M.Tech in Networks and Information Security (NIS)

27 March 2025: The 2025 NIS admissions in the CSE dept is open.

Overview of NIS programme

In 2020, IIT Hyderabad launched a new M.Tech. programme in Networks and Information Security (NIS), as a specialization under the department of Computer Science and Engineering. The programme offers a rich curriculum in both the theoretical and practical aspects of networks and information security. The curriculum for M.Tech in NIS is designed with the objective of laying a strong foundation through core courses, followed by advanced electives in various aspects of information security.

Eligibility Criteria

2-Year M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security

  1. MoE sponsored (GATE qualified): a. A 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in any engineering discipline or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in ECE/Statistics/CS/IT/Maths, with an excellent academic record. Candidates having professional qualifications recognized by AICTE, like AMIE, are also eligible to apply, AND b. The candidate should have a valid GATE score in CS/ECE/Statistics/Maths/Data Science and Artificial Intelligence(DA). c. As an exception to point (b) above, B.Tech/MSc/MS/MCA students from IITs and IISc with a CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 will be granted a waiver from GATE requirement.
  2. Self-Sponsored a. A B.Tech./B.E. degree in ECE/Statistics/CS/IT/Maths or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in ECE/Statistics/CS/IT/Maths with an excellent academic record. Candidates having professional qualifications recognized by AICTE, like AMIE, are also eligible to apply. Alternatively, candidates with a valid GATE score in CS/ECE/Statistics/Maths/DA, and a 4-year B.Tech/B.E. degree in any engineering discipline are eligible to apply. b. In case of Industry-Sponsorship, a sponsorship letter from the employer needs to be produced at the time of the selection interview (for details on the selection process, see Section 5 below).

3-Year M.Tech. in Networks and Information Security:

  1. Project Sponsored (GATE qualification necessary): a. A 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in any engineering discipline or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in CS/IT/Maths, and with an excellent academic record. Candidates having professional qualifications recognized by AICTE, like AMIE, are also eligible to apply, AND b. The candidate should have demonstrated adequate background in computer science or related areas (Valid GATE score in CS/ECE/Statistics/Maths/DA).
  2. Project Sponsored, with 6 months IITH experience (GATE qualification not necessary): a. A 4-year B.Tech./B.E. degree in any engineering discipline or an MSc/MS/MCA degree in ECE/Statistics/CS/IT/Maths, and have an excellent academic record. Candidates having professional qualifications recognized by AICTE, like AMIE, are also eligible to apply, AND b. The candidate must be currently involved in a project with a faculty at CSE Department, IITH, and the current supervisor’s project funds the expenses of the M.Tech. Programme, AND c. A sponsorship letter from the project supervisor needs to be produced at the time of the selection interview (see details of selection process in Section 5 below)

Important Dates

27th March 2025: The application portal opens.
17th April 2025: The application portal closes.
1st week of May 2025: Announcement of the list of shortlisted candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria.
2nd/3rd week of May 2025: Written Test. Date/Time and mode to be informed later.
Till the end of June: Interviews.
Last week in June/First week of July: Announcement of selected candidates.
August 2025: Classes commence.

  • Click here to apply.
  • Brochure for MTech in NIS (2025) here
  • Faculty profiles can be found here
  • Fee Structure can be found here

For updates and latest information,interested candidates are requested to periodically check: https://www.cse.iith.ac.in/admissions/mtech.html.