PGSSP - Post Graduate Student Status Programme @ IIIT-H

The complete information about PGSSP at IIIT-H

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About the programme and this website

This website is not an official website of IIIT-H and does not belong to IIIT-H. It is a website built by one of the students who pursued the less travelled path of PGSSP and then converted to MS by Research. We take every effort to put the latest and the relevant information regarding the PGSSP. However, it is up to you to verify and validate the claims on this website from the IIIT-H office. There has been an increasing number of people who are looking to enhance their skills specifically in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning. PGSSP is the entry point to all part time courses for those who are employed in Hyderabad.

FAQ section

What is PGSSP?

PGSSP stands for Post Graduate Student Status Programme

Who is eligible for PGSSP?

People who are residing in Hyderabad, Telangana and having atleast one year of experience in software industry are eligible to apply for PGSSP

How long is the PGSSP?

PGSSP is not a regular programme or a course. It is a status. One can keep registering for courses as long as one wishes under PGSSP mode

What are the eligibility requirements for PGSSP?

You should have a Bachelor's degree (not necessary from CS). You should have atleast one year of software industry experience and should be residing in Hyderabad. Additionally your organisation should be willing to let you attend classes in the college during the college timings for the subjects you enrolled in

What is the syllabus for PGSSP?

As this is not a regular course, there is no duration or a fixed syllabus. People enrolled in PGSSP usually choose one or two subjects offered in that semester as per their interests.

What are the benefits of doing PGSSP?

First benefit is the knowledge. You will definitely learn from highly knowledgeable professors. If you are keen to convert into a regular course resulting in a degree, you can convert to MS by research or PhD or M.Tech programme

How does PGSSP look like?

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Is PGSSP difficult to pursue?

If you are sufficiently motivated and if you put 4-5 hours of effort every week, you should be able to handle the courses. However, it depends on the exact subjects/courses you register for

What if I lose interest during my course time?

If you lose interest during your PGSSP period, you can discontinue the course. You will not get any refund of the fee you paid for the semester.

How do I apply for PGSSP?

Check the notifications

When can I choose the subjects?

The college advertises the list of subjects offered in the semester. For the first time enrollment, choosing the subjects requires physical registration at the college. Subsequent semesters, you can choose online

How much is the fee?

Currently, the cost for each subject is INR 28000 per semester. In addition, you have to pay the Student Status fee which is INR 28000 per semester. First time joinees have to pay INR 10000 refundable deposit, which will be refunded when leaving from the college

Should I stay in the hostel?

PGSSP is a part time programme. You don't have to stay in the hostel

How many subjects can I take per semester?

In PGSSP mode, one can take minimum 1 and maximum 2 subjects per semester.

Can I take leave for a semester?

Yes, you can. Please contact the admissions office before you take a semester leave

What is the schedule of the semesters?

The monsoon semester starts in the first week of August and continues till the last week of November. The spring semester starts from Jan(or sometimes the last week of December) and will continue till the last week of April May to July are summer vacations. December is the month for winter vacation

How can I convert my course from PGSSP to a regular course?

It depends on the course. For part time M.Tech, you just file some paper work in the admissions office and if you are eligible. For MS and PhD which are research based programes, you need to have an advisor who can recommend admission into the part time programme in their lab

What are the options to convert?

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What is the process to get converted to a regular course?

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What is M.Tech programme?

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What is MS by Research?

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Can I convert to PhD from PGSSP?

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What are the various labs in the college?

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How do I choose the lab for Research?

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What if I don't get good grades?

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What if no professor is ready to take me as a research student?

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How does PGSSP compare with the AI/ML course offered by TalentSprint in association with IIIT-H?

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How long does M.Tech part time take to complete?

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How long does MS by Research part time take to complete?

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How long does PhD part time take to complete?

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Do I get any scholarship for PGSSP?

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Do I get any scholarship for part time regular courses like MS by Research/M.Tech/PhD?

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Give more Details about M.Tech

For parttime programmes including PGSSP, there is no scholarship available from the college. Please check if your company is interested to sponsor you for the course. However, full time research programmes like MS by Research and PhD are fully funded by your labs. In addition, you can also earn money by doing TA/RAship

Details about MS by Research

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Details about PhD

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