A big news for future data scientists! IITs are to launch a full-time degree in AI and Data Science

In the contemporary digital era, data engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence are popular topics. Their innovations have altered how people perceive a situation. These technologies use data, but they do it in different ways. Artificial intelligence and data science are two fields of technology that interact frequently. Seeing the expanding scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI), IITs are now launching BTech in AI and Data Science as well as certification programs in the new technology. 

Indian Institute of Technology ((IT) Patna recently launched a full-time degree program in AI and Data Science that will equip students to handle large volumes of data and develop AI-focussed algorithms. IITs are to going to introduce BTech in AI to make artificial intelligence into the mainstream of the learning process. BTech in AI and Data Science program is also being offered by IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad. If artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science excite you, this might be the right course for you. Below the article mentions the brief on course structure, eligibility criteria, and curriculum.

Course structure and seats

BTech in artificial intelligence and data science course is a more advanced form of BTech computer science, this curriculum is intended for students who are curious about the dynamics of algorithms and data structures. At IIT Patna, there are 36 seats available for BTech AI and Data Science. Eight semesters make up the four-year, full-time undergraduate curriculum. Candidates must take six to seven required courses each semester in addition to their choice of electives. In the first semester, candidates must also take part in any cultural events, the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the National Social Service (NSS), or both. Candidates will be introduced to the fundamental engineering branches throughout the first semester. Electrical sciences, engineering mechanics, computer architecture, machine learning, data science, artificial intelligence, operating systems, computer networks, big data analytics, and big data security are some of the topics that students will study in this course.

Eligibility criteria 

Admission to BTech in artificial intelligence and data science programs will be done on the basis of JEE Advanced score. Additionally, candidates must have completed the class 12 (or equivalent) examination from any recognized state or central board. 

Course fees

For candidates in the general and OBC categories, the cost of the BTech program is Rs 1 lakh each semester. Students who fall under the SC/ST category are not charged. The complete tuition fee will be waived for the most economically disadvantaged students (those whose family income is below Rs 1 lakh annually). The other economically disadvantaged children would receive a 2/3 tuition fee refund if their family income is between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh per year.