Micro-Specialisations under the OCN
The Portfolio
AI, Computing and Mathematics
4 programmesFoundations of Generative AI Department of Computer Science and Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
Covers the core pillars of modern AI, beginning with the mathematical principles of machine learning and advancing into deep neural network architectures. The programme extends into two major application domains, natural language processing and computer vision, giving learners both the theory and the practical tools to build intelligent systems. Together the courses span the full stack of contemporary AI, from learning algorithms to perception and language understanding.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- Programming (C or Python)
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Deep Learning | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Natural Language Processing | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Advanced Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Generative and Agentic AI Department of Artificial Intelligence · IIT Kharagpur
A structured pathway into generative and agentic AI, moving from the fundamentals of machine learning through large language models, autonomous AI agents and responsible AI practice. Builds the conceptual understanding and the practical skill needed to design, build and deploy generative and agentic AI solutions for real-world problems, in a field that continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of work.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- Programming in Python, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of Machine Learning | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Foundation of Large Language Models | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Agentic AI Systems | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Responsible AI | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Foundations of Algorithms Department of Computer Science and Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
A rigorous foundation in algorithm design and analysis, progressing from classical techniques to advanced topics. Covers exact, randomized, parameterized and approximation algorithms, with electives spanning algorithmic game theory, graph-theoretic methods and online decision-making.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 4 of 8
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- Any programming language
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithms I | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Algorithms II | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Selected Topics in Algorithms | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Randomized Algorithms Design | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Parameterized Algorithms | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Approximation and Online Algorithms | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Advanced Graph Theory | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Algorithmic Game Theory | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Mathematical Foundations of AI and ML Department of Mathematics · IIT Kharagpur
Ties mathematical foundations directly to their use in AI and ML: linear algebra and numerical optimisation for training and refining models, probability for modelling uncertainty, and discrete structures for the graphs and search algorithms behind AI.
- Total credits
- 16
- Courses
- 5
- Contact hours
- 192 recorded + 64 live
- Prerequisites
- First-year level foundational mathematics
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Probabilistic Techniques for Machine Learning | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Applied Linear Algebra | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Discrete Structures and Algorithms | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Numerical Optimization | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Advanced Machine Learning | 4-0-0 | 4 |
Finance, Business and Entrepreneurship
4 programmesFinancial Modeling and Risk Analysis Department of Humanities and Social Sciences · IIT Kharagpur
A comprehensive understanding of financial institutions, markets, derivatives, corporate valuation and financial management, with a strong focus on practical financial modeling. Learners are equipped to analyse risk, make informed investment decisions and evaluate corporate performance.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 4 of 6
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Institutions and Markets | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Financial Management | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Corporate Valuation and Restructuring | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Derivatives | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Financial Modelling | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Financial Econometrics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Financial Mathematics Department of Mathematics · IIT Kharagpur
Bridges mathematical foundations and their application in finance. Each theoretical concept is connected to a financial application, from modelling uncertainty through statistical inference to stochastic calculus for derivative pricing.
- Total credits
- 15
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 180
- Prerequisites
- First-year level foundational mathematics
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Probability and Statistical Inference with R | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| Optimization Methods in Finance | 4-0-0 | 3 |
| Regression and Time Series | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| Stochastic Calculus in Finance | 4-0-0 | 4 |
Global Business and Economic Strategy Department of Humanities and Social Sciences · IIT Kharagpur
Enables learners to interpret the contemporary dynamics of global business in an era of energy transition and rising geopolitical risk. A balanced theoretical and empirical approach sharpens analytical thinking and prepares learners for business leadership and entrepreneurship.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 5
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Economics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Market Structure and Pricing Strategies | 3-0-0 | 2 |
| Foundations of Global Business | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Shifting Dynamics of Globalization | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Sustainable Global Business Practices | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation in the AI Era Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship · IIT Kharagpur
Equips learners to transform innovative ideas into viable ventures by integrating technical problem-solving with business strategy. Emphasises design thinking, product development, business model innovation, feasibility assessment, financing and market potential. The capstone requires a prototype or business concept, a business plan, and a pitch to a panel of faculty, industry and investors.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 5
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Product Development | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Design Thinking Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| Financing New Venture | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Marketing and Market Research | 2-1-0 | 3 |
Energy, Sustainability and Climate
6 programmesBattery Technology for Energy Storage School of Energy Science and Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
A broad overview of energy storage technologies, comparing batteries, fuel cells and alternative systems. Covers the fundamentals of battery operation, key components and performance metrics, followed by rechargeable battery behaviour, modelling and simulation.
- Total credits
- 13
- Courses
- 2 + capstone
- Contact hours
- 156
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Storage and Fuel Cells | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Rechargeable Battery Performance Modeling | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Capstone Project | 0-0-6 | 6 |
Modern Methods in Thermal-Fluid Sciences and Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
A research-driven journey through the core and cutting-edge domains of thermal-fluid sciences, spanning fundamental heat transfer and fluid mechanics, computational methods including CFD and OpenFOAM, AI and ML driven flow analysis, microscale thermo-fluid systems, IC engine technologies and sustainable energy applications.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- None
Cryogenics for Energy and Environment Cryogenic Engineering Centre · IIT Kharagpur
Covers industrial-scale production of low temperature fluids such as LNG, liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, which serve as environmentally favourable energy carriers, together with carbon capture, gas separation and hydrogen technology.
- Total credits
- 19
- Courses
- 6
- Contact hours
- 228
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cryogenic Liquefaction Systems and Cryocoolers | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| LNG Engineering and Technology | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Cryogenic Carbon Capture | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Cryogenic Process Plants Simulation | 1-0-3 | 3 |
| Hydrogen Technology | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Cryogenic Gas Separation and Purification | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Cryogenic Technology Fundamentals, Materials and Applications Cryogenic Engineering Centre · IIT Kharagpur
Provides the fundamentals underlying the applications of cryogenics, together with the relevant materials science and enabling technologies, from superconductivity and low-temperature matter through to vacuum technology and heat and mass transfer.
- Total credits
- 18
- Courses
- 5
- Contact hours
- 216
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Cryogenics and Superconductivity | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Cryogenic Liquefaction Systems and Cryocoolers | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Heat and Mass Transfer in Cryogenic Systems | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Vacuum Technology | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Matter at Low Temperatures | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Engineering Hydrology and Water Infrastructures using AI/ML Department of Civil Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
Integrates core principles of hydrology and hydraulic engineering with modern data-driven techniques to address contemporary water resource challenges. Learners gain analytical, computational and experimental skills to design, assess and optimise water infrastructure systems under varying environmental conditions.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 4 + 1 lab
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- Nil
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Engineering Hydrology | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Water Infrastructures | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Statistical and Machine Learning Methods | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Smart Water Laboratory | 0-0-2 | 2 |
Sustainable Water and Remediation Technologies School of Water Resources · IIT Kharagpur
Focuses on emerging challenges and advanced technological solutions in water pollution control, aquatic ecosystem management, subsurface contamination remediation and sustainable water reclamation engineering.
- Total credits
- 13
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 156
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Geogenic Water Pollution and Control | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Aquatic Ecology and Microbiology | 4-0-0 | 4 |
| Subsurface Contamination Remediation | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Advanced Water Reclamation Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
2 programmesAdvanced Materials and Manufacturing with Digital Twins Department of Mechanical Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
A comprehensive treatment of modern manufacturing, from advanced welding, micro-machining and surface engineering to the fabrication of high-performance composites, supported by digital twin tools. Integrates computational methods such as Finite Element Analysis to solve real-world engineering problems, with emphasis on precision, quality control and industrial reliability. Includes international faculty from Concordia University and the University of Delaware.
- Total credits
- 20
- Courses
- 5
- Contact hours
- 240
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Welding and Allied Processes | 3-0-1 | 4 |
| Precision and Micro Manufacturing | 3-0-1 | 4 |
| Finite Element Analyses: Theory and Software Implementation | 3-0-1 | 4 |
| Thermal Spray Coatings and Tribology | 3-0-1 | 4 |
| Fabrication, Processing and Modelling of Advanced Materials | 3-0-1 | 4 |
Polymer Science and Technology Department of Chemistry · IIT Kharagpur
Covers the fundamentals and applications of polymers, spanning synthesis, molecular weight determination and chemical characterisation, alongside processing and the characterisation of thermal, mechanical, rheological and optical properties.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 3
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer Chemistry | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Metallopolymers for Smart Applications | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Advanced Polymer Applications | 3-1-0 | 4 |
Healthcare and Life Sciences
2 programmesBiodesign for Affordable Healthcare Centre of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare · IIT Kharagpur
Addresses the need for interdisciplinary training in healthcare technology, with a focus on affordable and scalable solutions. Spans medical device design, digital health, embedded systems, biomechanics and assistive technologies, areas typically taught in isolation but inherently connected in real-world healthcare systems.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 4 of 5 (one compulsory)
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biodesign Concept and Practice | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Embedded System Design for Affordable Healthcare | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Introduction to Movement Biomechanics and Rehabilitation | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Biomedical Assistive System | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Design for Digital Health | 2-0-2 | 3 |
Next Generation Sequencing Technologies and Applications in Omics Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology · IIT Kharagpur
Next Generation Sequencing has transformed the biological and medical sciences and is applied routinely across industrial and academic R&D. Introduces sequencing platforms, data analysis and applications across genomics, metagenomics and transcriptomics.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- Genetics
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing and Sequence Data Analysis | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Genome Assembly, Annotation and Analysis | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Applications of Metagenomics | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| RNA-sequencing and Transcriptomic Data Analysis | 3-0-2 | 4 |
Autonomous Systems and Aerospace
2 programmesDrone Technology Aerospace Engineering, ECE, AI and Mathematics · IIT Kharagpur
A multi-disciplinary programme spanning aerospace, electronics, AI and mathematics, covering drone dynamics, aerodynamics and propulsion, flight controls, avionics and AI for drone systems, closing with applications, case studies and a dedicated project. Includes international faculty from Texas A&M University and an industry contributor.
- Total credits
- 16
- Courses
- 6 + project
- Contact hours
- 204
- Prerequisites
- NA
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Foundations for Drone Technology | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Aerodynamics and Propulsion for Drone Systems | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Drone Flight Controls | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Avionics | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| AI for Drone Systems | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Drone Applications and Case Studies | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Project | 0-0-4 | 3 |
Aerodynamics and Control of Autonomous Drones Department of Aerospace Engineering · IIT Kharagpur
Introduces the aerodynamic, control and design foundations required for modern unmanned aerial vehicles and small autonomous aircraft. Aligned with current aerospace and drone-technology trends including autonomous UAVs, advanced air mobility, Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations and indigenous drone- system development.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 4
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- Basic Engineering Mathematics
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Aerodynamics | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Introduction to Flight Vehicle Controls | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Unsteady Aerodynamics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Aircraft Design and Optimization | 3-1-0 | 4 |
Next-Generation Communications
2 programmes6G NETRA: Networks, Edge Intelligence, RAN and Architectures G. S. Sanyal School of Telecommunications · IIT Kharagpur
Covers the network and systems stack of next-generation wireless: AI-native and self-optimising networks, O- RAN and programmable RAN, edge and semantic communication, network digital twins, and space-air- ground-sea integrated architectures. Blends rigorous foundations in network modelling, optimisation and machine learning with extensive hands-on design, simulation and emulation.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 4 + 1 laboratory
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- Digital Communication, Computer Networks, Probability Theory, Basic Programming
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of 6G Networks | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AI-Native and Self-Optimising 6G Networks | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 6G Network Systems Laboratory: Design, Simulation and Emulation | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| 6G Architecture and Protocol Stack | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| 6G Networks for Cyber-physical and Immersive Systems | 3-0-0 | 3 |
6G PHYNEXT: Physical Layer Emerging Technologies G. S. Sanyal School of Telecommunications · IIT Kharagpur
Covers the physical layer of next-generation wireless: waveform design, advanced antenna technologies for high-frequency wideband communication, AI-enabled transceiver algorithm design, and intelligent sensing with hardware acceleration. Combines rigorous foundations with hands-on laboratory training in design, simulation and hardware realisation.
- Total credits
- 14
- Courses
- 4 + 1 laboratory
- Contact hours
- 168
- Prerequisites
- Digital Communication, Signals and Systems, Probability Theory
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Wireless Physical Layer Systems and Signal Processing | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AI-Enabled Transceiver Algorithm Design | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Wideband Communications | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Intelligent Sensing and Hardware Acceleration for 6G Systems | 2-0-0 | 3 |
| PHY Systems Laboratory: Design, Simulation and Hardware Realization | 0-0-2 | 2 |
Safety and Risk Engineering
1 programmeIntegrated Safety Engineering and Economics Centre of Excellence on Safety Engineering and Analytics · IIT Kharagpur
Builds an integrated understanding of safety across industrial, economic and occupational domains. Process safety covers hazard identification, risk assessment and control strategies; safety economics examines the cost-benefit analysis of safety investment; occupational safety engineering addresses workplace hazard management.
- Total credits
- 12
- Courses
- 3
- Contact hours
- 144
- Prerequisites
- None
| Course | L–T–P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineering | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Safety Economics | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Occupational Safety Engineering | 3-1-0 | 4 |
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