The premier institute of the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has announced that they will be setting up a new school that focuses on education in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to meet the rising global demand for data analysts and AI experts. 

The school will accept admissions from September 2022 and will offer bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees. The objective of the school is to develop new and skilled manpower in the areas of data science and artificial intelligence along with an aim to empower existing manpower by offering focused training and certifications in these fields.

The school will also be a leader in seeding entrepreneurship and startups related to data science and AI and creating resource centres for information and knowledge sharing.

The course will invite renowned experts in the field of AI to participate in designing relevant curricula as well as faculties and mentors who will encourage innovative research ideas to the students. These experts will also facilitate student scholarships and faculty exchange programmes.

Rahul Mehta, chief executive officer, Mehta Family Foundation, said, “AI-driven technologies are rapidly transforming our world. Academic collaborations between international faculty and institutes can produce individuals poised to address such ongoing global challenges as climate change, resource sustainability, and security.