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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Learn from IIT Hyderabad without leaving your job.

Certificate, diploma and executive programs taught live by IITH faculty. Classes on evenings and weekends, with optional days on campus.

See all 13 programsHow admission works

Next deadline: FDP: teaching AI and machine learning, 20 Nov

Starting soon

Live classes with IITH faculty, on evenings and weekends, so you can keep working.

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PG diplomaHybrid (online + campus)

PG diploma in data science and analytics

A year-long, credit-bearing diploma with three on-campus residencies at IIT Hyderabad.

Duration
12 months
Starts
Jan 2027
Fee
₹3.2 lakh
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Advanced certificateHybrid (online + campus)

VLSI design and verification

From RTL to silicon: chip design skills for India’s growing semiconductor industry.

Duration
9 months
Starts
Feb 2027
Fee
₹2.1 lakh
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online programs across 8 areas
13
IITH faculty teaching live
40+
learners in continuing education programs
6,000+
average rating from last year’s cohorts
4.7 / 5

Which path fits you?

I am a working professional

Live classes on evenings and weekends, recordings for the weeks you travel, and instalments for the fee.

Programs for professionals

I am a student

Credit-bearing courses and Open to All Teaching let you take IITH courses alongside your degree.

Courses for students

I teach

Faculty development programs and live-streamed IITH courses to bring new subjects to your classroom.

Programs for faculty

What learners say changed

“I had built chatbots before, but never one I trusted. The evaluation module changed how our whole team ships AI features. We now catch regressions before customers do.”
Sneha KapoorSenior software engineer, a fintech company in BengaluruApplied AI, 2025 cohort
“The campus residencies were the best weeks of the year. Faculty stayed late with us in the lab.”
Mohammed ImranData analyst, a state transport corporationPG diploma in data science, 2025
“I moved from board design to verification six months after finishing. The UVM labs were exactly what interviewers asked about.”
Divya RaghavanVerification engineer, a semiconductor company in HyderabadVLSI design and verification, 2025

How admission works

One online application for every program. Most people hear back within three weeks.

  1. 1

    Apply online

    One application form for every program. About 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Profile review

    Faculty review your background. Some programs add a short test.

  3. 3

    Offer letter

    Most applicants hear back within three weeks.

  4. 4

    Pay and enrol

    Confirm your seat and get access to the learning platform.

Check if I am eligible

Meet the faculty before you apply

Free online info sessions. Bring your questions about the curriculum, schedule and fees.

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Questions people ask

Still unsure? Write to the admissions team.

Do I need to take an entrance exam?

Most programs admit on profile alone. The PG diploma adds a 45-minute online aptitude test, and some programs have a short interview.

Is there an age limit?

No. Our learners range from final-year students to senior executives.

Can I pay the fee in instalments?

Yes. Programs above ₹50,000 can be paid in up to three instalments at no extra cost.

Who issues the certificate?

Certificates are issued by the Centre for Continuing Education, IIT Hyderabad, and can be verified online.

How many hours a week should I plan for?

Between 4 and 12 hours, depending on the program. Each program page lists its weekly effort.

What do I need to join live classes?

A laptop or desktop with a webcam and a stable 5 Mbps internet connection. Labs for each program list any additional requirements.

Your next chapter can start in January.

Pick a program, download its brochure, and apply online in about 15 minutes.

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