PG Diploma and

MTech in Artificial Intelligence

Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur

24 Months
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Context of the
Program
Demand for data science and AI professionals is soaring
Don't just witness the AI revolution, join in!
Artificial Intelligence is transforming business across all industries, from startups to large multinational
companies and even public administrations. With the exponential growth of data, the potential to drive
innovation and solve real-world problems has never been greater.
With the recent evolutions in AI and ML, following are some of the large-scale opportunity areas:

GenerativeAI (GenAI)
Transforming content search and summarisation, content generation.

Remote Work and Collaboration

Transforming the landscape of remote work and collaboration solutions which often rely on AI-
enabled technologies

Contactless Solutions
Evolution of wide range of contactless solutions post-pandemic, such as AIenabled self-service
kiosks and chatbots which can help businesses improve customer experience.

D ata driven ecision making

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AI is used to collect and analyse large uantities of data, which can then be used to make better
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decisions about product development, marketing, customer service, etc.

Increasing availabilit of AI enabled ools and Services

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AI is used to collect and analyse large uantities of data, which can then be used to make better
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decisions about product development, marketing, customer service, etc.

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 Are you ready to take these opportunities
to accelerate your career?
The demand for skilled professionals in this space is skyrocketing.
The World Economic Forum forecasts 58 million new jobs in data science and AI by 2025.
The global AI market is projected to reach a staggering US $422.37 billion by 2028.
The Indian AI market is expected to witness explosive growth, reaching US $7.8 billion by 2025.

This translates to countless projects across diverse sectors, with companies actively seeking talent equipped with AI,
ML, data science, and analytical skills.
The IIT Jodhpur M.Tech program equips you with the advanced skills and specialized knowledge to become a sought-
after AI professional.

More reasons to be a part of AI revolution:

Fast-Growing Field
One of the most fascinating and quickly-growing topics in modern times is artificial intelligence. It is at the
1 forefront of technological development, and a wide range of industries, including manufacturing,
transportation, healthcare, and entertainment, can use it. There are many job prospects as a result of the
ongoing increase in demand for AI professionals.

High Demand and Competitive Salaries

There is a lack of qualified AI practitioners as a result of the demand for AI professionals surpassing the
2 talent pool. For individuals who choose to enter the area, the lack of AI competence translates into
competitive pay and alluring compensation packages. AI experts frequently have above-average pay and
fantastic opportunities for professional advancement.

Global Significance and Effect

3 Artificial Intelligence is a global phenomenon, and its developments and uses are being investigated
globally. Working on foreign projects and collaborating with individuals from other nations and cultures can
be two of the many chances that a career in artificial intelligence can provide.

Continuous Career Growth

4 AI is still in its early stages, and the potential for career growth and professional development is immense. As
you gain experience and expertise in AI, you can progress to more specialized roles, lead teams, engage in
research, or even contribute to shaping the future of AI through academia or industry leadership positions.

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About the
Program
PG Diploma and MTech in AI
This M.Tech in AI at IIT Jodhpur will offer students with deep knowledge of both fundamental AI technologies, as well
as application-oriented AI. A student completing this program will be capable to undertake careers in industry as well
as academia. He/She will have the option to explore a variety of domains including Manufacturing, Fintech, Healthcare,
Agriculture/Food Processing, Education, Retail/Customer Engagement, Human and Robot interaction/intelligent
automation, Smart City, Aid for Differently Abled/Accessibility Technology.

Cutting-edge Curriculum
IIT Jodhpur's M.Tech Program features an industry-integrated curriculum that focuses on
emerging technologies, data analytics, and technology applications. The curriculum is regularly
updated to keep pace with industry trends.

Industry Relevant Electives

The program offers a diverse array of electives under the M.Tech Program track. From Social
Network Analysis, Principles of Biological Vision, Cyber Security, GPU programming, and
Introduction to Blockchain, students can tailor their specializations to match their career
aspirations in the dynamic field of technology.

Expert Faculty
Learn from distinguished faculty comprising renowned IITJ Faculty, who bring in the best
academic experiences into the classroom, nurturing as well as challenging students at the same
time. The rigorous program with Multiple Assessments, Assignments and Examinations ensures a
solid learning outcome.

Application Focused Learning from Top Industry Leaders

Gain insights on industry challenges, tech opportunities, and practical examples shared by key
leaders while networking extensively within the industry.

Experimental and Immersive Learning

The program integrates industry use cases, mini-projects, assignments, and capstone projects.
This hands-on approach ensures that students are well-prepared to apply their knowledge in real-
world scenarios.

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Who is the

Program for you

The program is tailored for Tech Professionals or aspirants who want to build a career in AI, AI and ML Engineering, data
analytics, ML, and similar evolving technologies.

Itis also a perfect program for candidates seeking roles as Data scientist, ML Engineer, AI Research Scientist, AL
Solutions Architect, Big Data Engineer, AI Consultant, and more.

Eligibility

3 or 4 Years of graduation degree in BTech or STEM fields (4 years BTech or STEM candidates will be preferred)

Minimum 60% marks in Undergraduation, or Postgraduation

Atleast 2 years of Work Experience in related field (tech, data, analytics, engineering, tech management roles)

Admission through Screening Test, SOP Review and Interview (the applicant must quality the pre-screen test
to be eligible for the program)

Regarding Work Experience

Candidates should have 2 Years of Work Experience at the time of applying to the program.

Work experience other than these specified here will not be considered as relevant experience. No

consideration will be given to the time spent in an internship. Final discretion in this regard lies with the institute
authorities in terms of determining the type, level, and extent of work experience.

Work experience of more or equal to 15 days in a month will be counted as 1 month and for less than 15 days, it
will be counted as zero.

Experience letter/offer letter, 1st and last month salary slips should be produced at the time of interview. Failing to
do so will lead to disqualification from the entire selection process.

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Program
Highlights
Next - gen curriculum for a future-proof career: Deep industry and global
experts’ integration
Cutting-edge curriculum built by industry experts and IIT-Jodhpur Faculty based on extensive studies on the
needs of the industry
Application-oriented approach along with case studies and project work

The IIT Dream

Attain an M.Tech Degree from IIT Jodhpur
Achieve IIT Jodhpur Alumni Status
Become a part of IIT-J Alumni network
Network with wide-ranging experts from tech industry

Hybrid and highly experiential learning

Live sessions every week
Masterclasses by top industry experts bringing in use cases, applications, challenges and projects
Campus immersion (9-10 days in each years)

Industry-tether with Futurense

Fully Sponsored Futurense Bridge Course covering key foundational concepts
Futurense Job Assistance

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Program

Outcomes
Master the Fundamentals
Develop a solid foundation in various aspects of artificial intelligence, including Machine Learning,
Inference Engines, Speech, Vision, Natural Language Understanding, Robotics, and Human-
Computer Interaction.

Tackle Real-World Problems

Gain practical experience and proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to solve real-world
problems effectively.

Human Cognition and AI Development

Gain an understanding and appreciation of different models of human cognition and their
relevance in the development of AI techniques and systems.

Building Robust AI Systems

Acquire engineering skills necessary for the creation of real-time and robust AI-based systems,
including proficiency in specific software, hardware, and data requirements.

Solving Challenges with Cognitive Algorithms

Demonstrate the ability to undertake projects utilizing cognitive algorithms for stakeholder
management, risk modeling, resource scheduling, and data modeling, thereby deriving valuable
insights.

Developing Intelligent VR and AR Solutions

Develop the capability to construct solutions for exploring fully immersive virtual reality
(VR)environments and implementing augmented reality (AR) overlays with intelligent cognitive

functionalities.

Planning and Managing Technical Projects

Demonstrate proficiency in planning and managing technical projects, including the ability to
organize resources, set timelines, and oversee project execution to achieve desired outcomes.

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Expected

Graduate Attributes

Comprehend fundamental concepts and hands-on knowledge of the state-of-the-art AI

methodologies.

Design and Build real-world AI systems for complex planning, decision making and learning,

solving application-specific problems, and to reason about them.

Conceive, Design and Develop Intelligent multi-modal multi-sensory Man-Machine interfaces.

Design, Develop and Deploy machine learning based applications using structured and

unstructured data (e.g., speech, text, images/videos).

Understand and Assess reliability, dependability and trust-worthiness of AI-based systems.

Design and develop AI applications for resource constrained environments.

Adhere to evolving ethics and privacy laws across various domains and territories.

Plan and manage technical projects.

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Student
Journey
Submit your Application

Appear for the Pre-Screening

Test and Interview

Pay the Application Processing fee

Receive your Offer Letter

from IIT Jodhpur

Strengthen your Foundations through

Futurense Bridge Course

Begin your IIT Jodhpur PG Diploma Degree

Become an IIT Jodhpur

PG Diploma Graduate
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Career
Opportunities
Potential Job Roles
As AI and Data Science continue to expand into various industries such as healthcare, finance, e-
commerce, manufacturing, and many more, the number of job opportunities is limitless. With the growing
demand for AI and data science skills, graduates with an MTech in AI and Data Science can expect to find
rewarding career opportunities with competitive salaries and plenty of growth opportunities.

AL Solutions AI Product AI Research

Architect Manager Scientist
Average Salary Average Salary Average Salary

₹36,75,000 ₹29,95,000 ₹22,00,000

Quantitative
Analyst Data Scientist ML Engineer

Average Salary Average Salary Average Salary

₹17,00,000 ₹14,00,000 ₹12,16,000

Big Data Engineer AI Consultant Data Engineer

Average Salary Average Salary Average Salary

₹10,60,000 ₹9,90,000 ₹9,49,800

Business
Intelligence Analyst
Average Salary

₹8,50,000
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Potential Recruiters

World's leading companies are hiring for the most in-demand data job roles!

& more

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Curriculum
Year 1 (3 Trimesters)
Trimester 1
Course Name Credits
Machine Learning 3

Artificial Intelligence 3

Optimization 2

Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms 2

Trimester 2
Course Name Credits
ML-Ops 1

Deep Learning 3

DL-Ops 1

Program Elective 1 3

Intellectual Property 1

Technical Communication 1

Note: The electives list above is indicative. IIT Jodhpur is an institution of eminence in areas of emerging technologies and launches new courses
dynamically every trimester. Therefore, the compulsory electives are updated on a regular basis and will be made available as per discretion of the faculty
and Program Directors.

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Trimester 3
Course Name Credits
Advanced Artificial Intelligence/Autonomous
System 3

Program Elective 2 3

Program Elective 2 3

Ethics and Professional Life 1

Year 2 (2 Semesters)
Semester 4
Course Name Credits
MTech Project 1 4
Program Elective 4 3

Program Elective 5 3

System Engineering and Project Management 1

Semester 5
Course Name Credits
MTech Project 2 4
Open Elective 1 3

Note: The electives list above is indicative. IIT Jodhpur is an institution of eminence in areas of emerging technologies and launches new courses
dynamically every trimester. Therefore, the compulsory electives are updated on a regular basis and will be made available as per discretion of the faculty
and Program Directors.
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 Program Elective 6 3

M ech Project
T 3 8

Open Elective 2 3

Some Core and Elective Course Options

Core Courses Elective Courses
ML-Ops Social Network Analysis
Principles of Biological Vision
Machine Learning
Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Deep Learning Advanced Computer Vision
DL-Ops Autonomous Systems
Introduction to Block Chain
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Understanding
Dependable AI Cyber Security
Algorithms for Big Data GPU Programming
Software and Data Engineering
Ethics and Professional Life
Introduction to Augmented Reality and
System Engineering and Project Virtual Reality
Management Advanced Biometrics

Some Interdisciplinary courses (offered by Departments of CSE, EE, Physics and

Mathematics, and School of Liberal Arts and Management & Entrepreneurship) registered
by current Exec. M.Tech AI students.
Psychophysics Statistical Models and Regression
Modern Communication Networks Energy Economics and policy
System Engineering and Project Management
Special Drives for Electric Vehicles Quantum Machine Learning
Note: The electives list above is indicative II odhpur is an institution of eminence in areas of emerging technologies and launches new courses
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dynamically every trimester herefore the compulsory electives are updated on a regular basis and will be made available as per discretion of the faculty
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and Program Directors

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Career
Opportunities
Experience being an IITian with Campus Immersions
Campus immersion will be an essential element of the program experience, in which learners must attend the campus
activities and sessions on campus (IIT Jodhpur campus) for 9-10 days per trimester. Campus immersion attendance is
mandatory to earn the program certificate. Learners will get a live classroom experience, with the opportunity to meet
and learn in person from the esteemed faculty at IT Jodhpur and engage in peer learning or presentations and project
work.

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Program
Director
Dr. Somitra Sanadhya
Dr. Somitra Sanadhya
Professor
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Prof. Somitra Sanadhya is a renowned expert in cryptography, cybersecurity and AI. He is currently a Professor in
the Department of CSE at IIT Jodhpur as well as the Dean - Digital Transformation and the Chief Information
Security Officer at IIT Jodhpur. Prior to this, he was the Head of the Department of CSE at IIT Ropar. He has also
served at Ashoka University and IIIT Delhi in the past. He has authored several peer reviewed research papers in
reputed journals and conferences. His research interests lie in Cryptology, Security, Quantum Computation,
Blockchains, and Cryptocurrencies. He completed his BTech from IIT Delhi and PhD from Indian Statistical
Institute, Kolkata in 2009.

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Global Experts and Tech Advisory Board
Dr. Jagdip Singh Dr. Kamlesh Mathur
AT&T Professorship, Professor Professor and Chair
Department of Design & Innovation Operations Department

Dr. Prashanth Southekal Dr. Ganesh Mani

Managing Principal, Professor Distinguished Service Professor
Global Data and Analytics Author Innovation Practice

Dr. Sri Krishnamurthy David Fradin

Founder Ex Apple, Product Management
Global Computational and Quantitative Finance
and Fintech Consultant ,CEO and Founder

Ishu Jain Nishant Chandra

Head of Central Analytics Azure AI – Principle/ Sr Director

Anees Merchant Sasanka Panda

Global Business Head Head of Technology
Applied AI and Research GDC and Multi-Industry

Rohini Srivathsa Anshu Sharma Raja

National Technology Officer Chief Transformation Technology
South Asia Operations Officer

Pankaj Rai Philip Varughese Vayarakunnil

Chief Data and Analytics Officer Global Head - Applied Intelligence
Platforms and Engineering

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Program
Details
Duration
24 Months

Programme Commencement
26th July 2024

Programme Fee
Application Processing Fee: ₹10,000 (Non Refundable)
Course Fee: ₹3,00,000
Administrative Fee: ₹15,000
Includes lodging, Meals excluded
No GST applicable
No refunds post the last date of registration

Total Credits
62

Learning Mode
Live Online Sessions
Campus Immersion (9-10 days each year)

Program Schedule
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The class schedule will be determined by IIT Jodhpur and is scheduled to
take place on Fridays (late evenings), Saturdays, and Sundays, subject to the
availability of the faculty.

*The application processing fee shall not be refunded if the candidate chooses to withdraw.
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Admission

Process
Application

Pre-Screen Test

Application Processing fee

Successful Enrollment

after Fee Payment

Receive Offer Letter

from IIT Jodhpur

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About
IIT Jodhpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was founded in 2008 with a focus on technology education and research
to promote the economic development of India. Its permanent campus is spread over 852 acres and has state-of-the-
art facilities for research and academic activities. The institute is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to
technology development and has organized its degree programs through departments and research activities through
centers for technologies.
In addition to its focus on traditional education, lIT Jodhpur has been actively pursuing executive education programs
for working professionals in India. The institute has been leveraging its academic expertise, industry collaborations, and
infrastructure to create a range of high-quality programs that cater to the needs of today's professionals. Its faculty
members, with extensive industry experience and academic expertise, bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge
and practical experience to the classroom.
To establish itself as a leader in executive education, IT Jodhpur has been developing programs that are relevant and
contemporary to the evolving needs of the industry. It has also established strong industry linkages to develop
customized programs that cater to the specific needs of their employees. The institute has invested in state-of-the-art
infrastructure, modem classrooms, well-equipped labs, a vast collection of books and research papers in the library,
and online leaming platforms and tools to provide an immersive learning experience to the participants.

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About

Futurense Technologies

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Futurense - The Godfather of Talent, is a new-age tech talent organization that provides an ideal platform for tech

talent to unlock its true potential through its career-accelerating ecosystem and enables Fortune 500 companies to

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With a mission to democratize the playing field for the tech talent of the country, Futurense, under its new initiative

Futurense.uni, aims to transform tech education, together with top educational institutions in the country. Futurense

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Let’s get in Touch

CONTACT US

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur,


NH62 Nagaur Road

Karwar 342030, Jodhpur,

Rajasthan, India.

+91 81231 78167

[email protected]

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uni.futurense.com

www.iitj.ac.in

www.iitj.ac.in/schools

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