Minor Degree in
Artificial Intelligence
An IIT Mandi-designed, credit-bearing AI minor that integrates seamlessly into undergraduate education, built to make every student AI-ready
Why Institutions Need an AI Minor Now
For today's students, AI is no longer optional. It is becoming a core capability for future-ready careers
Future-Relevant Skills
Equip students with AI, machine learning, and data-driven problem-solving capabilities.
Better Shortlisting Potential
Help students stand out for emerging roles across technology, analytics, and AI-enabled functions.
Stronger Academic Differentiation
Position your institution as forward-looking with industry-relevant AI education.
Career-Ready Graduates
Build practical exposure aligned with evolving recruiter expectations.
Aligned with the Future of Work
Prepare students for a professional landscape shaped by intelligent systems and AI-driven decision-making.
Want to see how this fits your institution?
Download BrochureWhat Recruiters Expect from Today's Graduates
Today's recruiters are hiring AI-capable problem solvers who can work with data, build intelligent systems, and contribute from day one
Roles They Are Actively Hiring For
Skills They Are Screening For
The Challenges Institutions Face in Launching AI Education
Most institutions want to offer AI education. Very few have what it takes to do it well
Limited AI Faculty
AI requires expertise across machine learning, data science, and computational systems.
Curriculum Complexity
AI evolves rapidly and requires continuous academic updates.
Infrastructure Gaps
Advanced AI learning environments are not easily accessible.
Brand Credibility
Students and parents prioritise programs backed by premier institutions.
How This Programme Helps Institutions Meet Evolving Recruiter Expectations
The IIT Mandi Minor Degree in AI provides a structured, scalable, and academically credible way to introduce AI education
Builds the Academic Credibility Recruiters Trust
IIT Mandi-led academics give the program credibility that recruiters immediately recognise.
Develops the AI Skills Recruiters Actively Screen For
Covers the exact AI skills recruiters prioritise across emerging roles, such as Generative AI, LLM applications, and AI system deployment.
Creates the Depth of Learning Recruiters Expect
Builds capability progressively from foundations to advanced applied AI practice and a full-semester capstone project.
Delivers the Practical Exposure Recruiters Value
Gives students direct exposure to IIT faculty and applied AI thinking.
Institutional Advantages of Offering the IIT Mandi AI Minor
A future-ready academic addition that delivers measurable institutional impact
Elevate Institutional Brand
Associate with IIT Mandi's academic authority in AI.
Improve Student Employability
Students graduate with a primary degree plus an AI minor.
Strengthen Placement Outcomes
AI-ready graduates align with evolving recruiter expectations.
NEP 2020 Compliance
Fits within multidisciplinary undergraduate frameworks.
Future-Proof Academic Portfolio
Drive long-term differentiation and student demand.
Campus Immersion
On-campus experience at IIT Mandi with live academic engagement.
One AI minor that changes the value of your graduates
Download BrochureThe Programme Snapshot
A structured, credit-bearing AI education framework built for institutions
A comprehensive academic framework enabling engineering institutions to offer structured, credit-bearing AI education across every branch of B.Tech and B.E.
Python Programming: Foundations to AI Libraries
Mathematics & Statistics for AI
Data Engineering & Visualization
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Deep Learning, Computer Vision & NLP
Generative AI & Large Language Models
AI / GenAI Capstone Project
The AI Engineering Curriculum
24 Credits. 7 Semesters. IIT-Designed Pathway Built for Engineers
Python Programming: Foundations to AI Libraries
4 Credits | 5 ModulesPython Fundamentals
Builds core Python skills covering syntax, control flow, functions, and the standard library.
Data Structures & OOP
Covers lists, dictionaries, file I/O, exception handling, and object-oriented programming.
Scientific Computing with NumPy & Pandas
Introduces array operations, vectorized computation, and DataFrame-based data manipulation.
Data Visualization with Matplotlib & Seaborn
Teaches chart creation, multi-plot layouts, and designing visuals for reporting.
Scikit-learn & AI Library Ecosystem
Introduces the Scikit-learn API and provides an overview of the broader AI/ML library landscape.
AI and Data Tools Students Master
Integrated tools training that supports applied learning across the full AI curriculum
Skills That Shape AI-Ready Graduates
Practical, career-relevant skills developed through an AI-first curriculum, built to match what recruiters are actively assessing at campus drives today
The skills gap closes here
Download BrochureExclusive IIT Mandi Student Privileges
From official access credentials to curated programme benefits, students become part of a more premium and differentiated learning journey
Official CCE, IIT Mandi Student Email ID
Students will have @cce.iitmandi.ac.in. email address. The same identity every IIT Mandi student carries. CCE Fellow Status (only upon successful completion/passing of each course in Minor) may also be added as a privilege.
CCE, IIT Mandi Identity Card
An official IIT Mandi student card that recognises you as part of one of India's most respected institutions. Carry it to the campus immersion. Carry it with pride.
Who Stands Behind This Programme?
IIT-level academic rigour. Government-backed national reach. One unified programme.
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
IIT Mandi brings the academic authority, AI expertise, and credential credibility behind this minor degree
- Curriculum Leadership: The AI minor is academically designed and led by IIT Mandi.
- Nationally Respected Credential: Gives students a qualification with lasting academic and career value.
- AI Domain Expertise: The program is built on IIT Mandi's strength in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Intelligent Systems.
- Faculty Access: Students gain direct exposure to IIT Mandi faculty and academic thinking.
National Skill Development Corporation
NSDC enables this program to be delivered at scale across partner institutions nationwide
- Institutional Enablement: Supports outreach, onboarding, and college partnerships.
- Operational Delivery: Ensures smooth and standardised implementation across campuses.
- Quality Assurance: Standardised benchmarks are applied across every partner institution.
- National Reach: Makes IIT-backed AI education accessible across institutions at scale.
About IIT Mandi
Established in 2009, IIT Mandi is one of India's leading IITs with strong research and academic programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems.
- Research in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science
- Interdisciplinary academic ecosystem
- Strong innovation and startup culture
- National academic credibility
Through this programme, partner institutions benefit from IIT Mandi's academic leadership in AI education and its standing as an institute of national importance.
Regulatory and Academic Alignment
Academically credible. Institutionally recognised. Built to comply
NEP 2020 Compliant
The 24-credit, seven-semester AI Minor fits directly within the NEP 2020 framework for multidisciplinary undergraduate programmes.
UGC Guidelines
The Minor Degree in Artificial Intelligence is recorded on the student's official academic transcript, fully consistent with UGC undergraduate specialisation guidelines.
Institute of National Importance
IIT Mandi is established under the Institutes of Technology Act of Parliament. The AI curriculum, faculty oversight, and Minor Degree credential carry the same institutional standing as every IIT in India.
Taught by IIT Mandi's Finest AI Minds
Learn directly from IIT Mandi's AI and Machine Learning faculty alongside industry experts who build intelligent systems for a living
Manoj Thakur
Professor- CCE, IIT Mandi
Prof. Manoj Thakur brings over 19 years of experience across academia and the financial domain, with expertise in Soft Computing, Machine Learning, Computational Finance, and AI-driven analytical systems. As a Professor at IIT Mandi, he has played a key role in advancing interdisciplinary learning and industry-oriented education through teaching, research, and academic leadership.
His teaching spans Python Programming, Data Science & AI, Machine Learning for Business, Probability & Statistics, and Computational Financial Modelling. He has also been recognised with the IIT Mandi Director’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for his outstanding contribution to academic innovation and learner engagement.
Your students learn from the people building India's AI future
Download BrochureThe IIT Mandi and NSDC Perspective
At IIT Mandi, we strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche discipline — it is becoming a foundational capability across industries and domains. This Minor Degree program has been designed to bring together academic depth, practical learning, and emerging areas like Generative AI, ensuring that students graduate with both strong fundamentals and the ability to build real-world AI solutions.
At NSDC, we see Artificial Intelligence as a key enabler of India's future workforce and economic growth. Our collaboration with IIT Mandi on the skilling pathways in Artificial Intelligence underscores a shared commitment to nurturing future-ready professionals who are not only proficient in advanced AI technologies, but also equipped to apply them responsibly to real-world challenges across sectors.
Admission and Enrolment
Straightforward. Merit-based. Open to eligible undergraduate students.
Who Can Enrol
B.Tech and B.E. students across all branches and disciplines. Enrolment opens in Year 1 of your undergraduate programme.
How Selection Works
Academic background and discipline confirmation.
Online program fee payment.
Confirmation, onboarding, and program induction.
Programme Fees
(Inclusive of all taxes)
7 semesters · IIT Mandi credential · Campus immersion
Download BrochureOne AI program
24 credits
A generation of AI-ready graduates
Download BrochurePartner Institutions
IIMT Group of Colleges
Greater Noida, UP
Lamrin Tech University, Punjab
Chandigarh, Punjab
Lingaya's Lalita Devi Institute of Management & Sciences
Delhi
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University
Faridabad
Alard University, Pune
Pune
Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune
Pune
Starex University
NCR
Joy University
TamilNadu
LNCT University
Bhopal, MP
NSR institute of Technology
Vishakapatnam