AI / Machine Learning Engineer

What is this career?

AI/ML engineers build systems that learn from data — powering recommendations, voice assistants, self-driving tech and medical diagnosis tools.

What does this professional do?

Collects and cleans data, trains machine learning models, evaluates accuracy, deploys models into products and keeps improving them.

Who may enjoy this career?

Students strong in maths who are curious about how Netflix recommendations or ChatGPT work, and enjoy experimenting.

What to do after Class 12

PCM in Class 11–12, then B.Tech in CSE/AI & ML/Data Science via JEE/BITSAT/CUET. Some universities offer direct B.Tech AI programs.

Course duration

4 years (B.Tech) + optional 2 years (M.Tech/MS)

Approximate fees

₹1,00,000–₹6,00,000 per year — verify per college

Further study

M.Tech/MS in AI, PhD for research roles.

Subjects to consider after Class 10

• Mathematics
• Science
• Computer Science

Available courses

• B.Tech AI & ML
• B.Tech CSE (AI specialisation)
• B.Sc Data Science
• BCA + AI certifications

Entrance examinations

College options

• IIT Hyderabad
• IIT Delhi
• IIIT Hyderabad
• IISc Bangalore
• BITS Pilani

Career opportunities

• AI startups
• Research labs
• Big tech AI teams
• Healthcare & fintech AI roles

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