M.Tech in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

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

NLP and Speech

Natural Language Processing
Information Retrieval
Conversational AI
Social Media Analytics
Speech Recognition Systems
Speech Synthesis
Spoken Language Understanding
Speaker Identification and Verification

Computer Vision

Generative AI

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

Eligibility

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.

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 shows candidates alignment with technology-driven industries, meeting modern job demands.

Professional Growth Accelerator

Accelerate from being a graduate to becoming an AI 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

PROGRAMME FEEs

Fee Structure
1^st Year – ₹.1,77,000 (inclusive of GST)	2^nd Year – ₹.1,77,000 (inclusive of GST)
Application Fee – ₹. 2,000 (inclusive of GST)

About Us

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.