Infosys Mysore Training 2026 — What Actually Happens Week by Week, Salary During Training & How to Prepare
Most Infosys freshers know three things about Mysore training: it happens at the Mysore campus, it lasts "a few months," and they'll receive salary during it. What most don't know is exactly how long it lasts for SE vs DSE, what happens in each phase, why the first salary is lower than the CTC implies, what happens if you fail an assessment during training, and what to do in the weeks before you arrive to make the experience significantly easier. This guide covers all of it.
Already preparing for InfyTQ? See our InfyTQ preparation guide for the band assessment. This guide picks up from the point you receive your offer letter.
When Does Infosys Training Start?
Infosys sends joining date communications through the iConnect portal and via email to your registered address. The joining date is typically 1–4 months after your offer letter, depending on the batch cycle. Infosys runs ILP (Integrated Learning Programme) in batches throughout the year — the gap between offer and joining varies by batch demand.
What to do while waiting:
- Monitor the iConnect portal weekly — joining dates are updated there first
- Complete any pre-joining requirements listed on iConnect (document verification, background check consent, medical declaration)
- Use the waiting period to brush up on programming basics — specifically Java or Python, as one of these will be your primary language in training
- Do not resign from any existing role until your joining date is confirmed in writing on iConnect
Where Is Infosys Mysore Campus?
Infosys's Mysore campus (formally the Infosys Leadership Institute and DC1/DC2 training facilities) is located in Mysuru, Karnataka — approximately 140km from Bangalore. The campus is one of the largest corporate training facilities in the world. It is self-contained: accommodation, cafeteria, gym, sports facilities, and health centre are all on campus.
How to reach Mysore from your home city:
- From Bangalore: KSRTC Airavata or private Volvo buses from Majestic or Banashankari — 3 hours. Train from Bangalore City station — 2.5 hours (Shatabdi or express trains). Infosys also arranges shuttle buses from Bangalore for joining dates.
- From other cities: Fly to Bangalore airport, then bus or train to Mysore. Do not fly directly to Mysore — the airport has limited connectivity.
ILP Duration — SE vs DSE
| Band | ILP Duration | Training Location | Salary During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer (SE) | 5 months | Mysore campus | Full CTC (₹3.6 LPA = ₹30,000/month gross) |
| Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) | 5.5 months | Mysore campus | Full CTC (₹6.5 LPA = ₹54,166/month gross) |
Why Your First Salary Is Lower Than You Expect
This is the most common shock for Infosys freshers at Mysore, and it isn't a mistake. Here's why your first salary credit is lower than your monthly CTC implies:
- PF deduction: 12% of your basic salary is deducted as your EPF contribution. If your basic is ₹18,000 (for SE), your PF deduction is ₹2,160/month.
- Professional tax: ₹200/month in Karnataka.
- HRA and allowances: Your CTC is annual. Monthly gross = CTC ÷ 12. But tax is calculated on your annual taxable income, and TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) may be deducted from month 1 depending on your annual salary projection.
- For SE (₹3.6 LPA): Gross monthly = ₹30,000. After PF (₹2,160) and professional tax (₹200): approximate in-hand = ₹24,000–26,000/month. Income tax deduction is minimal or zero at ₹3.6 LPA under the new regime.
- For DSE (₹6.5 LPA): Gross monthly = ₹54,166. After PF (~₹3,900) and professional tax (₹200) and TDS (varies): approximate in-hand = ₹42,000–46,000/month.
Infosys shares a detailed salary breakdown in your offer letter under the CTC annexure. Read it carefully before joining. If you need help reading the CTC structure, see our fresher salary breakdown guide.
Week-by-Week ILP Schedule
The ILP (Integrated Learning Programme) is divided into three phases:
Phase 1 — Foundation (Weeks 1–4)
What happens: Orientation, campus induction, team allocation, and the Foundation Learning Programme. You cover:
- Programming basics (Java or Python — you choose or are assigned your stream)
- Software engineering fundamentals (SDLC, Agile, Git)
- Infosys tools and internal platforms (iLearn, InfyTQ, Lex)
- Soft skills and business communication sessions
- InfyTQ digital content completion (mandatory — you access this through the iLearn portal)
Assessment at end of Phase 1: Foundation assessment covering programming basics and software engineering concepts. Must be cleared to progress to Phase 2. Most candidates pass — it's designed to confirm you have the foundational knowledge, not to eliminate.
Phase 2 — Specialisation (Weeks 5–12)
What happens: You enter your technology stream — Java, Python, .NET, Testing, Cloud, or Data. The content deepens significantly. SE and DSE tracks diverge here:
- SE stream: Core Java or Python with enterprise application frameworks (Spring Boot for Java, Django for Python), database integration, REST API basics, and testing fundamentals.
- DSE stream: More advanced content — cloud platforms (AWS/Azure fundamentals), microservices architecture, DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes basics), advanced data structures and algorithms application.
Assessment at end of Phase 2: The major ILP assessment — this one matters for your initial project allocation. Strong performance here puts you in the shortlist for better projects and potentially more senior team placement.
Phase 3 — Project Simulation (Weeks 13–20/22)
What happens: You work in teams on a simulated client project. This mirrors real Infosys delivery work — you're given requirements, you build a solution, you present it to assessors playing the "client" role. This is the most practically useful phase of ILP.
- Teams of 4–6 people, often cross-stream (Java + Testing + BA)
- Daily standups, sprint-based delivery
- Final presentation to a panel of senior Infosys engineers
Final ILP assessment: Covers the project simulation outcome plus a technical knowledge test across all Phase 1 and 2 content. Cleared by 95%+ of candidates. The small percentage who fail are placed in a support track with additional coaching before project release.
What to Do in the Weeks Before Mysore
The freshers who have the easiest ILP experience are the ones who arrive with these specific things already done:
- Practice Java or Python for 1 hour per day starting 4 weeks before joining. The Foundation Phase moves fast. Candidates who write code daily before arriving settle into Phase 1 in 3–4 days. Those who haven't coded since college take 2–3 weeks to get comfortable — which puts them behind in assessments.
- Revise OOP concepts with examples. Inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstraction — write one working code example for each. These appear in assessments.
- Revise SQL — specifically GROUP BY, JOIN, and subqueries. Database integration is in the Phase 2 curriculum. Prior SQL knowledge reduces learning time significantly.
- Set up Git locally and understand the basic workflow (clone, add, commit, push, pull, merge). Git is used from Day 1 of Phase 2. Not knowing Git basics creates unnecessary friction.
- Pack light and practical. Mysore campus accommodation is comfortable but not spacious. Bring workwear (Infosys expects business casual — not formal, not casual), a laptop (bring your own if possible — campus machines are available but personal laptops make self-study easier), and enough toiletries for 4 weeks.
Accommodation and Life at Mysore Campus
- Rooms: Shared accommodation — typically 2 people per room. AC. Attached bathroom. Not luxurious but comfortable and functional.
- Food: Cafeteria serves three meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner. Subsidised pricing. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. South Indian food dominates — if you're from North India, the food adjustment is the most common adjustment issue. Mess food quality varies by batch and season.
- Weekends: Saturday afternoons and Sundays are usually free. Mysore city is 30 minutes from campus. Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, and Brindavan Gardens are all accessible. Most batches organise informal outings.
- Internet: Campus WiFi is available but restricted — many work-related platforms are accessible, entertainment platforms may be limited. Plan accordingly.
- Phones: Personal phones allowed. Campus is well-connected for calls.
What Happens After Training
After ILP completion, you are released to your delivery unit — typically one of Infosys's major campuses (Bangalore Electronic City, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysore itself). Location preferences submitted during ILP are considered but not guaranteed. Confirmed posting is communicated 2–4 weeks before your training end date.
Your first project is assigned by your delivery unit based on skill-stream match and client demand. Most freshers receive project allocation within 2 weeks of arriving at the delivery campus. During the gap (if any), you continue self-learning through the iLearn platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Infosys pay salary during Mysore training?
Yes — full CTC from Day 1 of joining. SE: approximately ₹24,000–26,000/month in-hand. DSE: approximately ₹42,000–46,000/month in-hand. There is no reduced training stipend at Infosys unlike TCS and Wipro.
How long is Infosys Mysore training?
SE (Systems Engineer): 5 months. DSE (Digital Specialist Engineer): 5.5 months. Both are on the Mysore campus.
What happens if you fail the ILP assessment?
Candidates who don't clear the end-of-phase assessments are placed in a support track with additional coaching and a re-assessment opportunity. Termination due to ILP failure is rare — Infosys invests in training freshers rather than removing them after training costs are incurred.
Can I go home during Mysore training?
Limited weekend leave is possible for genuine emergencies with manager and HR approval. In general, the 5-month training period is largely residential at the Mysore campus. Plan accordingly before joining.
Final Word
Mysore training is one of the most structured and well-resourced fresher onboarding programmes among Indian IT companies. The freshers who thrive are the ones who arrive with programming basics already brushed up, treat the assessments seriously from week one, and engage with the project simulation in Phase 3 as if it's a real client delivery. The 5-month investment compounds significantly — the skills built at Mysore stay with you regardless of which project you're on after. Browse currently live, manually verified Infosys fresher listings on Employee Table — always free, no registration.