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Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at LNCTS is dedicated to excellence in AI and data science education and research, producing future-ready professionals for the AI-driven economy.

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Established
2002
Students
600+
Placement
95%
Faculty
30+
Overview

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AIDS) at LNCTS offers a comprehensive B.Tech program designed to build deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and big data analytics. With modern GPU-equipped labs, industry-aligned curriculum, and strong industry collaborations, our graduates are prepared for exciting careers in the rapidly evolving AI and data science landscape.

Established in 2002

Vision

To be a globally recognized center of excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science education and research, producing innovative and ethical AI professionals who can drive technological transformation across industries.

Mission

  • Advance AI education with cutting-edge curriculum and research.
  • Foster innovation through industry collaboration and hands-on projects.
  • Develop ethical AI professionals for global leadership and societal impact.
  • Promote interdisciplinary research in AI applications for healthcare, finance, and smart cities.
Message from the Head of Department
“Welcome to the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at LNCTS. Our program is designed to create future-ready AI and data science professionals who can drive innovation across industries. With state-of-the-art GPU labs, industry mentors, and project-based learning, we provide an unparalleled learning experience that prepares students for the AI-driven future.”

Dr. Ankit Sharma

Professor & Head

  • Ph.D. (AI), IIT Delhi
  • 18+ Years

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1

Graduates will apply AI and data science knowledge to develop innovative solutions for complex real-world problems.

PEO-2

Graduates will pursue successful careers in AI research, data analytics, software development, and entrepreneurship.

PEO-3

Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and adapt to emerging technologies in AI and data science.

PEO-4

Graduates will demonstrate ethical AI practices, professional conduct, and social responsibility.

Programs Offered

Programs in AI & DS

Undergraduate

B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Duration
4 Years
Intake
60 seats

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM, minimum 45% marks. Valid JEE/MP PET score.

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Learning Path

Four-Year Skill Roadmap

Year 1
  • Programming in Python
  • Mathematics for ML
  • Statistics
  • Comm. Skills
Year 2
  • Data Structures
  • DBMS
  • Probability
  • Linear Algebra
  • Data Viz
Year 3
  • ML
  • Deep Learning
  • NLP
  • Computer Vision
  • Cloud AI
  • Internship
Year 4
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • MLOps
  • Major Project
  • Placements
Value Addition

Industry Certifications

  • AWS AI
  • Google TensorFlow
  • MS Azure AI
  • NVIDIA DLI
  • IBM Data Science
  • Oracle AI

Semester-wise syllabus

The detailed syllabus follows the university scheme. Download the latest copy from the Downloads section.

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Infrastructure

Laboratories

AI & Data Science Lab

High-performance GPU workstations for AI model development and training.

Deep Learning Lab

NVIDIA DGX workstations for advanced deep learning research.

NLP & Computer Vision Lab

Specialized lab for NLP and computer vision projects.

Data Science Lab

Big data analytics lab with Hadoop cluster and visualization tools.

Beyond the Labs

Other Facilities

GPU Computing Lab

Smart Classrooms

Dept Library

WiFi Campus

Cloud Access

Project Center

Our Team

Faculty

30+

Faculty Members

12+

PhD Holders

12 yrs

Avg Experience

1:20

Student Ratio

Dr. Ankit Sharma

Professor & HOD HOD

Ph.D. (AI) IIT Delhi

18 Years experience

Dr. Neha Joshi

Professor

Ph.D. (ML) IIT Bombay

15 Years experience

Dr. Rohit Verma

Associate Prof

Ph.D. (NLP) IIT Kharagpur

12 Years experience

Prof. Shweta Gupta

Asst Professor

M.Tech (IIT Roorkee)

8 Years experience

Prof. Abhishek Singh

Asst Professor

M.Tech (NIT Bhopal)

6 Years experience

Prof. Priya Patel

Asst Professor

M.Tech (IIT Indore)

5 Years experience

Research

Research Domains

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

NLP

Computer Vision

Big Data

Generative AI

Recent Publications

  • Transformer-Based Multi-Modal Learning for Healthcare DiagnosticsSharma A., Joshi N. · IEEE Access, 2025 · 2025
  • Explainable AI Framework for Financial Risk AssessmentVerma R., Gupta S. · Expert Systems with Applications, 2025 · 2025
  • Federated Learning Approach for Privacy-Preserving Medical Image AnalysisJoshi N., Sharma A. · Medical Image Analysis, Elsevier, 2024 · 2024

Patents

  • AI-Powered Real-Time Disease Detection from Medical ImagesDr. Ankit Sharma, Dr. Neha Joshi · 2025 Granted
  • Blockchain-Based Secure Federated Learning SystemDr. Rohit Verma, Prof. Abhishek Singh · 2025 Filed
Recognition

Achievements

Faculty

Best Research Paper

Faculty awarded Best Paper at ICML 2025 conference.

Students

AI Hackathon Champions

AIDS team won 1st place at National AI Hackathon 2025.

Students

Kaggle Grandmaster

Students achieved Kaggle Grandmaster and Master tiers.

Students

Google Summer of Code

Students selected for GSoC and MLH Fellowships.

Careers

Placement Highlights

38 LPA

Highest Package

9.2 LPA

Average Package

95%

Placement Rate

200+

Recruiters

Top Recruiters

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Meta
  • Apple
  • Netflix
  • Adobe
  • Flipkart
  • Uber
  • Swiggy
  • Zomato
  • Ola
  • Razorpay
  • Freshworks
  • Paytm
  • Myntra
  • MakeMyTrip
  • Infosys
  • TCS
  • Wipro

Internship Opportunities

AI Research Internship

Research internships at IITs, IISc, and AI research labs.

Industry Internship

6-month internship at top AI-first companies.

Startup Incubation

AI startup mentorship and incubation program.

Industry Collaborations

  • NVIDIA DLI Partnership
  • AWS Educate
  • Google AI Partnership
  • Microsoft AI Lab
Institute placement record
Clubs

Student Clubs

  • AI Club
  • Data Science Club
  • Coding Club
  • Innovation Cell
Professional Bodies

Professional Chapters

  • CSI SIG-AI
  • IEEE CIS Chapter
  • ACM SIGKDD
  • NASSCOM AI Club
Activities

Events & Activities

International Conference on AI & Data Science

Two-day conference with keynote speakers from DeepMind, Google AI, and IITs.

AI Hackathon 2026

24-hour AI hackathon with real-world problem statements from industry.

Workshop on Generative AI

Hands-on workshop on LLMs, Stable Diffusion, and prompt engineering.

Industry Talk: AI in Healthcare

Guest lecture by CTO of leading health-tech AI company.

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Admission Process

  1. Registration

    Register for the relevant entrance exam / counselling.

  2. Counselling

    Choose LNCTS Indore and this department during choice filling.

  3. Document Verification

    Verify your documents at the institute.

  4. Confirmation

    Pay the fee to confirm your seat.

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Applications for 2026-27 are open.