IIIT-Bangalore

What IIIT-Bangalore does

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) is a deemed university established in 1998 in Electronic City, Bengaluru, and registered as a non-profit under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960. It operates as an interdisciplinary higher education and research institution offering B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc. by Research, Ph.D., and Postgraduate Diploma programmes across computer science, data science, electronics, VLSI, networking, and digital society domains, serving roughly 1,600+ enrolled students supported by 60+ faculty and 180+ research scholars.

Its core technology portfolio combines academic instruction with applied research across dedicated centres — E-Health Research Centre (EHRC), Machine Intelligence & Robotics CoE (MINRO), Centre for IT & Public Policy (CITAPP), Cognitive Computing CoE, COMET Tech Innovation Hub, MOSIP, and the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI). Notable technology assets include MOSIP, an open-source modular identity platform recognized with the 2024 WSIS Champion Award, and INJI, a mobile credential wallet built on MOSIP. Research outputs include NeuRehab (a reinforcement-learning plus spiking-neural-network rehabilitation framework achieving 60% reductions in power and latency), an Advanced Surgical Assistive Robot in collaboration with NIMHANS, and a drone-based pollination system showing 123% efficiency gains over manual methods.

Revenue derives from three primary streams: tuition and academic fees for degree and PGD programmes, multi-crore research grants from bodies such as the Department of Science and Technology and the Karnataka government, and consulting/implementation services for digital public infrastructure deployments. Recent contract evidence includes the Rs 25 crore Ethiopia Agriculture DPI work order routed through Protean eGov Technologies and Rs 27.19 crore of Karnataka government initiatives. Customer-side reach spans global technology employers (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung) recruiting through campus placements, government partners (Karnataka, NIMHANS, IndiaAI Mission), and international collaborators (WSO2, Australia India Institute, La Trobe University, University of Melbourne, Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture).

Name

IIIT-Bangalore

Legal name

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Website

https://iiitb.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IIIT-Bangalore is a Bengaluru-based deemed university and non-profit research institution delivering interdisciplinary higher education in computing and data science, operating centers in AI, robotics, digital health, and Digital Public Infrastructure including the MOSIP open-source identity platform.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education and Applied Research

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL), Digital Inclusion & Public Tech Access Training (Device/Internet/Basic IT) (EDAAAFAE)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Computer science research
• Digital public infrastructure
• Technology programs
• Engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees for B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D., and other programs. Admissions are through a common application process (not JoSAA).
2. Research Grants and Funding: Multi-crore funding from Department of Science and Technology and Karnataka government for various research initiatives and infrastructure development.
3. Consulting and Implementation Services: Revenue from international DPI implementation projects such as the Ethiopia Agriculture DPI project (Rs 25 crore contract awarded to Protean eGov Technologies by IIIT-B).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IIIT-Bangalore is a non-profit deemed university that delivers interdisciplinary higher education and applied research in computing, data science and technology through B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech, MSc by Research, Ph.D., M.Sc. (Digital Society) and PG Diploma programmes, alongside Continuing Professional Education for working professionals. It complements these academic programmes with open-source Digital Public Infrastructure products (MOSIP, INJI) and applied research outputs in AI, robotics, digital health, and 5G-6G communications.

Product overview

IIIT-Bangalore is primarily an educational institution (deemed university) offering academic programmes across multiple disciplines. Its technology portfolio includes Digital Public Infrastructure products: MOSIP (Modular Open-Source Identity Platform) - an open-source identity management DPI, and INJI - a mobile verifier application. Research-focused offerings include the Advanced Surgical Assistive Robot project (developed with NIMHANS) and NeuRehab, a robotic rehabilitation framework for stroke therapy. The institution does not offer commercial software products in the traditional sense; its offerings are academic programmes, research outputs, and open-source public goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOSIP: Modular Open-Source Identity Platform - a digital public infrastructure project for identity management
• INJI
• NeuRehab
• RISE
• Samvaad
• Confluence
• Miles4Meals

Products and services

• B.Tech Programmes Four-year undergraduate degree programmes in Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering for Indian students admitted through IIIT-B's own common application process (not JoSAA). Covers foundational and applied coursework in core CS/ECE domains with electives and project-based learning.
• Integrated M.Tech Programme Combined undergraduate and postgraduate technical degree programme for students seeking deeper specialisation through an integrated B.Tech–M.Tech pathway in CS/ECE disciplines.
• M.Tech Programmes Postgraduate M.Tech degrees for graduates seeking advanced technical specialisation in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering, with research thesis components.
• Master of Science by Research Research-focused master's programme for students interested in a thesis-driven path in computing, data science, electronics and related domains, serving as a pathway to PhD or research careers.
• Integrated Ph.D. / Ph.D. Programmes Doctoral research programmes in computer science, data science, AI, VLSI, networking, signal processing, digital society and related areas. Supports 180+ Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. scholars across institute research centres, with funding available via the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme.
• PG Diploma in Digital Product Design and Management Postgraduate diploma for graduates and professionals focused on digital product design, management, and emerging technology product development.
• M.Sc. (Digital Society) Interdisciplinary M.Sc. programme examining digital technologies and their societal impact, hosted within the Department of Digital Humanities and Societal Systems.
• Continuing Professional Education Programmes Executive-format continuing education tracks for working professionals covering areas such as Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Product Design, delivered in long-term (11-14 months) and short-term (5-8 months) formats.
• MOSIP (Modular Open-Source Identity Platform) An open-source, modular, standards-based Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platform for identity management, providing reusable components for enrollment, authentication and identity verification. Deployed internationally to enable digital identity systems for governments and organizations, and recognized with the 2024 WSIS Champion Award.
• INJI Mobile-based digital identity verifier application that works alongside MOSIP, enabling citizens to share verified identity credentials securely through their smartphones for authentication purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in power consumption and control latency with NeuRehab robotic rehabilitation framework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Power, International Energy Agency, ALIMCO, ChangeInkk FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Workshop on Scaling DPI with policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders discussing AI applications in healthcare, digital lending, and privacy frameworks including consent management system at IIIT-B.
• NIMHANScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Development of Advanced Surgical Assistive Robot project approved by Karnataka government with Rs 3.66 crore funding as part of four strategic initiatives worth Rs 27.19 crore.
• WSO2coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Collaboration through MOSIP initiative - WSO2 announced partnership with IIIT-Bangalore through the MOSIP initiative at WSO2Con North America 2026 to support enterprise AI transformation and agentic identity management.
• TATA Institute of Social SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Co-designed 'Tools for Applied Learning in Secondary Schools' education toolkit aligning with India's National Education Policy 2020 for vocational and skill-based learning.
• University of MelbourneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Collaboration with University of Melbourne and IIIT-Bangalore on education toolkit for Indian secondary schools, funded by Australian Government Department of Education.
• Australia India InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Track 1.5 dialogue on submarine cable security under Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership, assessing supply chain vulnerabilities affecting submarine cable networks across Indo-Pacific.
• La Trobe UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Collaboration with La Trobe University and IIIT-Bangalore on submarine cable security research project.
• IndiaAI MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Collaboration on AI Impact Casebooks on Energy and Accessibility developed by IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with IIIT-B and other organizations for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• Protean eGov TechnologiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 January 2026Protean eGov Technologies secured Rs 25 crore work order from IIIT-Bangalore to implement Digital Public Infrastructure for Ethiopia's agriculture ecosystem as system integrator for an AI-powered digital platform.
• Intel, Samsung, Sony, MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch collaborations with major technology companies including Intel, Samsung, Sony, and Microsoft, supported by multi-crore funding from Department of Science and Technology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IIIT Allahabad: IIIT Allahabad is one of the original IIITs with comparable IT-focused curriculum and deemed university status. It serves as a direct peer in the NIRF rankings and competes for similar applicant pools and industry research collaborations.
• IIIT Delhi: IIIT Delhi is a state-funded IIIT with similar research-intensive mandate in computer science and engineering. It competes with IIIT-B for top-tier faculty, research funding, and high-caliber applicants in the same NIRF band.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): MAHE is a private deemed university offering engineering, IT, and research programs with strong industry placements. It represents a comparable non-IIT deemed-university model with similar tuition-driven economics and brand-driven admissions.
• BITS Pilani: BITS Pilani is a private deemed university with comparable focus on engineering and IT education, strong industry placements, and a non-governmental funding model. It is a benchmark peer for IIIT-B's placement outcomes and tuition-driven revenue model.
• IIIT Hyderabad: IIIT Hyderabad is the premier IIIT in India, also a deemed university focused on IT and computer science research. It is the most direct comparable to IIIT-B in terms of mandate, structure, and research focus, though it ranks higher in NIRF and has a larger research footprint.
• International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur: IIIT Naya Raipur is a peer IIIT with similar IT-focused research mandate and deemed university status. It competes in the same NIRF rankings band and represents an institutional peer for government funding, faculty recruitment, and research output benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• IIT Bombay: IIT Bombay is one of India's top engineering institutions and the benchmark against which IIIT-B is measured in NIRF rankings. While operating at much larger scale, it competes directly for the same applicant pool, industry partnerships, and research grants.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: IISc Bangalore is India's premier research university located in the same city, with deep strength in computer science, AI, and engineering research. It competes with IIIT-B for top faculty, research funding, and graduate students in the Bengaluru ecosystem.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is a large private deemed university with extensive engineering programs and high enrollment scale. It is comparable in non-IIT positioning and tuition-driven model, though with much larger scale and broader program portfolio than IIIT-B.

Regional players

• PES University: PES University is a Bengaluru-based private deemed university offering engineering and IT programs. It is a direct regional competitor for IIIT-B in the local Bengaluru applicant pool and for industry placement drives with the same corporate recruiters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IIITB_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/iiitbmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/IIITBofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/iiit-bangalore

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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