MTech in Data Science and AI
Our program aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge and specialized expertise in data science and artificial intelligence, readying them for prominent positions in both industry and academia. As a participant in our program, you'll undertake rigorous coursework, research projects, and hands-on training that sharpen your skills in areas like machine learning, deep learning, and big data analytics, among others.
Apply here: https://mtechadm.iitm.ac.in/
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have qualified in GATE 2024 in the newly introduced DA (Data Science & AI paper). Other GATE disciplines are not eligible for MTech admission to the Department. Other qualifications/scholarship opportunities follow from the standard IIT Madras rules and regulations (available here):
- (i) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Four years B.S. degree from educational institutions approved by AICTE/ Government.
- (ii) Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Mathematics/ Physics related subjects from educational Institutions approved by
UGC/ Government. - Degrees obtained through Distance Education/ Correspondence Mode for the qualifying degree specified above [(i) or (ii)]. The Departments will follow suitability test/ interview procedure for screening in such cases.
- Candidates yet to appear or have appeared in the final examination for the qualifying degree specified above [(i) or (ii)] and whose results are likely to be declared by July 15, 2024.
- Associate membership holders from professional bodies.
- Foreign Nationals who have obtained qualifying degree in India/ Abroad.
- Candidates with B.Tech. Degree from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above can apply without GATE score.
Financial Assistance and Opportunities
- Candidates who have completed 4 year degree program and admitted with Ministry of Education (MoE) assistantship (Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA) will get ₹12,400/- per month for 24 months.
- Meritorious M.Tech. students are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. programme after 1 year.
- Opportunities exist for M.Tech. students to carry out their projects in industries/ approved organizations/ foreign countries.
- IIT Madras has special exchange fellowships like DAAD, and other overseas research opportunities.
- Attractive fellowships from a few Govt. organizations and industries are also available for some disciplines.
Web-enabled MTech in Industrial AI
This is a web-enabled programme for industry professionals, enabled by the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) at IIT Madras.
Eligibility
- B.Tech/B.E. (4 years) in any branch with mathematics as compulsory subject in 10+2+3 system.
- MSc: BSc (Maths/IT/Statistics/computing) + MSc (Maths/IT/Statistics/computing) with mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2+3 system
- MCA:BSc (Maths/IT/statistics/computing) + MCA with mathematics as compulsory subject in 10+2+3 system
- Screening by IITM as per IITM guidelines
Selection Criteria
Written Test and/or Interview (Interview will be based on the work experience)
Fees
₹8.5 lakhs
More details: https://code.iitm.ac.in/industrial