IIPE launches web-based M.Tech program in Data Science and Machine Learning

The Hindu

2 days ago

The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, has introduced a Web-based M.Tech program in Data Science and Machine Learning. The program is designed for working professionals aiming to transition into roles such as Data Scientist or Data Engineer.
Admission timeline
The curriculum includes core and elective courses followed by a thesis project. The total program requirement is 45 credits, divided into 27 credits of coursework and 18 credits for the thesis. The program can be completed in five to eight semesters. A maximum of three courses can be taken per semester. Classes are scheduled outside regular office hours, including weekends.
Admission to the program is open to candidates with a four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA. A minimum of one year of work experience is required. Selection will be based on a written test or interview conducted online. The application process begins on May 5, 2025 and ends on June 22, 2025.
The written test and interview are scheduled for June 30, 2025. Selected candidates will be announced on July 1, 2025. The admission fee must be paid by July 6, 2025, and the first semester tuition fee by August 11, 2025. Classes for the first semester will commence on August 12, 2025.
About the program
The program offers multiple exit options. Candidates who complete the first two semesters are eligible for a Certificate Course. Completion of all nine theory courses will result in a PG Diploma. Completing all 45 credits will lead to an M.Tech degree.
The courses span a variety of topics, including mathematical foundations of Data Science, optimisation, Python Programming, Statistical Techniques, and Machine Learning. Electives include subjects such as Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, Time Series Analysis, Deep Learning, and Big Data Analytics.
The program is self-paced and conducted online, but the final exams require physical attendance. Project work must be completed at the student's workplace, under the supervision of an internal guide from IIPE and optionally, an external guide from the organisation.
Fee details
The total fee for Indian residents is ₹5,00,000, including a one-time admission fee of ₹50,000 and ₹30,000 per course. For foreign nationals, the total fee is $11,500. Application fees are ₹1,000 for Indian residents and $50 for foreign nationals.
Fee waivers are available. Sponsored candidates from government departments, PSUs, and defense sectors can receive a waiver for up to three courses in the final semester. Nominated candidates from the same sectors are eligible for a two-course waiver. MSMEs must nominate at least three candidates, and private corporates must nominate five candidates to qualify for waivers.