#1 Certificate Program
IIT Kharagpur - Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Generative AI & Agentic AI
Live Classes by IIT Kharagpur faculty
- Type: Certificate
- Duration: 8 Months
- Eligibility: B.Sc/B.Tech/M.tech
- Admission Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
- Location: Kharagpur, West Bengal
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About IIT Kharagpur
Established in 1951, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is India’s first IIT and was declared an Institute of National Importance under the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) Act, 1956.
Located in Kharagpur, West Bengal, the institute occupies a 2,100-acre campus and has consistently maintained its position among India’s leading engineering institutions, ranking 5th nationally in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category.
Top Reputation in India & World
A Name that doesn't Need Introduction when asked for Institution.
Top Class Academic Quality
Get Classes from Highly Experienced faculty with Practical Learning along with theory.
Outstanding Placement Opportunities
Top companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tata, Reliance hire from here
- 3 Years Program Duration
- Globally Recognized Top-Ranked Online DBA Program
- No entrance exam Like GRE/GMAT/TOEFL
- WES Accredited
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100% Online Class
Live Faculty Led Sessions -
Highly experienced professors
Faculty from IIT Kharagpur -
Certificate awarded in person
by Department of CSE -
Executive Alumni Status
with IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur
Accreditated by INI
IITs are established by an Act of Parliament, making them Institutes of National Importance.
NIRF Ranked at 5th
Consistently ranks high in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
QS University Rankings
Rushford is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs.
NBA Accreditated
IIT programs are considered Tier-I institutions accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
The Curriculum
32 Weeks · 96 Hours Live · 3 Hours Per Week
Module 1
Foundations of GenAI & LLMs
Weeks 1–6 · 18 Hours Live | Build first-principles understanding
1.1 AI & Deep Learning Essentials
Neural network foundations: the minimum you need to reason about modern LLM behaviour.
1.2The Transformer Architecture
Attention, tokenisation, embeddings, positional encoding: how LLMs actually process language.
1.3Working with Foundation Models
GPT, Gemini, LLaMA, Mistral: how to select the right model for cost, capability,
and constraints.
- You understand how transformers work and can justify your model choices to peers, leaders, and clients.
Module 2
Advanced Prompting & RAG Systems
Weeks 7–12 · 18 Hours Live | RAG is easy to demo. Hard to deploy
2.1 Advanced Prompt Engineering
Systematic prompting patterns: tool-calling, retrieval-aware prompts, safety prompts, and failure handling.
2.2RAG Fundamentals
Chunking, retrieval architectures, vector databases: building retrieval that finds the right information.
2.3Advanced RAG Techniques
Hybrid search, re-ranking, evaluation (e.g., RAGAS-style thinking), debugging retrieval failures.
- You can design RAG systems with measurable, improvable quality, not guesswork.
Module 3
LLM fine-tuning & Alignment
Weeks 13–18 · 18 Hours Live | The module most programmes rush. We go deep.
3.1Fine-Tuning Fundamentals
When to fine-tune versus prompt versus RAG: a decision framework so you choose what works, not what’s trendy.
3.2Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT)
LoRA, QLoRA and related methods: fine-tune open models on focused datasets and evaluate gains versus baseline.
3.3Lab Sprint & Review
Hands-on consolidation: dataset prep, training runs, evaluation, and iteration.
- You can fine-tune models on domain data and know when it is worth the effort.
Module 4
Multimodal & Agentic AI
Weeks 19–24 · 18 Hours Live | AI that sees. AI that reasons. AI that acts
4.1Vision-Language Models & Image Generation
Multimodal foundations and practical pipelines for text+image understanding and generation.
4.2Agentic AI Systems
Planning, tool use, memory, orchestration (e.g., LangGraph-style concepts) and multi-agent workflows.
- You can build multimodal applications and agentic workflows for real business use cases.
Module 5
Deployment, Optimisation & AI Safety
Weeks 25–32 · 24 Hours Live | The difference between a demo and a product is engineering decisions.
5.1Production-Grade RAG & Agent Orchestration
Take RAG/agents from prototype to production scale: reliability, failure modes, and iteration loops.
5.2Model Serving & API Development
vLLM-style serving concepts, FastAPI, containerisation, monitoring and performance baselining.
5.3Responsible and Trusted GenAI
Guardrails, privacy, hallucination handling, cost control, and documentation for internal governance.
5.3Industry Capstone Project
Your signature end-to-end build: designed, built, evaluated, and deployed with faculty mentorship.
- You can deploy GenAI systems that are production-ready, responsible, and built for real users.
What You Will Build
You graduate with a portfolio of five systems you can demonstrate, defend, and extend. Five production systems. Not tutorials. Each one is designed to be portfolio-ready — systems you can demonstrate and discuss in depth.
ENTERPRISE RAG SYSTEM
RAG system with hybrid search and reranking. Handles large document collections. Includes evaluation pipeline so you can measure and improve accuracy.
FINE-TUNED LLM
Open-source LLM fine-tuned on domain-specific data using LoRA/QLoRA. Deployed as an API you can call
MULTI-AGENT SYSTEM
Agents that plan tasks, use tools, and work together. Built for workflows that require multiplesteps and coordination. Deployed and runnable end-to-end.
DEPLOYED GENAI API
Production API serving your model. Containerized, monitored, ready for real traffic.
INDUSTRY CAPSTONE
Your signature project. A complete system — from business problem to deployed solution — built with faculty mentorship
IIT Kharagpur Generative AI: Eligibility & Duration
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum marks: 50% from a recognised university
- B.Tech/M.Tech, B.E/M.E (CS, IT, AI, ECE, EE preferred)
- B.Sc (Computer Science/Maths/ Statistics/Physics), MCA
- Graduates from other disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of experience in in existing roles
Duration
The program is designed to be completed in 8 months (32 weeks), delivered entirely online for maximum flexibility—ideal for working professionals and recent graduates alike.
IIT Kharagpur
Generative AI and Agentic AI Fee
Limited Time Offer
Payable Fee: INR 1,77,000/*
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INR 4,175/month
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The Campus Graduation Ceremony
Your learning journey concludes on campus at IIT Kharagpur, India’s first IIT established in 1951.
- Certificate awarded in person**
Your EPGC certificate is presented by Department of CSE IIT Kharagpur.
- Meet your faculty face-to-face
Interact directly with the professors who taught you throughout the 32-week programme.
- Connect with your cohort
Celebrate alongside engineers who completed the journey with you.
- Experience the IIT Kharagpur legacy
Walk a campus that has shaped India’s engineering leaders for over seven decades.
- Attendance encouraged, not mandatory
You receive your certificate even if you cannot attend the ceremony.
- A defining milestone
This ceremony marks your transformation the IIT way — adding a credential backed by IIT Kharagpur’s longstanding reputation.
1) Learners have to travel at their own cost to IIT KGP
2) Accommodation has to be arranged by learners themselves
3) If someone is not able to attend, their certificate will be couriered to them
4) Food etc is not included as part of the award ceremony
IIT Kharagpur Generative AI Certificate
Same Doctorate as On Campus
Receive the same world-class education and global recognition as on-campus doctorates without the need to relocate.
Accredited European Degree
Rushford is EduQua certified and holds memberships in renowned global bodies like BAC, AACSB, and IACBE.
NSDC Certified & Recognised in India
Upon completion of this Doctorate program you shall be awarded with an additional Certification from NSDC, recognised by the Indian Ministry of Skill Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This program is made for working professionals, so the duration is planned in a flexible way. You can complete the course while managing your job without much pressure.
Classes are mostly online and include live sessions, recorded videos, and practical labs. If you miss a class, you can watch the recording later, which is very helpful for working people.
You will learn popular AI tools and frameworks related to Generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG systems, and agent-based workflows. These skills are currently in high demand in the industry.
Yes, it helps a lot. This executive certificate can help you move into better roles like AI engineer, AI product roles, or leadership positions. The certificate from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur also adds strong value to your resume.
Your performance will be checked through assignments, quizzes, and practical projects. The focus is more on understanding and applying concepts, not just exams.
Yes, after successful completion, you will be part of the IIT Kharagpur alumni network. This is useful for networking and long-term professional connections.
Yes, the certificate is globally recognized. IIT Kharagpur is well known internationally, so the credential holds value even if you work with global companies.
Yes, this course is specially designed for working professionals. You can attend classes after work hours and study at your own pace with recorded content.
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