| What | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Applications close | October 13, 2026 | Open |
| Second payment of Rs 1,39,000 due | October 16, 2026 | Awaited |
| Classes start | October 17, 2026 | Awaited |
| 80% refund window shuts | November 1, 2026 | Awaited |
| Course ends | April 10, 2027 | Awaited |
Watch the October 16 row. The second payment of Rs 1,39,000 falls due a day before the first class.
Applications for the IIT Delhi GenAI course close on October 13, 2026. Classes start on October 17 and end on April 10, 2027. The fee is Rs 1,69,000 plus 18% GST, or Rs 1,99,420 in all.
Those dates sit on the Batch 3 page of the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi. The page was updated on September 16, 2026. Its status line reads admissions open.
The same page says there is no placement help. Job titles on it, such as Machine Learning Engineer, are only a guide.
Who runs the IIT Delhi GenAI course?
The course belongs to CEP, IIT Delhi. Its service provider is InterviewBit Software Services Pvt Ltd, which trades as Varsity.
Electrical Engineering is the organising department. Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty is the course coordinator. He holds the Rajiv Khemani Young Faculty Chair in AI.
The August 25 notice went out as a paid release through VMPL. Business Standard ran it with a note that no reporter of its own wrote it.
What does the IIT Delhi GenAI course cost?
The fee is Rs 1,69,000 plus 18% GST. That comes to Rs 1,99,420. GST is the Goods and Services Tax.
An application fee of Rs 1,000 is paid when you apply. That money does not come back. Nor is it set off against the course fee.
| Payment | Due | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | When you apply | Rs 1,000 |
| First instalment | Within 4 days of the offer | Rs 30,000 |
| Second instalment | October 16, 2026 | Rs 1,39,000 |
GST sits on top of every row. The two payments add up to Rs 1,69,000.
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What do you lose if you drop out?
You may leave within 15 days of the start date. The refund is then 80% of the fee paid. Tax is not refunded.
On a full payment that refund is Rs 1,35,200. The Rs 30,420 of GST stays with the institute. An early exit costs Rs 64,220.
Leave after 15 days and nothing comes back. CampusFeed puts that cut-off at November 1, 2026.
How many class hours does the IIT Delhi GenAI course have?
The page lists 86 learning hours. They are spread over four phases and ten modules. Classes run every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. IST.
CampusFeed counted 25 Sundays from October 17, 2026 to April 10, 2027. Three hours each makes 75 hours. Where the other 11 hours sit is not stated.
Six projects are built along the way. A capstone follows, shown at the campus visit.
That visit is optional and the learner pays for travel and stay. Anyone who cannot reach Delhi may join it online.
Who can apply, and what certificate do you get?
Students in their final or pre-final year can apply. So can graduates. The Batch 3 page lists four groups:
- Students and graduates of CSE, IS, EIE, ECE, EE, IT and related branches
- BSc and BCA students in maths, statistics, computing or data science
- STEM graduates who have written code before
- Working people with coding experience
No earlier AI work is needed. Admission runs in four steps. You apply, the course coordinator screens you, an offer and payment follow, then orientation.
Two certificates are issued. The Certificate of Successful Completion needs 60% marks and 80% attendance.
Score under 60% and you get a Certificate of Participation. The attendance bar stays at 80%. Only e-certificates are issued, and a certificate is not a degree.
Main final year mein hoon, kya main apply kar sakta hoon?
Yes. Final year students of CSE, IT and the branches listed above can apply. BSc and BCA students in maths or computing can apply too.
The money is the harder part. Rs 1,39,000 falls due on October 16, a day before teaching starts. No placement help comes at the end.
How does this batch compare with the 2025 batch?
The fee has dropped by Rs 10,000. Careers360 reported on July 1, 2025 that Batch 2 cost Rs 1,79,000 plus taxes.
Batch 2 listed 60 hours of live faculty-led classes and a 10-hour capstone. This time the count is 86 hours, with classes and tutorials added together. The two numbers are not the same measure.
Applications for Batch 2 shut on July 30, 2025, and teaching began on August 30. Batch 3 leaves four days between the last date and the first class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IIT Delhi GenAI course a degree?
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No. The IIT Delhi GenAI course ends in a certificate from the Continuing Education Programme, not a degree. Only e-certificates are issued. A Certificate of Successful Completion needs 60% marks and 80% attendance. The organising department is Electrical Engineering.
Is there placement help after this course?
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No. The Batch 3 page says CEP, IIT Delhi does not provide placement assistance. Job titles listed there, such as Machine Learning Engineer, show where the skills apply. They are not a promise of a job.
Can I pay the fee in parts?
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Yes. The fee splits into Rs 30,000 within four days of the offer and Rs 1,39,000 on October 16, 2026. An application fee of Rs 1,000 is paid while applying. GST of 18% applies on top.
Is the campus visit compulsory?
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No. The campus visit at IIT Delhi is optional, and the capstone is presented there. Travel and stay are paid by the learner. Anyone who cannot attend in person may join it online. The rest of the course is online.
What is the last date to apply?
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The last date to apply for Batch 3 is October 13, 2026. Classes start on October 17, 2026 and the course ends on April 10, 2027. The Batch 3 page shows the status as admissions open.
Last verified: September 18, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with CEP, IIT Delhi before you act.
