The Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Roorkee has marked a milestone with its inaugural BTech graduating cohort achieving 100% placement for all eligible students. This first-ever batch has secured roles across global tech, finance, and research giants, reflecting the program's strong industry alignment.
Exceptional Placement Outcomes
The cohort has been recruited into high-impact sectors including artificial intelligence, technology, finance, analytics, and research-driven industries. Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Salesforce, Samsung Research, Databricks, Barclays, Visa, and Warner Bros. Discovery, among others.
This achievement underscores IIT Roorkee's commitment to foundational AI training and curriculum designed to meet real-world industry needs. Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, stated, "This premier graduating batch is the outcome of a deliberate effort to build AI capability at the undergraduate level. With this programme, IIT Roorkee has sought to move beyond traditional engineering pathways and create a pipeline of talent equipped to design, build, and deploy AI systems in real-world contexts."
Industry-Aligned AI Education Driving Global Opportunities
Established in 2021 in partnership with the Mehta Family Foundation, the School was envisioned as one of the early dedicated undergraduate AI programmes within the IIT ecosystem, aimed at building deep-tech talent at scale. The academic model blends mathematics, computing, machine learning, and responsible AI, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and application-based learning.
Beyond placements, several undergraduate students from other batches have secured internships at global firms such as Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, Mastercard, Samsung, Databricks, and Expedia, with many converting into pre-placement offers (PPOs).
Leadership Praises New Generation of AI Talent
Rahul Mehta, Founder of the Mehta Family Foundation, congratulated the first batch: "My heartiest congratulations to this extraordinary first batch. These graduate students are the next generation of India's leaders, and the Mehta Family Foundation is immensely proud. Seeing every single student from this inaugural cohort placed at top companies in India and around the world is a testament to the world-class program built at IIT Roorkee."
Prof. Sanjeev Kumar, Head of the School, highlighted the transformative journey: "For us, this moment is about the journey these students have gone through. They have been trained to bridge theory and application while solving complex real-world challenges. We take pride in enabling India's leaders to adapt and innovate in this rapidly evolving field."
Building India's Deep-Tech Pipeline for the AI Era
The success of the inaugural batch adds to IIT Roorkee's legacy of engineering education while expanding into emerging domains like AI and data science. With strong industry participation, global recruiters, and a curriculum rooted in applied learning, the programme is positioning itself as a key contributor to India's deep-tech ecosystem. The Mehta Family School of Data Science and AI continues to evolve as a model for integrating rigorous technical foundations with industry relevance, preparing graduates for leadership in an AI-driven world.
