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2-Year Post Graduation Program

Post Graduation Program in Artificial Intelligence

A 2-year university-level PG program in AI — built for graduates who want to lead, research, or build at the frontier. With international exposure, deep specialisations, and elite placement support.

2 Years

Post-Graduate Degree

2 Options

Govt + Private Univ.

International

Business Study Tour

Research

Publication Support

The NIGAPE PG Difference

Why Choose a PG With Us?

This is not a regular master's program. It's an elite 2-year experience that combines rigorous academics with real industry immersion, global exposure, and personal mentorship.

Post-Graduate Credential

Earn a fully recognised 2-year PG degree in Artificial Intelligence from DU SOL or Manipal University — your ticket to senior roles and PhDs.

Research + Industry Track

Choose between a research-focused track (thesis, publications) or an industry-focused track (capstone, internship). Both lead to strong outcomes.

Specialised AI Tracks

Choose deep specialisations — GenAI Systems, Computer Vision, NLP & LLM Engineering, AI for Business, or AI Ethics & Policy.

Global Collaboration

Participate in international AI research papers, open-source contributions, and global hackathons as part of your curriculum.

Startup Launchpad

Year 2 includes an optional startup track where you can build and pitch your own AI startup with mentorship and seed funding guidance.

Premium Campus Culture

International business trips, research summits, leadership workshops, and a vibrant professional network.

Your PG Degree Choice

Two Post-Graduate Pathways

An affordable government PG degree through DU SOL, or a premium private PG degree through Manipal University — both powered by NIGAPE's AI excellence.

Government UniversityDU SOL

MA / MCA (AI) — DU SOL

University of Delhi – School of Open Learning

2 Years (4 Semesters)  ·  Online + Campus Support

  • Fully UGC & DEB-recognised post-graduate degree
  • Eligible for PhD admission, NET, and government PG scholarships
  • Affordable fees with NIGAPE's advanced AI specialisation
  • Delhi placement drives and alumni network of 300,000+ DU graduates
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Private UniversityMU

M.Tech / MCA (AI & ML) — Manipal University

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

2 Years (4 Semesters)  ·  Online + Residency Sessions

  • NAAC A++ | Ranked among India's top 10 private universities
  • Industry-attached curriculum with quarterly Manipal campus visits
  • Strong international alumni network in USA, UK, Canada, and UAE
  • Research thesis option with publication support and lab access
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2-Year Journey

Year-by-Year Curriculum

Year 1

Year 1 — Core PG Foundations

  • Advanced Machine Learning & Statistical Learning
  • Deep Learning Architectures (CNNs, Transformers, Diffusion)
  • Natural Language Processing & Large Language Models
  • Computer Vision & Multimodal AI
  • Research Methodology & AI Ethics
  • Semester Project: End-to-End AI System Build
Year 2

Year 2 — Specialisation & Launch

  • Advanced GenAI Systems & Agent Architectures
  • MLOps, LLMOps & Production AI Engineering
  • Elective Deep-Dives (choose 2 of 5 specialisation tracks)
  • Research Thesis OR Industry Capstone Project
  • 8-Month Industry Internship / Startup Build
  • Career Symposium & Final Dissertation
Beyond Academics

Experiences That Shape Leaders

From international business tours to social impact labs, your PG journey is as much about who you become as what you learn.

International Business Study Tour

A yearly 7-day tour to Singapore / Dubai / London — visiting AI research labs, fintech firms, and innovation hubs. Fully organised.

Bi-Weekly Industry Visits

Every two weeks, the cohort visits leading Delhi NCR companies — from AI startups to enterprise tech giants.

Research & Social Impact Lab

Every student contributes to at least one social-impact AI project — healthcare, education, environment, or governance.

AI Research Summits

Present your research at internal and inter-university AI summits. Best papers get submitted to national AI conferences.

Leadership & Soft Skills Circle

Monthly leadership workshops, public speaking sessions, and professional networking dinners with industry executives.

Startup & Entrepreneurship Club

Work with fellow PG students to ideate, prototype, and pitch real AI startups. Top teams get mentored by NIGAPE's startup advisors.

Annual International Tour

Research Publication Support

Social Impact AI Projects

Startup Launchpad Track

What Our PG Graduates Say

"

The international study tour to Singapore opened my mind. I met my co-founder there. We launched an AI startup 6 months after graduating.

Dr. Aisha Rahman

Dr. Aisha Rahman

Completed MCA AI, DU SOL

"

I came from a non-CS background. NIGAPE's PG program gave me the depth I needed. Published a paper and got hired at ₹22L CTC.

Sameer Khan

Sameer Khan

M.Tech AI, Manipal University

"

Pursuing PhD at IIT Delhi after this program. The research methodology sessions and thesis support were genuinely world-class.

Priya Joshi

Priya Joshi

MA AI, DU SOL

"

The startup track in Year 2 is a masterclass in entrepreneurship. Our team built an AI SaaS tool that now has paying customers!

Aryan Sen

Aryan Sen

MCA AI, Manipal University

PG Placement & Career Outcomes

PG graduates from NIGAPE land senior roles, research positions, and global opportunities.

₹14L–₹30L

Avg. Starting CTC

98%+

Placement Rate

20+

Research Publications

3 Months

Avg. Time to Hire

Frequently Asked Questions

Any graduate (Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts) with a bachelor's degree is eligible. DU SOL requires 50%+ in graduation. No prior coding experience needed — the program starts from where your graduation left off.

Yes. The online-first mode is designed for working professionals. Live classes happen on evenings and weekends. Campus and industry visits are scheduled on weekends throughout the year.

Every registered PG student goes on a 7-day business study tour (international destination varies yearly — Singapore, Dubai, or London). You visit AI lab offices, attend panel discussions, network with global professionals, and explore career opportunities. Tour cost is included in the program fee.

You can specialise in: (1) Generative AI & LLMs, (2) Computer Vision & Robotics, (3) NLP & Conversational AI, (4) AI for Business & Product, or (5) AI Ethics & Policy. Each specialisation has its own project track.

DU SOL PG fees are ₹15,000–₹25,000/year. Manipal University online PG fees are ₹75,000–₹1,20,000/year. NIGAPE's program fee is separate. Full fee breakdowns are shared during counselling.

Yes. DU SOL and Manipal University degrees are recognised by AIU (Association of Indian Universities) and accepted by universities in the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia for PhD applications.

Lead the Next Wave of AI.

Book a free PG counselling session and find out which university track unlocks your research, career, or startup goals.

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