IIT Bombay has launched an e-Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, bringing core computing together with fast-moving AI areas such as Generative AI, large language models, AI agents and deep learning. Announced on August 18, 2026, the programme is offered through IIT Bombay Educational Outreach and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty, with Great Learning as the EdTech partner, according to the official IIT Bombay release.
The course is aimed at technology professionals and eligible fresh graduates. Teaching combines synchronous and asynchronous online sessions with an in-person campus immersion at IIT Bombay. For the current intake, the programme page lists August 21, 2026 as the application closing date, while an official CSE announcement says the term starts on August 31.
What Is New In IIT Bombay’s Computer Science And AI Diploma?
IIT Bombay has expanded its earlier computer science ePGD with a much stronger Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning component. The institute’s official release says the curriculum is now organised into two baskets: Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Students must complete six courses carrying 36 IIT Bombay credits, with at least two courses chosen from each basket. The programme can be finished in one year, while learners get flexibility to complete it within three years.
The AI basket reflects several topics currently shaping software development. It includes Generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation or RAG, Model Context Protocol or MCP, reinforcement learning, computer vision, NLP and deep learning. Computer Science subjects include algorithms and complexity, blockchain, web and software security, cryptography and network security, and big data system internals.
IIT Bombay’s CSE team has also posted about the programme on its official social account. Applicants can view the CSE at IIT Bombay Instagram announcement for the institute’s programme update.
Who Can Apply For The IIT Bombay E-Postgraduate Diploma?
The ePGD is meant for technically prepared applicants, not complete beginners. IIT Bombay identifies software developers, engineers, IT professionals, data scientists, and fresh graduates with basic computer science knowledge among its target learners.
Current eligibility information gives applicants several routes:
- B.E., B.Tech, four-year BS, M.Sc. or higher degree holders in Computer Science or Engineering, IT, AI, Data Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, or equivalent disciplines can apply.
- Four-year BS, B.E., B.Tech, or higher degree holders from another engineering discipline need a qualifying GATE score in Computer Science or Data Science, two years of relevant CS, AI, or Data Science work experience, or an eligible minor in a related computing field.
- MCA holders are eligible when their undergraduate degree is BCA or B.Sc. and Mathematics was studied as a subject.
- GATE is not compulsory for every candidate. It is one eligibility route for some engineering graduates, depending on their academic and professional background.
Applicants should check the official IIT Bombay programme page before applying, particularly when relying on an equivalent discipline or alternative eligibility route.
What Will Students Study And Receive After Completion?
The revised curriculum links conventional computer science with the AI technologies now attracting attention across engineering teams. AI agents, RAG, MCP, and LLMs move beyond basic chatbot use, while security, algorithms, cryptography, databases, and big data subjects keep the course grounded in computing fundamentals.
According to the current programme information, learners get weekly live sessions with IIT Bombay CSE faculty alongside flexible online study. The format also includes campus immersion and an in-person graduation opportunity. Successful learners receive IIT Bombay e-alumni status and can access IIT Bombay’s Lateral Hiring Group.
The institute says its goal is to prepare learners for an AI-centric computing environment by building technical depth across both fields. Prospective students can also visit IIT Bombay Educational Outreach to see the institute’s broader ePGD portfolio and official programme resources.
How To Apply, What Is The Fee And When Does Registration Close?
The selection process starts with an online application. Candidates then take an online test that checks foundational knowledge and suitability for the programme. Those who pass proceed to a mandatory screening call with the Registration Office. Selected applicants receive an offer and complete payment to secure their place.
The current fee is ₹6,00,000 plus GST. The programme registration page lists August 21, 2026 as the application deadline. It also says registrations can close once the required number of participants enrol, so late applicants should check seat availability before payment.
FAQs
Is GATE compulsory for the IIT Bombay CS and AI ePGD?
No. GATE is one route for certain engineering graduates, while other eligibility pathways are available.
How long does the IIT Bombay ePGD take?
The diploma can be finished in one year, with flexibility extending completion to three years.
Is the IIT Bombay CS and AI diploma fully online?
Classes combine online learning with an in-person IIT Bombay campus immersion for enrolled programme participants.
What is the fee for the new IIT Bombay ePGD?
The listed programme fee is ₹6 lakh plus GST, according to the current registration page.
Do successful learners get IIT Bombay alumni status?
Successful learners receive IIT Bombay e-alumni status after completing the programme requirements, the institute says.
