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Courses in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI and DS) are highly placement-driven, especially when pursued from well-reputed institutions.

You can study AI and Data Science through the following academic routes:

Bachelor of Technology or Engineering in AI and Data Science (the most popular option at the undergraduate level)

Master of Technology, Master of Science, or Postgraduate Diploma in AI and Data Science

Online certifications and programs offered by platforms such as Coursera, Google, and IIT Madras

Top Institutes Offering Strong Placements

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad and Delhi offer average packages ranging from 15 to 22 lakh rupees per annum. Major recruiters include Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad offers average packages between 12 to 30 lakh rupees per annum. Top companies hiring include Adobe, Flipkart, and Nvidia.

Vellore Institute of Technology, SRM Institute, and Manipal University offer packages between 5 to 9 lakh rupees per annum, with companies like Deloitte, Infosys, and Capgemini participating in placements.

PSG College of Technology, RV College of Engineering, and BMS College of Engineering offer packages ranging from 6 to 10 lakh rupees. Major recruiters include IBM, TCS Digital, and ZS Associates.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani and Shiv Nadar University offer average packages between 10 to 14 lakh rupees. Companies such as Oracle, Uber, and LinkedIn are among the top recruiters.

Tier-three private colleges usually offer placements ranging between 3 to 6 lakh rupees, with companies like TCS, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra.

Placement Highlights

Core job roles include:

Data Scientist

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer

Data Analyst

Software Developer

Business Intelligence Analyst

Natural Language Processing Engineer

Major hiring domains:

Information Technology and Software

Finance and Banking (for example, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs)

Healthcare and Medical Technology (especially in AI-based diagnostics)