How is the Plaksha BTech in CS and AI different from a traditional CS degree?

The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence major combines a computer science core with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human intelligence components. Over eight semesters, students build competence from the foundations to advanced coursework. The first three semesters, called Freshmore, is common to all BTech students and covers core engineering, mathematics, and problem-solving skills before students specialize into their chosen major. From there, students move into advanced courses such as Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning, Search Methods in AI, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, and Reinforcement Learning Fundamentals.

What AI and machine learning courses does the Plaksha BTech in CS and AI include?

The CSAI major includes core AI and ML courses such as Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning, Search Methods in AI, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning and Reinforcement Learning Fundamentals. Electives extend into applied AI areas including Machine Learning in Dynamic Environments, Cryptography and Blockchain, Human-Tech Interaction and Drones and Precision Agriculture.

What can students build with the Plaksha University BTech in Computer Science and AI?

The CSAI major prepares students to build AI-powered solutions for real-world problems. Graduates can develop applications such as facial and voice recognition systems, personalized learning platforms, healthcare tools for disease prediction and diagnosis, and generative AI applications for music, art, and content creation.

Does Plaksha University offer global research exposure in the CS and AI program?

Yes. Our students have pursued research at institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology, TU Delft, IIT Bombay, Carnegie Mellon University and New York University. They have also presented their work at international conferences, including the CHI conference in Japan and the Frontiers in Education Conference, Nashville.

What career paths open up after the Plaksha University BTech in Computer Science and AI?

This major prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, including machine learning engineer, software engineer, applied AI researcher, data scientist, AI product manager, and entrepreneur. Graduates are equipped to work across domains such as generative AI, intelligent systems, and AI-driven technology. The interdisciplinary curriculum also prepares students for graduate study and careers at the intersection of technology and business.

BTech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

About the Program

Increasing access to computing power and explosion of digital data coupled with advances in AI are transforming every aspect of human life. The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence program is not a traditional Computer Science degree, but combines a Computer Science core with artificial intelligence, machine learning and human intelligence with a long term view that computing systems will be pervasive and that the interface of human and artificial intelligence will be a source of future grand challenges and opportunities for innovation.

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BTech Minors

The following Minors are currently offered under the CSAI major:

Computational Systems Biology
Economics
Robotics
Tech Entrepreneurship
Design

Admission and Eligibility Criteria

Your application is reviewed to understand the overall potential and fit with Plaksha's ethos. Share a complete and authentic representation of yourself through your application.

Undergraduate

Curriculum

The curriculum at Plaksha is dynamic and continuously evolving, based on inputs from faculty, the latest research, and industry insights.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Plaksha is committed to ensuring that no deserving student is denied access to education because of their personal financial constraints. Liberal financial aid and merit scholarships between 25%-100% are available at Plaksha. In case of salaried families, financial aid is available if the household's gross annual income (including salary and income from other sources) is below ₹50 lakh.

Dates to Remember

Dec 20, 2025

Round 1 Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Round 2 Deadline

Mar 21, 2026

Round 3 Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Round 4 Deadline

June 5, 2026

Round 1 Deadline

What Can You Create?

Recognition Systems

You can build higher quality and safer AI-based facial recognition technologies and voice recognition systems to run our processes and applications, biometrics to secure our identities on public systems and a huge number of applications in our daily lives.

Personalized learning systems

You can AI build based personalized learning systems that are paced as per individual preference, adapted to your interests, and have intelligent-based tutors who help you just where you need it to make your learning journey effective, adventurous and your own

AI based health solutions

You can create AI-based healthcare startups that help predict and diagnose diseases such as cancer and tuberculosis early with higher accuracy, through deep learning algorithms and image recognition technologies.

Music, art and more

Companies already use big data to help people discover amazing new music and movies aligned to their tastes, and find clothes they like better and more. Soon you can even use AI to create hit songs (look up 'Not Easy'), create best-selling art and anything else you imagine!

Learning Experiences

Multidisciplinary approach and Interdisciplinary perspective

Interacting with and drawing multiple elds of expertise, making connections between discipline, analyzing the humanistic, socioeconomic and technical contexts of the problem.

Foundational Tech Core

Developing an interdisciplinary foundation featuring math, physics, computer science and engineering principles such that they come together as an integrated whole, not segmented topics.

Design and research ability

Identifying human needs and solving problems creatively through sustained critical investigation.

Innovation and entrepreneurship mindset

Finding Opportunities, identifying business models, embracing ambiguity to create value in the marketplace or in society

Societal Responsibility

Considering the social and human consequences of actions and responsibilities to others in local, national and global communities, acting to improve the human condition.

Leadership and self reflection

Creating impact through actively developing skills like communications, creatively, critical thinking and collaboration.

Testimonials

Hear from our students about their experiences in the program.

I joined Barclays as a Technology Developer Summer Intern on the Markets Pre-Trade team. Barclays would have remained out of reach without CSAI, since it formed the very first screening criterion for their assessment. Of the four majors, I had already set my sights on CSAI before I was even admitted to Plaksha, and I have never once looked back.
The major has taught me how to effectively leverage AI as a collaborator while continuing to develop strong problem-solving skills. The opportunity to interview with leading companies and receive internship offers from Barclays and Adobe strongly reinforced my aspiration to build a strong foundation for my career.