New courses by IITs: BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Education News,The Indian Express

The BTech AI and data science programme is also offered by IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad. If AI, machine learning, data science topics resonate with you, this might be the right course for you. Here’s a brief on course structure, eligibility criteria and curriculum.

BTech in artificial intelligence and data science – Course structure and seats

This programme is a refined version of BTech computer science especially designed for students interested in learning the dynamics of algorithms and data structures. A total of 36 seats are available in BTech AI and Data Science at IIT Patna.

In the first semester, candidates will be introduced with the core branches of engineering. aspects students will study in the course are – electrical sciences, engineering mechanics, computer architecture, machine learning, data science, artificial intelligence, operating systems, computer network, big data analytics, big data security among others.

BTech in artificial intelligence and data science – Eligibility criteria 

Admission to all three programmes will be done on the basis of JEE Advanced score. Additionally, candidates must have completed class 12 (or equivalent) examination from any recognised state or central board.

BTech in artificial intelligence and data science – Course fees

The other economically backward students (whose family income is between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh per annum) shall get a remission of 2/3 rd of the tuition fee. 

BTech in artificial intelligence and data science – Career scope

Students graduating with a degree in artificial intelligence and data science can take up a career as a data scientist, data analyst, business analyst, business intelligence specialist, data science consultant, and machine learning engineer.