IIIT Hyderabad M.S Electronics And Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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The Master of Science (M.S.) by Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at IIIT Hyderabad is a full-time, research-based postgraduate programme that imparts the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to contribute to world-class research in ECE. The programme covers broad areas of ECE with core strengths in signal/speech/image processing, VLSI and embedded systems, robotics, and communications. The duration is flexible, ranging from a minimum of 3 semesters to a maximum of 6 semesters (for regular students), with a typical completion time of 2 to 3 years. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 60,000, and all full-time M.S. students receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 16,000. Admission is through the PGEE (Post Graduate Entrance Examination) conducted by IIIT Hyderabad. The programme is highly regarded for its research output, world-class research centres, and strong placement record.

Admissions for the Monsoon 2026 batch are currently open. The PGEE 2026 application portal opened on February 20, 2026, and the last date to apply is March 31, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for May 2, 2026, and M.S. by Research interviews on campus are scheduled for June 10 and 11, 2026.

Key Points

The M.S. (ECE) programme is supported by five world-class research centres: Centre for VLSI and Embedded Systems Technology (CVEST), Signal Processing and Communications Research Centre (SPCRC), Robotics Research Centre (RRC), Centre for Visual Information Technology (CVIT), and Computer Systems Group (CSG).
Core research strengths include signal/speech/image processing, VLSI and embedded systems, robotics, wireless communications, and computer vision.
The curriculum includes breadth and depth requirements: students must demonstrate knowledge in at least 4 stream areas and take advanced courses in at least 3 stream areas.
Sample elective courses include Analog IC Design, Digital VLSI Design, Wireless Communications, Radar Systems, Speech Signal Processing, Medical Image Analysis, Mobile Robotics, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design.
Students typically decide on their research area and faculty advisor within the first year while completing coursework.
The programme is available in both full-time (max 6 semesters) and part-time (max 8 semesters) modes.
Candidates with high GATE scores or from CFTIs with GPA >= 7 (on a scale of 10) may be directly shortlisted for interviews without appearing for the PGEE exam.

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06 Apr, 2026 IIIT Hyderabad Fee Structure 2026 has been released for M.S Electronics And Communication Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.2 Lakhs.

IIIT Hyderabad M.S. (ECE) Fees

The M.S. by Research in ECE at IIIT Hyderabad is financially accessible, with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 60,000 and a monthly stipend that partially offsets living costs. Hostel and mess charges are additional and are paid semester-wise.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee (per year)	Rs. 60,000
Hostel Charges (approx., per month)	Rs. 6,000
Mess Charges (approx., per month)	Rs. 5,000
Application Fee (non-refundable)	Rs. 3,100
Total Tuition Fee (for 2 years)	Rs. 1,20,000

Hostel and mess charges are paid semester-wise before the start of each semester. These are not mandatory but are available on campus.
The monthly stipend in the first semester is Rs. 16,000. From the second semester onwards, the stipend amount (Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 16,000) is based on student performance and area of research.
Financial assistance is provided as stipend to all full-time M.S. students during the first semester and continued based on satisfactory academic and research performance. Students are required to contribute approximately 20 hours of work per week (TA/RA duties).
The application fee of Rs. 3,100 is non-refundable.
Financial assistance (tuition support) is available for students with family income below Rs. 8 lakhs per annum from the 2nd semester onwards, through the IIITH Alumni Fund on a pay-it-forward basis.

IIIT Hyderabad M.S. (ECE) Admission 2026

Admissions to the M.S. by Research in ECE at IIIT Hyderabad are conducted twice a year: Monsoon (July) and Winter (January). The primary route is through the PGEE (Post Graduate Entrance Examination). For Monsoon 2026, the application portal is currently open and the entrance exam is scheduled for May 2, 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for on-campus interviews in June 2026. Candidates with high GATE scores may be directly shortlisted for interviews.

IIIT Hyderabad M.S. (ECE) Admission Dates (Monsoon 2026)

Event	Date
Application Portal Opens	February 20, 2026
Application Portal Closes	March 31, 2026
Admit Card Release	Approximately 10 days before exam
PGEE Entrance Exam	May 2, 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
M.S. by Research Interviews (On-Campus)	June 10 and 11, 2026
Commencement of Classes (Monsoon)	July 2026 (tentative)

PGEE 2026 Exam Dates

Exam	Application Deadline	Exam Date	Remarks
PGEE (Post Graduate Entrance Examination)	March 31, 2026	May 2, 2026	ECE subject test + General Aptitude; mandatory for M.S. (ECE) admission at IIIT Hyderabad

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech (all branches), M.Sc., MCA, or M.A. (Mathematics) degree.
A minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the qualifying degree is required.
Candidates with a high GATE score may be directly shortlisted for interviews without appearing for the PGEE exam.
Candidates from CFTIs with GPA >= 7 (on a scale of 10) may also be directly shortlisted for interviews.
NET-qualified candidates with current validity are eligible to be shortlisted for interviews without PGEE.

Admission Process:

Register and fill the online application form on the IIIT Hyderabad admissions portal (admportal.iiit.ac.in).
Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 3,100.
Upload required documents: Resume, detailed marksheet of qualifying degree, photograph, and Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Appear for the PGEE written exam (ECE subject test + General Aptitude paper).
Shortlisted candidates are invited to the IIIT Hyderabad campus for a technical interview.
Final selection is based solely on interview performance; the decision of the interview committee is final.
Candidates with high GATE scores or from CFTIs with GPA >= 7 may be directly shortlisted for interviews without PGEE.

IIIT Hyderabad M.S. (ECE) Scholarships 2026

IIIT Hyderabad provides financial support to all full-time M.S. by Research students through an institutional stipend. Exceptional candidates may also be considered for the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) or corporate fellowships. The stipend structure ensures that most students can pursue their research without significant financial burden.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility
IIIT Hyderabad Institutional Stipend	Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 16,000 per month	All full-time M.S. by Research students (subject to satisfactory performance)
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)	Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month + Rs. 2 lakh/year research grant	Candidates with outstanding academic record; applied separately through PMRF portal
Corporate Fellowships (Qualcomm, TCS, etc.)	Rs. 50,000 per month (varies)	Awarded to select students based on research excellence
IIITH Alumni Fund (Financial Assistance)	Tuition support (need-based)	Students with family income below Rs. 8 lakhs per annum; from 2nd semester onwards

The institutional stipend requires students to contribute approximately 20 hours per week in TA/RA duties.
The stipend amount from the 2nd semester onwards is based on student performance and research area (Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 16,000 per month).
PMRF applications are made separately through the official PMRF portal (pmrf.in) and are not part of the PGEE process.
Travel support is provided to all M.S. students to present research at reputed international conferences.
The Alumni Fund operates on a pay-it-forward basis: recipients agree to support another student's tuition after graduation and employment.

IIIT Hyderabad M.S. (ECE) Placement 2026

IIIT Hyderabad has a strong placement record for its ECE research programmes. M.S. by Research graduates in ECE are highly sought after by top semiconductor, communications, and technology companies. The average package for M.S. (ECE) graduates at IIIT Hyderabad is approximately Rs. 17.76 LPA, reflecting strong industry demand for ECE research graduates.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	Details
Average Package (M.S. ECE)	Rs. 17.76 LPA
Top Recruiters	Qualcomm, Samsung, Texas Instruments, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, Google, Amazon, Bosch
Career Paths	VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Wireless Communications, Robotics, AI/ML Research

Placement data is indicative and based on available information. Exclusive M.S. by Research ECE placement data may vary year to year.

IIIT Hyderabad M.S. (ECE) FAQs

Ques. What research centres can M.S. (ECE) students work in at IIIT Hyderabad?

Ans. M.S. (ECE) students can work in five prominent research centres: Centre for VLSI and Embedded Systems Technology (CVEST) for chip design and embedded systems, Signal Processing and Communications Research Centre (SPCRC) for wireless communications and signal processing, Robotics Research Centre (RRC) for autonomous systems and robotics, Centre for Visual Information Technology (CVIT) for computer vision and image processing, and Computer Systems Group (CSG) for computer architecture and systems.

Ques. What is the difference between M.Tech (VLSI) and M.S. by Research (ECE) at IIIT Hyderabad?

Ans. The M.Tech in VLSI and Semiconductor Technologies is a coursework-based programme (2 years) with no stipend from the institute (GATE scholars get AICTE stipend). The M.S. by Research in ECE is a research-based programme (2 to 3 years) with a monthly stipend of Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 16,000. M.S. students are expected to publish research papers and submit a thesis, while M.Tech students focus primarily on coursework. M.S. by Research is ideal for those who want to pursue deep research or a Ph.D. in ECE.

Ques. Can a CSE graduate apply for M.S. (ECE) at IIIT Hyderabad?

Ans. Yes. The eligibility for M.S. (ECE) at IIIT Hyderabad includes B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech from all branches, M.Sc., MCA, and M.A. (Mathematics). So CSE graduates are eligible to apply. The PGEE exam for ECE includes an ECE subject test and a General Aptitude paper.

Ques. What are the core research areas in the M.S. (ECE) programme at IIIT Hyderabad?

Ans. The core research areas include VLSI and Embedded Systems (Analog IC Design, Digital VLSI, CMOS RFIC Design), Signal and Image Processing (Speech Signal Processing, Medical Image Analysis, Time Frequency Analysis), Communications (Wireless Communications, Radar Systems, Coding Theory), and Robotics (Mobile Robotics, UAV Design, Dynamics and Control).

Ques. Is the M.S. (ECE) stipend at IIIT Hyderabad sufficient to cover living expenses?

Ans. The stipend of Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 16,000 per month may not fully cover hostel (Rs. 6,000/month) and mess charges (Rs. 5,000/month). However, students can supplement their income through TA/RA duties and may be eligible for need-based financial assistance through the IIITH Alumni Fund. Many students also receive travel grants for conference presentations.

Ques. What are the placement prospects for M.S. (ECE) graduates from IIIT Hyderabad?

Ans. M.S. (ECE) graduates from IIIT Hyderabad are highly sought after by top semiconductor and technology companies such as Qualcomm, Samsung, Texas Instruments, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and Google. The average package is approximately Rs. 17.76 LPA. The research depth and publication record of M.S. graduates make them attractive for VLSI design, embedded systems, signal processing, and AI/ML research roles.

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IIIT Hyderabad: 2 Answered Questions

How is IIIT Hyderabad's MSIT course for a non it student ? What sort of companies recruit from the MSIT course??

Anupama Chauhanstudied at International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

IIIT Hyderabad MSIT course is perfect for someone who has a flawed academic profile like a gap year or something. People like these have very limited opportunities so this course might uplift their chances of getting placed decently. However, since you specifically asked, this course is not a good option if you have an IT background. This is because the curriculum is repetitive and covered in a shorter duration. Also, if you are employed, it’s better to invest your efforts in improving your work experience than wasting time on this course.

The placements are decent and in fact, during the first phase, you might get into top IT giants like Amazon, Salesforce, American Express, etc. But if you fail to get placed in these then the only option left is to get into service sector-based companies.

So, this course is best suited for those who are looking for a means to upgrade their academic profile.

Which college should I choose between IIT, Hyderabad & IIIT, Hyderabad for a CSE course?

Divya SarafLives in Hyderabad

Had I been in your place, I would have chosen IIIT Hyderabad over IIT Hyderabad. While both colleges offer a good CS program, IIIT Hyderabad is the clear winner when it comes to CS. Consider the following points of comparison

IIT Hyderabad is a new IIt, so choosing it just because of the IIt tag would be a blunder.
IIT Hyderabad is still in its development phase and its campus still needs a few more facilities to become full-fledged operating.
IIIT Hyderabad has a better religion and brand name among the IT giants and therefore its placement scenario is way better than IIT Hyderabad.
IIIT Hyderabad is well-known for its achievements in competitions like ACM ICPC and GSOC.

I have my cousins in both the institutes and from their discussions I have concluded that IIIT Hyderabad leads in CS opportunities.