Centre for Continuing Education · IISc Bangalore
M.Tech. (Online) Admissions 2026
A world-class postgraduate degree from India's #1 university — earned while you work, without pausing your career.
Why M.Tech. (Online)?
Here is a golden opportunity for employed engineering graduates to earn a Master’s degree from India’s top university — the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore — without leaving their job.
The programme is designed for working professionals and carries the same rigour, intense learning, and practice as IISc’s full-time M.Tech. degree, including an in-house project within your company.
Full Programme Brochure →- Part-time degree — complete your Masters while continuing your full-time job
- Flexible schedule — evening and weekend classes to balance work and personal life
- Career progression — stronger foundational and technical skills, or a shift in area of expertise
- Practical impact — gain insights on latest developments and apply them within your organisation
- World-class credential — personal satisfaction of completing a degree from India’s #1 university
- PhD pathway — opens the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. in future
Three Specialised Streams
Typically completed in 2–3 years with flexibility for approved breaks. Elective courses can be taken from any of 30+ M.Tech. (Online) courses offered. Projects completed in-house with a company guide and IISc faculty mentor.
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science & Business Analytics
Electronics & Communication Eng.
Admission Timeline 2026
Organisations must submit nominations by this date
Nominated candidates can begin submitting applications
Last date to submit completed applications
Eligible applicants notified of online test details
For all three streams — AI, DSBA, ECE
Companies receive shortlisted candidate list
Companies confirm final nominees
Formal admission letters issued
Payment of fees and deposit by selected candidates
Welcome to IISc M.Tech. (Online) 2026 batch
Eligibility Criteria
| Min. Degree | BE/BTech/BS(4yr) in CS/ECE/EE or equivalent |
| Percentage | At least 70% or equivalent in all degrees |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years at time of joining |
| Required | Strong math & programming experience |
| Selection | Online written test |
| Min. Degree | BE/BTech/BS(4yr) or Master’s in any discipline |
| Percentage | At least 60% or equivalent in all degrees |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years at time of joining |
| Required | Strong math & programming experience |
| Selection | Online written test |
| Min. Degree | BE/BTech/BS(4yr) in ECE/EE or equivalent |
| Percentage | At least 60% or equivalent in all degrees |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years at time of joining |
| Required | Strong math & programming experience |
| Selection | Online written test |
Syllabus for Written Test
All nominated candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be asked to attend an online written/programming test for the stream they applied to. View full syllabus page →
Calculus
Limits, continuity and differentiability. Maxima and minima. Mean value theorem. Integration.
Linear Algebra
Matrices, determinants, system of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, LU decomposition.
Probability
Random variables. Uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson and binomial distributions. Mean, median, mode and standard deviation. Conditional probability and Bayes theorem.
Foundations
Linear Algebra/Matrices, Probability, Statistics and Combinatorics at undergraduate engineering mathematics level, plus basic Calculus and Geometry.
Programming
Data Structures (arrays, matrices, etc.) and Basic Programming in Java, C, C++, or Python.
Test Format
Multiple choice questions and programming questions. Total duration: 60 minutes.
Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Analysis, Probability & Statistics.
Communications & Signal Processing
Information theory, digital modulation, Fourier transforms, DTFT, DFT, Z-transform, LTI systems, control systems basics.
HFCS & Devices
Analog circuits, digital circuits, semiconductor devices, electromagnetic fields and Maxwell's equations, transmission lines.
Application Instructions
This is a sponsored degree programme. Candidates must be nominated by their organisation. View a sample filled application form →
Step 0 — Prepare Documents
Mark sheets of 10th, 12th Standard, UG and PG degree (if any). Signed sponsorship letter from your organisation. Verify your minimum eligibility for each stream before applying.
Step 1 — Visit Admissions Portal
Go to admissions.iisc.ac.in and select “Apply Now” under M.Tech. (Online) Programmes for Sponsored Candidates.
Step 2 — Register Your Account
Register with your email address and a password. The email ID used cannot be changed later and will receive all admissions-related communications.
Step 3 — Fill Application Form
Complete all five tabs: Personal Details, Employment Details, Academic Qualifications, Programme Choice, and Document Upload. Application fee is ₹2,000/- (non-refundable).
- Mark sheets — 10th & 12th Standard
- UG Degree Certificate & Mark sheets
- PG Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- Signed Sponsorship Letter from Organisation
- Passport-size Photo JPEG/PNG · 150×184px · max 500KB
- Scanned Signature JPEG/PNG · 300×40px · max 100KB
- Sponsorship Letter PDF PDF only · max 500KB
Accepted via net banking, Visa/Master Card, Debit/Credit Cards.
Interested in joining?
Ask your organisation to nominate you for the programme. If your company is not yet listed, have your HR head contact us to on-board.