Admission to research programs

M.S. program: Eligibility requires undergraduate degree (usually in computer science) and a valid GATE score. See IIT Madras admissions page for details. The applicant has to appear for a test/interview conducted by the Department. Admission to the program is decided on the performance in this.
Admissions to the M.S. program happen twice a year: in January and in August. Applications are available by late October and May respectively.

Ph.D. progam: Eligibity is a post graduate degree (M.Tech/MS or equivalent, usually in computer science); see IIT Madras admissions page for details. The applicant has to appear in a test/interview conducted by the Department. Admission is decided on the performance of this. Applications to the Ph.D. program are accepted throughout the year. Admissions are twice a year; in January and August.