IIIT Bangalore Admissions Announcement for 2012

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IIIT Bangalore Admissions Announcement for 2012
IIIT-B invites applications for admission to the M.Tech, full-time MS by Research and full-time Ph.D. programmes for the academic year starting in 2012. The M.Tech degree is awarded upon successful completion of a 2-year, broad-based academic programme in IT. It is awarded upon successful completion of a graduate-level research programme, usually lasting four semesters. The Ph.D. is the terminal, research-oriented degree in the subject, intended to prepare students for research, teaching, and scholarly careers in academic settings or research laboratories. IIITB is also introducing an Integrated M.Tech. Programme in IT for post-senior-secondary (+2 or equivalent) students. This is a 5-year dual-degree (B.Tech. and M.Tech.) in Information Technology.
Eligibility
The minimum qualification for admission to the M.Tech, MS by Research and Ph.D. programmes at iiit-b is a first-class four-year bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e. B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent). First class degree holders in 3-year undergraduate programmes followed by Masters Degree with first class in any of the physical sciences, or an MCA degree with first class, can also apply. Final-year students expecting to graduate by August 2012 may also apply. First class or equivalent is required in 10th and 12th (or equivalent) grades as well.
Selection Procedure
Admission to the M.Tech. programme is on the basis of prior academic performance (at the high school level and beyond), performance in the iiit-b's online admissions test and an admission interview. Applicants with good scores in the GATE examination and GRE examination may be eligible for waiver of Entrance Examination (see below).	Admission to the MS by Research and Ph.D. programme is through initial short-listing for interview based on past academic performance, publications (if any), and relevant experience (if any). The interview for short-listed candidates would involve the candidate making a presentation in their area of their interest to the selection committee.
Entrance Exam Waiver
Candidates with GATE Scores Applicants having valid GATE scores from selected disciplines are welcome to apply for the M.Tech. programme. Such applicants may qualify for waiver of the entrance examination. See the admissions brochure for a list of disciplines whose GATE scores will be considered for waiver.	Candidates with GRE Scores Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and have valid GRE General Test scores are welcome to apply for the M.Tech. programme. Such applicants may also qualify for waiver of the entrance examination.
Working Professionals
Working professionals applying for the M.Tech. programme must get leave for the duration of the 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 iiit-b as a student). Working students will also need sponsorship from the employer, or obtain support from other sources to meet their costs. Scholarships and other financial support are not available to working students.
How to Apply
Link for applying online for M.Tech.:http://iiitb.in Those applying for M.Tech. are strongly encouraged to only apply online. Applicants may download a paper-based application form from the website if they are unable to apply online for any reason.Where available, all the additional scores such as the GATE score, the GRE General Test score and the TOEFL score must be mentioned in the application form. iiit-b will notify the applicants about the waiver as applicable after the application submission deadline. The following fees are applicable: Application Fee: Rs. 1000/- See the Admissions website for further details on how to apply.	Applying MS by Research and Ph.D. You can apply online at http://iiitb.in and submit the following with a covering letter giving a summary: Duly filled application form (located in the brochure) Transcripts or attested copies of prior academic work, and copies of any published papers. A statement of purpose of between 1000-2000 words, indicating research goals and prior research experience. A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000, in the form of a demand draft payable to IIIT- Bangalore. In addition, arrange to have three letters of recommendation supporting the application sent directly to the Registrar.
How to Apply
You can download a FREE admissions brochure from the M.Tech. admissions website.
Important Dates	M.Tech. Admissions Last date for applying online March 18, 2012 Last date for receiving Application Fee March 23, 2012 Exams & Interviews Notification of exam waiver for qualified applicants March 26, 2012 Exam Dates Date 1: April 1, 2012 Date 2: April 8, 2012 Selection interviews at IIITB campus May 2-4, 2012 MS by Research Ph.D. Admissions Last date to apply May 23, 2012 Selection interview at IIITB campus Third week of June, 2012