The Department of Applied Sciences is an integral component of the academic ecosystem of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad. The department offers multiple core courses in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics for B. Tech. programs running at IIIT Allahabad. The department offers M. Tech. courses in BioInformatics and Biomedical Engineering. The department consists of three major specialised disciplines:
1. Bioinformatics/BioMedical Engineering
2. Mathematics
3. Physics
Several elective courses are also offered for various B. Tech. and M. Tech programs in the genres of BI, BME, Mathematics, and Physics. The department provides opportunities for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of basic and applied sciences, engineering, and technology to motivated and talented students.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) was established in 1999, as a Center of Excellence in Information Technology and allied areas. The Institute was conferred the “Deemed University” status by Govt. of India in 2000 and it was declared as an “Institute of National Importance” by the Act of the Parliament, Govt. of India in 2014. The Institute has been conceived to develop professional expertise and skilled manpower in information technology and areas of allied research.
Admission open for M. Tech. in Biomedical Engineering