E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur is a prestigious joint initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and IIT Kanpur, established in 2016. As one of only 7 government-sponsored academies at premier IITs, NITs and IIITs, E&ICT Academy delivers industry-focused training in emerging technologies including AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Electronics, backed by IIT Kanpur’s world-class faculty and research excellence.

Globally Recognized & Accredited:

2016

Academy Established

5

Tech Domains Covered

9

CTO Program

100

Industry Focused Training

CTO Professional Development Program

Master comprehensive technology leadership through this prestigious 9-month government-sponsored program. Develop expertise in AI, Machine Learning, Electronics, and emerging ICT domains with hands-on projects, industry-focused curriculum, and direct mentorship from IIT Kanpur's world-class faculty. Earn government-recognized certification designed to elevate your career to C-suite technology leadership.

Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business

Career Focused
Capstone Projects

Learn how Artificial Intelligence is transforming business strategy. Gain skills in AI applications across marketing, finance, HR, and operations, with hands-on projects powered by real-world datasets.

PG Diploma in Python Full Stack

Career Focused
Capstone Projects

Learn how Artificial Intelligence is transforming business strategy. Gain skills in AI applications across marketing, finance, HR, and operations, with hands-on projects powered by real-world datasets.

PG Diploma in Business Intelligence

Career Focused
Capstone Projects

Learn how Artificial Intelligence is transforming business strategy. Gain skills in AI applications across marketing, finance, HR, and operations, with hands-on projects powered by real-world datasets.

PG Diploma in Computer Vision

ML Algorithms
Python & Tools

Dive deep into supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, deep learning, and model evaluation. Designed for aspiring ML engineers looking to build and deploy scalable AI models.

Master in Data Science

Analytics
Data Skills

A comprehensive program covering data analysis, statistics, Python, SQL, machine learning, and data visualization. Learn to solve real-world problems using data-driven approaches.

Doctorate in AI and Technology Management

Analytics
Data Skills

A comprehensive program covering data analysis, statistics, Python, SQL, machine learning, and data visualization. Learn to solve real-world problems using data-driven approaches.

Why Choose E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur

The E&ICT Academy Advantage

E&ICT Academy delivers government-backed technology leadership training through India’s premier IIT, combining academic excellence with industry demands. As one of only 7 government-sponsored academies, we bridge the critical gap between traditional education and real-world technology leadership requirements.

2016

Government
Initiative Since

100

Industry
Focus

9

CTO
Program

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched Phase-II of the prestigious E&ICT Academy scheme, positioning existing academies including IIT Kanpur as strategic “hubs” in a nationwide expansion model. This initiative aims to extend high-quality technology education to tier-2 and tier-3 areas across India.

Under the new hub-and-spoke framework, E&ICT Academy IIT Kanpur will serve as a central hub, providing advanced training and support to a network of participating academies and institutions. This expansion significantly broadens the reach of IIT-quality education in emerging technologies like AI, Machine Learning, and Electronics.

The Phase-II initiative recognizes the critical role of E&ICT academies in bridging the industry-academia gap and addresses India’s growing demand for skilled technology professionals. As one of only 7 premier government-sponsored academies, IIT Kanpur’s expanded mandate reinforces its position as a national leader in technology education.

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