IIIT Hyderabad launches online minor program in Modern Machine Learning
The program is open to students in their third year of undergraduate studies or beyond, in fields related to Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Technology. Designed to run alongside the regular academic calendar, this one-year program follows a flexible, modular format featuring live interactive sessions, hands-on labs, real-world projects, and mentorship from IIIT-H faculty. Colleges may choose to recognise the Minor Certificate as a Minor Degree, based on their academic policies and interest in offering it to their students.
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Prof. Venkatesh Choppella, Associate Dean of the Division of Flexible Learning at IIIT Hyderabad, emphasized the growing impact of Machine Learning across industries, stating, 'Machine Learning is rapidly transforming every sector, and our aim is to equip students with a strong foundation and hands-on experience in this high-demand field'.
The program starts on August 25, 2025. The applications open on July 26, 2025, and close on August 15, 2025. The program is structured into five terms: Foundations of ML, Modern ML, Applied AI: Computer Vision, Applied AI: NLP, and Capstone Project. It has a flexible credit structure leading to individual course certificates or a Minor certificate in Modern Machine Learning.
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