Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham inaugurates School of Artificial Intelligence and Social and Behavioural Sciences at Faridabad campus

Dr. Sanjeev Singh, Medical Director, Amrita Hospital Faridabad, and Dr. Akhilesh Gupta, Senior Advisor, along with other dignitaries were present at the groundbreaking ceremony on August 20, 2024.

The Amrita School of Artificial Intelligence will offer BTech and MTech programmes in AI and Data Science, with a special emphasis on AI applications in Medical Engineering. The School of Social and Behavioural Sciences will offer a Master of Science in Social Data Science and Policy.

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“I hope Amrita University will continue to develop such courses, which will not only provide a well-rounded education but also encourage students to think beyond the conventional,” said Dr Akhilesh Gupta, former Senior Consultant, Department of Science and Technology.

“At Amrita, we are committed to leveraging technology to address real-world challenges. The new AI and Data Science programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to drive innovations that will shape the future of healthcare and beyond. By offering these cutting-edge AI courses in the Delhi NCR area, we aim to cultivate a pool of skilled AI engineers and foster a research-driven ecosystem for government-industry collaboration,” said Professor Kamal Bijlani, Dean, School of Artificial Intelligence.

The launch of the new programs highlights the university’s commitment to expanding its academic offering. Ranked 7th in the NIRF 2024, Amrita has been among the top 10 universities in India for eight consecutive years. Through the initiatives, Amrita University seeks to integrate technological advancements with practical solutions for social welfare, the press release said.

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