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Every Data Science & AI
Program in India — 2026

From IIT certificate programs (₹1.5L, 6 months) to full BITS Pilani degrees, online university M.Sc programs and international certifications — the most complete comparison available. With enrollment support and EMI for IIT/IIM programs.

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Pure Data Science / ML / AI
Hands-on technical programs. Python, ML algorithms, deep learning, real-world projects.
IIT Roorkee — Applied DS & AI ★ IIT Guwahati — DS & ML ★ IIT Madras — Advanced DS ★ See all DS programs →
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GenAI / LLMs
Generative AI, Large Language Models, Transformers, fine-tuning and deployment.
IIT Madras — ML, GenAI & LLMs ★ IIM Indore — AI & Cybersecurity ★ See all GenAI programs →
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Business Analytics
Analytics for business decisions. No coding required. IIM credential.
IIM Kozhikode — Applied Analytics ★ IIM Trichy — Business Analytics ★ See all analytics programs →
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AI & Digital Leadership
For senior leaders targeting CDAO, CDO, CTO or CIO roles.
IIT Kanpur — CDAO Programme ★ IIT Bombay — CTO Programme ★ IIM Ahmedabad — CIO/CTO ★
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Full Degrees (IIT / BITS)
M.Sc, M.Tech, B.Sc degrees from IIT Madras, BITS Pilani, IISc and IIT Kanpur.
IIT Madras — Online B.S. in DS & Programming BITS Pilani — M.Tech AI & ML (WILP) BITS Pilani — M.Sc in Data Science & AI See all degree programs →
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Online University Degrees (DLP)
2-year M.Sc programs from Manipal, Amity, LPU, Chandigarh, VIT and others.
Manipal University Jaipur — Online M.Sc DS LPU — Online M.Sc DS & AI Amity University — Online M.Sc DS See all 11 DLP programs →
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Institution Program Fee Duration Best for
IIT Roorkee
NIRF #7		Applied DS & AI (PGCP)₹1.5L+GST~6 moHands-on technical + campus immersionEnroll ★↗
IIT Delhi
NIRF #2		Applied DS using ML & AI~₹1.5–2L+GST~6 moStrong NIRF #2 credential, ML rigorEnroll ★↗
IIT Madras
NIRF #1		ML, GenAI & LLMs~₹1.5L+GST~6 moGenAI / LLM specialisation from NIRF #1Enroll ★↗
IIT Madras
NIRF #1		Advanced DS & Applications~₹1.5L+GST10 moMost rigorous IIT DS cert, STEM backgroundEnroll ★↗
IIT Guwahati
NIRF #7 · MeitY		Advanced Prof. Cert. DS & ML~₹1.5L+GST~6 moIIT cert at ₹1.5L · Scholarship ₹20K availableEnroll ★↗
IIM Kozhikode
NIRF #3		Applied Analytics & GenAI~₹2L+GST1 yrBusiness analytics, no coding, IIM credentialEnroll ★↗
BITS Pilani
Institution of Eminence		M.Tech AI & ML (WILP)~₹4–6L total2 yrsFull M.Tech degree · must be employedEnquire →
IIT Madras
NIRF #1		Online B.S. in DS & Programming~₹2–3L total4 yrsFull degree from NIRF #1 · most affordableEnquire →
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Decision guide

Which program type is right for you?

Working professional, want fast upskill
→ IIT/IIM Certificate (6–12 months). Weekends only. No career break. ₹1.5–4L. IIT/IIM credential for resume.
Want full degree + working
→ BITS Pilani WILP M.Tech or IIT Madras Online B.S. 2–4 years, part-time. Full degree credential. ₹2–6L.
Business/management professional, no coding
→ IIM Kozhikode Applied Analytics. 1 year. No coding required. Business-focused. IIM credential.
Senior leader, targeting CDO/CTO role
→ IIT Kanpur CDAO or IIT Bombay CTO Programme. 9–12 months. Executive-level credential. AI strategy focus.
Fresher / recent graduate
→ IIT Madras Online B.S. or BITS Pilani B.Sc DS & AI. Full degree. Start career in DS without JEE.
Online M.Sc at affordable fee
→ Manipal MUJ, LPU, Chandigarh University, Amity. ₹1.5–3L. 2-year online M.Sc. UGC-DEB approved.
Common questions

FAQ

An IIT certificate (6–12 months, ₹1.5–4L) is a professional credential — not a degree. It signals expertise to employers in the private sector and is ideal for fast career upskilling. A BITS Pilani M.Tech (2 years, ₹4–6L total) is a full postgraduate degree awarded by an Institution of Eminence — equivalent to any M.Tech for academic and government purposes. Choose the certificate for speed and specific skill-building; choose the M.Tech if you want a degree credential that qualifies for PhD programs or government grade requirements.
No — most IIT and IIM certificate programs through this site do not require GATE or any entrance exam. Admission is based on your graduate degree and work experience. Selection is done by the institution and is typically straightforward for qualified applicants. BITS Pilani's WILP M.Tech also does not require GATE, but candidates must be currently employed.
IIM Kozhikode Applied Analytics & GenAI for Business Decisions is specifically designed for non-technical professionals — no Python or coding required. IIM Trichy Business Analytics and IIM Indore AI & Cybersecurity are also suitable. IIT programs require comfort with coding. BITS Pilani online degrees have varying technical requirements — check specific programs.
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