Department of Computer Science & Engineering

CSE Department : MS/PhD Admissions (Nov 2024)

Step	MS & Direct PhD Admissions	PhD Admissions	Status
Submission of online application (at the IITM research portal)	Anytime Admissions Mode.(*)		Ongoing (*)
Announcement of Shortlist (for interview)	Nov 6 Criteria and Shortlist for MS Criteria and Shortlist for Direct PhD Criteria and Shortlist for External/Part-time MS	Nov 6 Criteria and Shortlist for PhD
Interview	Round 1: Written test - Nov 19 (AM) Round 2: Interview (MS) of shortlisted candidates: Nov 19th (PM), may extend to Nov 20 (AM)	Round 1: Written test - Nov 19 (AM) Round 2: Interview (PhD + DPhD) of shortlisted candidates: Nov 20-21

Important information

The written test will cover core areas of Computer Science and Engineering, including C programming, digital logic, discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms, computer organization / architecture, theory of computation, operating systems, database management systems, compiler design, computer networks, In addition, there will be analytical thinking questions. The details of the interview procedure for MS, PhD, Direct PhD and Ext/PT/Project admissions are now updated. Queries related to MS and PhD admissions may be sent to admissions@cse.iitm.ac.in

Here are some suggestions on preparing for the MS-PhD interviews.