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IIITH and TalentSprint launch a cutting-edge certificate programme to prepare professionals for the GenAI revolution

IIITH, India’s premier research-led institute in information technology has collaborated with TalentSprint, Part of Accenture, a leading global education company powered by AI, to offer advanced programs for professionals seeking to lead in the era of Generative AI (GenAI). Building on the success of legacy AIML programme, which has trained and transformed thousands of professionals in advanced AI and machine learning, the launch of this Certificate Programme in Generative AI and Prompt Engineering marks a decisive step forward in creating a future-ready AI workforce. Generative AI is transforming the world today. From writing code and developing products to automating customer experiences, GenAI has become central to how industries innovate and scale. According to recent reports, over 78% of global organizations are actively exploring or investing in GenAI capabilities.

Prof. Sandeep K Shukla on IIITH’s unique model

IIIT Hyderabad offers undergraduate programmes exclusively in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). The institute runs two flagship undergraduate tracks: a four-year BTech program with an annual intake of about 250-300 students, and a five-year dual degree programme (BTech + MS by Research) that admits around 100 students each year. The dual degree, modelled on the US system, requires a research thesis and is designed to nurture bright undergraduates into research pathways from the very beginning. At the postgraduate level, IIIT Hyderabad offers MTech programmes that are strongly industry-focused and particularly popular among students from private colleges who seek advanced skills and better career opportunities. About one-third of MTech entrants have work experience, often using the programme as a springboard for career progression. Admissions to MTech are through IIIT’s own PG entrance exam, with fees of Rs 4.5 lakhs per year and an annual intake of around 100 students.

Megathon 2025 (11 and 12 October 2025)

Get Ready to Innovate: Megathon is Back!

Prepare for a weekend of intense creativity as E-Cell, IIIT Hyderabad proudly presents its flagship event, Megathon 2025: The Deccan Edition – powered by CHUBB, in association with Qualcomm and Bhashini. Mark your calendars for October 11th and 12th for Hyderabad’s largest student-run hackathon. This year’s event celebrates the spirit of building in Hyderabad with an impact that extends to the world, bringing together the brightest student minds from across the country to solve real-world challenges.

Since its launch in 2016, Megathon has become the ultimate breeding ground for entrepreneurial spirit at IIIT Hyderabad and beyond. It’s more than just a coding competition; it’s a 24-hour immersion into collaborative problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking. Building on the momentum of last year’s event, which saw over 650 innovators compete for a ₹4 lakh prize pool, this year promises to be even bigger, offering a record-breaking ₹6.5 lakh prize pool alongside invaluable opportunities for mentorship, networking, and hands-on learning.

Whether you’re a seasoned coder, a design enthusiast, or a business visionary, Megathon is the platform to transform your ideas into reality. Participants will have the chance to tackle compelling problem statements, develop prototypes, and pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts. Join us to Meet, Ideate, and Hack. For more information, visit https://megathon.in/

IIIT Hyderabad’s Pivotal Role in BharatGen: Leading India’s Push for Sovereign AI and Indic LLMs

IIIT Hyderabad is driving BharatGen’s sovereign AI mission with Indic Vision-Language Models like Patram and eVikrAI, backed by Rs. 988.6 crore from MeitY to build multi-language AI for India. India’s sovereign AI efforts received a major boost with the government-backed BharatGen initiative, supported by Rs. 988.6 crore from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Among the academic partners in the consortium, the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) is playing a central role in advancing Indic Vision-Language Models (VLMs).BharatGen is led by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). It brings together institutions including IIITH, IIT Mandi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIM Indore, and IIT Madras. The initiative is designed to build India-specific solutions that make AI accessible across multiple Indian languages, addressing the country’s linguistic diversity.