Quick Facts

Course Details

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Kottayam (IIIT Kottayam) offers an M.Tech programme in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals. This six-semester postgraduate programme focuses on the emerging machine learning technologies that enable modelling, decision-making, classification and prediction based on business intelligence.

M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals at IIIT Kottayam prepares students to develop big data solutions by participating in course projects and related activities. The programme combines a balanced curriculum with emphasis on Big Data, Machine Learning and related topics. It leverages a virtual platform for online live classes, virtual and remote labs.

Programme Offerings

live online classes
Virtual lab sessions
Mid-semester exams
Robust curriculum
project work
Online continuous assessment

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in pursuing IIIT Kottayam M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:

A B.Tech /BE /AMIE degree in any discipline or MCA or MSc / MS degree in CS /IT / Mathematics/ Physics/Statistics
Must have a minimum of 60% aggregate in the degree examination.
Candidates should be currently employed.

Admission Details

Candidates seeking admission to IIIT Kottayam MTech in Big Data and Machine Learning need to submit an online application. Admission to IIIT Kottayam MTech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals is made based on an assessment process conducted by the institute.

Shortlisted candidates will have to undergo a selection process. The final selection of the candidate is done based on the performance in the selection process, and any other criteria deemed suitable by the admission committee.

Application Details

Here is the step-by-step process for IIIT Kottayam MTech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals admission:

Visit the official website - mtech.iiitkottayam.ac.in/
Navigate through the programme and meet the eligibility criteria
Complete an online application form
Participate in a selection process
Once shortlisted, pay the programme fee
Get your documents verified
Start learning

The Syllabus

The syllabus of M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals at IIIT Kottayam is designed to meet the industry demands. Structured across six semesters, the curriculum covers core subjects, electives and the project work in the final two semesters.

Statistical Foundations for Data Science
Programming and Data Structures
Introduction to Data Science
Databases for BigData Applications

Mathematical Foundations for Data Science
Data Mining
Distributed Systems for Big Data Management and Processing
Big Data Visualization

Machine Learning: Principles and Practice
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Big Data Analytics
Big Data Security

Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models
Designing MLOps for enterprises
Realtime Big Data Analytics

Project (Phase I)

Project (Phase II)

Evaluation Process

IIIT Kottayam follows a continuous evaluation system to assess MTech in Big Data and Machine Learning students over regular intervals. There are also offline end semester assessments conducted over weekends.

IIIT Kottayam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who can enrol in IIIT Kottayam M.Tech Big Data and Machine Learning programme?

Candidates holding a B.Tech./BE/AMIE degree in any discipline, or an MCA, MSc/MS in CS /IT /Mathematics /Physics /Statistics are eligible to enrol in the M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals at IIIT Kottayam.

2: What is the duration of the M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals?

The duration of the programme is two to four years with self-paced learning.

3: Is IIIT Kottayam M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals equivalent to the full-time M.Tech. programme?

Yes, this MTech programme working professionals is equivalent to that of the full-time M.Tech. programme.

4: What are the documents required for admission to IIIT Kottayam M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals?

Applicants must submit a scanned copy of Qualifying degree, Mark lists, and Certificates from Class 10th onwards.

5: How is the IIIT Kottayam M.Tech in Big Data and Machine Learning for Working Professionals delivered?

All the classes, virtual lab sessions, and mid-semester exam of the programme will be conducted in online mode. However, end semester exams and the final project review shall be conducted in offline mode.