Academics
Programs
The department offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, all rooted in a rigorous AI curriculum with strong research exposure.
Undergraduate
4 years
B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence
- –India's first B.Tech in AI — globally 3rd after MIT & CMU
- –Core CS + dedicated AI curriculum from Year 1
- –Hands-on research projects every semester
- –Industry internship in Year 3
- –Capstone project with faculty mentorship
Elective track
B.Tech Minor in AI
- –Open to all IIT Hyderabad B.Tech students
- –5-course AI/ML specialization
- –Flexible scheduling alongside primary degree
- –Access to AI department labs and resources
Postgraduate
2 years
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence (2-year)
- –Specialization tracks in ML, NLP, CV, Robotics
- –Thesis-based with dedicated lab access
- –Industry collaboration for applied research
- –Teaching assistantship opportunities
3 years
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence (3-year Research)
- –Research-intensive program
- –Full access to cutting-edge research infrastructure
- –Publication opportunities at top venues
- –Stipend support for eligible candidates
Doctoral
4-5 years
PhD in Artificial Intelligence
- –Full-time and Part-time/External tracks available
- –Full funding with monthly stipend (JRF/SRF rates)
- –World-class research labs and compute infrastructure
- –International conference travel support
- –Interdisciplinary research encouraged
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
- Cycles: July and January intake every year
- B.Tech / M.Tech selection: GATE score → written test → interview
- PhD selection: Academic record → written test → research interview
- PhD funding: All full-time PhD students receive JRF/SRF stipend as per DST norms