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NPTEL Certification Course on Foundations of Machine Learning 2026

About

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.

Eligibility

Must possess baseline engineering mathematics knowledge, specifically with a working understanding of Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, and Optimization principles. Enrollment and learning are completely free for all categories of participants.

Target Group

Students planning to start research in core Machine Learning, learners wanting to understand theoretical ML foundations, and academic groups curious about algorithmic theory.

Contact Information

Open Enrollment (No seat restriction for the online learning phase)
Organisation
Institute
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad in collaboration with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
Quick Information
Last Date to Apply
27 Jul 2026
Duration
12 Weeks (20 July 2026 to 09 October 2026)
Fee / Stipend
Free Enrollment (Learning content access is completely free; optional proctored certification exam is subject to standard NPTEL exam fee guidelines)
Focus Area
Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Advanced Mathematics
Category
Short Term Courses
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