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Compare AI & Data Science Programs

All 9 programs compared — fees, duration, track, eligibility and who each suits.

InstitutionProgramTrackDurationFee (approx)Best forFormatApply
IIT #3IIT BombayAI for Business ManagersGenAI · Managers6 mo~₹1.5–2LNon-tech managersOnlineEnquire
IIT #2IIT DelhiApplied Data Science — ML & AIDS · ML6 mo~₹1.5–2LTech / engineersOnlineEnquire
IIT #7IIT RoorkeePG Cert. Applied Data Science & AIDS · AI · GenAI6–8 mo~₹1.5–2LTech + managerialOnline + campusEnquire
IIT #1IIT MadrasAdv. Data Science & ApplicationsDS · Deep Learning10 mo~₹2LTech / 3+ yrsOnline + campusEnquire
IIT #1IIT MadrasML, GenAI & LLMs for BusinessGenAI · ML~8 mo~₹1.5LTech or BusinessOnlineEnquire
IIT #1IIT Madras + Rotman UofTAdvanced Data Science (Global)DS · Analytics~6 mo₹1.61LAny grad, global credOnlineEnquire
IIT #7IIT GuwahatiData Science & ML CertificationDS · ML6 mo~₹1.5LTech / any gradOnlineEnquire
IIM #10IIM KozhikodeApplied Analytics & GenAI for BusinessAnalytics · GenAI12 mo~₹2LBusiness managersOnline + campusEnquire
IIM #7IIM IndoreAI & Cybersecurity for OrganizationsAI Strategy · Cyber~8 mo~₹2.5–3LManagers · IT leadersOnlineEnquire
#7 Eng IIT HyderabadAdvanced Certificate in AI & ML (E&ICT)6 mo~₹1.5LGraduateOnlineEnquire
#12 Eng IIT IndoreAdvanced Certificate in AI & ML6 mo~₹1.2–1.5LGraduateOnlineEnquire
Who should choose what

Program recommendations by profile

Non-tech manager / VP / Director
AI for Business Managers
IIT Bombay — DSSE
Only IIT program for non-technical managers. GenAI strategy, prompt engineering — no coding needed.
Software engineer / developer upskilling
Applied Data Science — ML & AI
IIT Delhi — CEP
Mathematics-rigorous, technically deep. Built by IIT Delhi's Math Dept for engineers moving into DS/ML.
Tech professional wanting campus IIT experience
PG Certificate in Applied Data Science & AI
IIT Roorkee — CEC
Two campus immersion modules at IIT Roorkee. Covers GenAI & LLMs. Best for campus experience seekers.
Data scientist / ML engineer advancing skills
Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science
IIT Madras — IITM Pravartak
Research-led from NIRF #1. Deep learning + AI. Most comprehensive 10-month technical program.
Professional wanting global credential
Advanced Data Science (IIT Madras + Rotman UofT)
IIT Madras + University of Toronto
Only joint IIT + global university credential. Rotman UofT globally ranked. Best value at ₹1.61L.
Business analyst / manager wanting GenAI skills
Applied Analytics & GenAI for Business Decisions
IIM Kozhikode
IIM case-method approach to analytics and GenAI. For managers wanting data literacy, not ML.
IT leader / manager needing AI + security
AI & Cybersecurity for Organizations
IIM Indore
Dual AI + cybersecurity from Triple Crown IIM. Ideal for CTOs and IT managers needing both.

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