Yes, IIT Madras offers free courses on Artificial Intelligence through NPTEL. More information about the course:
| Certification Name | Duration | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Certification in Data Science and AI | 7 months | IIT Madras |
This course is designed in such a way that if you’re a student or a working professional you’ll find yourself very comfortable while your learning journey. All required skills like Python, Machine learning, and data analysis techniques are covered in this course. If you want to advance your skills, this course is for you.
IIT Madras offers various online courses; some of which are:
Here are more details about these programs:
| Course | Duration | Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Programming | 1-2 years | INR 50,000 - 75,000 | Completed Class 12th or equivalent. |
| Diploma in Data Science | 1-2 years | INR 50,000 - 75,000 | Completed Class 12th or equivalent. |
| BSc in Data Science | 3-6 years | INR 100,000 - 200,000 | Completed Class 12th or equivalent with English and Mathematics. No age limit. |
| MSc in Data Science | 2-4 years | Fees: INR 100,000 - 150,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with proficiency in Mathematics and Programming |
Additionally, these courses provide flexibility for working professionals and students with other commitments. The courses are designed in such a way that you don’t need to have advanced knowledge of programming, as they will teach everything from basics to advanced levels.
From July 2022 IIT Madras is offering the 'Thinking Outside the Box' course which is an excellent opportunity for students, professionals, and researchers to gain skills and knowledge.
Startups offer different courses here to help develop solutions through various technologies. This course is offered free of charge by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation (a Sector 8 company of IIT Madras). You can get your certificate by appearing for the exam at different locations of IIT Madras and paying a nominal fee.
Here is the description of 'Thinking Out of the Club' at IIT Madras:
IIT Kanpur is a top ranked engineering college in India. It is one of the oldest and largest IITs, and is part of the 6 elite IITs (IIT Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur, Kanpur, Roorkee, and Guwahati).
IIT Kanpur has the 3rd largest campus among the IITs (1055 acres). The huge campus of IIT Kanpur contains a gymnasium, a playground, tennis courts, hostels, a health centre, an auditorium, mess & canteens, shopping centres, and more.
Here are some pictures of the IIT Kanpur campus-

P.K. Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur

Swimming Pool at IIT Kanpur


Flight Lab, IIT Kanpur

Entry Gate, Academic Block, IIT Kanpur
The Incubation Centre at IIT Kanpur provides an excellent platform for budding entrepreneurs by providing the necessary help to convert their ideas into commercially viable products. It also provides services related to patenting and commercialization. The office of Research and Development at IIT Kanpur is responsible for helping startups. It has various departments for different processes. There’s a Project and Management cell, a Store and Purchase Management cell, a Cheque Cell, an Advance and Cash Management cell, and more.
Thus, IIT Kanpur ensures that its students get all the necessary help and support in building successful startups.
If you want to check the student list of IIT Kanpur, you can make a simple google search.
Type “IIT Kanpur student list” on the Google search bar. It is better if you enter the name of the respective branch as each department publishes a separate list of its students.
Here’s the student list for B.Tech Electrical Engineering (batch-wise)- https://www.iitk.ac.in/ee/b-tech-students

Here’s the list for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering (current students)- https://iitk.ac.in/aero/ug-current-students
Likewise, you can find the list of students for every branch/course at IIT Kanpur.
Yes, the IIT Kanpur blockchain course is worth it.
IIT Kanpur has launched a professional Certificate program for a duration of 4 months in collaboration with Simplilearn. The program trains students right from the fundamentals of blockchain. It also covers the technical and functional aspects of building a blockchain solution. This Online Bootcamp program teaches students the use of tools and techniques for building a blockchain. This course offers learning with the use of real-world blockchain applications in Fintech, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Bitcoin wallets, and more.
The lectures are delivered by the faculty of IIT Kanpur. Admission into this course is done by registering oneself on Simplilearn and enrolling for this course. The shortlisted candidates have to pay the required fee of INR 1.10 Lakhs. To be eligible for this course, one must have a relevant bachelor's degree with 50% marks, and a good understanding of mathematics and JAVA basics.
The official website of IIT Kanpur is https://www.iitk.ac.in/
On the home page, you can find the latest events and trends at IIT Kanpur. There are particular sections on the website for administration details, admission details, announcements, faculty, departments, and more.
Here’s a look of the website for your reference-

Dr. Manindra Agrawal is the new Director at IIT Kanpur. Sir is a professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur. He is a pioneer in cybersecurity and blockchain in India. He has been honoured with a long list of awards and titles including the Padma Shri, and several others like the Gödel Prize, Clay Research Award, Fulkerson Prize, ICTP Prize, etc. You can read more about sir’s works and publications on- https://iitk.ac.in/new/manindra-agrawal
IIT Kanpur was established on November 2, 1959. Professor P. K. Kelkar was the first director of IIT Kanpur, and he started his term on December 14, 1959. The first batch of B.Tech students was admitted in August 1960.
Over the past few decades, IIT Kanpur has proved to be one of the top technical institutes in India and across the world. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, IIT Kanpur is ranked # 2 in India in Mathematics and Data Science. Moreover, it is consistently ranked #4 among the top engineering colleges in India as per the current NIRF Rankings.