degree holders can also apply. Final-year students expecting to graduate by August 2012 may also apply. We are open to receiving applications to the research programmes (particularly for the Ph.D.) from outstanding international students.

Working Professionals.

Working professionals may apply for the M.S. by Research programme. Such applications have to be sent through the employer (or accompanied by a letter from a supervisor or other authorized representative of the employer stating that there is no objection to the applicant's joining IIITB as a student). Working students will also need sponsorship from the employer, or obtain support from other sources to meet their costs, as scholarships and other financial support are not available to working students. Selection Procedure

Admission to the M.S. by Research programme is on the basis of submitted records of prior academic work and other scholarship showing aptitude for research, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview.

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