Archive · 23 Jan 2026
IIITs Expand AI/ML Education with New Programs
Two Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) are offering new programs to teach Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
IIIT Hyderabad is starting a six-month training program for undergraduate engineering students.
It will teach them AI and ML through classes on Sundays.
Students who do well might get a three-month internship.
Applications close on 20 February 2026.
IIIT Dharwad is launching a two-year online MTech program with on-campus sessions.
It's for professionals and students who already have a degree in a related field.
They need to pay Rs 88,500 per semester.
Both programs aim to give students strong knowledge and practical skills in AI and ML.
IIIT Hyderabad offers a six-month AI/ML training program for undergraduate engineering students, starting 22 February 2026.
IIIT Dharwad launches a two-year online MTech in AI/ML with on-campus immersion sessions.
IIIT Hyderabad program includes potential three-month internships for select participants.
IIIT Dharwad program requires Rs 88,500 per semester with EMI options.
Applications for IIIT Hyderabad program close on 20 February 2026.
- Who
- Undergraduate engineering students (Program 1), professionals and students with relevant degrees (Program 2)
- What
- New AI/ML educational programs at IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Dharwad
- When
- Program 1 starts 22 February 2026; Program 2 details not specified
- Where
- IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Dharwad, India
- Why
- To provide advanced AI/ML education and practical exposure
- Program 1
- Six-month AI/ML training at iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad
- Program 2
- Two-year MTech in AI/ML at IIIT Dharwad
- Program 1 Start Date
- 22 February 2026
- Program 1 Duration
- Six months
- Program 2 Duration
- Two years
- Program 2 Mode
- Online with on-campus immersion
- Program 2 Fees
- Rs 88,500 per semester
- Program 1 Application Deadline
- 20 February 2026