Master of Science by Research, PhD, and Integrated PhD openings in 6G and Wireless Communications at IIIT Bangalore
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) is inviting applications for
Master of Science by Research, PhD, and Integrated PhD
admissions for the
2026–27 academic year
.
The opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in
wireless communications, 6G and beyond, signal processing, optimization, physical-layer security, intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS/RIS), spectrum sharing, MIMO, and machine learning for wireless communication systems
.
Supervisor / lab:
Dr. Priyanka Das, Assistant Professor at IIIT Bangalore, works in next-generation cellular mobile radio systems and advanced wireless communications. Her research interests include spectral and energy efficiency, physical-layer security, cooperative communications, antenna selection, relay selection, IRS for 6G, and related analytical and experimental work. The post also highlights hands-on experience with advanced laboratory equipment and industry project execution.
Eligibility highlights:
For the lab-specific opening, candidates with M.E./M.Tech. (ECE) or B.Tech. (ECE/EE) with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. A strong mathematical background and Matlab coding skill are required. The institute-wide research admissions page also states that MS by Research applicants should have a four-year engineering degree and a good academic record; Integrated PhD applicants need a relevant 4-year degree, at least 75% marks (unless exceptional research ability is shown), and a valid GATE score; PhD applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent and may need to take a national or domain-specific entrance examination before interview.
Funding / fees:
The admissions portal mentions a non-refundable application fee of Rs 1000. Qualified applicants with UGC-NET or similar research fellowships may avail these at IIITB if selected through the institute process. No stipend amount is specified in the post.
How to apply:
Apply via the IIIT Bangalore research admissions portal, select the
Networking, Communications & Signal Processing (NCSP)
domain, and complete the online application. Strong candidates may also email a full resume with grades, projects, and relevant subjects to the supervisor.
Application link:
http://pravesh.iiitb.net
