Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Upskill for the changing tech landscape and prepare for emerging jobs in Generative AI and Data Science.

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.

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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