Opportunity to complete 2-month capstone at IIIT campus
Minor Program by IIIT Hyderabad

Minor in Modern Machine Learning

Join one of India's leading research-driven institute for a comprehensive 1-year online program.

1 Year
Duration
100%
Online
18
Credits
10-12h
Per Week
IIIT Hyderabad

Program Outcomes

  • Understanding of core concepts in machine learning
  • Proficiency in industry-relevant skills
  • Knowledge in deep learning and large language models
  • Experience with real-world problems
Deadline Extended: 17th 21st August 2025

Six Reasons to Join This Program

Live Interaction with IIIT Faculty

Engage in direct Q&A sessions from IIIT-H professors

Skills Recognised by Industry

Gain skills that are in high demand across various industries

Fully Online and Flexible

Learn from anywhere with live interactive sessions and flexible scheduling

Rigorous Theory and Practice

Master both theoretical concepts and practical applications through carefully designed assignments

On Campus Capstone

Get a chance to be selected for a 2-month capstone project at IIIT Hyderabad campus

Peer Learning

Collaborate with fellow students in group projects and discussions

Additional Benefits

What extra value does this program offer?

Be among top 50 in your cohort and through a selection interview, get a chance to complete a 2-month capstone project, at IIIT Hyderabad campus

Access to exclusive IIIT-H campus events and learning experiences throughout the program

Opportunity to pursue advanced certificate programs after completing the minor

Pathways to join IIIT Hyderabad as a research student in the future if you excel in the program

Comprehensive Curriculum

Five terms of structured learning covering foundational to advanced machine learning concepts

Term I
11 weeks
4 Credits

Foundations of ML

Build strong fundamentals in machine learning concepts, algorithms, and mathematical foundations.

Prof. Anoop Namboodiri
Prof. Anoop Namboodiri
Professor, Ph.D (Michigan State University)
Term II
11 weeks
4 Credits

Modern ML

Explore advanced machine learning techniques, deep learning, and state-of-the-art algorithms.

Prof. CV Jawahar
Prof. CV Jawahar
Professor, Dean RnD & Amazon Chair Professor, Ph.D (IIT Kharagpur)
Term III
11 weeks
4 Credits

Computer Vision

Master computer vision techniques, image processing, and visual recognition systems.

Prof. Makarand Tapaswi
Prof. Makarand Tapaswi
Assistant Professor, Ph.D (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Prof. Raghavendra
Prof. Raghavendra
Assistant Professor Ph.D (IISc, Bangalore)
Term IV
11 weeks
4 Credits

Natural Language Processing

Learn NLP fundamentals, text processing, and language understanding technologies.

Prof. Manish Shrivastava
Prof. Manish Shrivastava
Assistant Professor, Ph.D (IIT Bombay)
Syllabus Coming Soon
Term V
8 weeks
2 Credits

Project / Capstone

Apply your knowledge in a comprehensive project demonstrating mastery of ML concepts.

Syllabus is subject to change based on course updates and industry trends.

Open to Undergraduate Students

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply?

Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program from a recognised university.

Discipline of Study

Enrolled in any branch of Science, Technology, or Engineering.

Prerequisites Courses

  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics (covering Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Probability)
The final decision for admission rests with the IIIT Hyderabad DFL admissions committee.

Program Fee

Fee Structure

One-time PlanCourse-wise Plan
NationalityCategory4 courses + Online CapstonePer CourseOnline Capstone
IndianRegular₹40,000₹11,000₹6,000
Women₹36,000₹9,900₹5,400
Transgender₹36,000₹9,900₹5,400
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)₹36,000₹9,900₹5,400
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)₹36,000₹9,900₹5,400
InternationalRegular$1400 (USD)Not Applicable

Fee related Policies

  • If a student is selected and chooses to do an on-campus capstone project, the student is required to pay an additional fee of ₹5,000.
  • Accommodation will not be provided by IIIT Hyderabad during the capstone project.
  • On-campus capstone is not available for international and non-resident Indian students.
  • Enrolling for the capstone project requires completion of all 4 courses.
  • All applicant categories are as per the Government of India guidelines.
  • All prices are inclusive of Goods and Service Tax (GST).
  • Below is our refund policy:
    TimelineRefund Percentage
    15 days or more before the last date of admission100%
    Less than 15 days before the last date of admission90%
    15 days or more after the last date of admission80%
    30 days or less, but more than 15 days after the last date of admission50%
    After 30 days from the last date of admissionNo refund
    Processing fee: ₹1,000 for all refunds
No Application Fee!

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these key milestones

EventDate
Program AnnouncementJuly 18, 2025
First Date of ApplicationsJuly 26, 2025
Last Date of ApplicationsAugust 21, 2025
Fee Payment Deadline3 working days from application acceptance intimation
Last Date of AdmissionAugust 22, 2025
Orientation SessionAugust 23, 2025
Program Start DateAugust 25, 2025
Program CompletionAugust 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about the program

This Minor Program is a credit-bearing academic program offered by IIIT Hyderabad. The program leads to a Certificate of Completion. Recognition of this Minor by the student's home institution is subject to their internal academic policies or approval.