International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore

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Founded in 1998 as a not-for-profit public‑private partnership, IIIT Bangalore (IIIT‑B) is a deemed university located in Electronics City. Funded jointly by the Government of Karnataka and IT industry partners, under the stewardship of board members like Infosys co‑founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, IIIT‑B operates on a compact 9‑acre urban campus. The institute emphasizes research and innovation in areas such as data science, AI, cybersecurity, digital society, and technology product incubation. It offers integrated B.Tech‑M.Tech, M.Tech, MSc by research, and Ph.D. programs. Academically rigorous and highly selective, IIIT‑B is frequently ranked among India’s top ten private engineering universities. Student life is fully residential, and the campus supports active incubators, startup accelerators, and technical events. Alumni have founded numerous startups, and the placement culture remains strong with regular recruitment by tech global firms. Known for its high faculty quality, industry connections, and focused research output, IIIT‑B is among the most respected digital‑tech institutes in India.