Archive · 15 Sep 2026
IIT Kanpur Opens 2026 Python, AI and ML Certificate Course
IIT Kanpur is offering an online course about Python, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
It is planned for many learners, including school students, college students, teachers and working professionals.
Students will learn by writing code and using real datasets.
They will study tools such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow and Keras.
The course includes lectures, tutorials, projects and help from teaching assistants.
Guest lectures from Microsoft and Google experts are also listed.
Fees depend on the learner’s category and increase when registration happens later.
Learners need a laptop with Python installed and must attend at least 80% of the programme.
IIT Kanpur has opened registration for its 2026 online Python, AI and ML certificate programme.
The course covers Python, machine learning, neural networks and deep learning through lectures, tutorials and projects.
Eligible applicants include school students, university students, researchers, faculty, professionals, R&D personnel and government officials.
Golden Registration fees range from Rs 20,059 for undergraduate students to Rs 29,499 for industry, R&D and government participants in India.
Registration deadlines run from October 4 to December 15, 2026, while participants must meet an 80% attendance requirement.
- Who
- IIT Kanpur is offering the programme to students, researchers, faculty members, industry professionals, R&D personnel, government officials and other eligible participants.
- What
- An online certificate programme covering Python, artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks and deep learning.
- When
- Registration deadlines are October 4, October 25, November 8, November 29 and December 15, 2026, depending on the registration window.
- Where
- The programme is offered online by IIT Kanpur.
- Why
- It is designed to teach practical AI and machine-learning implementation through coding, datasets, projects and mentoring.
- Programme
- Python, AI and ML certificate course 2026
- Registration status
- Registration is currently open
- Registration windows
- Golden, Flash, Early Bird, Regular and Spot Registration
- Golden Registration deadlines
- October 4, 2026
- Golden fee range
- Rs 20,059 to Rs 29,499, including 18% GST, depending on participant category
- Attendance requirement
- At least 80% attendance; video must remain switched on
- Included materials
- Online participation, tutorials, projects, mentoring, coding assistance, printed material, project code, certificate and an IITK T-shirt