Archive · 18 Sep 2025
IIT Kharagpur to Offer AI and Data Science Courses in Bengali
IIT Kharagpur is starting new courses in AI, Data Science, and Electronic Systems.
These are advanced subjects like the ones that help make computers smart.
You can study these courses online.
If you study for four years, you'll get a degree, similar to a Bachelor of Technology or Science, that is equivalent to a B.Tech or BSc.
IIT Kharagpur will now teach these courses in Bengali.
This helps students who speak Bengali from India, Bangladesh, and other places to understand better.
They will also offer shorter courses that give you diplomas or certificates.
The technical part will still be in English.
IIT Kharagpur will offer BS, diploma, and certificate courses in AI and Data Science in Bengali.
Courses will be available online or through NPTEL.
A four-year course leads to a BS degree, equivalent to BTech and BSc.
The initiative aims to cater to students from marginalized backgrounds and those who are weak in English.
The technical aspects of the courses will be taught in English.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur
- What
- Will offer BS, diploma, and certificate courses in AI, Data Science, and Electronic Systems in Bengali.
- When
- Currently
- Where
- IIT Kharagpur
- Why
- To cater to students from marginalized backgrounds and those with limited English proficiency, while giving importance to the National Education Policy 2020.
- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Course Types
- BS degree, diploma, certificate
- Subjects
- AI, Data Science, Electronic Systems
- Language of Instruction
- Bengali (technical aspects in English)
- Course Delivery
- Online or through NPTEL