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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.
Learn from IIT faculty
24 Credits
Campus Immersion at IIT Mandi
Why student needs this program
Get AI Skills That Actually Get You Hired
Master Machine learning, generative AI, Python, and data analytics, the exact skills that appear on every job description today, built into your undergraduate degree
On-Campus IIT Mandi Immersion
You visit IIT Mandi campus, engage with live AI research, attend faculty sessions, and experience one of India's premier research campuses as a student, not a visitor
Stand Out in Every Shortlist
Most graduates have the same degree. An IIT Mandi AI Minor on your transcript is the differentiator that gets your CV noticed first
No Extra Degree. No Extra Time
The program runs alongside your existing degree, semester by semester, without disrupting your schedule or your credit requirements.
Direct Access to IIT Mandi Faculty
Selected sessions delivered directly by IIT Mandi faculty who build the intelligent systems powering real industries
What 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
The roles they are actively hiring for
Engineering Graduates
How this program help you meet Recruiter Expectations?
Hands-On Projects Recruiters Can See
AI requires expertise across machine learning, data science, and computational systems
Industry-Standard Tools From Day One
AI evolves rapidly and requires continuous academic updates
An IIT Mandi Credential on Your Transcript
Students and parents prioritise programs backed by premier institutions
Hands-On Projects Recruiters Can See
AI requires expertise across machine learning, data science, and computational systems
Industry-Standard Tools From Day One
AI evolves rapidly and requires continuous academic updates
An IIT Mandi Credential on Your Transcript
Students and parents prioritise programs backed by premier institutions
Exclusive IIT Mandi Student Privileges
From official access credentials to curated programme benefits, students become part of a more premium and differentiated learning journey
Official IIT Mandi Student Email ID
Students own an @iitmandi.ac.in email address. The same identity every IIT Mandi student carries. Use it for research access, academic subscriptions, and professional profiles that signal exactly where you studied.
IIT Mandi Student 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.
Official IIT Mandi Student Email ID
Students own an @iitmandi.ac.in email address. The same identity every IIT Mandi student carries. Use it for research access, academic subscriptions, and professional profiles that signal exactly where you studied.
IIT Mandi Student 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.
The Program Snapshot
The IIT Mandi Minor Degree in Artificial Intelligence provides a structured, scalable, and academically credible way to introduce AI education
Semester 1: Python Programming: Foundations to AI Libraries
4 Credits
Semester 2: Mathematics & Statistics for AI
4 Credits
Semester 3: Data Engineering & Visualization
3 Credits
Semester 4: Machine Learning Fundamentals
4 Credits
Semester 5: Deep Learning, Computer Vision & NLP
4 Credits
Semester 6: Generative AI & Large Language Models
3 Credits
Semester 7: AI / GenAI Capstone Project
2 Credits
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
Python programming for data and AI tasks
Data analysis, cleaning, and preprocessing
SQL-based data querying
Data visualisation and dashboarding
Machine Learning model building
Model evaluation and validation
Deep Learning fundamentals
Computer Vision applications
NLP and text analytics
Generative AI, prompt engineering, and RAG implementation
AI chatbot and LLM application development
Responsible AI practices
AI problem-solving and system design
The skills gap closes here
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 in the network
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.
Key strengths include:
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
A credential that your accreditation body recognises. A qualification your students will carry for life
Taught by IIT Mandi's Finest AI Minds
Learn directly from IIT Mandi's faculty who build intelligent systems for a living
Prof. Jain holds a PhD from Université de Lorraine, France and an M.Tech from IIT Roorkee, and has spent over a decade at IIT Mandi researching how machines learn, adapt, and make intelligent decisions. At IIT Mandi, he channels that depth into structured AI education that is rigorous, applied, and built for real outcomes. As Head of IIT Mandi's Centre for Continuing Education, he designs learning experiences that connect research thinking to practical AI applications, making complex ideas genuinely accessible to every student who walks in.
Prof Tushar Jain, Head CCE, IIT Mandi
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The IIT Mandi and NSDC Perspective on this Program
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. As technology continues to reshape how systems are built and decisions are made, it is critical that students are exposed to AI in a structured, rigorous, and application-oriented manner early in their academic journey. 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
— Prof. Tushar Jain, Head CCE, IIT Mandi
At NSDC, we see Artificial Intelligence as a key enabler of India’s future workforce and economic growth. As AI-driven technologies continue to transform industries, there is an urgent need to develop deep technical talent that combines strong academic grounding with industry relevance. 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
— Mr. Nitin Kapoor, Vice President, NSDC Academy
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The programme runs parallel to your engineering degree across seven semesters with no disruption to your timetable, credit load, or existing academic requirements. It is built to integrate, not interfere.
Absolutely. The programme is open to all engineering branches including Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, and Chemical. AI is increasingly embedded across every engineering domain and this curriculum builds the capability to work with it regardless of your specialisation.
Real AI systems across six semesters. Machine learning models, computer vision applications, NLP pipelines, LLM-based applications using GenAI APIs, a RAG-based AI assistant, and a full-semester GenAI capstone project. You graduate with a portfolio of applied AI work, not just grades.
Recruiters across software, analytics, manufacturing, and technology roles are actively screening for machine learning, generative AI, and LLM application development skills. This programme builds exactly that profile, directly improving your shortlisting rate, interview conversion, and offer quality.
AI Engineer, ML Engineer, Data Scientist, GenAI Developer, AI Product Developer, and Data Analyst across technology, manufacturing, fintech, analytics, and product companies. The IIT Mandi AI Minor signals engineering depth combined with applied AI fluency — a combination that is rare and actively sought.
Yes. The 24-credit structure across seven semesters is fully NEP 2020 aligned and consistent with UGC undergraduate specialisation guidelines. The Minor Degree is recorded on your official academic transcript.
A Minor Degree in Artificial Intelligence from IIT Mandi, formally recorded on your official academic transcript. Not a certificate. Not a digital badge. A recognised academic qualification that carries the same institutional standing as every IIT credential in India.
Yes. Semester 6 is fully dedicated to Generative AI and AI Systems — covering transformer architecture, large language models, LLM pretraining and fine-tuning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, and Responsible AI frameworks. You build an LLM application and a RAG-based AI assistant in the lab.
How is the IIT Mandi AI minor different from an online AI course or bootcamp? Categorically different. The IIT Mandi AI Minor is credit-bearing, transcript-recorded, structured across seven progressive semesters, backed by IIT Mandi faculty, and includes campus immersion and a full-semester capstone project. An online course offers none of these. The credential, the rigour, and the institutional backing are in a completely different league.
Categorically different. The IIT Mandi AI Minor is credit-bearing, transcript-recorded, structured across six progressive semesters, backed by IIT Mandi faculty, and includes campus immersion and a full-semester capstone project. An online course offers none of these. The credential, the rigour, and the institutional backing are in a completely different league.
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