IIT Guwahati Partners with HCLTech to Offer BSc Honours in Data Science & AI for Employees
HCLTech has partnered with IIT Guwahati to launch a four-year online Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, aimed at upskilling its workforce.
IIT Guwahati Partners with HCLTech
HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to provide employees enrolled in its early-career development program, TechBee, with a structured pathway to advanced education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related fields. As part of the agreement, eligible employees will have the opportunity to pursue a four-year online Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Data Science and AI.
This initiative aims to build future-ready talent by equipping participants with in-demand skills and preparing them for leadership roles in an increasingly AI-driven technology landscape. "Our TechBee program provides high school graduates with a unique opportunity to kick-start their careers, and this collaboration with IIT Guwahati adds another valuable pathway for them to pursue their academic ambitions while gaining real-world industry experience," said Subbaraman B, Senior Vice President, HCLTech.
“We are excited to collaborate with HCLTech, a global leader in technology and innovation, to advance early-career education in critical fields like Data Science and AI. HCLTech’s proven expertise in driving digital transformation, combined with IIT Guwahati’s academic excellence, makes this online degree program a powerful platform. It has been designed to offer accessible, high-quality education that empowers students to thrive in the ever-evolving technology landscape,” said Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati.
This collaboration with IIT Guwahati underscores HCLTech’s dedication to nurturing young talent and cultivating the next generation of technology leaders. Through the TechBee program, HCLTech empowers students to seamlessly combine higher education with real-world industry experience, fostering a well-rounded and future-ready workforce.
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IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech programme in 12 specialisations as mentioned in the following table:
| IIT Guwahati BTech Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biosciences & Bioengineering | Computer Science & Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Chemical Science & Technology | Electronics & Electrical Engineering |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Mathematics & Computing |
| Engineering Physics | Energy Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
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