M.Sc. Software Development — 2-Year PG Program · 2026

MasterSoftwareat Depth.

A rigorous 2-year post-graduation that turns experienced developers into software architects and engineering leaders, backed by a university degree.

What you will master

01
Year OneAdvanced Software Design & Architecture

System design, design patterns, distributed systems, cloud-native apps.

02
Year TwoResearch, ML Integration & Capstone

Research methods, ML in software products, thesis project, industry deployment.

24Modules
2Certifications
100%Placement
2Years

Designed for
Engineering
Leaders.

A post-graduation that doesn't slow you down. Build expertise in advanced systems engineering while earning a master's degree and industry credentials simultaneously.

24advanced modules
2master credentials
₹18Lavg. placement

Program advantages

01
Advanced Architecture Focus

Go beyond coding — learn distributed systems, cloud-native design, and microservices at scale.

02
Research + Industry Blend

Thesis-driven learning combined with real enterprise project delivery at top companies.

03
AI-Powered Software Development

Integrate machine learning, LLMs, and computer vision directly into production software.

04
Leadership & Engineering Management

Learn how to lead teams, architect products, and manage tech roadmaps as a senior engineer.

05
M.Sc. Degree + IIDAD Certificate

Dual credentials — a master's degree and an advanced professional certification.

06
Startup Incubation Access

PG students get access to IIDAD's startup lab with mentors, seed funding guidance, and co-founders.

07
International Exposure

Study tours, online seminars with global engineers, and cross-border project collaborations.

08
Premier Placement Pipeline

Connections to top-tier companies, MNCs, and product startups with ₹12–30 LPA packages.

Our campus

Built for making and mentoring

Acoustic-treated studios, breakouts for quick huddles, and dedicated bays for sprints and critiques. Visit to see how we learn, prototype, and film demos.

See how we take you from beginner to job-readyStructured. Simple. Effective.
Greater Kailash centerBook a tour any dayLabs, lounge, library
Reception
Reception
Collab lounge
Collab lounge
Design studio
Design studio
Learning bays
Learning bays
Workshop zone
Workshop zone
Breakout
Breakout
Mentor pod
Mentor pod
Library nook
Library nook
Studio hall
Studio hall

Two Paths.
One Destination.

We partner with both a government-recognized open university and a premier private institute so you can choose the credential that matches your goals and budget — with identical IIDAD skill training alongside both.

2university partners
UGCrecognized degrees
EMIavailable, no-cost options

University Partners

DU
Government University

DU SOL — Delhi University School of Open Learning

Earn your M.Sc. Software Development from one of India's most respected public universities. DU SOL degrees are recognized by UGC, AICTE, and thousands of employers across India. A cost-accessible, highly credible credential paired with IIDAD's live industry training.

UGC RecognizedDelhi UniversityAffordable FeeOpen Learning Flexible
AU
Premier Private University

Amity University — M.Sc. Software Development

Partner with Amity University for a M.Sc. Software Development with strong global recognition, on-campus events, and a powerful alumni network. Ideal for students targeting premium placements, higher studies abroad, or startup ventures.

NAAC A+ AccreditedGlobal RecognitionPowerful Alumni NetworkInternational Tie-ups

More Than a
Degree.

We believe the best developers are well-rounded humans. Beyond the classroom, IIDAD is full of trips, clubs, social work, and adventures that make your 2-year journey unforgettable.

01

Weekly Local Trips

Every week, students head out to tech parks, innovation hubs, science museums, and cultural sites across the city — learning beyond textbooks.

Tech park toursMuseum & gallery visitsCity hackathon meetupsStart-up hub walkthroughs
02

Annual Outstation Business Trips

Once a year, the entire cohort travels to another city — Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Mumbai — for industry visits, networking events, and live company exposure.

3-day industry immersionCompany office toursNetworking dinnersTravel fully guided
03

Social Work Initiatives

Build tech for good. Students run quarterly social impact projects — digital literacy drives, tech workshops for underserved communities, and NGO partnerships.

Quarterly social sprintsNGO tech supportDigital literacy campsCounted in portfolio
04

Gaming & Hackathon Club

A dedicated club for coding challenges, hackathons, Capture-The-Flag security events, and game-jam weekends. Compete, build, and win prizes.

Monthly hackathonsGame-jam weekendsCTF competitionsPrize pools & internship offers
05

Cultural & Arts Club

Coding students love music, art, and drama too. Join the cultural club for annual fest performances, design competitions, and open-mic tech talks.

Annual TechFestOpen-mic tech talksDesign competitionsFilm & photography events
06

Student Leadership & Clubs

Run for student council, lead a club, organize events. IIDAD students build leadership experience right alongside their technical skills.

Student Council votingClub leadership rolesEvent managementSpeaker invite opportunities

Real Results.
Real People.

A
Google hired

"IIDAD's degree program gave me both theory and practice. The DU SOL degree opened doors while the real projects made me stand out at Google interviews."

Arjun Mehta

Software Engineer @ Google

P
₹14 LPA offer

"As a girl from a tier-2 city, I never imagined working at Flipkart. The mentors here genuinely cared about my growth. The outstation trip to Bangalore changed my perspective."

Priya Sharma

Backend Dev @ Flipkart

R
Dream company

"The Amity University partnership was the deciding factor for me. A premium degree + IIDAD's intense practical training = an unbeatable combination."

Rohan Gupta

Full-Stack Dev @ Razorpay

S
PG Program

"Did the PG program after my BTech. The system design and distributed systems modules were at par with postgrad IIT content. IBM hired me at 18 LPA."

Sneha Yadav

Software Architect @ IBM

D
Founded startup

"The hackathon club and social work projects formed my team. We all met at IIDAD and now run a funded startup together. Best decision ever."

Dev Khatri

Startup Founder

N
Microsoft hired

"The annual Bangalore trip introduced us to Microsoft's India team. I returned with a reference contact, and six months later I was hired. IIDAD does this right."

Neha Bandyopadhyay

Cloud Engineer @ Microsoft

K
ML track

"The PG program's AI integration track was exactly what I needed. Building ML pipelines in real software products is rare in any curriculum."

Karan Soni

ML Engineer @ Amazon

Di
Meta India

"DevOps from Year 3 of the degree program. I was deploying real apps on AWS and GCP while my college friends were still writing paper exams."

Divya Kaur

DevOps Lead @ Meta India

A
Google hired

"IIDAD's degree program gave me both theory and practice. The DU SOL degree opened doors while the real projects made me stand out at Google interviews."

Arjun Mehta

Software Engineer @ Google

P
₹14 LPA offer

"As a girl from a tier-2 city, I never imagined working at Flipkart. The mentors here genuinely cared about my growth. The outstation trip to Bangalore changed my perspective."

Priya Sharma

Backend Dev @ Flipkart

R
Dream company

"The Amity University partnership was the deciding factor for me. A premium degree + IIDAD's intense practical training = an unbeatable combination."

Rohan Gupta

Full-Stack Dev @ Razorpay

S
PG Program

"Did the PG program after my BTech. The system design and distributed systems modules were at par with postgrad IIT content. IBM hired me at 18 LPA."

Sneha Yadav

Software Architect @ IBM

D
Founded startup

"The hackathon club and social work projects formed my team. We all met at IIDAD and now run a funded startup together. Best decision ever."

Dev Khatri

Startup Founder

N
Microsoft hired

"The annual Bangalore trip introduced us to Microsoft's India team. I returned with a reference contact, and six months later I was hired. IIDAD does this right."

Neha Bandyopadhyay

Cloud Engineer @ Microsoft

K
ML track

"The PG program's AI integration track was exactly what I needed. Building ML pipelines in real software products is rare in any curriculum."

Karan Soni

ML Engineer @ Amazon

Di
Meta India

"DevOps from Year 3 of the degree program. I was deploying real apps on AWS and GCP while my college friends were still writing paper exams."

Divya Kaur

DevOps Lead @ Meta India

D
Founded startup

"The hackathon club and social work projects formed my team. We all met at IIDAD and now run a funded startup together. Best decision ever."

Dev Khatri

Startup Founder

N
Microsoft hired

"The annual Bangalore trip introduced us to Microsoft's India team. I returned with a reference contact, and six months later I was hired. IIDAD does this right."

Neha Bandyopadhyay

Cloud Engineer @ Microsoft

K
ML track

"The PG program's AI integration track was exactly what I needed. Building ML pipelines in real software products is rare in any curriculum."

Karan Soni

ML Engineer @ Amazon

Di
Meta India

"DevOps from Year 3 of the degree program. I was deploying real apps on AWS and GCP while my college friends were still writing paper exams."

Divya Kaur

DevOps Lead @ Meta India

A
Google hired

"IIDAD's degree program gave me both theory and practice. The DU SOL degree opened doors while the real projects made me stand out at Google interviews."

Arjun Mehta

Software Engineer @ Google

P
₹14 LPA offer

"As a girl from a tier-2 city, I never imagined working at Flipkart. The mentors here genuinely cared about my growth. The outstation trip to Bangalore changed my perspective."

Priya Sharma

Backend Dev @ Flipkart

R
Dream company

"The Amity University partnership was the deciding factor for me. A premium degree + IIDAD's intense practical training = an unbeatable combination."

Rohan Gupta

Full-Stack Dev @ Razorpay

S
PG Program

"Did the PG program after my BTech. The system design and distributed systems modules were at par with postgrad IIT content. IBM hired me at 18 LPA."

Sneha Yadav

Software Architect @ IBM

D
Founded startup

"The hackathon club and social work projects formed my team. We all met at IIDAD and now run a funded startup together. Best decision ever."

Dev Khatri

Startup Founder

N
Microsoft hired

"The annual Bangalore trip introduced us to Microsoft's India team. I returned with a reference contact, and six months later I was hired. IIDAD does this right."

Neha Bandyopadhyay

Cloud Engineer @ Microsoft

K
ML track

"The PG program's AI integration track was exactly what I needed. Building ML pipelines in real software products is rare in any curriculum."

Karan Soni

ML Engineer @ Amazon

Di
Meta India

"DevOps from Year 3 of the degree program. I was deploying real apps on AWS and GCP while my college friends were still writing paper exams."

Divya Kaur

DevOps Lead @ Meta India

A
Google hired

"IIDAD's degree program gave me both theory and practice. The DU SOL degree opened doors while the real projects made me stand out at Google interviews."

Arjun Mehta

Software Engineer @ Google

P
₹14 LPA offer

"As a girl from a tier-2 city, I never imagined working at Flipkart. The mentors here genuinely cared about my growth. The outstation trip to Bangalore changed my perspective."

Priya Sharma

Backend Dev @ Flipkart

R
Dream company

"The Amity University partnership was the deciding factor for me. A premium degree + IIDAD's intense practical training = an unbeatable combination."

Rohan Gupta

Full-Stack Dev @ Razorpay

S
PG Program

"Did the PG program after my BTech. The system design and distributed systems modules were at par with postgrad IIT content. IBM hired me at 18 LPA."

Sneha Yadav

Software Architect @ IBM

Start Your
2-Year
Journey.

Enroll for the complete program and get priority placement support, lifetime alumni access, and guaranteed university certification throughout.

Best ValueComplete 2-Year Program
University degree included100% placement supportEMI available — No CostFree counselling session

What you get — year by year

Year 01Advanced Software Design & Cloud
12 advanced modulesEnterprise project deliveryYear-end master's creditIndustry mentor access
Year 02Research, ML & Capstone
12 advanced modulesThesis / Capstone projectM.Sc. degree completionPremier placement drive
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