Graduate Applications
Ďă˝¶´«Ă˝ follows a holistic review process when evaluating applications for admission. This means
that rather than focusing solely on standardized test scores or academic performance, the university
considers multiple factors to gain a comprehensive understanding of each applicant’s potential.
Begin by completing and submitting your application via the online portal. We recommend collecting
all your required information and documents before submission—this will make the application
process much faster.
When you apply, you’ll set up an account in the online portal. You can then use the App Tracker
feature to monitor your application status. Be sure to check your email for updates.
Step 1: Submit your application
Create an account and submit your application on the Ďă˝¶´«Ă˝ online applications portal.
Application fee for graduate is ₹5,000.
Step 2: Submit the following application documents
Official transcripts
Scan a copy of your official and original paper transcripts, individual mark sheets, or electronic
transcript provided to you from your institution’s registrar.
Do not upload your institution’s web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official
transcript
If the degree is completed, you must upload your original degree certificate or provisional certificate
along with your academic transcripts or mark sheets.
Resume/CV
Submit a current resume that highlights your academic and professional experience
Personal statement
Provide a well-written statement that outlines your academic and professional goals.
Letters of recommendation
One letter is required for master’s programs. Letters should be from individuals who can assess your
academic and/or career achievements and potential (e.g., professors, employers). Letters must be
submitted through the online Application Portal; you will input the recommender’s name and email
address, and they will receive an electronic invitation. Note that recommenders will type their
recommendation directly into the portal, not upload a document.
Degree Requirements
Artificial Intelligence (M.A.S.)
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, although not necessarily in computer science or a related
field of study, with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
For those without a bachelor’s degree in computer science, prerequisite undergraduate coursework
with grades B or better in Accelerated Computer Science () or Object-Oriented Programming I
() and II () is required. Three-year Indian bachelor’s degrees from NAAC A institutions are
accepted
Computer Science (M.S.)
- Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related
discipline with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better - Students with relevant backgrounds such as Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
or similar majors are eligible to apply for the MS in CS program. They may, however, be
required to take one or two prerequisite courses. - Students from non-CS backgrounds (e.g., Civil or Mechanical Engineering) are not eligible as
these programs do not typically include core computer science coursework in UG. - In cases where applicants from non-CS backgrounds have significant professional experience,
certifications, or coursework in computer science, their applications may be reviewed on a
case-by-case basis. - Three-year bachelor’s degree holders are not considered for admission, unless they hold a
master’s degree
Data Science (M.A.S.)
- A bachelor’s degree, not necessarily in computer science, is required, with a minimum overall
grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. - Three-year Indian bachelor’s degrees from NAAC A institutions are accepted
- One letter of recommendation is required, but two are preferred.
- A professional statement of objectives must be submitted.
- Applicants whose bachelor’s degree was earned at an institution where English is not the
primary language of instruction must submit their TOEFL/PTE/IELTS scores. - Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis, but are expected to have basic knowledge of
discrete mathematics, linear algebra, probability, statistics, relational databases, and some
programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby. - Every applicant who meets the admission deadline is automatically considered for a graduate
scholarship. If you receive a funding award, you will be notified of the award in your official
admission letter. - Applicants who lack prerequisite coursework but who are otherwise strong candidates (i.e.,
those who have relevant work experience) may be admitted, but such applicants will be
required to make up any needed coursework. For more information about these
requirements, visit our Prerequisite Undergraduate Coursework page.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Two or more years of professional work experience
- Official transcript submission with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average
of 3.0 or a 4.0 scale - No GMAT or GRE scores required
- CV/resume
- Professional statement (Statement of Purpose)
- Three-year Indian bachelor’s degrees from NAAC A institutions are accepted
English Proficiency Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency, excluding those who meet the criteria
to have their English proficiency waived as outlined below, by taking the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English
Test.
- TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
- IELTS: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
- Duolingo: 115 or above (115 minimum in all subscores)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by completion of an intensive English program:
- Ďă˝¶´«Ă˝ IEP Level 4
- ELS Level 112
Note: If you do not meet our minimum English proficiency requirements, or if there is other evidence
that suggests you may need additional English training, you may be required to take additional English
proficiency assessment measures that will be evaluated by our professional English Language Services
faculty and could result in your being required to take a course or courses in our English language
programs.
English Proficiency Requirement Waivers
The English proficiency requirement may be waived if you completed 60 semester hours at US
institutions within the last 36 months.
Exempt countries (countries where the degree was obtained AND attended that school for at least two
years):
| Antigua | Australia | Bahamas |
| Barbados | Belize | BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Canada (Except Quebec) | Dominica | Ghana |
| Grenada | Guyana | India |
| Jamaica | Malta | New Zealand |
| Nigeria | St. Kitts and Nevis | St. Lucia |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Tobago | Trinidad |
| United Kingdom | United States | US Virgin Islands |
Applicants who do not hold undergraduate degrees from a country listed above but who have lived,
worked, or studied in the United States for a substantial period of time may meet the English
proficiency requirement and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Your admission specialist in the Office of Graduate Admission will coordinate this determination with English Language Services.