Online PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML)
Department of Intelligent Systems
Admissions Open for Online PG Programs!Last date: 2nd December 2025 (Online Entrance Test-Exempted Candidates Only). [Click here to apply.]
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Special Inaugural batch (Admission cycle Jan 2026) Program Fee Refund Policy [Click for details]
Application fee: ₹15000/- Refundable: ₹10000 (if admission is not offered by IITK).
About the Program
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) are transforming industries worldwide, from healthcare and finance to e-commerce and smart cities. This Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) equips professionals and students with the skills to design, analyze, and implement AI and ML solutions for real-world challenges. With a flexible online format, the program provides rigorous academic training, hands-on experience with real-world datasets, and the latest advancements in AIML to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the evolving tech ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria
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Institute Level Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
Applicants may qualify via:
- 1.A valid score above department-stated cut-off in approved national-level exams as applicable to the program discipline (GATE),
- OR via IIT Kanpur’s online proctored entrance test. [syllabus]
Department Level Eligibility Criteria
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, or allied areas
- Five-year MSc in Science or allied areas / PG degrees (MCA/MA) in Science, Mathematics, or allied areas
- Department-conducted written test on basic mathematics
Exceptions for IITK Online Entrance Test
- Professionals with over 5 years of relevant experience as defined by the concerned department.
- Applicants with valid national-level test scores above the department specified cutoff.
- Candidates nominated or sponsored by government/defense/other recognized organizations.
Fee Structure
| Program Fee (₹) | ₹1,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Trimester Fee (₹) | ₹25,000 |
| Minimum Course Credits | 72 Credits |
| Course Fees / Credit | ₹5,000 per credit * |
| Evaluation Fee / Credit | ₹400 |
| Total Fee (₹)*** | ₹5,63,800 |
| Application Fee | ₹15,000 (₹10,000 refunded if admission not offered) |
| Continuation Fee | ₹5,000 per inactive trimester |
- 25% concession on Program and Course fees for candidates sponsored/nominated by the Government/PSUs/ Defence Organizations.
- 15% concession on Program and Course fees for corporate bulk-sponsored/nominated candidates (5 or more candidates in a year).
- 40% concession on Program and Course/Tuition Fees for IITK Alumni.
* Course fee per credit may vary for interdisciplinary courses.
** ₹50,000 of the Program Fee must be paid to confirm registration.
*** The total fee may vary depending on the course fee per credit.
| Program Fee (USD) | $1,250 |
|---|---|
| Trimester Fee (USD) | $315 |
| Minimum Course Credits | 72 Credits |
| Course Fees / Credit | $65 per credit * |
| Evaluation Fee / Credit | $5 |
| Total Fee (USD)*** | $7,235 (approx.) |
| Application Fee | $200 (non-refundable) |
| Continuation Fee | $65 per inactive trimester |
- 25% concession on Program and Course fees for candidates sponsored/nominated by the Government/PSUs/ Defence Organizations.
- 15% concession on Program and Course fees for corporate bulk-sponsored/nominated candidates (5 or more candidates in a year).
- 40% concession on Program and Course/Tuition Fees for IITK Alumni.
* Course fee per credit may vary: Engineering $45–$65; Science $35–$60.
** A part of Program Fee ($600) must be deposited to confirm registration.
*** The total fee may vary depending on the course fee per credit.
| IIT Kanpur has facilitated loan options for Online PGP students through three banks — SBI, ICICI, and HDFC. | |
|---|---|
| Bank | Loan Related Documents |
| State Bank of India (SBI) | Click Here |
| HDFC Bank | Click Here |
| ICICI Bank | Click Here |
- The loan agreement is strictly between the student and the respective bank, with no financial liability or involvement of IIT Kanpur in any manner.
- Detailed information on the loan schemes and contact details for each bank are available in the links provided above.
- For any queries or assistance, students are requested to contact the respective bank directly.
Curriculum Template
Faculty & Instructors
Dr. Ketan Rajawat
Optimization algorithms in communications, Dynamic network measurement and cartography, Network Localization, Network Optimization
Dr. Aditya Jagannatham
6G and 5G Wireless Technologies: OTFS Modulation, Terahertz, Visible Light Communication (VLC), Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS) Technology, Massive MIMO, mmWave MIMO, Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA), Filter-Bank Multi-Carrier (FBMC) Systems
Dr. Hamim Zafar
Dr. Nitin Saxena
Dr. Sayak Roy Chowdhury
Reinforcement Learning, Multi-armed bandits, Differential Privacy and Language Model Alignment
Dr. Sruti Raghavan
Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, End user Programming, Education and Societal and Humanistic Aspects of Computation
ECO921E
Economics and Governance of AI
- Prerequisite: Basic Economics and interest in technology/policy
- Syllabus