M.Tech
in Data Science &
Artificial Intelligence

2 Year Degree with Multiple Exit Options
Eligibility: The Candidate must be a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA graduate.

Duration2 Years

ModeOnline

Program Fees₹3.54 Lakhs Incl. GST

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2 Year Degree with Multiple Exit Options
Eligibility: The Candidate must be a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA graduate.

Why Choose IIIT Dharwad?

India's Next Frontier for Data Science & AI Education

India's Newest & Fastest-Growing IIIT: One of the most dynamic institutes among the 21 IIITs.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Programs tailored to meet global AI and tech demands.
Institute of National Importance: IIIT Dharwad enjoys full academic freedom where learners choose their specialization and electives.
Strong Alumni Network: Full privileges as an IIIT Dharwad graduate.

SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED

Generative AI

Advanced Deep Learning
Generative AI
Deep Speech Processing
Large Language Models
Text and Speech Generation with Advanced Models
Visual Creativity with Generative AI

Financial Analytics

Financial Data Analytics
Numerical Methods in Finance
Computational Financial Modeling
Applied Econometrics

AI in Healthcare

Bioinformatics
Healthcare Data Analytics
Computational Biology
Biomedical Signal and Image processing
Statistics for Health Technology

Financial Analytics

Financial Data Analytics
Numerical Methods in Finance
Computational Financial Modeling
Applied Econometrics

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate must be a BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA graduate.
Students with minimum CGPA /CPI of 6.5 for General /OBC and 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD category students on a scale of 10 or 60% for General/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/PwD category students in aggregate can apply.
GATE qualified candidates are exempted from the Online Aptitude test and can directly appear for the interview

Key Highlights

Institute Autonomy

An academic Senate with industry professionals ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and responsive to industry trends.

IT-Focused Curriculum

Specializing in IT-related fields from the start ensures candidates' alignment with technology-driven industries, meeting modern job demands.

Professional Growth Accelerator

Accelerate from graduate to Al innovator with our guaranteed two-year elite internship programme for freshers.

Outcome-Based Education Emphasis

Demonstrates that students are trained to meet specific objectives, indicating their skills are parallel to industry needs.

Holistic Curriculum

The balanced mix of theory core subjects, specialized elective subjects, soft skills, and projects ensures students are well-rounded and adaptable.

Institute Autonomy

An academic Senate with industry professionals ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and responsive to industry trends.

IT-Focused Curriculum

Specializing in IT-related fields from the start ensures candidates' alignment with technology-driven industries, meeting modern job demands.

Professional Growth Accelerator

Accelerate from graduate to Al innovator with our guaranteed two-year elite internship programme for freshers.

Outcome-Based Education Emphasis

Demonstrates that students are trained to meet specific objectives, indicating their skills are parallel to industry needs.

Holistic Curriculum

The balanced mix of theory core subjects, specialized elective subjects, soft skills, and projects ensures students are well-rounded and adaptable.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step
01

Fill the application form, add and pay the application fee

Step
02

Take the Online Entrance Test

Step
03

Appear for an interview round

Step
04

If selected, you will receive the offer letter

Step
05

Pay the program fees and confirm your admission

PROGRAM FEES

Fee Structure
Semester Fee - ₹88,500	Yearly Fee - ₹1,77,000	Total Fee - ₹3,54,000
Application Fee - ₹2,000 EMI Starting ₹19,000/-

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad), established in 2015 through a unique Public-Private-Partnership by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka and industry partner Keonics, offers world-class education designed to meet industry demands.

IIIT Dharwad offers B.Tech degree programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, along with M.Tech (Research) and Ph.D degree programmes. The institute is committed to enabling India to sustain its global leadership in IT and related domains.

As an Institute of National Importance, IIIT Dharwad distinguishes itself by focusing on applying information technology to address socially relevant challenges in India. Its academic philosophy emphasizes creating technological innovations that are meaningful, contextual, and transformative for the country’s developmental landscape.

IIIT Dharwad now offers an M.Tech programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, delivered online with the same quality, comprehensive coverage, and outcomes as its on-campus programme.