Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
Pay per credit. Flexible payment options.
299 credits. 18-20 hours of student effort per week.
Hands-on learning from anywhere. Online classes & examinations. Optional campus immersions.
Gain practical experience with internships and capstone projects.
Prepare yourself for the evolving tech landscape Learn from an industry oriented curriculum that covers cutting-edge topics in artificial intelligence, including deep learning, deep reinforcement learning, deep representation learning, deep generative models and applications, and AI ethics. Expose yourself to over 50 programming languages, tools, libraries and repositories. Work on research projects with an unparalleled access to high-performance computing facilities of two of India’s most powerful supercomputers - the PARAM Kamrupa and the PARAM Ishan.
Focus on application-based learning through capstone projects, internships and career-boosting certificates Acquire in-demand data science skills and gain insights from industry modules incorporated into the curriculum. Receive expert guidance from industry pioneers. Learn through industry certificates, and apply your learning with internships, learn how to tackle real-world problems with the capstone project, accelerate your career growth and increase your chances of employability with certificates from leading tech companies like Google, Meta, and IBM.
Take control of your academic journey With flexible exit options at the end of each year, shape your education in a way that aligns with your career aspirations. You can exit with a Foundational Certificate in Data Science & AI at the end of the first year, a Diploma in Data Science & AI at the end of the second year, receive your Bachelor of Science degree upon completing all the courses in the third year, or earn an honours degree at the end of the fourth year.
Graduate from one of India’s top technology institutes Earn a Bachelor's degree from a globally renowned institution. IIT Guwahati has been ranked 7th among India’s top engineering institutes, according to NIRF 2023. IIT Guwahati is renowned for its academic excellence, comprehensive curriculum, and world-class faculty. Graduates from the institute work at leading organisations like Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, L&T, and Intel.
More about the programme:
Pursue roles such as AI Engineer, Data Engineer, ML Engineer, and Data Analyst after completing this programme.
Complete the degree at your own pace in 4-8 years, with options for exits in between with Certifications, Diploma or a Degree.
Build a strong programming foundation in Python, C, R, and Java.
Develop machine-learning systems and integrate them with large-scale AI models under the supervision of industry leaders.
Lectures from accomplished industry professionals helping you develop a well-rounded outlook of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence industry.
Participate in optional immersion sessions for valuable on-campus experience at IIT Guwahati
Experience data science first-hand through engaging projects with unparalleled access to two of India’s most powerful supercomputers, PARAM-Kamrupa and PARAM-Ishan at IIT Guwahati.
Become eligible to apply for a Master’s or a PhD degree at IIT Guwahati. (subject to admission criteria)
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Applications for September 2024 batch are now closed. Classes will start on September 2, 2024.
Please note: Application fee of INR 500 will be chargable to all applicants.
If you have questions, please email us at admissions_bsc_dsai@iitg.ac.in
Interested in getting started, but not yet ready to commit? Try Programming with Generative AI that is part of this degree. Start making progress towards this degree. Upon successful completion of these certificates, you can transfer your progress once you’re accepted to the programme.
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Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
Pay per credit. Flexible payment options.
299 credits. 18-20 hours of student effort per week.
Hands-on learning from anywhere. Online classes & examinations. Optional campus immersions.
Gain practical experience with internships and capstone projects.
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
Pay per credit. Flexible payment options.
299 credits. 18-20 hours of student effort per week.
Hands-on learning from anywhere. Online classes & examinations. Optional campus immersions.
Gain practical experience with internships and capstone projects.
Prepare yourself for the evolving tech landscape Learn from an industry oriented curriculum that covers cutting-edge topics in artificial intelligence, including deep learning, deep reinforcement learning, deep representation learning, deep generative models and applications, and AI ethics. Expose yourself to over 50 programming languages, tools, libraries and repositories. Work on research projects with an unparalleled access to high-performance computing facilities of two of India’s most powerful supercomputers - the PARAM Kamrupa and the PARAM Ishan.
Focus on application-based learning through capstone projects, internships and career-boosting certificates Acquire in-demand data science skills and gain insights from industry modules incorporated into the curriculum. Receive expert guidance from industry pioneers. Learn through industry certificates, and apply your learning with internships, learn how to tackle real-world problems with the capstone project, accelerate your career growth and increase your chances of employability with certificates from leading tech companies like Google, Meta, and IBM.
Take control of your academic journey With flexible exit options at the end of each year, shape your education in a way that aligns with your career aspirations. You can exit with a Foundational Certificate in Data Science & AI at the end of the first year, a Diploma in Data Science & AI at the end of the second year, receive your Bachelor of Science degree upon completing all the courses in the third year, or earn an honours degree at the end of the fourth year.
Graduate from one of India’s top technology institutes Earn a Bachelor's degree from a globally renowned institution. IIT Guwahati has been ranked 7th among India’s top engineering institutes, according to NIRF 2023. IIT Guwahati is renowned for its academic excellence, comprehensive curriculum, and world-class faculty. Graduates from the institute work at leading organisations like Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, L&T, and Intel.
More about the programme:
Pursue roles such as AI Engineer, Data Engineer, ML Engineer, and Data Analyst after completing this programme.
Complete the degree at your own pace in 4-8 years, with options for exits in between with Certifications, Diploma or a Degree.
Build a strong programming foundation in Python, C, R, and Java.
Develop machine-learning systems and integrate them with large-scale AI models under the supervision of industry leaders.
Lectures from accomplished industry professionals helping you develop a well-rounded outlook of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence industry.
Participate in optional immersion sessions for valuable on-campus experience at IIT Guwahati
Experience data science first-hand through engaging projects with unparalleled access to two of India’s most powerful supercomputers, PARAM-Kamrupa and PARAM-Ishan at IIT Guwahati.
Become eligible to apply for a Master’s or a PhD degree at IIT Guwahati. (subject to admission criteria)
-
Applications for September 2024 batch are now closed. Classes will start on September 2, 2024.
Please note: Application fee of INR 500 will be chargable to all applicants.
If you have questions, please email us at admissions_bsc_dsai@iitg.ac.in
Interested in getting started, but not yet ready to commit? Try Programming with Generative AI that is part of this degree. Start making progress towards this degree. Upon successful completion of these certificates, you can transfer your progress once you’re accepted to the programme.
This programme is designed to prepare you to meet the changing needs of the Data Science & AI industry. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped with essential qualifications, skills, and resources to pursue various roles in the tech.
Complete in 1 to 2 years Rs. 1,30,000 | 80 Credits Advanced Certificate in Data Science and AI
Complete in 2 to 4 years Rs. 2,09,000 | 159 Credits Diploma in Data Science and AI
Complete in 3 to 6 years Rs. 2,85,000 | 235 Credits B.Sc. in Data Science and AI
Upon successful completion of the 4 year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence programme, you will receive a Bachelor's degree issued by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
The primary difference is that this programme is offered completely online, and offers flexibility to better meet the needs of working professionals; as compared to the on-campus programme in the same discipline.
The multi-entry and multi-exit options available in the online degree programme, are not available in the on-campus degree programme. The curricula and durations of both programmes are identical. You may refer to the curriculum of the on-campus programme here, and that of the online degree programme, here.
While the programme shall not offer on-campus career placement opportunities: IIT Guwahati in collaboration with Coursera, shall provide career placement assistance through the IIT Guwahati Online Career Placement Cell, and Coursera Hiring Solutions. Please visit this page for further details.
Yes! Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to visit the IIT Guwahati campus for up to 4 weeks, which can be scheduled over a maximum of 4 visits. During the visit, you will:
No, there are no additional fees for the Campus Immersion Programme. However, you would be required to bear the expenses associated with your accommodation at the IIT Guwahati hostels through the immersion programme.
Yes, you’ll enjoy direct access to faculty and teaching assistants through doubt clearing sessions and email conversations.
No. This is an exclusively online programme from IIT Guwahati.
The degree conferred upon graduation from this programme is recognized by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati - and enjoys the same recognition status as the institute’s on-campus degrees. As eligibility criteria for postgraduate programmes vary across countries, you are advised to check separately with your institutions of interest.
You’ll get access to university clubs and events. You’ll additionally be able to leverage the online platform to interact with faculty and industry experts, and benefit from mentorship.
No. All examinations will be conducted online and will be proctored to maintain academic integrity.
This degree is specially designed to allow flexibility, and has several exit points. Click here to learn more.
To be eligible to apply for this degree programme, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
You will be offered direct admission into the programme if you were eligible to appear in Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) / JEE (Adv.). In that case, you will not be required to undertake the Mathematics Essentials online course, and a qualifier test.
No, if you have not qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced), then you must undertake the Mathematics Essentials online course, and a qualifier test to be considered for admission.
The online Mathematics Essentials course is designed to help you refresh your knowledge around key topics of Class 12 / senior secondary level Mathematics. The recorded video lectures developed by IIT Guwahati faculty would help you better prepare for the test you are required to take as part of your application process. A detailed syllabus of the course will be made available to you upon enrolment.
Yes, if your educational documents, such as - certificates, academic transcripts, etc. - were issued in a language other than English; then you must provide copies of such documents translated into English by a sworn translator.
The total tuition for the BSc (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme is INR ₹3,49,000. A detailed breakdown of the tuition is available here.
Currently, there is no financial assistance available for this programme in the form of scholarships, waivers, etc.
Yes, upon completion of your graduation requirements, a physical degree certificate will be awarded to you at the Convocation Ceremony held in IIT Guwahati.
While you will not receive a student identity card - IIT Guwahati shall issue an official, unique identification number (roll number), and a student email account in your name.
All diploma holders are eligible to enroll into the online degree programme. It will be considered equivalent to Class XII. Applicants must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in their Diploma and should have studied Mathematics as part of their Diploma curriculum.
This programme is offered by IIT Guwahati and exclusively hosted on Coursera. IIT Guwahati does not have any partnership or link with any other platform or coaching institute for offering this programme. This programme is open to all applicants that qualify the eligibility criteria. For any further clarifications, please refer to the programme website or speak with your admission counsellor.
Yes, you will have online access to IIT Guwahati’s library services.
If you are extended an offer to join the programme, you will be required to confirm your acceptance of the offer, and pay a non-refundable Admission Fee of INR ₹50,000, to secure your seat. Based on your preferences, you must then register for all or some of the courses on offer for the first trimester. To register for a course, you must pay the applicable course fee which is determined by: a) the number of credits in the course, and, b) the per-credit fee of INR ₹1,000. For example, if you are registering for one 8-credit course and two 6-credit courses offered in Trimester 1 of the programme: then the total course fees you must pay for the three courses (totalling 20 credits) amount to INR ₹20,000 (i.e. 20 credits x INR ₹1,000).
There will be no additional examinations once courses within a trimester are over. You must ensure to clear all examinations within a course prior to the scheduled end of the course.
If you fail a course, you may re-register for the course by paying the respective course fee. The fee of a course is determined by:
To use Coursera on the web, you'll need a reliable Internet connection and a computer with at least 1 GB of memory/RAM. You can use the Coursera mobile app with iPhone and iPad (iOS 9.0+) and Android (5.0+) devices. Assessments have to be taken on a PC/Laptop. You will need a webcam active during your assessments.
Required Operating System for Assessments: Windows 10, Windows 11, MacOSX 10.14 and higher or ChromeOS. Required Browser for Assessments: Google Chrome version 110 with an internet connection speed of 1.5 Mbps download and 750 Kbps upload.
Please click here to download the admission acceptance letter format.