The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) has opened applications for the January 2027 cohort of its revamped Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) programme. Developed by the Consortium of Institutions of Higher Learning (CIHL) in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad’s Centre for Educational Technology and Learning Sciences (CETLS), the programme takes a practice-oriented approach to postgraduate education, bringing together computing foundations, applied research, AI-enabled learning and entrepreneurship.
The four-semester, full-time residential programme is designed to go beyond classroom-based instruction and students’ progress from building core computing skills to working on applied AI problems in research laboratories, developing technology-driven ventures and gaining industry experience. The degree will be awarded by IIIT Hyderabad.
Eligibility and Admissions
The programme is open to graduates with 16 years of formal education who are willing to work with computer science, AI and mathematics. Students in the final year of their degree awaiting results are also eligible to apply
The admission process includes online registration, an aptitude evaluation through GRE, GATE or the MSIT Entrance Examination, as applicable, and interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Admissions will be conducted in two cycles:
· Cycle I: Application deadline – November 7, 2026; examination – November 11, 2026.
· Cycle II: Application deadline – December 7, 2026; examination – December 11, 2026.
The final admission list will be announced on December 20, 2026, and the programme will commence on January 2, 2027.
The programme is residential and will be conducted at the IIIT Hyderabad campus. The tuition fee is Rs 1.5 lakh per semester.
For programme details and applications, visit www.msit.ac.in
