About IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati is NIRF #7 in engineering and was ranked #1 among IITs for citations per faculty in QS 2021 — a measure of research quality. Their E&ICT Academy (Electronics & ICT Academy, funded by MeitY) runs professional certification programs in data science and ML. The program is practically oriented — focused on Python, ML and real-world data analysis — with instruction from IIT faculty and industry professionals.
Programs available — 2026
Advanced Professional Certification in Data Science & Machine Learning
Certification — E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati
6 months
~₹1.5L
Duration
6 months
Delivery
Online (live sessions)
Fee
~₹1.5L + GST
Instalments
2 instalments
Eligibility
Graduate, any discipline
Best for
Tech, analytics, IT professionals
Intake
Admissions open
Track
Data Science · Machine Learning
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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