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B.Tech CSE and AI Training Scholarships Announced
The School of FutureTech at ITM Skills University in Navi Mumbai has recently announced scholarships for the 2026 intake for the B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Program. Participants can receive a scholarship of up to 50% on the first-year tuition at the University. The 2026 intake of students will undergo a merit-based scholarship on a combined score of their performance in a two-part selection process, which consists of an entrance exam and an interview.
This initiative serves to promote the university's commitment to supporting students with an interest in the relatively new and rapidly expanding market of AI. Companies within the healthcare and financial technology sectors of India, among many other industries, are aggressively recruiting new employees with the ability to interact and operate with AI. The School of FutureTech's new scholarship program provides an extraordinary opportunity for students who intend to pursue an engineering-related undergraduate degree specialising in the field of AI.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Overview
The scholarship is available to students who have finished their Class 12 schooling in the Science stream with a specialisation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and have obtained at least a 60% aggregate in their 10+2 board examinations.
Applicants are required to submit an official application form to ITM Skills University in order to be considered for the scholarship. Candidates will be invited to take the entrance exam if they pass the academic threshold.
Candidates should keep in mind that being eligible for the scholarship does not take the place of consideration. The scholarship is awarded for performance in both stages of evaluation and is, therefore, competitive. Students of the recognised boards (i.e. CBSE, state, and ICSE) will be considered for the scholarship, should they meet the requisite % in the PCM combination. The scholarship aims to invite students aspiring to have a career in the areas of machine learning, automation, cloud computing, etc., in addition to AI-based software systems and applications.
Two-Stage Selection Process: CEO Challenge and CTO Challenge Explained
Scholarship selection consists of two steps. The first step requires applicants to choose one of two entrance exams that assess different cognitive skills. The CEO Challenge consists of 50 questions that assess one’s ability to solve problems and make decisions. The CTO Challenge, also consisting of 50 questions, focuses on reasoning and analytical skills, as well as technical and domain problem-solving among students.
Applicants who pass the entrance exam are invited to participate in the second stage, which consists of an interview conducted by a member of the university staff. The interview focuses on assessing the interviewee's personality, goals, and overall fit for the B.Tech CSE and AI program. The final determination of the amount of scholarship awarded to an applicant is made by summing the applicant's score from both stages. The candidates who score highest in each of the two stages have the best chance of receiving the full scholarship for the first year, which covers 50% of tuition.
Dr. Lakshmi Mohan on the Importance of AI for Future Engineers
Dr. Lakshmi Mohan, Pro Vice Chancellor of ITM Skills University and Director of ITM Business School, shared her perspective regarding the scholarship program. She mentioned that AI is transforming the world with new ways of building, coding, innovating, and problem-solving, and emphasised the changing role for tech professionals.
Mohan explained that modern-day businesses are looking for resources that can collaborate with AI, automation, and smart technology, and reiterated the priority of the University in providing students with essential technical skills for the workplace, strengthened with practical experience.
The University is aware that today’s B. Tech. Courses cannot be constrained to the age-old computing syllabi. Today’s students must be exposed to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent System Design with the Fundamentals and Data Flows, and be provided such exposure right from year one. At the heart of the scholarship program is the ‘Talent-Scape’ for the University. The students who are serious about making technology their career stand to gain a lot from the program, both financially and in terms of its value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B. Tech CSE and AI scholarship amount at ITM Skills University?
Eligible candidates can receive 50% of their first-year tuition fees. The final amount is determined by the combined performance in the entrance examination and the personal interview.
What are the criteria for the ITM Skills University B.Tech scholarship?
The criteria include completion of 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and achieving 60% or more in the overall marks. The official application form must be submitted.
What is the difference between the CEO Challenge and CTO Challenge?
The CTO challenge is for those with strong technical skills and focuses on a person's logical and analytical abilities. On the other hand, the CEO challenge is for those with stronger aptitudes in problem-solving and decision-making. Both challenge implementations are 50 questions.
How do I apply for the B. Tech CSE and A.I. program at ITM Skills University?
If you are interested in applying, please go to the ITM School of FutureTech page at https://www.itm.edu/school-of-futuretech/ and complete the application form to be considered for the scholarship.
Will I have to attend a personal interview when applying for the scholarship?
Yes. A personal interview will be conducted by the university panel for the candidates who qualify for the final stage of the scholarship entrance exam. The final decision on the scholarship will be based on the personal interview along with the other parameters.
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