About IIT Madras
IIT Madras is NIRF #1 overall — the top-ranked institution in India. Their programs come via IITM Pravartak, the Technology Innovation Hub funded by the Department of Science and Technology under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. This gives IITM Pravartak programs a research-led foundation in AI, deep learning and data science. IIT Madras also uniquely offers a joint program with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Programs available — 2026
Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science & Applications
Certificate — IITM Pravartak (IIT Madras)
10 months
~₹2L
Duration
10 months
Delivery
Online (live) + campus immersion
Fee
~₹2L + GST
Instalments
3 instalments
Eligibility
Graduate/Engineering degree, 3 yrs exp (tech preferred)
Best for
Tech / software / engineering
Intake
Admissions open
Track
Data Science · Machine Learning · AI
Advanced Certificate Programme in ML, Generative AI & LLMs for Business Applications
Advanced Certificate — IITM Pravartak (IIT Madras)
~8 months
~₹1.5L
Duration
~8 months
Delivery
Online (live sessions)
Fee
~₹1.5L + GST
Instalments
2–3 instalments
Eligibility
Graduate, any discipline
Best for
Tech or business professionals
Intake
Admissions open
Track
GenAI · Machine Learning
Advanced Data Science Certificate Program (with Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto)
Certificate — IIT Madras Pravartak + Rotman School (UofT)
~6 months
₹1.61L
Duration
~6 months
Delivery
Online
Fee
₹1,61,000 + GST
Instalments
2 instalments
Eligibility
Graduate, any discipline
Best for
Any working professional
Intake
Admissions open
Track
Data Science · Analytics
Frequently asked questions
Comfort with basic mathematics is expected and technical backgrounds are preferred for this program. However, prior coding experience is not mandatory — you will learn Python as part of the curriculum.
IIT executive education programs typically grant a certificate of completion. Some IIT programs also extend alumni community access. Check the specific program terms for details.
Live online sessions are held on weekends (Saturday/Sunday), typically 3–5 hours per day. Recordings are available. You can attend from anywhere in India.
Yes — all programs support instalment-based payment. Education loans and EMI financing through partner banks are also available. Specific options are confirmed during the admission process.
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