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Course Details

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at IIT Patna is a four-year undergraduate degree programme. Delivered in hybrid mode of instruction, the programme combines the flexibility of online learning with the academic rigor of an Institute of National Importance. BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at IIT Patna focuses on AI, machine learning, cyber security, and ethical hacking, preparing learners to address modern challenges in digital security and AI.

The IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity programme offers multiple exit options. Students can exit with a Foundation Certificate after completing one year of the programme. If they complete two years of the programme, they can exit with a Diploma certificate. After completing three years, a BSc (Hons) Degree will be provided, and completing the full four-year will grant them the BS Degree from IIT Patna.

Programme Offerings

Hybrid Mode of Learning
Campus immersion
Industry-aligned curriculum
Multi-exit options
Credit bank facility
Internship and placement support
IIT Patna alumni status

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

10 + 2 in Science Streams with a minimum of 60% (cumulative)
A valid Score/Rank in National/State Level Entrance (i.e., JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations)

A valid score in International Entrance Test: US (SAT-I/SAT-II), UK (BMAT) otherwise candidates have to qualify the IITP-SAT Entrance Exam conducted by IIT Patna.
BS (Lateral Entry in 4th Year): Only students from IITP who have completed a BSc (CSDA) degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.

For International Students:

Applicants will be considered as non-resident Indians: Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card holders. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders.
Certificates of Non-Resident Indian issued by the Indian Embassy/Indian Consulate of the Country where the Non-Resident Indian is residing. Passport of an applicant indicating his status as 'Non-Resident Indian.'
Persons who have studied outside India and have passed either 10th or 12th standard (or must be appearing for the examination in the year of admission) or equivalent from any system of education subject to the eligibility criteria stipulated below.
Either of the parents of the applicant residing abroad and submits documentary proof that he/she is a non-resident Indian (e.g., NRI bank account in India or letter from the Indian Embassy/Consulate). The NRI status should be valid until 1st August in the year of admission.
Foreign Nationals (FN): A person having citizenship of a foreign country (citizens other than India) and not having the status of "NRI.”
Candidates must have passed or appeared in the qualifying examination, i.e., a higher secondary school examination or equivalent from any recognized board of their country with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry /Computer Science /Biotechnology /Biology for BSc/BS-MS. The admission eligibility is minimum of 60% (cumulative) or its equivalence CGPA/CPI (e.g., 6.5 CPI on a 10-point scale) with: Valid score in International Entrance Test: US (SAT-I/SAT-II), UK (BMAT).
The school examination certificate must be equivalent to the Class 12 school examination in India, and the candidates are required to submit an equivalence certificate for the examination passed and the grade/percentage of marks obtained.

Admission Details

Admission to BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at IIT Patna is an online process. Candidates can apply for admission by submitting an application form and paying the registration fee. Once the application is reviewed and documents are verified, selected candidates will be then required to pay the programme to confirm their seat.

Application Details

Here is the step-by-step process for IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity admission:

Visit the official website - registrations.iitp-cep.in
Navigate through the programme and meet the eligibility criteria
Fill in the application form
Pay the registration fee
Post review of your application, submit the required documents
Once selected, pay the programme fee to secure your admission

The Syllabus

The syllabus of IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity is structured across eight semesters over four years. The curriculum emphasises developing secure AI systems and addressing digital security challenges. The detailed IIT Patna BS Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity syllabus is given below:

Mathematics
Foundations of Computer Science
Foundations of Data Analytics
Foundations of English for Professionals

Mathematics - II
Programming and Data Structures with Python
Numerical Methods for Data Science
Capstone Project - I

Foundations of Cyber Security
Design of Algorithms
Machine Learning Techniques
Financial Economics

Database Management
Computer Organization
Cyber Security Essentials
Web Development and App Design

Computer and Network Security
Operating Systems
Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Elective I

Big Data Security
Capstone Project II
Elective II
Elective III

Ethics and Technology
Elective - IV
Elective - V
Project - I
Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

Elective - VI
Elective - VII
Elective - VIII
Project - II
Capstone Project (Optional) online industry case study

Elective - I

Cloud Computing
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

Elective - II

Advanced Machine Learning Techniques Image and Video Analytics
Web Application and Penetration Testing

Elective - III

Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Open Source and Threat Intelligence
Cyber Security with Blockchain
IoT Applications and Security

Elective - IV

Cryptography
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Computer Vision
Blockchain Components and Architecture
Pattern Recognition
Principles of Programming Languages
Social Networks
Multimedia System
Nature Inspired Algorithms

Elective – V

Data Visualization and Learning
Data Engineering and Pipeline Design
Reinforcement Learning Data Virtualization and Dashboards
Graph Machine Learning
Bioinformatics Computational Data Analysis
Blockchain Technology
Evolutionary Computing

Elective – VI

Software Engineering and DevOps Practices
Information Security Principles
Game Theory
Smart Contracts and Solidity Programming
Multivariate Analysis
Statistical Machine Learning

Elective – VII

Generative Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Model (LLM)
Mathematical Finance Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Quantum Computing
Drone Data Processing
Edge Computing

Elective – VIII

Text Mining
Big Data Analytics
Wireless Networks

Evaluation Process

The IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity programme includes continuous evaluation and end-semester examinations. Students have to engage in group projects to foster teamwork and individual projects for in-depth analysis. Class participation and peer evaluations are also mandatory in the overall assessment, with final grades reflecting cumulative performance across all components.

IIT Patna Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity a full-time degree?

Yes, it is a full-time degree programme in hybrid mode of instruction.

2: Who can apply for BS Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at IIT Patna?

Students who have passed 10+2 in Science stream, having a valid score in JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations, or a Valid score in International Entrance Test: US (SAT-I/SAT-II), UK (BMAT).

3: Is there any entrance exam for IIT Patna BS Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity admission?

Candidates have to qualify the IITP-SAT Entrance Exam conducted by IIT Patna for admission to the BS Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity programme.

4: What is the fee of IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity?

The total fee of IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity is Rs 4,51,200, with the semester fee of Rs 56,400 per semester.

5: Why choose an IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity programme?

The IIT Patna BS in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity programme trains learners to build AI-based systems to address challenges in digital security and AI.