Title
School of Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering
Description
The School of Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering (sAIDE) at IIT Ropar is a relatively new academic unit established to address the rapidly growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Data Engineering and their interdisciplinary applications. The School was formally established and began functioning in July 2023. Since its inception, sAIDE has expanded its academic programmes, research activities, collaborations and outreach initiatives, emerging as an important centre for AI-driven education and research at IIT Ropar.
Major Milestones
• July 2023 – Establishment of sAIDE:
The School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (sAIDE) was established at IIT Ropar and began functioning in July 2023. Its creation reflected the Institute's strategic emphasis on emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Data Engineering.
• Academic Year 2023–24 – Launch of B.Tech. in AI & Data Engineering:
The School started its B.Tech. programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, providing undergraduate education in AI, machine learning, data science and related engineering disciplines.
• Academic Year 2023–24 – Joint M.Sc. in Data Science and Management:
sAIDE also introduced the M.Sc. in Data Science and Management jointly with IIM Amritsar, creating an interdisciplinary academic programme combining data science with management education.
• Expansion of interdisciplinary research:
The School developed research activities across areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Quantum Computing, Healthcare AI, Cybersecurity, Big Data Analytics, IoT and Smart Agriculture.
• Academic Year 2025–26 – B.Tech. in Digital Agriculture:
sAIDE introduced the B.Tech. programme in Digital Agriculture, integrating AI, IoT and data science with agricultural applications. The programme represents IIT Ropar's effort to apply advanced digital technologies to sustainable and technology-driven agriculture.
• Academic Year 2025–26 – M.S. in Data Science:
An M.S. in Data Science was started for students of the IIT Madras BS programme in collaboration with IIT Madras, further extending sAIDE's academic collaborations.
• 2025 – Strengthening national and international engagement:
sAIDE expanded its research visibility through academic conferences, collaborations and workshops. A notable milestone was CVIP 2025, hosted at IIT Ropar in December 2025, which brought researchers and experts in computer vision and AI to the Institute.
• 2026 – AI for societal applications:
The School has undertaken socially relevant AI initiatives, including engagement with the Punjab Police on applications of AI for internal security and public safety. It has also organised AI awareness programmes, hackathons and outreach activities.
• 2026 – Expansion of institutional infrastructure:
A new sAIDE office was inaugurated by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, in April 2026, marking another step in the School's institutional development.
Major Milestones
• July 2023 – Establishment of sAIDE:
The School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (sAIDE) was established at IIT Ropar and began functioning in July 2023. Its creation reflected the Institute's strategic emphasis on emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Data Engineering.
• Academic Year 2023–24 – Launch of B.Tech. in AI & Data Engineering:
The School started its B.Tech. programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, providing undergraduate education in AI, machine learning, data science and related engineering disciplines.
• Academic Year 2023–24 – Joint M.Sc. in Data Science and Management:
sAIDE also introduced the M.Sc. in Data Science and Management jointly with IIM Amritsar, creating an interdisciplinary academic programme combining data science with management education.
• Expansion of interdisciplinary research:
The School developed research activities across areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Quantum Computing, Healthcare AI, Cybersecurity, Big Data Analytics, IoT and Smart Agriculture.
• Academic Year 2025–26 – B.Tech. in Digital Agriculture:
sAIDE introduced the B.Tech. programme in Digital Agriculture, integrating AI, IoT and data science with agricultural applications. The programme represents IIT Ropar's effort to apply advanced digital technologies to sustainable and technology-driven agriculture.
• Academic Year 2025–26 – M.S. in Data Science:
An M.S. in Data Science was started for students of the IIT Madras BS programme in collaboration with IIT Madras, further extending sAIDE's academic collaborations.
• 2025 – Strengthening national and international engagement:
sAIDE expanded its research visibility through academic conferences, collaborations and workshops. A notable milestone was CVIP 2025, hosted at IIT Ropar in December 2025, which brought researchers and experts in computer vision and AI to the Institute.
• 2026 – AI for societal applications:
The School has undertaken socially relevant AI initiatives, including engagement with the Punjab Police on applications of AI for internal security and public safety. It has also organised AI awareness programmes, hackathons and outreach activities.
• 2026 – Expansion of institutional infrastructure:
A new sAIDE office was inaugurated by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, in April 2026, marking another step in the School's institutional development.