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Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Applied AI & Machine Learning
Department of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Kharagpur
About EPGC in Applied AI & Machine Learning
A comprehensive postgraduate online programme designed and delivered by the Department of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Kharagpur. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to take learners from strong AI foundations to advanced, real-world applications, covering Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Generative AI, and deployment practices.
Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is India’s first IIT and among the world’s most respected engineering institutions. Ranked 5th in Engineering by NIRF 2025, the Institute is recognised for academic rigour, high-impact research, and sustained contributions to artificial intelligence and computing.
Drawing from IIT Kharagpur’s academic depth and research excellence, this programme prepares learners to build, deploy, and operate AI systems with confidence, developing the skills needed to apply AI effectively across real-world business and engineering contexts.
From Foundations to Gen AI & Agentic AI led by IIT Kharagpur’s Artificial Intelligence Department
100% Faculty Led Learning
End to End learning led by professors from the Department of Artificial Intelligence.
6 Core Modules. 6 Real-World AI Systems
Every module includes a guided, hands-on project to help you apply concepts immediately and build confidence step by step.
Foundations to GenAI, Agentic AI & Deployment
AI Foundations Bridge → ML & Deep Learning → NLP & Transformers → GenAI → Agentic AI → RAG → Deployment & MLOps
Industry-Aligned Capstone & Projects
End-to-end - 6 projects & 1 Capstone under faculty mentorship, from problem definition to deployed solution.
Executive Certificate & Campus Recognition
On-Campus Graduation Ceremony - Celebrate your achievement in India’s first IIT’s iconic legacy.
An End-to-End AI Engineering programme: The Full-Stack AI Engineering Curriculum
AI Foundations Bridge
A structured bridge module designed to prepare learners for the core AI curriculum. Taught with clarity and intuition to ensure every learner starts the programme confident, aligned, and ready.
AI from First Principles
Machine Learning and Deep Learning taught with a focus on how and why models work, not just how to apply libraries.
Production-First Curriculum Design
Every concept is taught with real-world deployment constraints in mind - including scalability, reliability, cost, and monitoring.
GenAI & Agentic AI Integrated, Not Overlaid
Generative AI & Agentic AI is embedded naturally into the curriculum as an engineering capability, not treated as a standalone or hype-driven track.
Enterprise-Grade Deployment & MLOps
Deploy, monitor, and operate AI systems using industry-grade practices.
End-to-End AI Engineering Curriculum
Covers Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GenAI, Agentic AI, RAG systems, and MLOps.
The Complete Curriculum -Your End-to-End Journey to Becoming an Enterprise-Grade AI Engineer
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EPGC in Applied AI & Machine Learning Course Fee
Flexible payment options and zero cost EMIs make your programme even more accessible.
Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks. B.Tech/ M. Tech, B.E/M.E (CS, IT, AI, ECE preferred), B.Sc/M.Sc (CS/Mathematics/Statistics), MCA/BCA. Candidates from other disciplines must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the technology field
Total Fee
₹1,99,000
Block Your Seat Now At
₹10,000
EMI per Month
₹6,825
*Fees inclusive of taxes.
*Standard EMI starts from ₹ 6825/month. It may vary as per the plan selection
Prerequisite:
Basic programming logic and familiarity with any programming language. Comfort with foundational mathematics (algebra, probability, and statistics).
What You Will Build : Portfolio of real AI systems you can demonstrate, explain, and extend.
END-TO-END ML SYSTEM
A complete machine learning system covering data preparation, model training, evaluation, and deployment.
DEPLOYED DEEP LEARNING MODEL
A deep learning model (vision or sequence-based) trained, optimised, and deployed as a usable service.
PRODUCTION-GRADE RAG SYSTEM
A retrieval-augmented AI system using vector search and orchestration.
GENAI & AGENTIC AI APPLICATION WITH LLM ADAPTATION
A Generative and Agentic AI application using prompting, lightweight fine-tuning, and agent-based workflows.
DEPLOYED AI API
A containerised AI service exposed via APIs. Monitored, versioned, and ready to handle real-world traffic.
INDUSTRY CAPSTONE PROJECT
Your signature project – a complete AI system built end-to-end, from problem definition to deployed solution.
Capstone: Build in Your Domain. Deploy to the Real World
Choose a real-world challenge across Healthcare, BFSI, Manufacturing, or related domains. Build a complete, production-ready AI system. From architecture to deployment and monitoring, you’ll engineer and launch an end-to-end solution that showcases true enterprise-grade AI capability.
Domain Focused - Industry Problem Driven
Production – Deployment Ready
Full-Stack - ML + GenAI + Agentic AI + RAG
Measured - Evaluated & Benchmark Driven
Beyond a Certificate – Built for Career Impact
Earn recognised credentials and academic recognition.
Top 10 percentile performers in each cohort receive a Certificate with Distinction, recognised on the credential itself.
On-Campus Graduation Ceremony
at IIT Kharagpur
The programme concludes with an on-campus award ceremony at IIT Kharagpur, where participants receive their certificates from the Programme Director and Institute leadership.
Faculty Interaction
Our Admission process
Complete your application and enrol in the program with four easy steps!
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Fill your details and complete your application.
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Get shortlisted and Provisional Offer Letter.
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Block your seat and submit the required documents.
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Post verification, complete the balance payment to confirm enrolment.
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