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M.Tech in DataScience& AI M.Tech in DataScience & AI
A two-year online M.Tech in Data Science and AI from IIIT Dharwad, with the same coverage and outcomes as the campus program. Live sessions on weekday evenings and Saturdays, five specialisations and an optional two-day campus immersion.A two-year online M.Tech from IIIT Dharwad, taught for people in a job.
Institute of National Importance
- 2 years4 semesters · 60 credits
- OnlineLive sessions, quizzes, assignments and end-term exams
- EveningsWeekday evenings and Saturdays · admissions open
- ₹4,42,500No GST
The institute
Rankings and recognition of IIIT Dharwad.
An Institute of National Importance under the Government of India. The institute designs, teaches and certifies the program.
- 2015 Institute of National Importance since
- PPP Set up with the Government of Karnataka and Keonics
- INI Act IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act 2017
Eligibility criteria
Open to professionals and fresh graduates.
- B.E., B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA from a recognised university.
- 60% marks or CGPA 6.0 for General and OBC. SC, ST and PwD: 55% or CGPA 5.5.
- Freshers are eligible. No work experience is required.
- B.Sc and BCA graduates apply through the three-year pathway with a Foundation Year.
Specialisations
Five tracks. Pick the one your career needs.
01
Speech and Natural Language Processing
Natural language understanding and speech processing technologies.
02
Generative AI
AI content generation, large language models and creative AI applications.
03
Financial Analytics
Financial modelling, data-driven forecasting and intelligent investment analytics.
04
Computer Vision
Visual AI systems, image understanding and 3D vision.
05
AI in Healthcare
AI techniques applied to healthcare challenges and medical data.
Curriculum co-designed with KEONICS, Karnataka's nodal IT agency, to match industry requirements in AI, data and software engineering.
Curriculum
Four semesters, 60 credits.
Each semester carries 15 credits. Assessed through quizzes, assignments, case studies and end-term examinations.
Foundations and core concepts
Foundations and core concepts
What you learn
- Applied Mathematics for Data Science and AI, Machine Learning Paradigms and a Data Science Lab, with introductions to Speech and NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Financial Analytics, AI in Healthcare and Research.
- Project-I.
Advanced specialisations
Advanced specialisations
What you learn
- AI Systems Lab, Literature Review and Seminar, electives in your chosen track.
- Project-II.
Industry application and electives
Industry application and electives
What you learn
- Real-world applications and industry-relevant electives.
- Project-III.
Capstone and thesis
Capstone and thesis
What you learn
- The programme culminates in a major thesis or capstone project.
- Project-IV and electives.
Faculty
Learn from IIIT Dharwad faculty.
Led by the Director, with professors from Data Science and AI, Computer Science and Electronics and Communication.
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Prof. S R Mahadeva Prasanna
Professor and Director
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Ph.D. IIT Madras
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Dr. Girish GN
Assistant Professor
Computer Science and Engineering · Ph.D. NITK Surathkal
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Dr. Chinmayananda A
Assistant Professor
Electronics and Communication Engineering · Ph.D. IISc Bengaluru
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Dr. Manjunath K V
Assistant Professor
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Ph.D. NITK Surathkal
Projects
Projects every semester, a thesis at the end.
01
Four semester projects
One project each semester, building to the thesis.
Semesters I to IV02
Master’s thesis and capstone
Semester IV: a thesis and capstone under IIIT Dharwad faculty.
Semester IV03
Five specialisations
Choose a track from Semester II onwards.
Tracks
The credential
A degree, not a certificate.
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Degree
A full M.Tech from IIIT Dharwad
Awarded by the institute. The same degree as the campus program.
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Exit options
PG Diploma at 30 credits
Leave after Semester 2 with a PG Diploma, or pause and re-enter within four years.
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After
PhD eligibility
Graduates are eligible to apply for doctoral programs.
Fees and dates
One degree. Four semesters. Pay as you go.
Dates and payment
What happens when.
- Admissions
- Open · online interview, no entrance exam
- Classes
- Live online, weekday evenings and Saturdays
- Duration
- 2 years · 4 semesters · 60 credits
- Exit options
- PG Diploma after Semester 2 · pause and re-enter within four years
- Payment
- Per semester ₹1,10,625 · EMI available · application fee ₹2,000
For teams
Get your company to pay for it.
Most employers reimburse upskilling like this. We hand you everything your company needs to sign off.
How admission works
Four steps to enrolment.
- 01
Apply
Fill the application form and pay the application fee.
- 02
Interview
Appear for the interview round.
- 03
Selection
If selected, you receive the offer letter.
- 04
Confirm
Pay the programme fee and confirm your admission.
Inside the program
Live sessions, real assignments, shipped work.
01
Live sessions
Faculty-led classes on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
02
Virtual labs
Labs and simulations you run from home.
03
Recorded content
Every session recorded, so you never fall behind.
04
Proctored exams
Semester exams, proctored online.
05
Faculty mentorship
Direct access to faculty for projects and guidance.
Campus immersion
Time on the IIIT Dharwad campus.
01
Two days, optional
Hands-on labs, research discussions and industry talks on campus at Dharwad.
02
Labs and faculty
Meet the faculty who teach you, in their own labs.
03
Your cohort, in person
The people you have studied with online, in one room.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is this degree recognised by the industry?
The degree is awarded by IIIT Dharwad, an Institute of National Importance established in 2015 under the IIIT Act. The curriculum is designed to be industry-relevant.
Is the programme fully online?
Yes. Live sessions run online on weekday evenings and Saturdays, with recordings for revision. The two-day campus immersion is optional.
Can I exit early?
Yes. Leave after Semester 2 with a PG Diploma at 30 credits. You can also pause and re-enter within a four-year window.
What are the prerequisites?
A B.E., B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA degree with 60% or CGPA 6.0 (55% or 5.5 for SC, ST and PwD). Freshers are eligible. B.Sc and BCA graduates can apply to the three-year pathway.
What is the refund policy?
Withdraw before classes start and the programme fee is refunded after a ₹10,000 deduction. Once classes start, or once course material is accessed, there is no refund. The ₹2,000 application fee is not refundable.
A full M.Tech, without leaving your job.
A ₹2,000 application fee starts your profile review. The institute confirms your seat.A ₹2,000 application fee starts your profile review. The institute confirms your seat.