Industry MS program structure Company's custom Masters FAQs about Industry MS (Part time)  
A part-time Masters (MS) by research program is designed to cater to the evolving needs of working tech professionals. It fosters advanced research skills through exposure and empowers individuals to drive tech innovations. This part-time program is structured around a long thesis project advised jointly by the company and IIITH faculty, with few courses to be taken alongside for the foundational knowledge needed for the thesis.
Who can apply
Tech professionals with a Science/ Engineering degree and at least 1 year of IT industry experience with a keen interest in emerging technologies and technology-led solutions.

Admission Process
A simple admission process. Any professional from the tech industry with the right background, at least 1 year of experience and a company recommendation can apply to get conditional MS admission. (Will get converted to regular MS admission after a semester when two courses are completed and a thesis project idea is in place).
Last date is extended till 7 July 2024
Industry MS program structure
The Industry MS at IIIT-H is a self-paced MS program that offers a dynamic framework to accommodate the diverse schedules of working professionals.

Minimal coursework, with main focus on thesis project
Courses (self-paced)
  • 4 courses + 2 mini projects + thesis: Participants engage in rigorous, yet limited coursework supplemented by a research-based thesis, enabling them to emerge as leaders in their domains.

  • Flexible schedules: The 4 courses can be taken anytime during the 2+ years, and concurrent with the thesis project.

  • Enroll in individual courses, just one course per semester. Any subject of interest in regular UG/PG curriculum alongside full-time students.
 
Mini Projects
  • 1 project to be taken up early to help scope the thesis project. Later an additional project or a course may be taken in its place.
 
Duration:

2.5 - 3 years (summers could be used as a term for projects)
Companies can sign up for bulk registration and choose a specific tech area and faculty as program advisors.
 
Fees:

INR 1 lakh per course; thesis is considered equivalent of 6 courses (a total of 12 lakhs over the 3 years).
 

Thesis

  • Advanced system-building projects with joint supervision.

  • Industry Project: Collaboration with industry partners for
    system development with joint
    supervision.
 
Company's custom Masters
 
Bulk registration

Companies can sign up for bulk registration and choose a specific tech area and faculty as program advisors.

A company can engage with IIITH to structure Masters focussed on certain tech and a specific case of solutions as projects.

Companies gain access to fresh talent and research, driving growth and competitiveness.

Professionals gain cutting-edge research abilities, career growth and organizational success.
 

The Joint Project

Co-create system research projects alongside research from IIITH, project work can be done in a regular research mode (advised by IIITH faculty) needing more time on campus or a joint project co-advised by IIITH and the company.

Companies can also pick IP projects aligned with its goals, ensuring real-world relevance.

Expert mentorship, hands-on learning, and collaborative effort. Bulk registration from corporates as part of initiatives in emerging tech and upskilling.
 
Indicative Technology

AI & ML: NLP, MT, CV Robotics Data Science: Predictive models & analytics Cybersecurity: Network security, cryptography; blockchain

IoT Solutions, smart cities & Industry 4.0 Software Engineering: Agile methodologies, DevOps VLSI & Embedded systems Quantum computing
 
 
 
FAQs about Industry MS (Part time)

Q1.

 Is this MS program In-Person meant for Hyderabad-based participants only or Students can participate in online classes through Hybrid/Virtual mode from other cities?
Ans: The course work will be in person. So, Hyderabad presence for classes needed in the first 2-3 semesters
   
Q2. Upon successful completion, what degree/title will be awarded to students? will it say Part-time Industry Sponsored Masters (MS) by Research?
Ans: Degree will be awarded as MS by Research (part time or industry Sponsored will not be mentioned). This is our regular MS program in structure and levels of effort needed; just that part-time effort is allowed.
   
Q3. The total fee is mentioned as 12 Lakhs INR, does it include GST?
Ans: Academics don't need GST. So, this is the best fees.
   
Q4. Can Individuals enrol in the program, or should it be company-sponsored only? Is there any discount offered to employees of Salesforce?
Ans: If part of a broader research relationship, and deeper engagement (more participants and such), then can consider
   
Q5. Can you share the payment schedule with approximate Months or Dates for each Term?
Ans: Will be roughly 2L per semester (unless there is a delays or failed courses)
   
Q6. Could you also share the names of the faculty members for each of the areas for this program?
Ans: These depends on courses picked by participants. These are regular courses offered by regular faculty
   
Q7. Why is the duration of the course being so long?
Ans: As the students are not available for full time, but their time needed to be invested as per the regular students as both degrees carries same credentials. The duration was set up accordingly.
   
Q8. Sir whom could I contact if I had my personal queries to be addressed about MS Program?
Ans: If its individual, you can reach out to our email address and can refer our website. If its organization, we will be happy to reach out in person and clear your queries.
   
Q9. Is the program being completely industry sponsored? Do we need to pay anything from our side?
Ans: The participant (Student) will be paying the fee to the institute and getting it reimbursement depends upon the employee and company mutual consent.
   
Q10. Will course enables regular placement and Alumni status?
Ans: Yes, If your company has no concern. Also you will be given alumni status as our regular students.
   
Q11. Can I choose my own research area?
Ans: Yes, but also there will be a cousre advisor. Who, helps accordingly.
   
Q12. Is it mandatory for the thesis project to be a joint initiative between the company and IIITH, or is sole collaboration with the IIITH project supervisor (regular research mode advised by IIITH)?
Ans: Not necessarily, If your self sponsored. If your company has sponsored and taken IP then, it can be a joint project.
   
Q13. Do we need to submit the NOC from the company by Jun 30th
Ans: Not necessarily. It should be by the documentation.
   
Q14. whether there is any limit on ‘seats’ (number of students who would be converted to regular MS admission)?
Ans: No
   
Q15. can we take additional courses than recommended by the program? i.e., more than 4.
Ans: Yes, You are allowed to.
   
Q16. Is it possible the conditional MS won't get converted to regular MS admission?
Ans: If not completing minimum 2 courses. Then it can’t be converted to regular admission.
   
Q17. What is difference between E-Masters vs I-MS?
Ans: E-masters is a lighter course deisgned as executive program for online medium only. Whereas I-MS, is designed with regular classroom coursework and research.
   
Q18. Should the company recommendation be like a standard Letter of Recommendation submitted to colleges, or just an NOC?
Ans: A regular NOC with detail works.
   
Q19. will the classes be recorded
Ans: No, there is no hybrid mode of teaching. Only the physical classrooms undergoes.
   
Q20. when the program is starts and how long the semester?
Ans: By end of July. 4 months.
   
Q21. Per semester how many courses I should choose?
Ans: We recommend not more than 2 based upon course work.
   
Q22. Do I need publish any papers?
Ans: Not mandatorily
   
Q23. After company started sponsoring, I switched... how the case considered?
Ans: It’s based upon the company policies; Institute doesn’t have concern with switching employment.
   
Q24. For the Next Batch 2025 is there any change in admission requirements?
Ans: Mostly, there will be no changes. Unless we received unmanageable applications.
   
Q25. Aapart from minimum 1 year of work experience what are the other eligibility criteria, should the BTECH be from a specific domain?
Ans: B.Tech can be from any domain, but 1 year tech industry experience is mandatory.
   
Q26. will there be any break provided during the course, also can we break for a semester and join in another semester
Ans: Yes, the break with permission.
   
Q27. What is the minimum attendance needed
Ans: 85% attendace is required, after that grade penalty will be imposed.
   
   
 
For queries please contact us at
Outreach.office@Iiit.ac.in		 If you are interested, Please fill out the admission application
https://admportal.iiit.ac.in/admissions.php