IIT Roorkee starts MTech courses in AI, data science
IIT Roorkee: The new MTech programmes will be offered from 2021-’22by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS).
Team Careers360 | June 7, 2021 | 05:53 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has launched two new MTech programmes -- in artificial intelligence and data science. The MTech programmes will commence from the 2021-’22 academic year and have been launched under the recently-established Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS), said a statement from IIT Roorkee.
Each MTech program will comprise a total of 67-72 credits. 35-40 credits will be for coursework, it will also have a two-credit seminar, and a year-long dissertation of 30 credits, the statement said. A BTech or BE graduate will be eligible to apply. Graduates of integrated MSc programmes or possessing an equivalent degree will also be eligible. They have to have scored a minimum CGPA of 6.0.
Final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of online interview.
“We are happy to establish a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with two new MTech Programs in AI and DS. The initiative will upskill learners, help career growth, and promote industry-academia collaboration. CAIDS, a multidisciplinary initiative from IIT Roorkee, will play a meaningful role in various fields, including finance and investment banking, business, healthcare, transportation, material informatics, and many others." said Manoranjan Parida, head, CAIDS, IIT Roorkee.
Artificial intelligence, data science
The primary objective of CAIDS is to promote innovation and research in the fields of artificial intelligence and data science, the statement said. It will provide vital and active technical support to national and international projects.
"AI and DS have opened new avenues for research across disciplines and specializations. The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science shall play an important role in shaping the AI and DS landscape of the country by promoting manpower development, research and innovation leading to opportunities for entrepreneurship", said Ajit K Chaturvedi, director, IIT, Roorkee.
As many as 23 faculty members from 15 different departments of IIT Roorkee have joined CAIDS as joint faculty of the centre.
The programmes will train human resources with an in-depth knowledge of the tools and techniques necessary to translate data into actionable decisions.
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