IIIT Sri City - Indian Institute of Information Technology

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor which is known as IIITS, was established in the year 2013 as an institute of National Importance, by the Government of India. It was partially up to 50 per cent funded by the Government of India and partially up to 35 per cent funded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

IIIT Sri City was mentored by IIT Hyderabad and IIIT Hyderabad during the first 6 years of its existence. The institute also follows a similar curriculum as IIIT Hyderabad. The campus is spread across 81 acres, and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art infrastructure in Sri City. IIITS is a unique institution that gives equal importance to research and development that can help solve real-life problems.

The institute offers various undergraduate and postgraduate course degrees in various course subjects to choose from. Students can pursue BTech, MTech, and research (MS, PhD) courses in IIITS. Currently, the institute provides PhD programs in both full time and part-time categories. IIIT Sri City does not permit branch change, therefor a student taking admission in a specific branch, will remain in it till the completion of the programme. 

IIIT Sri City Highlights:

Location

IIIT Sri City is located at 630 Gnan Marg, Andhra Pradesh. Students can reach the campus by train, bus, or air for those coming from other states.

1.      By Air: Chennai International Airport is only a 90-minute drive away from Sri City, and Tirupati International Airport is 75 km away from Sri City. The Andhra Pradesh Government also has plans to develop mini airports in each district of the state that will further enhance connectivity to Sri City.

2.      On-Road: Students can travel through the Tada-Tirupati state highway on the northern boundary. They can also reach Sri City by Kadur-Satyavedu-Tiruvallur-Sriperumbuder roads along the western boundary.

3.      By Train: Sri City is well-connected through a broad-gauge railway line that links the metro cities of India. Express trains connecting Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi stop at Sullurpeta which is only 12 km north of Sri City. 

Latest News and Updates 

1.      Admission into BTech program through JoSAA and CSAB were announced by the institute on 25 November 2020.

2.      Applicants are invited for their full-time admission to PhD programs for spring 2021 session.

3.      Also, admissions for part-time PhD programs for spring 2021 is released by the institute. 

Awards, Recognition and Collaborations

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Sri City is recognized by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). The institute has collaborated with various institutes in India. They are;

1.      Hydrology Group, IIT Madras

2.      Indian Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

3.      Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

4.      Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI), Bengaluru

5.      Department of Science and Technology (DST, GOI) – NCSTC Division

6.      Department of Land Resources (DoLR, GOI) – TDET Scheme 

Clubs, Committees and Societies

The institute offers various clubs and committees for students recreational and development purposes. They include;

1.      Nature Club: This club was set up to bring about environmental development and benefits. The club members work to create awareness about nature while motivating people to be a part of the environmental safety program.

2.      Sports Club: The club members engage themselves in various sports activities apart from their academic studies. They encourage students to participate in various activities for their physical development or well-being.

3.      Music Club: The music club consists of members who are talented and have skills in music. Some of them can sing, while others can play various musical instruments. Students who are interested in learning music are also encouraged to join the club. They also perform for various institutions events.

4.      Programming Club: As a technology institute, programming is necessary for students to learn and enhance their computing skills. This club is particularly for computer science students, and the club aims to strengthen the student knowledge in programming.

5.      Photography Club: Photography is a hobby of many individuals. For students with photography skills, or wanting to learn more about photography, this club would be advantageous for them.

Facilities Available

IIIT Sri City is well equipped with the latest technology facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff. They offer a state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students and staff members so that they can gain knowledge as well as enjoy the facilities provided by the institute. The classroom infrastructure includes 15 fully air-conditioned classrooms, which are equipped with modern audio-visual aids. Infrastructure facilities of an educational institute play an important role in shaping a student's future goals. IIITS provides the following facilities;

1.      Library: IIITS offers a well-equipped and digitalized library that contains more than thousands of books and publishes made by scholars across the globe. Students and staff can use the contents of the library for various research and project purposes. They are welcomed to use the library facility offered by the institute at the maximum level.

2.      Hostel: The institute provides hostel accommodation separately for boys and girls. They have also rented apartments for PhD and PG students in the Sri City township. The institute offers mess services to its hostellers for breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner. The hostels are equipped with WIFI connection as it is important for student academic purposes. They offer various cuisines for students to enjoy and improve their well-being. Apart from these, students can even enjoy the recreational area for various activities.

3.      Technology Business Incubator: The institute encourages a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that will aid in the institute in its growth and at the same time help faculty and the students to fulfill their potential. This facility is provided for students to serve the needs of the community. They foster entrepreneurship and innovation through Gyan Circle Ventures, Institute Innovation Cell, and E-Cell at IIITS.

4.      Sports: IIITS encourages student's participation in various sports activities to keep their physical health intact and to improve their mental being, apart from their academic studies. The institute provides sports facilities such as cricket, football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, etc., they also offer gym facilities for boys and girls. There are various tournaments held by the institute that ensure a healthy, active atmosphere among students.

Courses Offered and Fee Structure

B.Tech.

M.Tech.

M.S.

Ph.D.

Are the various courses offered at IIITS

Admission

The admission process for various courses of IIITS takes place through an entrance exam, apart from the minimum eligibility criteria required by the institute. For admissions into the BTech course, JEE Mains entrance examination results are required from candidates by the institute. For the MTech course, GATE entrance exam results are required, where for MS/PhD course degree, admissions are based on previous degree scores and work experience if any, along with a personal interview for final selection process.

Candidates who are interested in applying for admission at IIITC need to follow the steps for admissions given below.

1.      For admissions to any course degree, first, fill and submit the admission form released by the institute if candidates meet the minimum eligibility criteria required by the institute.

2.      Then candidates have to appear for a particular entrance exam. JEE MAIN/AP EAMCET entrance exam for BTech, GATE for MTech.

3.      In the case of PhD/MS research degree, candidates need not appear for any entrance exam, but for the personal interview that will be conducted by the institute.

4.      Students are required to keep a check on the official website of the institute as well as their respective entrance exam portal.

5.      For BTech admission, candidates need to go through JoSAA Counselling, and for MTech course degree, CCMT counselling is required for final seat allotment.

6.      Selected candidates then, will be asked to pay for fees and follow up all the formalities for admission.

Scholarships

The institute offers financial aid to students through educational loans in collaboration with banks like SBI of up to Rs. 7.5 lakhs, with the student's parent/guardian to be the co-borrower. Students can avail of loans and educational support from various loan portals such as;

1.      Vidya Lakshmi Portal, managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, Mumbai.

2.      Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme, 2009 on Model Education Loan Scheme of IBA.

3.      State/Central Government Fee Reimbursement Schemes, for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EBC.

4.      The institute also offers part-time jobs for students with the opportunity to take up Research and Teaching Assistant jobs.

Cut-Off

The cut-off for various degree courses offered by IIIT Sri City is based on both merit eligibility, and entrance score cut off. The institute offers its cut-off requirement for various course degree admission. The cut-off required are usually released by the official entrance exam portal, and every year there are changes in cut off system depending on the availability of seats, and the number of students applying for the entrance exam. Therefore, students are required to keep a keen check on the particular entrance exam website for information on cut off releases.

Placement

IIITS provides a structured and systematic effort for placements and training, with a group of experienced faculty members, staff, and students under the leadership of the Director. The institute considers the career of its students as an important and crucial part of their lives. They take responsibilities to improve and contribute to a student’s future career.

The institute has been shaping career-building with the help of its curriculum that aids students in understanding the start-up culture, where innovation and finding solution is the key.

According to the course subjects undertaken, students are assisted and equipped in small groups, with computer knowledge to prepare them for future career scopes.

Right from resume making to interview process of placement, students are offered assistance by the placement cell. They guide students on what career path will be suitable for them, depending on the course subject undertaken and by observing a particular student's skills and knowledge acquired.

The institute prioritizes the future of students and makes sure that they receive the career guidance they need at its maximum level. 80% of students have been recruited by various well-known companies of national and international. This is the result of the placement efforts provided by the institute for its student.

Placement Partners/Top Recruiters

The top recruiting companies of IIIT Sri City includes;

1.      Amazon

2.      IBM

3.      ABC Play store

4.      Ritwik Software

5.      APA Engineering

6.      AVI Networks

7.      Grey Orange

8.      Google (Internships)

9.      Zipper Technologies

10.  Flipkart

11.  Smart Pix