IITs Offering BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Admission via JEE Advanced

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going through a significant expansion and has entered our day-to-day lives. Therefore, the scope of AI engineering in the future and now is impeccable. The cherry on the cake will be a degree in AI from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), which will put you on solid ground for a secure career. Check below a comprehensive list of IITs offering AI courses:

List of IITs Offering BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Courses

IITs Offering BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: The Artificial Intelligence course is being offered by a total of 11 IITs. IIT Mandi has joined the list of IITs offering AI courses in 2025. IIT Kharagpur and IIT Madras joined the list in 2024. It is interesting to note that out of 23 IITs in the country, 11 IITs offer a course in Artificial Intelligence.

The oldest IIT - IIT Kharagpur started the new four-year BTech course in artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, admission to which is based on JEE Advanced. IIT Madras has also introduced the four-year BTech course in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in 2024. Out of the seven oldest IITs, four IITs are currently offering AI courses they are IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Guwahati.

List of IITs Offering BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Courses

In the table below, we have provided the list of IITs that offer Artificial Intelligence & Data Science courses. We have also mentioned the JEE Advanced last rank until which admission was granted to candidates last year via JoSAA counselling.

*as per 2025 and for gender-neutral open category candidates

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How to Get Into AI Courses Offered by IITs?

To be able to pursue an AI course for IIT, candidates have to pass their 12th with at least 75% marks. Further, they have to pass the JEE Main exam followed by securing a rank in the JEE Advanced exam. Check details below:

• Performance in class 12: First and foremost, for admission to the IITs, candidates have to pass the class XII (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects and secure at least 75% aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates is at least 65%.

• Qualify JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced: Out of 12 lakh or more candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam, the top 2.5 lakh candidates are selected for JEE Advanced.
• Qualify JEE Advanced: These 2.5 lakh candidates appear for JEE Advanced, and only around 43,000 qualify the cutoff for IIT admissions. JEE Advanced is known as one of the toughest exams in the world.

Demand for Artificial Intelligence Rising Rapidly

Currently, the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has an ever-growing demand. The AI wave is like a wildfire and has significant potential for job opportunities, with a significant 32% increase in hiring over the past few years. Also, the demand for skilled individuals is very high in this demand as it is quite a new field with great scope. 

Why is AI in demand?

AI is making life easier and efficient. Hence, every business and establishment out there wants to incorporate AI into their model in some way. According to a recent report from Amazon, professionals who have upskilled in AI can increase their compensation by up to 47%. Therefore, the demand for AI skilled professionals is huge in the current job market.

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