The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, introduced a four-year B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence program in 2021–22, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasises multidisciplinary learning. This programme integrates technical expertise in AI, such as machine learning and data analytics, with skills from social sciences and humanities, enhancing graduates’ employability in emerging domains.
What the AI Degree Covers
Here’s a quick look at what makes NITK’s new AI B.Tech curriculum unique:
- Students learn technical concepts like machine learning, data visualisation, and software development, while also engaging with interdisciplinary knowledge domains rooted in NEP’s vision.
- The course is structured to empower learners to build intelligent systems and applications that are socially aware, ethically informed, and sensitive to diverse contexts.
Why This Matters for Future Engineers
Below are the important points that a student must go through.
- By combining engineering rigour with the humanities, NITK aims to nurture well-rounded professionals capable of addressing complex global challenges.
- The syllabus helps graduates adapt to roles demanding not just coding skills but also critical thinking, communication, and ethical understanding.
It enhances placement prospects in areas like human-centred AI, data-driven social impact, and robotics for social development.
