Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad M.Tech in Data Science & AI
An online M.Tech in Data Science and AI from an Institute of National Importance, with the same coverage and outcomes as the on-campus programme.
- 2-year online M.Tech degree from IIIT Dharwad
- Live online sessions, hands-on projects and a campus immersion
- Five specialisation tracks
- Exit early with a PG Certificate or PG Diploma
- PhD eligibility on completion
- 2 years
- 4 semesters · 60 credits
- Online
- Live sessions, quizzes, assignments and end-term exams
- Weekends
- Taught for people in a job · admissions open
Curriculum
Four semesters, 60 credits.
Each semester carries 15 credits. Assessed through quizzes, assignments, case studies and end-term examinations.
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Semester I 15 credits
Foundations and core concepts
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.
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Semester II 15 credits
Advanced specialisations
AI Systems Lab, Literature Review and Seminar, electives in your chosen track. Project-II.
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Semester III 15 credits
Industry application and electives
Real-world applications and industry-relevant electives. Project-III.
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Semester IV 15 credits
Capstone and thesis
The programme culminates in a major thesis or capstone project. Project-IV and electives.
Specialisations
Five tracks. Pick the one your career needs.
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Speech and Natural Language Processing
Natural language understanding and speech processing technologies.
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Generative AI
AI content generation, large language models and creative AI applications.
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Financial Analytics
Financial modelling, data-driven forecasting and intelligent investment analytics.
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Computer Vision
Visual AI systems, image understanding and 3D vision.
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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.
IIIT Dharwad institute overview.
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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Professor and Director Prof. S R Mahadeva Prasanna Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Ph.D. IIT Madras -
Assistant Professor Dr. Girish GN Computer Science and Engineering · Ph.D. NITK Surathkal -
Assistant Professor Dr. Chinmayananda A Electronics and Communication Engineering · Ph.D. IISc Bengaluru -
Assistant Professor Dr. Manjunath K V Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Ph.D. NITK Surathkal
Eligibility criteria
Who can apply
- B.E., B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA from a recognised university.
- Minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% for General and OBC. Reserved categories: CGPA 6.0 or 55%.
- Must be currently employed at the time of application.
- Candidates not currently employed are not eligible.
Process of enrolment
Four steps to enrolment
- Apply Fill the application form and pay the application fee.
- Interview Appear for the interview round.
- Selection If selected, you receive the offer letter.
- Confirm Pay the programme fee and confirm your admission.
What you get
A degree, with three ways out.
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Degree
A full M.Tech from IIIT Dharwad
Awarded on 60 credits including the master's thesis and capstone. Exit after Semester 1 with a PG Certification (15 credits) or after Semester 2 with a PG Diploma (30 credits).
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Campus immersion
Time on the IIIT Dharwad campus
Live online sessions with a campus immersion component for networking and hands-on learning.
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What follows
PhD eligibility
The M.Tech from an Institute of National Importance makes you eligible for doctoral study.
FAQs
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?
Live interactive sessions are online, with a campus immersion component for networking and hands-on learning.
Can I exit early?
Yes. Leave after Semester 1 with a PG Certification or after Semester 2 with a PG Diploma.
What are the prerequisites?
A B.E., B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA degree, current employment and the minimum marks. Specific cases can be confirmed with admissions.
What is the refund policy?
Refer to the official refund policy on the IIIT Dharwad website for terms on withdrawals and refunds.