Introduced in 2021, the undergraduate programme was designed to prepare students for emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and intelligent systems. The inaugural graduating cohort has now completed placements with all participating students securing opportunities across leading global companies.
The achievement reflects IIT Roorkee’s growing emphasis on future-focused engineering education and its strategy of creating industry-ready talent for the expanding AI ecosystem.
First BTech Data Science & AI Batch Achieves Full Placement Success
The BTech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme was launched to develop specialized undergraduate capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology sectors.
According to institute leadership, the programme was built with the objective of moving beyond traditional engineering education and creating graduates capable of developing, deploying, and managing real-world AI solutions.
Commenting on the milestone, Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, stated:
“This premier graduating batch represents a purposeful effort to establish AI capability at the undergraduate level. Through this programme, IIT Roorkee aimed to create professionals who can contribute meaningfully to designing and implementing AI technologies in practical environments.”
Leading Recruiters Offered Opportunities Across Multiple Sectors
Students from the inaugural Data Science and AI batch secured placement offers from prominent organisations across sectors including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Technology
- Financial Services
- Analytics
- Research and Innovation
Major Recruiters Included
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Goldman Sachs
- Qualcomm
- Salesforce
- Samsung Research
- Databricks
- Barclays
- Visa
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- And several other leading global employers
The broad recruiter participation highlights the increasing demand for AI and data science professionals across industries.
Internship Success Across Other Undergraduate Programmes
Beyond final placements, students from other undergraduate batches at IIT Roorkee also achieved strong internship outcomes.
Students secured internships with globally recognized organisations including:
- Microsoft
- Adobe
- Goldman Sachs
- Salesforce
- Mastercard
- Samsung
- Databricks
- Expedia
Several of these internships reportedly resulted in Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), strengthening placement performance ahead of graduation.
Postgraduate Programmes Also Deliver Strong Industry Outcomes
IIT Roorkee highlighted that postgraduate programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence also demonstrated positive placement and industry engagement results.
The institute indicated continued strong demand for graduates with advanced analytical and AI capabilities.
Industry Support and Recognition for the Programme
Congratulating the graduating cohort, Rahul Mehta, Founder of the Mehta Family Foundation, praised the achievement and the collaborative effort behind building the programme.
He noted:
“Congratulations to this exceptional inaugural batch. These students represent the next generation of leaders. Seeing every student secure placement at top organisations in India and internationally reflects the strength of the programme developed at IIT Roorkee.”
IIT Roorkee: A Legacy Institution Driving Innovation
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee remains among India’s oldest and most respected institutions for higher education in:
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Interdisciplinary Research
Located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, the institute continues to strengthen its reputation through:
- Academic excellence
- Research-driven innovation
- Industry collaboration
- Emerging technology programmes
The success of the first BTech Data Science and AI graduating batch marks another milestone in IIT Roorkee’s evolving role in shaping India’s future technology workforce.
Key Highlights
- IIT Roorkee’s first BTech Data Science & AI batch recorded 100% placements.
- Programme was launched in 2021.
- Students received offers across AI, technology, finance, and analytics sectors.
- Recruiters included Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, and more.
- Multiple students secured internships with global companies and earned PPOs.
- Postgraduate Data Science and AI programmes also recorded strong outcomes.