The Advanced Engineering Program in Applied AI, ML with Context Engineering is a 6-month intensive program offered by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras. Designed for engineers and tech professionals, this program equips learners with end-to-end skills across Applied AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Context Engineering — from foundational concepts to enterprise-grade deployment.\n\nThe curriculum spans 19 modules covering Python, ML workflows, RAG pipelines, LLMs, multi-agent systems, MLOps, AI governance, and domain applications in healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Learners work with 30+ industry tools including LangChain, HuggingFace, Docker, MLflow, LangGraph, Faiss, Pinecone, and Kubernetes. Hands-on projects include RAG-based document generation, AI agents for customer support, and a production-grade capstone.\n\nDelivered via 100% live online sessions with an optional 2-day campus immersion at IITM Pravartak Research Park, the program is directed by Dr. Indu Joshi of IIT Mandi. Graduates receive a certificate from IITM Pravartak and emerge job-ready for roles such as LLM Engineer, RAG Engineer, MLOps Engineer, and Agentic AI Developer.
Instructors:

Dr. Indu Joshi
English
Course Start Date:
May, 2026
Application Deadline:
10th May, 2026
Duration:
6 Months
₹ 99,000
Overview
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, established under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Advanced Engineering Program in Applied AI, ML with Context Engineering is a 6-month program that bridges the gap between learning AI concepts and deploying real, enterprise-grade AI systems. Embedded within the IITMRP ecosystem, the program combines IIT-backed academic rigour with industry-aligned curriculum designed by Dr. Indu Joshi, Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi.
The program is India's first IIT-backed course focused on Context Engineering — the discipline of designing how data, retrieval, memory, tools, and user interactions combine to power reliable AI systems. With 19 curriculum modules, 10+ hands-on projects, and a production-grade capstone, it prepares learners for high-demand roles in LLM engineering, RAG development, agentic AI, and MLOps. Learners graduate with live deployments, a recruiter-verifiable portfolio, and a certificate from IITM Pravartak.
Why Artificial Intelligence?
This program stands out as India's first IIT-backed curriculum centred on Context Engineering — a critical yet underserved skill in the AI industry. While most AI courses teach model concepts in isolation, this program focuses on building AI systems that actually work in production: context-aware, scalable, and enterprise-integrated.
Learners gain hands-on experience with the same stack used by modern AI teams — LangChain, LangGraph, HuggingFace, Faiss, Pinecone, MLflow, Docker, and Kubernetes. The curriculum progresses from foundational ML through RAG pipelines, multi-agent systems, distributed ML, AI governance, and end-to-end deployment — offering a full-stack AI engineering journey in just 6 months. Program Director Dr. Indu Joshi brings deep academic expertise from IIT Mandi and IIT Delhi, and the optional campus immersion at IITM Research Park adds a unique IIT experience. Career assistance by Futurense — including resume building, mock interviews, exclusive job board access, and salary negotiation support — makes this a comprehensive career transformation program.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
India's first IIT-backed program on Context Engineering
Certificate from IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
19 curriculum modules from ML basics to Agentic AI
165+ hours of live instruction
Hands-on labs with 30+ industry-grade tools
10+ real-world AI projects and a production-grade capstone
Optional 2-day campus immersion at IITM Pravartak Research Park
18 academic credits
Directed by Dr. Indu Joshi, IIT Mandi
Career assistance by Futurense: resume, mock interviews, job board, salary negotiation
Interested in career outcomes and specializations?
Who is this programme for?
Students and professionals looking to shift into AI, ML, GenAI, or Data roles with a strong engineering-first foundation
Freshers and final-year students seeking industry-ready skills to accelerate entry into high-growth tech careers
Working professionals in software, analytics, IT, or business who want to upskill into next-gen AI workflows
Learners who want hands-on experience building, deploying, and integrating real-world AI systems
Minimum Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years) in Engineering, CS/IT, Math, Statistics, Analytics, or Business
MCA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA (with tech exposure) also eligible
Final-year students can apply with minimum 50% marks
No prior work experience required
Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred)
Must clear the Pre-Screening Qualifying Test
Not sure whether you qualify for this programme?
Who is the programme for?
Admission to the Advanced Engineering Program in Applied AI, ML with Context Engineering requires applicants to meet defined educational eligibility criteria and successfully clear a qualifying test. Eligible candidates include holders of a Bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years) in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or Business, as well as MCA, M.Sc, M.Tech, and MBA (with tech exposure) graduates. Final-year students may apply with a minimum of 50% marks in their undergraduate program.
The selection process involves a short, non-technical qualifying test of 45 minutes covering Logical Reasoning, Data Literacy and Interpretation, AI General Awareness, and Python Programming Basics. There are no sectional time cutoffs, and no interview is required. Selected candidates receive an offer letter and must complete payment within 5 days to confirm their seat. Required documents include Aadhaar card, updated resume, graduation marksheet or degree certificate, 10th and 12th marksheets, and professional documents (experience letters or salary slips, if applicable).
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Curriculum
The curriculum is structured as 19 modules delivered over 6 months, progressing from foundations to advanced deployment. Module 0 introduces prompt and context-driven AI. Module 1 covers Python essentials including NumPy, Pandas, and EDA. Module 2 addresses applied math and statistics for ML. Module 3 covers feature selection, engineering, pipelines, and hyperparameter tuning. Module 4 introduces ML with context engineering: supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, and clustering. Module 5 covers deep learning including ANNs, CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, Computer Vision, and NLP. Module 6 covers Generative AI foundations: LLMs, embeddings, transfer learning, and diffusion models. Module 7 focuses on LLMs, prompt engineering, LangChain, HuggingFace, and LLM pipelines. Module 8 is a comprehensive RAG and context engineering module. Module 9 covers vision and multimodal AI including CLIP and BLIP. Module 10 covers Agentic AI with autonomous agents, memory, tool use, and multi-agent systems. Module 11 addresses distributed ML and federated learning. Module 12 covers AI ethics, bias, governance, DPDP Act, and GDPR. Modules 13–15 apply AI to healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Module 16 covers MLOps and scaling. Module 17 covers GenAI Ops. Module 18 addresses AI product and system design.
There are 19 semesters in this course
Module 0: Understanding Prompt and Context-Driven AI — how traditional ML and DL is transforming with real-world context-driven prompts. Module 1: Python Foundations — basics, OOP, NumPy, Pandas, EDA. Module 2: Applied Math and Stats for ML — linear algebra, probability, statistics, gradient descent. Module 3: Feature Engineering for ML — pipelines, hyperparameter tuning, model evaluation. Module 4: Machine Learning with Context Engineering — supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, PCA. Module 5: Deep Learning with Context Engineering — ANNs, CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, CV, NLP. Module 6: Generative AI Foundations — LLMs, embeddings, generative models, transfer learning, diffusion models. Module 7: LLMs and Prompt and Context Engineering — LangChain, HuggingFace, prompt engineering, LLM pipelines. Module 8: RAG-based Context Engineering with LLMs — context anatomy, instruction and schema design, hybrid retrieval, re-ranking, memory optimization, safety and governance, evaluation and observability. Module 9: Vision and Multimodal AI — image-text alignment, CLIP, BLIP, image captioning. Module 10: Agentic AI — autonomous agents, memory, tool use, planning, multi-agent systems. Module 11: Distributed ML and Federated Learning — parallel training, FL architectures, adversarial attacks and defences. Module 12: AI Ethics, Governance and Risk — bias, SHAP, LIME, DPDP Act, GDPR, AI audits. Module 13: AI in Healthcare. Module 14: AI in Retail and E-commerce. Module 15: AI in Manufacturing. Module 16: MLOps and Scaling — Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, monitoring. Module 17: GenAI Ops — prompt evaluation, hallucination testing, cost optimization. Module 18: AI Product and System Design — LLM system design, chaining, fallback mechanisms.
Module 0: Understanding Prompt and Context-Driven Artificial Intelligence
Module 1: Mastering Visual Design Aesthetics
Module 2: Applied Math and Stats for ML
Module 3: Feature selection and Feature Engineering for ML
Module 4: Machine Learning with Context Engineering
Module 5: Deep Learning with Context Engineering
Module 6: Generative AI Foundations
Module 7: Large Language Models and Prompt and Context Engineering
Module 8: RAG based Context Engg with LLMs
Module 9: Vision & Multimodal AI
Module 10: Agentic AI
Module 11: Distributed ML and Federated Learning and Attacks
Module 12: AI Ethics and Bias, Governance and Risk
Module 13: AI in Healthcare
Module 14: AI in Retail & E-commerce
Module 15: AI in Manufacturing and Heavy Engineering Industries
Module 16: MLOps & Scaling
Module 17: GenAI Ops
Module 18: AI Product and System Design
Programme Length
6 months, 165+ hours of live instruction. Optional 2-day campus immersion at IITM Pravartak Research Park at end of program.
Whom you will learn from?
Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Instructor

Dr. Indu Joshi
Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi
Dr. Indu Joshi is an Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi’s School of Computing and Electrical Engineering. Her research spans Bayesian Deep Learning, Domain Adaptation, Generative Models, Continual Learning, Attention Models, Medical Image Processing, and Biometrics, with multiple publications in these areas. Dr. Joshi has represented India at the BRICS Young Scientist Conclave, attended the prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum, and has been recognized for her popular science writing by India’s Minister of Science & Technology.
Tuition Fee
The Advanced Engineering Program in Applied AI, ML with Context Engineering, offered by IITM Pravartak (Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras), is priced at ₹99,000 plus 18% GST, bringing the total to approximately ₹1,16,820. A non-refundable application deposit of ₹5,000 is payable at the time of application and is adjusted against the total fee. An optional campus immersion at IITM Pravartak Research Park is available at an additional cost of ₹10,000. Flexible payment options are available, and deserving candidates who opt for upfront payment may be eligible for a scholarship of up to ₹9,000. Programme fees are refundable only if the participant withdraws before the programme commences; no refunds apply thereafter. A free 2-week bridge course valued at ₹29,000 is included with enrolment.
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Learning Experience
The program is delivered via 100% live online sessions, combining structured lectures with hands-on labs that mirror real AI team workflows. Learners engage with 30+ industry-grade tools and platforms across AI/ML development, LLMOps, RAG and vector databases, MLOps, deployment infrastructure, and agentic AI frameworks.
Learning is reinforced through 10+ diverse hands-on activities, including projects on RAG-based document generation, AI agents for customer support, contextual review generation, and automated content moderation. The AI Clinic provides exposure to enterprise-grade AI projects from ideation to deployment. A production-grade capstone project demonstrates end-to-end AI engineering capability. Learners also benefit from a 2-week optional Bridge Course covering math refresher, programming foundations, databases, GenAI basics, and cloud foundations (Azure, GCP, AWS), valued at ₹29,000.
University Experience
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, established under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Operating within the IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) ecosystem, it brings together renowned faculty, cutting-edge laboratories, and specialised research facilities focused on deep technology innovation, talent development, and industry incubation.
IITM Pravartak's Centres of Excellence are industry-aligned and research-driven, with strong ties to global and Fortune 500 companies. The program benefits from the Futurense Leadership Council (FLC) — a collective of CXOs, AI leaders, and digital transformation heads from companies including Google, Microsoft, Spotify, Schneider Electric, Aditya Birla Group, Deloitte, Sony LIV, and others — who shape curriculum and provide mentorship, referrals, and networking opportunities.
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About the University
Established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub is hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The hub focuses on advancing research and development in the areas of Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). It aims to foster collaboration among academia, industry, and government to create innovative solutions for societal challenges.
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Affiliation & Recognition
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
IIT Madras
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Instructor

Dr. Indu Joshi
Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi
Dr. Indu Joshi is an Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi’s School of Computing and Electrical Engineering. Her research spans Bayesian Deep Learning, Domain Adaptation, Generative Models, Continual Learning, Attention Models, Medical Image Processing, and Biometrics, with multiple publications in these areas. Dr. Joshi has represented India at the BRICS Young Scientist Conclave, attended the prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum, and has been recognized for her popular science writing by India’s Minister of Science & Technology.
Career services
The hub offers career development opportunities through partnerships with industry leaders and startups. It provides training programs aimed at equipping students with industry-ready skills in areas such as AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and embedded systems. The hub also facilitates internships and project opportunities for students to gain practical experience.
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Skill Development Sessions
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Job Opportunities Created
Course Start Date:
May, 2026
Application Deadline:
10th May, 2026
Duration:
6 Months
₹ 99,000
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