IIIT-Bangalore invites applications for research programmes

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) has opened applications for its research programmes for Term II of the academic year 2026–27. Applications are invited for the Integrated Ph.D., Ph.D. and full-time Master of Science (MS) by Research programmes. Working professionals can also apply for the part-time Ph.D. programme.

The programmes cover research areas across the institute’s departments and research centres, including Computer Science and Software Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Communications and Signal Processing, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Mathematics, and Physics. Applications for Digital Humanities and Societal Systems (DHSS) are not being accepted for this term.

Prof. Balakrishnan Ashok, Associate Professor and Coordinator of MS and Ph.D. programmes at IIIT-Bangalore, said the programmes offer opportunities for students to explore specialised and interdisciplinary research, work on complex research questions and contribute to knowledge development. He added that the institute welcomes applicants interested in research careers in academia and research and development.

Eligibility criteria vary by programme.

Applicants for the MS by Research must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Ph.D. applicants require a master’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Working professionals applying for the part-time Ph.D. must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

For the Integrated Ph.D. programme, applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, an undergraduate score of at least 75% and a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. Additional, domain-specific eligibility requirements are available on the institute’s website.

The last date to submit applications is November 9, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through pravesh.iiitb.net. Details about research areas, faculty laboratories, research centres and programme requirements are available at www.iiitb.ac.in.

According to the institute, full-time research students are eligible for stipends under its 2026–27 policy. MS by Research students receive ₹20,000 per month, while Ph.D. students receive ₹38,500 per month until clearing the comprehensive examination and ₹43,500 thereafter. Integrated Ph.D. students receive stipends aligned with the MS by Research and Ph.D. programmes at the respective stages.

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