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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
IIT Madras launches free AI courses on Swayam Plus
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IIT Madras ) has launched five free online courses on artificial intelligence through the Swayam Plus platform, aiming to make AI education accessible across disciplines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The courses, lasting between 25 and 45 hours, are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, and working professionals from engineering, science, commerce, arts, and interdisciplinary backgrounds. No prior AI or coding experience is required, with only basic digital literacy needed. The five courses are: AI in physics, AI in chemistry, AI in accounting, cricket analytics with AI, and AI/ML using Python. They offer hands-on activities, real-world datasets, and case study-based learning. Registration is open until May 12, 2025, on Swayam Plus. Highlighting the initiative, professor R Sarathi, dean (planning) and Swayam Plus Coordinator at IIT Madras, said these courses are aligned with National Credit Framework (NCrF) and can be adopted by universities as credit-earning skill development programmes for the upcoming academic year. A certification option is available for a nominal fee. Universities can integrate the courses into their curricula to enhance students' employability skills. For further information, candidates can contact pmu-sp@
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
IIT-Madras launches 5 courses in AI through SWAYAM Plus
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has launched five courses in artificial intelligence through its SWAYAM Plus programme, which seeks to promote employability-focused skilling courses. ADVERTISEMENT These 25- to 45-hour online courses are offered free of cost and are targeted at students, faculty and working professionals. "The key focus of these courses is to make AI available for everyone as no prior AI knowledge is required to apply for these courses," the institute said in a news release. The five courses are: AI in Physics which will look at the use of AI tools such as machine learning and neural networks in solving real-world physics problems; AI in Chemistry; AI in Accounting; Cricket Analytics with AI and AI/ML using Python. 'These courses, which are aligned to the National Credit Framework (NCrF), can be taken by higher education institutions as a credit programme for the upcoming academic calendar as well,' said R Sarathi, dean (planning) and SWAYAM Plus coordinator at IIT-Madras. The courses are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all academic backgrounds (engineering, science, commerce, arts, interdisciplinary), according to the news release. "No prior experience in AI or coding is required as basic digital literacy and enthusiasm to learn should be sufficient," it said. ADVERTISEMENT The courses are developed by experts at IIT-Madras. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Madras launches 5 courses in AI through SWAYAM Plus
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has launched five courses in artificial intelligence through its SWAYAM Plus programme, which seeks to promote employability-focused skilling 25- to 45-hour online courses are offered free of cost and are targeted at students, faculty and working professionals."The key focus of these courses is to make AI available for everyone as no prior AI knowledge is required to apply for these courses," the institute said in a news five courses are: AI in Physics which will look at the use of AI tools such as machine learning and neural networks in solving real-world physics problems; AI in Chemistry; AI in Accounting; Cricket Analytics with AI and AI/ML using Python 'These courses, which are aligned to the National Credit Framework (NCrF), can be taken by higher education institutions as a credit programme for the upcoming academic calendar as well,' said R Sarathi, dean (planning) and SWAYAM Plus coordinator at IIT-Madras The courses are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all academic backgrounds (engineering, science, commerce, arts, interdisciplinary), according to the news release. "No prior experience in AI or coding is required as basic digital literacy and enthusiasm to learn should be sufficient," it courses are developed by experts at IIT-Madras.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
IIT Madras offers free SWAYAM Plus AI courses for UG, PG students, working professionals
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched five new online courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its SWAYAM Plus platform. These courses will be offered free of cost and are designed to make AI education accessible to learners from all academic backgrounds. Interested candidates at the undergraduate, postgraduate or working professionals can register on the SWAYAM Plus platform and apply for the AI courses being offered by the IIT Madras. The last date to apply is May 12. SWAYAM Plus is a Ministry of Education initiative operated by IIT Madras. The platform offers over 380 employment-oriented courses across sectors like engineering, IT, hospitality, and BFSI, many of which are vetted by IIT experts and aligned with national credit standards. What courses are being offered? The five AI-focused courses are 'AI in Physics,' 'AI in Chemistry,' 'AI in Accounting,' 'Cricket Analytics with AI,' and 'AI/ML using Python.' Each course ranges between 25 to 45 hours and is structured to provide hands-on learning through real datasets and case studies. No prior knowledge of AI or coding is required, making these programs suitable for a wide audience. Certification options are available for a nominal fee. 'AI in Physics' and 'AI in Chemistry' delve into applying machine learning and neural networks to physical and chemical problems, respectively. 'AI in Accounting' connects traditional commerce principles with AI automation. 'Cricket Analytics with AI' teaches data analysis using real-life cricket statistics. Meanwhile, 'AI/ML using Python' offers foundational training in AI concepts, Python programming, statistics, and optimisation. Who is eligible to apply? These programs are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines such as engineering, science, commerce, arts, and interdisciplinary studies. Faculty members from higher education institutions are also encouraged to enroll. The only prerequisites are basic digital literacy and a willingness to learn. According to a statement from the IIT Madras, Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning) and SWAYAM Plus Coordinator at the institute, the courses are aligned with the National Credit Framework (NCrF) and can be taken as credit-eligible programs by universities. Institutions may choose to include these offerings as part of their official academic calendar under skill development.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana to introduce flexible undergraduate curriculum in degree colleges under new University Grants Commission rules
Hyderabad: Thanks to the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC), students opting for undergraduate courses in degree colleges in Telangana are likely to get more flexibility this year as the state is considering adopting some of the best practices in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, such as multiple entry and exit options. The Chairman of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), V Balakista Reddy, said that the revised curriculum will incorporate several key UGC frameworks. "This includes the National Credit Framework (NCrF), apprenticeship-linked degree programmes, short-term skill modules, multiple exit and entry options, and digital pedagogy," he added. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Officials said that in a proactive move to align with the NEP and the UGC directives, the council has already initiated the comprehensive revision of the undergraduate (UG) curriculum. "We started the revision of the syllabus two months ago. This forward-thinking exercise underscores our commitment to modern education in the 21st century through digital learning, skill enhancement, and holistic development," said Reddy, adding that the TGCHE is in line with the UGC's vision for curriculum modernisation. The TGCHE has taken the lead in revising UG courses to integrate emerging trends in skill development, multidisciplinary learning, and experiential education, as outlined in the NEP 2020. "Our efforts are focused on reducing content overload while embedding critical thinking, creativity, and industry-relevant competencies," he said. "This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and dynamic societal needs, ensuring students are future-ready." Reddy added that the ongoing discussion with vice-chancellors, academia, industry partners, students, and various committees has enabled TGCHE to undertake this initiative for the advancement of higher education. He added that TGCHE aims to elevate higher education standards in Telangana to be on par with global standards. Admissions into undergraduate courses in degree colleges will be through Degree Online Services, Telangana (DOST), the notification for which will be released on Friday.
