36 hrs
This is Prof. Mausam's foundational AI course from IIT Delhi, delivered through NPTEL — India's premier platform for quality engineering education. You'll explore the core pillars of artificial intelligence: how machines handle uncertainty, make plans, represent knowledge, and learn from data. It's designed to give you a solid conceptual grounding in AI without assuming prior expertise.
You're ready for this course if you want to understand AI deeply — not just use tools, but grasp what's happening under the hood. It's for learners with some technical foundation who are serious about building AI literacy.
Comfort with basic mathematics (linear algebra, probability) and programming fundamentals. You should be able to read and understand pseudocode. This is not a beginner course, but the instructor teaches concepts clearly.
AI skills are reshaping India's tech job market. Major Indian tech companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro are hiring for AI and data roles at scale, and demand for AI literacy is growing across fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors. A structured understanding of AI fundamentals — beyond just using ChatGPT — opens doors to better-paid roles and more meaningful technical work.
NPTEL courses also carry institutional weight; employers recognize them as serious learning from top engineering colleges.
Yes, completely free. You can audit the course and watch all lectures at no cost. An optional certificate is available for a small proctored exam fee if you want formal verification.
The course is designed for 36 hours of engagement. If you dedicate 6–8 hours per week, you can complete it in about 4–6 weeks. Some weeks may be lighter, others heavier depending on topic difficulty.
Yes. NPTEL offers certificates for learners who complete the course and pass the final proctored exam. The certificate is issued under IIT Delhi's name and carries credibility in India's job market.