IIT Roorkee opens 5 AI winter courses online: apply by November 30
By TUF News Desk · Published 10 November 2026 · 3 min read
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Students who want an IIT Roorkee credential on their resume before the year ends have 20 days. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee opened applications on November 10 for six-week online winter training in five AI subjects, and the last date to apply for both batches is November 30.
The programmes run through the institute’s Electronics and ICT (EICT) Academy. The first batch starts on December 14, 2026, and the second on January 4, 2027. Classes for the December batch run Monday to Friday, from 7 pm to 9 pm, in online mode. Each programme lasts six weeks: four weeks of live training followed by two weeks of guided project work.
The five courses on offer
Generative AI and Prompt Engineering covers large language models, Python, prompt design, OpenAI, Gemini, Hugging Face, LangChain and retrieval-augmented generation with vector databases.
Machine Learning and Agentic AI covers Python programming, statistics and data preprocessing, machine learning and deep learning basics, CNN, RNN and LSTM models, and building AI agents.
Data Science Using Python covers Python libraries, data visualisation, statistics, feature engineering, and supervised and unsupervised learning.
AI-Powered Full Stack Web Development covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB and AI-powered web development.
Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge AI covers sensors and hardware, IoT connectivity, edge computing, and running machine learning and computer vision models on edge devices.
Who can apply, and what it costs
No coding experience is needed to join. The training starts with introductory concepts, so students from non-computer-science backgrounds can apply, as can working professionals who want to pick up AI skills. The fee is Rs 8,000 per programme, inclusive of taxes, and it is the same for all five courses.
Applications are made on the official EICT Academy portal, where candidates pick a course, fill in the form and pay the fee. The November 30 deadline applies to both batches, so candidates for the January batch do not get extra time. It is worth confirming the date on the portal before paying, since that is where any change would appear first.
Short courses like these suit students who want to test an AI specialisation before committing to a longer programme. If you are weighing a short course against a full degree, our guide to choosing a university in India lays out what to compare before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Roorkee’s AI winter training?
November 30, 2026, for both batches. Applications are made through the EICT Academy portal, eict.iitr.ac.in.
How much does the IIT Roorkee AI winter training cost?
Rs 8,000 per programme, inclusive of taxes. The fee is the same for all five courses.
When do the IIT Roorkee AI winter training batches start?
The first batch starts on December 14, 2026, and the second on January 4, 2027. Both run online for six weeks.
Do I need coding experience to join the IIT Roorkee AI winter courses?
No. The training starts with introductory concepts, and the institute says no prior coding experience is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IIT Roorkee's AI winter training?
November 30, 2026, for both batches. Applications are made through the EICT Academy portal, eict.iitr.ac.in.
How much does the IIT Roorkee AI winter training cost?
Rs 8,000 per programme, inclusive of taxes. The fee is the same for all five courses.
When do the IIT Roorkee AI winter training batches start?
The first batch starts on December 14, 2026, and the second on January 4, 2027. Both run online for six weeks.
Do I need coding experience to join the IIT Roorkee AI winter courses?
No. The training starts with introductory concepts, and the institute says no prior coding experience is needed.
Sources: The Indian Express, NDTV, Times Now