Who Can Apply

Eligibility Criteria & Benefits

Students

125 Seats
Eligibility
  • Pre final & final year Non-Stem academic background, >60% academic score.
  • Access to internet and basic digital tools and basic understanding of English.
  • Willingness to commit 2.5 hours/ 3 days a week.
  • Innovation and ideation in the proposal submitted
Benefits
  • AI skills applicable across industries
  • Career & academic advancement through project-based learning
  • Hands-on exposure to Microsoft & LinkedIn tools

Faculty

25 Seats
Eligibility
  • 5+ years of teaching experience preferred. PHD and MA completed faculties are preferred.
  • Access to internet and basic digital tools.
  • Commitment of 2.5 hours/ 3 days a week.
  • Innovation and ideation in the proposal submitted
Benefits
  • AI integration in teaching and research
  • Academic & professional advancement
  • Networking & mentorship opportunities
How It Runs

Program Structure

A staged, gated journey — from AI foundations to a changemaker showcase.

20

Weeks

500

Fellows

86% (430)

Student Fellows

14% (70)

Faculty Fellows

30

Project Showcases
Mobilize & Select

Outreach across partner colleges to identify, screen and onboard eligible fellows.

Stage 1
AI Explorer
12 Weeks  ·  ~500 Fellows
  • Learn foundational AI basics & sector examples
  • Guided tool practice with Industry Sessions
  • Build mini projects
Outcomes

Explorer Certification
Financial Aid – ₹4,000/month

Gate 1

≥70% attendance & assessment score, plus innovation & scale.
60% seats reserved for Tier 2/3 & women-oriented colleges.

Stage 2
AI Practitioner
8 Weeks  ·  ~50 Fellows
  • Immersive application & real-world problem solving
  • Industry mentorship & reviews
  • Build prototypes with data collection & demo (AI Kosh)
Outcomes

Practitioner Certification
Financial Aid – ₹7,000/month

Gate 2

MVP created + value proposition + uniqueness/innovation check + mock presentations.

Stage 3
AI Changemaker
Culmination Event  ·  ~30 Fellows
  • Fellows pitch solutions to experts
  • Receive feedback for micro-venture, incubation or advanced pathways
Outcomes

Pathway to local incubation
Opportunity to showcase & connect with industry

Post-Fellowship: Alumni community on LinkedIn — sharing job opportunities, collating and creating impact stories, and building case studies.

Key Dates

Timeline

01
15 Aug 2026
Registration Window

Applications open for Cohort 2 students & faculty nationwide.

02
August 2026
Evaluation & Shortlisting

Applications reviewed and eligible fellows shortlisted.

03
Sept–Nov 2026
AI Explorer

Foundational AI learning begins with 500 Fellows.

04
Mid Jan–Mar 2027
AI Practitioner

Advanced, applied AI training with 50 selected Fellows.

05
May 2027
Changemaker Showcase

Culmination event with the top 30 Fellows.

Students Registration Faculty Registration