3 min readNew DelhiJan 20, 2026 12:31 PM IST
First published on: Jan 19, 2026 at 02:46 PM IST
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad), along with TeamLease EdTech Ltd, has launched a new online MTech programme in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) offering three specialisation tracks: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. The programme is designed to meet the evolving needs of industry and research. It is for both seasoned professionals and recent graduates.
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Admissions for the first cohort are now open. Interested candidates can visit the programme website for details on eligibility, curriculum, and application timelines. The official website for the same is: onlinedsai.iiitdwd.ac.in. This is a two-year course with a fee of Rs 3.54 lakh. The course will start from February 2026 onwards.
Eligibility
The programme is ideal for working professionals like software engineers, technology leads, cybersecurity and cloud practitioners, and aspiring researchers looking to deepen their technical expertise in high-growth domains.
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It is also suitable for engineering graduates seeking to build a research foundation or transition into specialised roles in AI & ML, Cybersecurity or Cloud Computing. Learners will benefit from IIIT Dharwad’s strong academic environment, research focus and industry collaboration.
What’s in the course?
The Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning will equip learners with skills in deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing and data-driven intelligent systems. The Cybersecurity specialisation focuses on threat modelling, cryptography, governance, risk and compliance, and resilient cyber-physical infrastructure.
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The Cloud Computing pathway covers cloud architecture, multi-cloud deployments, serverless and container technologies, DevOps practices and cloud native system design. Through a combination of rigorous foundation work and applied project-based learning, graduates will be positioned to design, implement and lead solutions at the intersection of human intelligence and machine capability.
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“We are delighted to launch this MTech programme in partnership with TeamLease EdTech,” said Prof. S. R. Mahadeva Prasanna, Director, IIIT Dharwad. “By offering specialisations in AI & ML, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing, we are empowering our students and working professionals to become domain experts who can thrive in tomorrow’s technology-intensive landscape. This initiative reflects IIIT Dharwad’s commitment to high-quality education, applied research, and industry-relevant outcomes.”
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“Through this collaboration, TeamLease EdTech brings into focus our vision of creating education-to-employment pathways that are agile, domain-driven, and aligned with real-world opportunities,” said Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, TeamLease EdTech. “We believe this Online M.Tech will not only deepen technical expertise but also prepare learners to lead in environments where humans and machines work together.”
The programme is designed to meet the evolving needs of industry and research. It is for both seasoned professionals and recent graduates. (File photo) 
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