Should I go for an integrated PhD or an M.Tech at IIIT Allahabad?

It depends on your future plan. If you want to teach, then go for an integrated Ph.D. degree instead of an MTech from any institute. It will save you 1 year.

However, if you want a career in research then do a Mtech first and then go for your Ph.D. You can get your Ph.D. from other better institutes like some IIT.

An integrated Ph.D. will take a minimum of 6 years to complete. Getting the award depends a lot on your performance and your mentor. If your mentor is happy with your performance, you can get your degree done within 5 years too.

On the other hand, doing an M.Tech and a Ph.D. separately will take at least 7 years.

So, consider all these factors and choose what’s best for you.