IIT Bombay – CS Programs (M.Tech | RA | PhD)

1. M.Tech in Computer Science (CSE) Specialization Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Eligibility B.Tech / BE in CS, IT, or related fields Valid GATE score Admission Process Shortlisting based on GATE score Written test / Interview (sometimes) Subjects (Core Areas) Data Structures & Algorithms Operating Systems Computer Networks Machine Learning & AI Distributed Systems Database Systems Stipend 12,400/month (as per Govt norms) Placements Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart Average package: 20–40+ LPA (varies yearly)

2. RA (Research Assistantship) M.Tech What is RA Program? Similar to M.Tech, but focused on research projects Students work under professors on funded research Eligibility Same as M.Tech (GATE required) Strong interest in research Stipend Higher than regular M.Tech (15,000+) Benefits Hands-on research experience Better chance for PhD (India/Abroad) Work on live projects (AI, Systems, Cybersecurity, etc.)

3. PhD in Computer Science Eligibility M.Tech / MS / B.Tech (with excellent academic record) Valid GATE / NET or institute-level exam Selection Process Written test Technical interview Research Areas Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Data Science Cyber Security Computer Vision Distributed Systems Theory of Computation Fellowship 37,000 – 42,000/month (JRF/SRF as per norms) Duration 4–6 years