IIT Roorkee has launched two new MTech programs under the recently established Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) have the power to solve real-life problems and benefit humankind by harnessing valuable information from big data.
Academicians, professionals, policymakers, and business leaders are working towards creating a sustainable society with intelligent automation of complex real-life tasks powered by AI and DS.
Such efforts provide better research opportunities and innovation leading to skill enhancement and empowerment of the Indian workforce. IIT Roorkee has set up a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS) with the above in mind.
Promoting Research in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
The CAIDS intends to develop significant and effective methodologies towards the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science (DS) applications and studies in the country, and thereby promote teaching, training, and development of manpower applied research, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the field of AI and DS.
The primary objective of CAIDS is to promote innovation and research in the fields of AI and DS, provide vital and active technical support to national and international projects, and support Make-in-India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of the Government of India by seeding entrepreneurship and start-ups in AI and DS domains.Further, the facility would act as a resource centre facilitating rapid DS and AI information and knowledge dissemination.
Two New MTech Programmes by IIT Roorkee
CAIDS has launched two MTech program which would commence from the academic session 2021-2022:
- MTech Programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- MTech Programme in Data Science (DS)
These two MTech programmes will train human resources with an in-depth knowledge of the tools and techniques necessary to translate data into actionable decisions.
From 15 different departments of IIT Roorkee, 23 faculty members from have joined CAIDS as joint faculty of the centre.
Course eligibility: The candidate having BE/BTech/Integrated MSc or equivalent degree in any engineering science discipline can apply for the course.
Applicants must also have a CGPA of 6.0, shortlisted candidates will be selected on the basis of an online interview.
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