IIT Kharagpur Launches Free Deep Learning Program on SWAYAM – Starts Jan 19, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s shaping industries, careers, and everyday life. To empower students with future-ready skills, IIT Kharagpur has announced a free Deep Learning program in partnership with SWAYAM, starting January 19, 2026.
This initiative is a golden opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate learners across disciplines to dive into Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), guided by one of India’s premier institutions.
Key Highlights of the Program Deep Learning
- Course Duration: 12 weeks (Jan 19 – Apr 17, 2026)
- Registration Deadline: Jan 26, 2026
- Platform: SWAYAM (Government of India’s MOOC initiative)
- Instructor: Dr. Prabir Kr. Biswas, IIT Kharagpur
- Fee: Completely free (optional exam fee if certification required)
What You’ll Learn – Deep Learning Course Modules
The course is structured to take learners from basics to advanced applications:
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Bayesian Classification
- Multilayer Perceptron (MLP)
- Deep Learning Models
- Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
- Autoencoders
- Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
- Hands-on Applications
- Image recognition
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Fraud detection
- Predictive analytics
Real-Life Applications of Deep Learning
Students will explore how AI is transforming industries:
- Detecting diseases from medical scans
- Identifying objects, animals, and people in images
- Powering voice assistants like Siri and Alexa
- Building smart chatbots for customer service
- Fraud detection using data and text patterns
- Predicting weather, traffic, and financial trends
- Enabling autonomous systems such as drones, robots, and self-driving cars
Who Can Apply for Deep Learning Course ?
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines
- Ideal for learners in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Data Science
- Beginners with interest in AI can also join—no prior coding expertise required
Why This Matters in 2026
AI is projected to add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Skills in Deep Learning, Neural Networks, and AI applications are among the most in-demand worldwide.
By joining this free IIT Kharagpur program, students gain:
- Future-ready skills for jobs in AI, ML, and Data Science
- Exposure to real-world projects
- A chance to earn government-recognized certification via SWAYAM
Why Students Shouldn’t Miss This
- Free learning from IIT experts
- Flexible online format – learn at your own pace
- Certification option – boost your resume
- Career relevance – AI jobs are among the highest-paying globally
Registration Process
- Visit the SWAYAM portal (https://swayam.gov.in)
- Search for “Deep Learning – IIT Kharagpur”
- Fill in details and submit before Jan 26, 2026
- Start learning from Jan 19, 2026
Career Opportunities After the Course
Completing this program opens doors to roles such as:
- AI Engineer
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Computer Vision Engineer
- NLP Researcher
- Robotics Developer
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