New Delhi:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched a first-of-its-kind BTech program in artificial intelligence and data analytics from the upcoming academic year 2024-25, officials said.
The course will have 50 seats and admissions will be done through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), they said.
“The program aims to cultivate expertise in various aspects of AI and data analytics, providing a panoramic view of its applications across sectors,” said V Kamakoti, director, IIT Madras.
“There will be a strength of 50 students admitted through JEE. There will be a strong emphasis on mathematics fundamentals, data science, foundations of AI and machine learning, application development and responsible design, in addition to a distinct interdisciplinary flavor.” , did he declare.
AI is evolving across the disciplines of engineering, science, and humanities. Understanding these multidisciplinary connections is critical to success in this field, Kamakoti said.
“The BTech in AI and Data Analytics is particularly well placed to address this aspect. It is the first of its kind in the world,” he added.
The course will be offered by the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, established with an endowment of Rs 110 crore by Sunil Wadhwani, an IIT Madras alumnus and co-founder of IGATE and Mastech Digital.
“This BTech course will offer great academic flexibility, allowing students to tailor their learning journey across a wide range of elective courses within and outside the department,” the director said.
Whether delving into the intricacies of speech and language technology, computer vision, or exploring applications in time series analysis, students can delve deeper into their areas of passion and personal interest, he declared.
“The program has evolved based on the experience gained by our faculty for over a decade. Through this, IITM aspires to produce top-notch AI professionals, entrepreneurs and researchers, capable of tackle the big challenges of AI in an evolving market with great confidence,” added Kamakoti.
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