NIRF #1 University • 18-month PG program
Master of Technology in Artificial Intelligence
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#1
Placement Rate (2025)
98%
Average CTC (2025)
₹42 LPA
Intake
40 Seats
Program Duration
Shorter than typical 2-year M.Tech programs. You re-enter the industry quicker.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
98%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Tech/BE in CS/EE/Math/Physics or MCA
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Total Tuition Fee₹48,000per year
Hostel & Scholarships Available
IISc offers on-campus hostel accommodation and scholarships for M.Tech students, keeping your total cost of attendance surprisingly low despite being in Bengaluru.
The verdict
Strong fit
With a 98% placement rate, an average CTC of ₹42 LPA, a total fee of just ₹48,000, and recruiters like Google DeepMind and Microsoft Research, this program offers an unmatched RoI. The 18-month duration and 40-seat intake make it intense, fast, and highly competitive.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Elite AI research & systems training
- ✓ Top-tier placements with global AI labs
- ✓ Extremely low fee burden
- ✓ 18-month accelerated timeline
Doesn't match
- ✗ Non-CS/EE/Math/Physics/MCA background
- ✗ Weak GATE/JAM score
- ✗ Large batch networking experience