IIIT Hyderabad revamps MSIT programme with AI research, venture studio

IIIT Hyderabad's revamped MSIT programme blends computing, applied AI research and venture-building; applications open for the January 2027 cohort.
IIIT Hyderabad has opened applications for the January 2027 cohort of its revamped Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) programme, combining computing foundations, applied research and venture-building.
Developed by the Consortium of Institutions of Higher Learning in collaboration with the institute's Centre for Educational Technology and Learning Sciences, the four-semester residential programme takes students from core computing skills to applied AI research in laboratories and technology-driven ventures.
The programme, the degree for which is awarded by IIIT Hyderabad, emphasises AI-enabled learning and entrepreneurship alongside coursework.



