IIT Hyderabad Becomes First Indian Institute to Launch B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence

IIT Hyderabad has introduced a four-year B.Tech course in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new course, i.e. B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence will be offered from the academic session 2019-20. IIT Hyderabad has emerged as the first Indian institute to introduce B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence. So far, only two institutes across the world are offering B.Tech in AI, i.e., MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Carnegie Mellon University. Both institutes are US-based. In all, IIT Hyderabad is the third global institute to introduce B.Tech in AI.

Objectives of IIT Hyderabad B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Course

The objectives of B.Tech AI course of IIT Hyderabad are -

• The main objective of B.Tech AI course of IIT Hyderabad is to produce students with a perfect understanding of the basics/ fundamentals of theory and practice of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

• The B.Tech AI course of IIT Hyderabad enables students to emerge as leaders in academia and industry nationally and internationally.

• The graduates of B.Tech AI course shall meet the demands of the nation in the areas of AI and Machine Learning.

• The course creates a complete ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence Research and Academics at IIT Hyderabad. The ecosystem involves M.Tech, B.Tech and different minor programmes in AI. On the other hand, the R & D associated with AI will be strongly interlinked with academics.

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Specialties of IIT Hyderabad B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Course

IIT Hyderabad B.Tech AI course is unique, as it provides a holistic view to students. The B.Tech AI course of IIT Hyderabad comprises of Robotics from Mathematical Foundations and Mechanical Engineering Department, Signal Processing from Electrical Engineering and Algorithms from CSE (Computer Science Engineering). On the other hand, the course focuses on application verticals such as smart mobility, agriculture, and healthcare.

The key component of B.Tech AI course of IIT Hyderabad is the ethical impact of AI and its technologies on different areas such as bias, privacy, and allied issues.

IIT Hyderabad B.Tech Artificial Course Student Intake and Admission Process

B.Tech AI course of IIT Hyderabad will have an intake of 20 students. Students aspiring to pursue B.Tech AI course from IIT Hyderabad must clear JEE Advanced exam.

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AI Minors Course at IIT Hyderabad

Students pursuing other specialisations in B.Tech such as Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering can take up a minor in AI from the upcoming academic session.

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