EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must –
- Hold an undergraduate degree (of at least 3 years duration) in any discipline (including Arts, Science, Commerce, Design, Management, Law, Engineering, etc.) with a first division/class from a recognized university (Note - The students who are expected to graduate by 1st August 2022 can also apply.)
- Have a valid score in CAT 2021, CEED 2022, CUCET 2022, or TISS NET 2022*
*Note - The candidates who have a valid score will be exempted from appearing for a written test at IIIT Bangalore.
Benefits
The selected scholars will receive awards in the following way -
- General Scholarships - A limited number of scholarships of up to 50% tuition fee waiver will be made available on a merit cum means basis at the time of admission.
- Tridib Roy Chowdhury Scholarship is being endowed to extend a 100% tuition waiver, for a year, to an entering M.Sc. (Digital Society) student. This scholarship will apply a merit-cum-means criterion, with preference to a woman applicant. The candidate will be identified by the Admissions Committee of the M.Sc. programme.
Documents
- Educational transcripts and certificates
- All supporting documents
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps -
Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below.
Step 2: Navigate to 'Application Process' and click on the given link to 'Register'.
Step 3: After successful registration, log in using valid credentials.
Step 4: Fill in the details, upload the relevant documents and make a non-refundable payment of INR 1,000.
Step 5: Submit the application form.
Important Dates
Admissions Open - 15th March 2022
The last date for submitting online applications - 15th May 2022
The written test will be conducted online for candidates without a valid score - 4th June 2022
Personal interviews through video calling application for shortlisted candidates with a valid score - 5th-6th June 2022
Release of the first list of selected candidates - 15th June 2022
Registrations for the new batch at the IIIT Bangalore campus - 8th July 2022
Program orientation sessions - 11th July - 30th July 2022
Semester 1 classes begin - 1st August 2022
Selection Criteria
- The selection will be based on performance in the interview, scores in the written test (or, in one of the four national level entrance tests mentioned above), professional experience, and marks obtained in 10th, 12th, and undergraduate/bachelor’s examinations.
- The final list of candidates to be admitted will be decided after the interview.
Terms and Conditions
- Offline applications will not be accepted.
- Candidates whose application is found in order will have to take a written examination online conducted by IIIT Bangalore that will test numerical/quantitative, analytical, IT and design awareness.
- All the shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an interview online through a video calling application which will include a writing exercise to test their verbal, IT and social awareness. The decision of the Admissions Committee on this matter shall be final.
- The portal works best on IE/Chrome/Firefox accessed through the desktop.
Important Links
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