The first graduating batch of the BTech programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT-Roorkee, has achieved 100% placements among students who participated in the campus recruitment process. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the programme, which was launched in 2021.
Placement Highlights
Students from the inaugural batch secured offers across technology, finance, analytics, and research-oriented sectors. Prominent recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Salesforce, Samsung Research, Databricks, Barclays, Visa, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Programme Background
The BTech programme was introduced in 2021 through a partnership between IIT-Roorkee and the Mehta Family Foundation. It was designed to build artificial intelligence capabilities at the undergraduate level and prepare students for the development and deployment of AI-based solutions.
IIT-Roorkee director K K Pant emphasised the programme's unique approach: “With this programme, IIT-Roorkee has sought to move beyond traditional engineering pathways and create a pipeline of talent that is equipped to design, build, and deploy AI systems in real-world contexts.”
Curriculum Design
The institute stated that the curriculum combines training in mathematics, computing, machine learning, and responsible AI with application-oriented learning across various disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that graduates are well-rounded and industry-ready.
Rahul Mehta, founder of the Mehta Family Foundation, expressed his satisfaction with the placement outcome: “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.”
Internship Outcomes
The institute also reported strong internship outcomes for current undergraduate students. Opportunities were provided at organisations including Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, Mastercard, Samsung, Databricks, and Expedia. According to IIT-Roorkee, several of these internships resulted in pre-placement offers, further enhancing the career prospects of students.
Postgraduate Programmes
IIT-Roorkee added that its postgraduate programmes in data science and artificial intelligence also recorded favourable placement outcomes. This indicates a growing industry demand for graduates trained in AI and related technologies, reflecting the broader trend of digital transformation across sectors.
