IIT Delhi AI in Healthcare Executive Programme registration opens, apply by 9 December 2026

IIT Delhi’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP) today, October 6, 2026, opened admissions for the third batch of its Executive Programme for AI in Healthcare. The six-month online programme is designed to equip healthcare professionals, technology leaders, and innovators with the knowledge to understand and apply artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. Classes for the programme are scheduled to begin on December 12, 2026.

The programme aims to empower participants with foundational knowledge in AI and machine learning, alongside practical applications in various healthcare domains. The initiative aligns with IIT Delhi’s broader efforts in AI and healthcare, including its collaboration with AIIMS Delhi on a Center of Excellence for AI in Healthcare (AI-CoE).

Programme Structure and Curriculum

The Executive Programme for AI in Healthcare is a six-month online programme. Classes will be conducted on Saturdays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including AI and machine learning foundations, healthcare data, clinical applications, generative AI, and responsible AI. Participants will be introduced to AI applications in medical imaging, physiological signals, clinical decision support, healthcare automation, and public health analytics.

Key areas of study include the foundations of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning for healthcare. The programme also explores advanced topics such as generative AI, agentic AI workflows, and responsible AI adoption. Healthcare data ethics and compliance, including HIPAA, GDPR, and DISHA, are covered to ensure participants understand regulatory requirements. Practical assignments involve working with healthcare datasets and AI models, including electronic medical records, medical imaging, physiological data, genomics, and IoT-based healthcare data. A capstone project requires participants to develop an AI or machine learning model or an AI dashboard using Python or MATLAB. The programme also includes an expert roundtable covering healthcare innovation trends, regulatory issues, and med-tech career guidance.

Eligibility and Application Details

The programme is open to graduate professionals working in industry or academia in areas relevant to AI in healthcare. Candidates can register online by visiting the official website of IIT Delhi. A non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 must be paid during the application process. The application deadline for the programme is December 9, 2026.

The programme fee is ₹1.5 lakh plus 18% GST. TeamLease EdTech Ltd is listed as the service provider for the programme, with IIT Delhi’s Centre for Biomedical Engineering identified as the organising department. Participants meeting evaluation requirements are eligible for an e-certificate of successful completion from CEP, IIT Delhi. A certificate of participation is available for those meeting attendance requirements but not evaluation criteria.

IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi Collaboration in AI Healthcare

The launch of this executive programme follows a significant collaboration between IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi. On June 4, 2025, the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Center of Excellence for AI in Healthcare (AI-CoE). This AI-CoE will focus on developing AI-based solutions to support key national health programmes. The Ministry of Education awarded a grant of ₹330 crore to IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi under the ‘Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India’ initiative, with the proposed Centre of Excellence serving as the executing vehicle for this grant.

Prof. M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, stated that the MoU marks the beginning of far-reaching collaborative research with the potential to change the face of healthcare in the country. Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, expressed delight in shaping this national center of excellence, anticipating that its output will impact the lives of Indians. Dr. Krithika Rangarajan, Chief Project Manager leading the AI-CoE from AIIMS Delhi, emphasized keeping patients at the center of this effort. Prof. Chetan Arora, Chief Project Manager leading the AI-CoE from IIT Delhi, highlighted the CoE’s aim to revolutionize the national public health system using indigenously developed AI systems and solutions, with a focus on upscaling health services, upskilling healthcare providers, and improving accessibility to quality healthcare.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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