International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad
MS by Research in Computer Science
IIIT Hyderabad · 3-Year Research-Intensive Program
Cohort Size
Small batch = direct faculty mentorship & a tight-knit research community
Key numbers
Placement Rate
90%
Average CTC
₹28 LPA
Duration
36 Months
Total Fees
₹6 Lakhs
Investment
₹6.0L total
~₹2.0L per year
- Tuition Fee (Annual)₹2,00,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related Engineering discipline
Selection Basis
Admission is granted purely on entrance exam performance
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
90%
Top recruiters
Built for Future Researchers
This isn't a coursework-heavy master's. You'll spend 3 years doing full-time research, aiming for publications, presenting at international conferences, and gaining teaching experience. Most grads either transition to a PhD or join elite industry research labs.
The verdict
Strong fit
If your endgame is a PhD or a role at top-tier R&D labs like Google Research, Meta AI, or NVIDIA, this program is a rocket ship. The 90% placement rate and ₹28L average CTC validate the model, but the real win is the research pedigree you build. Skip this if you want a quick, coursework-only PG degree.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research career
- ✓ PhD transition
- ✓ Industry R&D roles
- ✓ High placement ROI
Doesn't match
- ✗ Two-year program
- ✗ Coursework-only preference
- ✗ Immediate corporate non-tech roles