IIT Roorkee Opens 6-Week AI Winter Internship 2026

IIT Roorkee opens applications for six-week online winter training and internships in seven technology domains, including Generative AI, machine learning and cybersecurity, with an ₹8,000 fee.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has opened applications for its six-week winter training and internship programme covering artificial intelligence (AI) and related technology domains. Conducted online through the institute's Electronics and ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy), the programme offers students an opportunity to develop practical skills through instructor-led sessions and guided projects. The application deadline is November 30, 2026.

The programme is structured into two batches, with the first commencing on December 14, 2026, and the second starting on January 4, 2027. Each course runs for six weeks, comprising four weeks of live training followed by two weeks of guided project work. The sessions for the first batch are scheduled from Monday to Friday, between 7 pm and 9 pm.

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The E&ICT Academy lists seven winter training and internship courses covering emerging technology areas. These include Generative AI and Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning and Agentic AI, Data Science using Python, AI-Powered Full Stack Web Development, Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge AI, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security, and Semiconductor Technology.

The Generative AI course introduces participants to large language models (LLMs), Python-based AI development, prompt engineering, tools such as OpenAI, Gemini and Hugging Face, and application development using LangChain. The Machine Learning and Agentic AI course covers Python programming, data preprocessing, machine learning fundamentals and deep learning.

The Data Science course focuses on Python programming, data analysis, visualisation and machine learning, while the full-stack development programme introduces web technologies and AI-powered application development. The IoT and Edge AI course explores sensors, hardware fundamentals, connectivity and the deployment of AI models on edge devices. The remaining courses provide training in cybersecurity and semiconductor-related technologies.

The programme is open to students pursuing BTech, BE, BCA, BSc, MTech, ME, MCA and other undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD courses at recognised colleges and institutions. Applicants do not need prior coding experience, as the sessions begin with introductory concepts. Participants are expected to have access to a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection.

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The programme fee is ₹8,000, inclusive of GST. Participants receive access to live classes, recorded sessions, digital study materials and dedicated doubt-clearing support during the project phase. The training also provides opportunities to interact with peers from IITs and NITs. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate from E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee.

Interested candidates can register through the official E&ICT Academy website Applicants should review the individual course details, batch schedules and eligibility requirements before completing registration by November 30, 2026.