Hyderabad (IIITH), the International Institute for Information Technology, announces the launch of a fully online minor program in modern machine learning, aimed at empowering undergraduates with cutting-edge skills in one of the most transformative fields of technology through their flexible learning and outreach department.
The program is open to students in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology-related fields and for third year students after their undergraduate course. Designed to run alongside a regular academic calendar, this one-year program follows a flexible and modular format with live interactive sessions, hands-on labs, real-world projects and expert mentorship from IIIT-H faculty. The university may choose to recognize a minor certificate as a minor degree based on its interest in providing it to its students.
Professor Venkatesh Choppella, Associate Dean of the Department of Flexible Learning, IIIT Hyderabad; “Machine learning is rapidly transforming every sector and equips students with a strong foundation and practical experience in this high-demand field,” he said, highlighting the growing impact of machine learning across the industry.
Emphasizing the value of the program; Professor Rameshroganathan, Head of Outreach Division added, “The program offers students the opportunity to continue their core degree program while developing specialized expertise in machine learning.”
Welcome the initiative, Prof. PJ Narayanan, Director of IIIT Hyderabad; “As a research-driven institution, we believe that the key is the key to fostering future innovators by combining basic knowledge with practical applications. This miner of machine learning reflects our commitment to expanding access to high quality, research-driven learning.”
Professor Kishore Kothapalli, Dean Scholar of IIITH, “The minor program is structured to complement the ongoing research of students, while providing deep application-oriented insights into machine learning. It is consistent with the vision of integrating interdisciplinary learning, accessing advanced technical education beyond traditional classrooms, and providing a pathway for highly motivated students towards the appropriate research programmes in IIIT Hyderabad.”
Professor KS Rajan, Registrar, IIIT Hyderabadexpressed strong support for the program's academic structure and long-term impact. “We see this program as a step to increase the opportunities for students across the country to access IIITH's academic excellence.
Important highlights:
- Completely online | 1 year period | Begins on August 25th, 2025
- Structured into five terms: ML, ModernML, Applied AI: Computer Vision, Applied AI: NLP, and Capstone Project Fundamentals
- Flexible credit structures that lead to individual course certificates or minor certificates in modern machine learning
- Live sessions with IIIT-H faculty, project-based assessments, and ongoing feedback
- The path to research at IIIT-H, especially when minor programs are followed by advanced certificate programs offered by IIIT-H.
Important Dates:
- Opened: July 26, 2025
- Application deadline: August 15, 2025
- Program start date: August 25, 2025
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