IIIT-B

What IIIT-B does

IIIT-B (International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore) is a government-funded deemed university established in 1998 in Electronics City, Bengaluru, India. It offers undergraduate (B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), five-year Integrated M.Tech, postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc. in Digital Society), research (MS by Research, Integrated PhD, PhD), and a PG Diploma in Digital Product Design and Management. As of available data, enrolment includes 423 B.Tech students, 598 Integrated M.Tech students, 362 M.Tech students, and 19 PG Diploma students, taught by 60+ faculty and 180+ research scholars, with 4,200+ alumni since inception.

The institute operates a portfolio of 9 research centres and 15+ specialised laboratories spanning Machine Intelligence and Robotics (MINRO), Cognitive Computing, E-Health Research (EHRC), IT and Public Policy (CITAPP), Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), Cyber-Physical Systems (COMET under NM-ICPS), and digital identity through MOSIP and eSignet (the latter co-developed with WSO2). Faculty and students have produced 1,600+ research publications. The IIIT-B Innovation Centre has incubated 50+ startups, and the NAIN programme has supported 2,300 students with funding, prototypes, startup incorporation, and patent filings. MOSIP has been deployed in 10 West and Central African countries, providing a global footprint for its open-source identity platform.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The funding model combines tuition and academic fees from multiple programmes, annual government allocation from the Ministry of Education for IIIT institutions, sponsored research grants (including NM-ICPS and industry collaborations), and continuing professional education programmes (long-term 11-14 months and short-term 5-8 months). The institution operates a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market for admissions, using its official website, news media, and outreach events such as RISE Open House and the Confluence annual technical event. Leadership rests with Director Prof. Debabrata Das, who received the IESA Technovisionary Award 2026, while Prof. Uttam Kumar received the Karnataka Science Innovation/Discovery Award 2025.

Name

IIIT-B

Legal name

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Website

https://iiitb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IIIT-B is a government-funded deemed university in Bengaluru, India, founded in 1998, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, and PhD programmes in computer science, electronics, and AI/data science, alongside nine research centres including MOSIP and COMET.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Engineering education
• Computer science research
• Technology research
• Professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, and research programmes. Fees vary by programme type and student category.
2. Government Funding and Grants: Government allocation from Ministry of Education for IIIT institutions. Budget allocation subject to annual government budgeting process.
3. Research Grants and Sponsored Projects: Funding from government missions (NM-ICPS), industry collaborations, and international partnerships for joint R&D initiatives
4. Continuing Professional Education: Revenue from long-term (11-14 months) and short-term (5-8 months) professional education programmes

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IIIT-B is a higher education and research institution that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and continuing professional education programmes in Computer Science, Electronics, Data Science, AI, and Digital Humanities. It also operates 9 research centres and 15+ specialised laboratories, and develops open-source digital infrastructure platforms such as MOSIP and eSignet. The institute also incubates startups through its Innovation Centre and offers a PG Diploma in Digital Product Design and Management.

Product overview

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) is an educational institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in technology and engineering disciplines. Its academic portfolio includes B.Tech. programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, along with five-year Integrated M.Tech. programmes. IIIT-B operates multiple research centres and labs covering areas such as Machine Intelligence and Robotics (MINRO), Cognitive Computing, Data Science and AI, E-Health Research, IT and Public Policy, and Digital Public Infrastructure. The institute also collaborates on open-source identity platforms and digital public infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech Programme Undergraduate engineering programme offered in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for prospective undergraduate students.
• Integrated M.Tech Programme Five-year integrated postgraduate programme combining B.Tech and M.Tech studies in CSE and ECE disciplines for students seeking combined undergraduate and master's level education.
• M.Tech Programme Postgraduate technical education programme in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering for graduates seeking advanced specialisation.
• Master of Science by Research Research-oriented master's programme offering MS by Research training across interdisciplinary domains for students pursuing research-led postgraduate education.
• Integrated Ph.D. / Ph.D. Programme Doctoral research programme with focus on interdisciplinary research across 9 domains for scholars pursuing original PhD-level research.
• PG Diploma in Digital Product Design and Management Post-graduate diploma programme targeting working professionals and graduates with skills in digital product design and management, supporting 19 enrolled students.
• M.Sc. (Digital Society) Master's programme in Digital Society addressing intersections of digital technologies with societal systems for students seeking interdisciplinary digital humanities education.
• Continuing Professional Education - Long Term Programmes (11-14 months) Long-duration continuing professional education programmes of 11-14 months for working professionals seeking in-depth upskilling and reskilling in technology domains.
• Continuing Professional Education - Short Term Programmes (5-8 months) Short-duration continuing professional education programmes of 5-8 months for working professionals seeking targeted technology upskilling.
• MOSIP (Modular Open-Source Identity Platform) Open-source digital identity platform for creating foundational identity systems, developed in collaboration with global partners and deployed across 10 West and Central African countries.
• COMET Tech Innovation Hub National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) hub focusing on technology innovation, startup support, and cyber-physical systems research hosted at IIIT-B.
• IIIT-B Innovation Centre (Startup Incubation) On-campus startup incubation programme that has supported 50+ startups through seed-stage mentorship and resources for innovators and entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,600+ research publications from faculty and students
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IIT BombaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026Collaborative partner with IIM Mumbai in Digital Science and Business Management programme. Targets emerging technologies and prepares students for digitally driven industries with focus on technology and management skills.
• NAIN (Network for Animals and Innovations)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026IIIT-B students showcased innovative projects at NAIN Conclave. Programme has benefited 2,300 students through funding, prototype development, startup incorporation, and patent filings.
• WSO2coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Strategic collaboration to advance open-source single sign-on platform eSignet. Partnership combines WSO2's identity and access management expertise with IIIT-B's research insights into digital public infrastructure. Focus areas include joint R&D for modern code base, building a global developer community, and enabling organizations to implement eSignet for secure digital identity.
• NIT-PatnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Memorandum of Understanding signed to enhance collaboration in academia and research. Aims to promote joint academic programmes, collaborative research initiatives, faculty and student exchanges, and organization of workshops and seminars. Reflects shared vision of both premier institutions to foster interdisciplinary research and contribute to higher education and technological advancement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IIIT Hyderabad: Closest institutional peer — also a not-for-profit IT-focused deemed university with a research-intensive B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. portfolio and a strong industry-incubation record. Directly competes with IIIT-B for top-ranked applicants and senior research faculty.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: Premier research-focused institution in Bangalore with strong graduate and undergraduate programmes in computer science, electronics, and data science. Co-located in Bangalore with IIIT-B, it competes for the same regional faculty and research talent.
• IIIT Allahabad: One of the original IIITs under the Government of India, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programmes in IT-adjacent disciplines. Shares IIIT-B's funding model and admission process structure, making it a close comparator for student pipeline and government grant dynamics.
• IIT Bombay: India's flagship engineering and technology university offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programmes across CSE, ECE, and interdisciplinary areas. IIT Bombay is explicitly a partner of IIIT-B (Digital Science and Business Management programme) and competes for the same top-tier student and faculty talent pool.

Broad incumbents

• IIT Delhi: Premier IIT with mature CSE, AI, and electronics departments plus a Yardi School of AI. Competes for the same top-of-funnel B.Tech and postgraduate applicants that IIIT-B targets through its unified application process.
• IIT Roorkee: Historic IIT with established CSE, ECE, and AI/Data Science programmes plus an active incubation cell. Competes with IIIT-B for postgraduate research scholars, faculty hiring, and sponsored research grants.
• BITS Pilani: Large private-sector technical university with strong industry-linked programmes and an integrated first-degree M.Tech structure similar to IIIT-B's Integrated M.Tech. Competes for high-performing students who prefer private, practice-school-anchored education over government institutes.
• NIT Trichy: Top-ranked National Institute of Technology with strong CSE, ECE, and instrumentation programmes. Overlaps with IIIT-B on government-funded technical education, admissions funnel, and postgraduate research pathways.
• IIT Madras: Top-ranked IIT with deep research output and a strong Data Science / AI footprint through its Robert Bosch Centre. Competes with IIIT-B for high-calibre CSE and AI faculty and postgraduate applicants nationwide.

Regional players

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Deemed private university offering B.Tech and M.Tech programmes in computer science and electronics with an active incubation ecosystem. Comparable in scale and private-deemed status, and competes regionally for South Indian technical applicants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iiitb4startups
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/iiitbmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/iiitbforstartups
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iiitb

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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