India has developed several short-term courses/programmes to develop special expertise required in all areas of sciences. They prepare students to work in areas where a full time college education is not required. Students in these programs are usually required to take only courses within the field of study. These courses are provided by vocational and technical institutions, with the goal of professional skill enhancement.
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A premier, full-time interdisciplinary postgraduate degree program (2026-28 Batch) offered under the aegis of the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). The course is designed to develop next-generation food technologists equipped to lead and innovate in the global food industry. Features include expert-led learning, hands-on industrial training, industry integration, state-of-the-art infrastructure, an outstanding placement record, and access to a global alumni network. Admission is strictly based on an entrance examination scheduled for 12 July 2026.
The third edition of the national space innovation challenge organized to solve 15 real-world technical problem statements related to Geo-Spatial Applications & Space Science faced by ISRO research teams. The challenge covers 4 core domains: AI/ML & Generative AI (cloud removal and satellite image reconstruction), Planetary & Lunar Research (Chandrayaan-2 mapping and exoplanet detection), Climate & Solar Intelligence (weather forecasting and Aditya-L1 data prediction), and Smarter Earth Infrastructure. Finalists attend a 30-hour in-person Grand Finale in Hyderabad with II AC train fare reimbursement, direct mentorship from core scientists, and potential internship opportunities with ISRO.
A comprehensive technical certification course designed to bridge the gap between classical theory and modern machine learning understanding. The curriculum focuses deeply on the theoretical and mathematical foundations of ML algorithms, providing learners with the foundational principles required to transition into advanced core research. The course offers 04 academic credit points and is conducted by Dr. J. Saketha Nath, Professor at IIT Hyderabad.