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. General Information
The formal minimal prerequisite for acceptance into the M.S. program is
a first-class degree in Engineering (or a first-class M.Sc./M.C.A. with
relevant specialization). Students who have a good plan for academic
research and believe they can be competitive with the best researchers
worldwide are encouraged to apply. The M.S. program is research-driven,
with a limited coursework component, and is not a substitute for the
M.Tech. (i.e., it is not suitable for students who need to take many
classes and do not have an interest or established background in
research). The coursework is not the most significant part of the M.S.;
the research is. The research must happen from day one. The courses
taken are only to provide support where needed (especially in rounding
out the student's exposure to relevant areas in the field other than
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Eligibility
Minimum Requirements
The minimum qualification for admission to any of the programs at
IIIT-B 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 2009 may
also apply.
We are open to receiving applications to the research programs (particularly for the Ph.D.) from outstanding foreign applicants.
Working Professionals
Working professionals may apply for the M.S. by Research program. 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
iiit-b 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.
International Students
Exceptional international students are eligible to apply for the M.S. by Research program. |
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Selection Procedure
Admission to the M.S. by Research program 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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Key Dates
Applications are made at the same general time as the M.Tech.
applications, and applicants are generally called for interview only in
late spring or early summer, with successful applicants enrolling as
students at the beginning of the Fall semester. Not all applicants will
be called for interviews. |
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Fees & Financial Aid
No stipend is available for M.S. students. Students in the research
programs pay the tuition fee of Rs. 50,000 per semester for only three
semesters, though they take longer to complete.
For more information, please visit: http://www.iiitb.ac.in/aca_admissions_ms.htm
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