Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior
Dual Degree MTech & PhD
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See the degree grade →A combined MTech and PhD pathway run by the Department of Information Technology that integrates taught MTech coursework with doctoral research. Suited to students wanting a fast-tracked transition from postgraduate coursework into long‑term research in IT, with formal exit options to convert to MTech where appropriate.
Programme overview
This dual-degree programme pairs the M.Tech. (IT) curriculum with a PhD research track. Students complete the M.Tech. taught semesters initially and then move into doctoral research under an allocated supervisor and a School Research Committee (SRC). The structure supports conversion between the M.Tech. and PhD tracks in case of exit or change of plans.
What you'll study
- Semester I and II: Students take all courses as specified for the first and second semesters of the Institute's M.Tech. programme in IT; supervisor allocation and SRC formation occur during this period.
- Semester III: Two elective slots (M.Tech. elective or MOOC and an elective per PhD ordinance), each shown as 3-0-0 and 3 credits; plus M.Tech. research credits listed as 0-0-30 amounting to 15 credits, giving a semester total of 21 credits. Electives may be converted to M.Tech. equivalents if a student exits the PhD track.
- Semester IV: Flexible research credits shown as 0-0-36 for 18 credits. In the event of an abrupt exit, PhD research credits can be converted into M.Tech. research credits and re-defended as M.Tech. research work with a letter grade to permit exit with an M.Tech.
- Semester V onward: Research credits continue as per the PhD ordinance; similarly, exits allow conversion of PhD research credits into M.Tech. credits with appropriate re‑defence.
- Note: The M.Tech. taught content is identical to the Institute's M.Tech. CSE/IT offerings.
Entry requirements
The source page specifies the programme structure but does not list detailed eligibility criteria on this page. Prospective applicants should consult the department or the institute admissions information for formal entry qualifications, application procedures and any required examinations.
Career prospects
This integrated route is aimed at students pursuing research careers in information technology: academic research and teaching, R&D roles in industry, and long‑term technical leadership in organisations that value a doctoral qualification. The blended coursework-to-research design benefits those who want strong technical foundations before committing to a PhD topic.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The institute page identifies Atal Bihari Vajpayee IIITM Gwalior as an autonomous Institute of National Importance and notes it is fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Specific scholarship, stipend or funding arrangements for this dual-degree programme are not detailed on the provided page; applicants should review departmental announcements or the institute's funding policies for up-to-date information.
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