Top 10 Artificial Intelligence and ML Colleges In India

With artificial intelligence and machine learning becoming mainstream domains of technological education, a larger number of institutions are offering elite courses in the short term and long term for AI and ML. Across India, a number of well-accredited and NIRF-ranked institutions offer their full-time as well as part-time courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning. In this blog, we have delved deeper into India’s top 10 technological colleges and institutes offering courses in AI & ML and delineated their top features including course details and placement trends. 

Continue reading to explore more facts about the top 10 colleges that offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AI & ML in India. 

Best 10 Colleges In India for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 

Technological studies and engineering are one of the most common domains in higher education in India. As a result of the vast popularity of these courses in India, there are innumerous colleges and universities that offer technological education in India. Coming up as a strong contender among the various subjects and disciplines in technology are artificial intelligence and machine learning. With the momentum that AI & ML has gained in the recent past, many public and private colleges and universities in India have started offering their courses in this domain. 

Choosing the right college is important to ensure a seamless and insightful learning journey, and herein, we have listed a few of the top technological institutes and colleges of India offering higher education in artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

Institution	Location	AI & ML Course(s)
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay)	Mumbai	Bachelors in Technology (B.Tech)  Masters of Technology (M.Tech)  Master of Science (M.S) Introductory AI/ML with Python
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)	New Delhi	B.Tech M.Tech Certificate Programme in Machine Learning and Deep Learning Ph.D Program in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	Vellore	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Master of Technology (M.Tech)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)	Chennai	PG Advanced Certification Certificate Program  B.Tech  M.Tech
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore	Bangalore	Executive PG Diploma PG Program  Executive PG Certificate Executive PG Program (PGP)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)	Roorkee	Advanced  Certificate Program  Post Graduate Certificate Program M.Tech B.Tech
Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham	Coimbatore	B.Tech M.Tech
BITS Pilani	Pilani	Post Graduate Programme (WILP) M.Tech
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	Jalandhar	B.Tech  M.Tech
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	B.Tech  M.Tech

1) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay)

Established as a venture to advance technical education in India post-independence, IIT Bombay was founded in 1958 as the second Indian Institute of Technology. The institution has a number of reputed accreditations in its basket including those from UGC, AICTE as well as a ranking in the engineering category (rank 3) by NIRF (2023). It offers a B.Tech, an M.Tech, an M.S as well as an introductory course in Python for AI & ML in the domains of AI and machine learning, the further details for which have been listed below. 

Year of Establishment	1958
Accreditations	UGC, AICTE, NIRF Rank 3 in Engineering Category (2023)
Courses in AI & ML	Bachelors in Technology (B.Tech)  Masters of Technology (M.Tech)  Master of Science (M.S) Introductory AI/ML with Python
Specialisations in AI & ML	AI & ML Introduction to AI & ML Advanced Machine Learning Computer Vision Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Lab)
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE (Mains & Advanced), GATE
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 8,00,000
Placement Services	Available

2) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi was established in 1961 in the first wave of establishment of IITs in India, and is currently India’s second best institute for engineering as ranked by NIRF (2023). With an ‘A’ grade granted by NAAC, it is one of India’s most esteemed institutions to seek technical education from. It has recently expanded its educational services to provide a host of courses in domains related to AI 4.0, multilingual AI, machine learning and data science. Courses like B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D as well as certificate programs are provided in specialisations related to AI and ML. Further details about these courses have been provided below. 

Year of Establishment	1961
Accreditations	QS World University Rankings, NIRF Rank 2 in Engineering Category (2023), NBA, NAAC ‘A’ Grade,
Courses in AI & ML	B.Tech M.Tech Certificate Programme in Machine Learning and Deep Learning Ph.D Program in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Specialisations in AI & ML	Machine Intelligence and Data Science AI for Health Care AI for Industry 4.0 Multilingual AI Physically-Grounded AI  AI for Materials
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE (Mains & Advanced), GATE
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 8,50,000
Placement Services	Available

3) Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Vellore Institute of Technology or VIT is among India’s well-regarded colleges for engineering and technical education. Established in 1984, it has ventured on to gain prestigious accolades including the likes of an A++ grade from NAAC, a ranking among the top 15 engineering institutions of the country by NIRF (2023) and so on. The specialisation of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI & ML) is offered in B.Tech as well as M.Tech in VIT. The student services, the relatively reasonable fee range as well as the placement services of VIT make it an appealing choice for further education in AI & ML in India. Explore more details below.

Year of Establishment	1984
Accreditations	NAAC A++, UGC, NIRF Rank 11 in Engineering Category (2023), ACBSP, ARIIA etc.
Courses in AI & ML	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Master of Technology (M.Tech)
Specialisations in AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE (Mains & Advanced), GATE
Course Fees	INR 5,00,000-INR 8,00,000
Placement Services	Available

4) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

IIT Madras was established in India in 1959 and as of 2023, is India’s top ranked engineering college as per NIRF (2023 rankings). The institute brags not only of the rank 1 in the country for engineering, but also of an ISO certification and QS World University Ranking. It has a dedicated school for AI and ML education that offers courses such as PG certificates, B.Tech, M.Tech and certification courses in specialisations like AI and data science, deployable AI, deep learning and so on to integrate its technological prowess with real-world AI solutions. The further key details about the courses have been provided below. 

Year of Establishment	1959
Accreditations	ISO, QS World University Rankings 2024, NIRF Rank 1 in Engineering Category (2023) etc.
Courses in AI & ML	PG Advanced Certification Certificate Program  B.Tech  M.Tech
Specialisations in AI & ML	AI & Data Sciences  Sports Science and Analytics Deployable AI Computational Mathematics & Data Science Applied Data Science and Machine Learning Deep Learning Machine Learning  Data Analytics  AI & Deep Learning
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE (Mains & Advance), GATE
Course Fees	INR 20,000 - INR 10,00,000
Placement Services	Available

5) International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore

The International Institute of Information Technology or IIIT Bangalore was established in 1999 and is among India’s A+ ranked institutions for higher studies (as approved by NAAC). IIIT Bangalore provides robust and diverse courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning, both in the offline and online modes of learning. It provides postgraduate certification programs and executive courses in domains like AI & ML, data sciences, NLP, deep learning etc. in the online mode on the platform upGrad, with a variable duration of 3 to 12 months.

IIIT Courses Online	IIIT Data Science Online
IIIT AI and Machine Learning Online	IIT Courses Online

By applying for a general eligibility test for the course, candidates can apply to the program. The minimum eligibility for these courses are a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution (with at least 50% aggregate marks) and a 1-year work experience (for the executive programs). These courses are integrated with regular peer and faculty interaction opportunities as well as placement training and support. Further details about the same are provided herein. 

Year of Establishment	1999
Accreditations	NAAC A+, AICTE, NIRF Rank 74 in Engineering Category (2023)
Courses in AI & ML	Executive PG Diploma PG Program  Executive PG Certificate Executive PG Program (PGP)
Specialisations in AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing (ML & NLP)  Machine Learning & Deep Learning Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Accepted Entrance Exam	Online Eligibility Test
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,50,000
Placement Services	Available

6) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)

Established as the very first engineering college of India, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee was founded in 1847 and is currently recognised by both the UGC and the AICTE for its technical education. Furthermore, it is the fifth-ranked institute for engineering education in India as per the latest NIRF rankings. The courses in which AI and ML are available in IIT Roorkee include advanced certificate programs, PG certification, B.Tech as well as M.Tech. Dual specialisations in AI and data sciences, AI and deep learning, data science and machine learning are offered for students to widen their area of expertise. Further details about the courses and the institute have been provided herein. 

Year of Establishment	1847
Accreditations	UGC, AICTE, NIRF Rank 5 in Engineering Category (2023)
Courses in AI & ML	Advanced  Certificate Program  Post Graduate Certificate Program M.Tech B.Tech
Specialisations in AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences  Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Data Science & Machine Learning
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE (Mains & Advanced), GATE
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 20,000 - INR 10,00,000
Placement Services	Available

7) Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, more commonly known as Amrita University, was established in 1994 in Coimbatore and is among India’s most esteemed institutions for higher education. Not only is it ranked among the top 20 engineering colleges of India (by NIRF, 2023) but is also among the top 10 universities of the country. Specialisations in AI, AI & ML as well as AI and robotics are available at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for B.Tech and M.Tech degree courses. The university, through its robust student services, placement support and all-round learning infrastructure provides a holistic educational experience to students seeking to grow in the artificial intelligence domain. Further details about the institutions are provided herein. 

Year of Establishment	1994
Accreditations	NAAC A++ Grade, UGC, NIRF Rank 19 in Engineering Category, NABH etc.
Courses in AI & ML	B.Tech M.Tech
Specialisations in AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (RAI) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE (Mains), Amrita Entrance Examination
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 24,00,000
Placement Services	Available

8)BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science or BITS Pilani is among the best 25 institutions of higher education in technology and related fields in India, with an approval from UGC as well as NAAC. The option of pursuing artificial intelligence and machine learning in BITS Pilani is available in the post graduate program or PGP and in M.Tech. Among the most appealing features of BITS Pilani include its prestigious accolades and accreditations, its highly qualified faculty, the student services and the placements. Further details about the institution, the course and its placements are provided below. 

Year of Establishment	1964
Accreditations	UGC, NAAC-Approved, NIRF Rank 25 in Engineering Category (2023)
Courses in AI & ML	Post Graduate Programme (WILP) M.Tech
Specialisations in AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)
Accepted Entrance Exam	NA
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 68,500 to INR 2,45,000
Placement Services	Available

9)Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Lovely Professional University, established in 2005 in Phagwara, Punjab, is a privately owned higher educational institution of India well-known for its courses in domains ranging from engineering and architecture to humanities and social sciences. The institution is one of the premier HEIs of the nation, boasting of an A++ grade from NAAC, a ranking among the best 50 universities of India as well as recognitions from bodies like NCTE, ACBSP, AICTE among many others. The B.Tech and M.Tech courses of LPU offer specialisations pertaining to AI and data engineering, decision sciences and ML, data science and ML, AI and ML etc. Further details about admissions to the courses, their fee range and other pertinent details have been provided below for reference. 

Year of Establishment	2005
Accreditations	UGC, AICTE, ACBSP, NCTE, NAAC A++, NIRF Rank 50 in Engineering Category (2023)
Courses in AI & ML	B.Tech  M.Tech
Specialisations in AI & ML	AI and Data Engineering  Decision Sciences and Machine Learning  Data Science & Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Accepted Entrance Exam	LPUNEST, GATE
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 4,00,000 to INR 16,00,000
Placement Services	Available

10) SRM Institute of Science and Technology 

SRM Institute of Science and Technology was established in 1969 as a private engineering institute in the capital of Tamil Nadu, i.e. Chennai. It is accredited by UGC, AICTE, NBA, ABET etc. and recognised among the top 30 engineering institutions of India by NIRF (2023). It is also a NAAC-recognised A++ institute. The B.Tech and M.Tech programs at SRM are offered in the specialisations of AI, AI & ML and AI and data science. Candidates qualifying the SRM-JEE or GATE, TANCET etc. can seek admission in these courses. Explore further details about the courses and the college herein. 

Year of Establishment	1969
Accreditations	UGC, AICTE, NAAC A++, ABET, NBA, NIRF Rank 28 in Engineering Category (2023)
Courses in AI & ML	B.Tech  M.Tech
Specialisations in AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML) Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data Science
Accepted Entrance Exam	SRMJEE, GATE, TANCET etc.
Course Fees (Approximate)	INR 4,25,00 to INR 5,00,000
Placement Services	Available

Placement Services and Top Recruiting Partners of Colleges for AI & ML 

Having taken a look at some of the esteemed institutions of India offering higher education in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI & ML), it is important to consider the placement services of these institutions to evaluate the career advantage that they provide. 

With the career niche of AI & ML currently booming, a vast diversification in the available jobs in this domain has been observed in the recent past. AI and ML architects, engineers, scientists etc. have a prosperous career scope in the contemporary landscape of  technology as there is a growing recognition of AI’s enormous power. They are well-compensated and can experience tremendous career growth in the future with the right kickstart from their first professional opportunity. As a result, career support from one’s college in securing an appealing and respectable job opportunity can provide impetus to one’s career scope in the future. 

Herein we have highlighted the statistical figures of average placements along with the prominent recruiters of the top colleges for AI & ML as mentioned in the blog. 

Institute	Average Placement Package (P.A)	Top Recruiting Partners
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay)	INR 36.90 LPA	Rubrik, Uber, Millennium, Blackstone etc.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)	INR 17.60 LPA	Bain & Company, Accenture, Rakuten Mobile, HCL, CISCO, Accenture etc.
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	INR 9.23 LPA	GSK, HDFC Bank, Microsoft, Morgan &  Stanley, Amazon, Cisco, Bank of America, Intel etc.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)	INR 19 LPA	Texas Instruments, JP Morgan & Chase, Atlassian, Deloitte, Capgemini etc.
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore	INR 24 LPA	Accenture, American Express, HP, IBM, Cisco, Intel, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, Tech Mahindra etc.
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)	INR 18.34 LPA	Accenture, Cisco, Microsoft, ICICI Bank, American Express, Intel, JP Morgan & Chase etc.
Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham	INR 5.8 LPA	Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, Barclays, Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, Infosys etc.
BITS Pilani	INR 30.37 LPA	Bank of America, ADP, PwC, Vodafone, Barclays, Larsen & Toubro, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) etc.
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	INR 14.97 LPA	Google, Intel, Tech Mahindra, Dell, Bosch, Cisco, Microsoft, Cadence, Virtusa etc.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 8.71 LPA	Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, ITC, Phillips, Samsung, Siemens, Schneider Electrics etc.

Please note that the figures provided herein for placements are general statistics as shared by the institutions which might vary from each academic year to another and each specialisation to another.

Online Colleges & Courses for AI & ML in India 

With seamless education from home getting enabled through the online mode of learning, the courses and educational support offered by many reputed institutions can now be accessed by students remotely. A large number of well-accredited institutions including the likes of IIIT, IIMs etc. are now offering courses in AI and ML in the fully online mode. Not only are these courses recognised by UGC-DEB for online mode of delivery, they are also designed to meet the diverse needs of students in online mode including student support, peer community interaction and robust placements. 

Find a few of the well-recognised institutions offering education in AI & ML in the online mode listed below. 

Institution	AI & ML Course Offered
IIIT Bangalore	Executive PG Diploma in AI & ML PG Program in AI & ML  Executive PG Certificate in Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing (ML & NLP)  Executive PG Certificate in Machine Learning & Deep Learning  Executive PG Program (PGP) in Data Science & AI  Executive PG Certificate (PGC) in Data Science & AI
Liverpool John Moores University	Master of Science (MS) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)
IIM Kashipur	Executive PG Diploma in AI & ML
upGrad	Executive PG Diploma in AI & ML Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Machine Learning  Advanced Certificate Program in Generative AI  Graduate Certificate Program in Data Science & AI
IIT Kanpur	Executive PG Diploma in AI & ML
Purdue University	Executive PG Diploma in AI & ML
CalTech University	Executive PG Diploma in AI & ML
Amrita University Online	Online BCA in AI & ML Online MBA in AI & ML Online MCA in AI & ML Online MCA in ML
Dr. D. Y. Patil University Online	Online MBA in AI & ML
Amity University Online	Online MCA in AI & ML Online MCA in ML
Chandigarh University Online	Online MCA in AI & ML
Vignan University Online	Online MCA in AI & ML
Jain University Online	Online MBA in AI & Business Intelligence

Conclusion 

As can be seen, the number of institutions offering education in artificial intelligence and machine learning are steadily increasing with reputed institutions such as IITs and private engineering colleges jumping on the bandwagon. These institutions offer duly accredited and well-designed higher educational courses suited for the needs of freshers as well as experienced professionals for upskilling. These courses are highly instrumental for beginning and growing one’s career in artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing the requisite skills to prosper in the professional realm of AI technology.

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