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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMehta Family School of Data Science and AI\u2019s inaugural graduating cohort marks a milestone year with all eligible students placed across global tech, finance, and research giants<\/span>The first-ever BTech graduating batch from the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Roorkee has delivered a striking result \u2014 100% placement for all students who appeared for recruitment.The cohort has secured roles across a wide spectrum of high-impact sectors, including artificial intelligence, technology, finance, analytics, and research-driven industries.Recruiters this year include some of the world\u2019s most competitive employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Salesforce, Samsung Research, Databricks, Barclays, Visa, and Warner Bros. Discovery, among others.The outcome underscores the institute\u2019s push towards building strong foundational training in AI while aligning curriculum with real-world industry needs.\u201cThis premier graduating batch is the outcome of a deliberate effort to build AI capability at the undergraduate level,\u201d said Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee. \u201cWith this programme, IIT Roorkee has sought to move beyond traditional engineering pathways and create a pipeline of talent that is equipped to design, build, and deploy AI systems in real-world contexts.\u201dIndustry-aligned AI education powering global opportunities<\/span>Established in 2021 in partnership with the Mehta Family Foundation, the School was envisioned as one of the early dedicated undergraduate AI programmes within the IIT ecosystem, aimed at building deep-tech talent at scale.The School\u2019s academic model blends mathematics, computing, machine learning, and responsible AI, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and application-based learning.Adding to the strong placement story, several undergraduate students from other batches have also secured internships at top global firms such as Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, Mastercard, Samsung, Databricks, and Expedia, with multiple internships converting into pre-placement offers (PPOs).Leadership calls it a \u201cnew generation of AI talent\u201d<\/span>Highlighting the significance of the first graduating cohort, stakeholders from the programme and its foundation partner emphasised both scale and quality of outcomes.\u201cMy heartiest congratulations to this extraordinary first batch. These graduate students are the next generation of India’s leaders, and the Mehta Family Foundation is immensely proud,\u201d said Rahul Mehta, Founder, Mehta Family Foundation. \u201cSeeing every single student from this inaugural cohort placed at top companies in India and around the world is a testament to the world-class program built at IIT Roorkee. My compliments to the Director, faculty and staff at the institute.\u201dFor the department, the achievement is as much about academic transformation as it is about placements.\u201cFor us, this moment is about the journey these students have gone through.\u201d said Prof. Sanjeev Kumar, Head, Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Roorkee. \u201cThey have been trained to bridge theory and application while solving complex real-world challenges. We take pride in enabling India’s leaders to adapt and innovate in this rapidly evolving field.\u201dBuilding India\u2019s deep-tech pipeline for the AI era<\/span>The success of the inaugural batch adds to IIT Roorkee\u2019s broader legacy of engineering education, while signalling its expansion into emerging technology domains such as artificial intelligence and data science.With strong industry participation, global recruiters, and a curriculum rooted in applied learning, the programme is positioning itself as a key contributor to India\u2019s growing deep-tech ecosystem.The Mehta Family School of Data Science and AI continues to evolve as a model of how academic institutions can integrate rigorous technical foundations with industry relevance \u2014 preparing graduates not just for jobs, but for leadership in an AI-driven world.<\/div>\n