DRDO introduces online course on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity

According to the official reports, both the courses are 12-weeks long. DRDO will be conducting classes of two-hour duration for the programme five days a week.

DRDO Admissions 2021: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, a deemed university and an autonomous organization funded by the department of defence research and development introduce short-term programmes on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. According to the official reports, both the courses are 12-weeks long. DRDO will be conducting classes of two-hour duration for the programme five days a week. The online entrance test was conducted in order to select suitable candidates. In order to apply for these courses, candidates must be a graduate or have an equivalent level of education. Registration for the test is free of cost. The registration process started on January 28 and concluded on February 15. The course fees for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are Rs 17,700 while the course fee for Cybersecurity is Rs 15000. Interested can apply at the official website, onlinecourse.diat.ac.in. Selected candidates have to pay the course fees after qualifying for the entrance test. The courses commenced on February 28.

DRDO Admission 2021 - Highlights

Events	Dates
Admission Name	DRDO Admissions 2021
Exam Conducting Authority	Defense Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune
Course duration	12 weeks
Course hours	120 hours (2 hours/day & 5 days/week)
Course Name	Short-term programmes on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and cybersecurity
Course Mode	Online (Remotely based)
Official website	onlinecourse.diat.ac.in

DRDO Admission 2021 - Dates

Events	Dates
Last date for registration	15-Feb-2021
Date of examination	20-Feb-2021
Date of Result Declaration	22-Feb-2021
Last date of payment of fees	26-Feb-2021
Date of Commencement	28-Feb-2021

Candidates interested in DRDO “short term programme on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning” must note that the course will include a mix between fundamentals and advanced topics of various domains of AI & ML including probability theory, pattern recognition, big data analytics, computer vision, natural language processing, augmented reality, deep learning and related advancements in the domain. Meanwhile, the “online training and certification course on cybersecurity” will include topics such as forensic and incident response, system programming, reverse engineering and malware analysis, basic and advanced vulnerability analysis, exploit mitigation, and penetration testing followed by the tools and techniques for cybersecurity professionals will be taught.

In order to take admission to the courses, candidates are required to register and crack the entrance test.  For both the courses, candidates will have to register for the entrance exam and crack it. The entrance exam will be held on February 20 for the AI, ML course and on February 21 for the cybersecurity course.

Prerequisite for the course - Syllabus for Entrance Test ( AI & ML)

• Modular Mathematics, Statistics, Probability theory
• Basics of Algorithms, Databases, Data structures
• Knowledge of any Programming Language

Prerequisite for the course - Syllabus for Entrance Test (Cybersecurity)

• Fundamentals of OS: memory management, IPC, kernel architecture, process management, device management, file management, practical knowledge of BSD based
• OS, shell programming, Windows 32/64 APIs.
• Networking: OSI, TCP/IP, socket programming, win32 socket APIs, server messaging block, application, and ports, TLS/SSL including TLS1.3, Firewalls, UTM, routing protocols, core/edge routers, ASN, IPv4/v6.
  System Software: basic knowledge of assembly, x86 instruction set, addressing modes, registers, main memory space.
• Data Structures
• Knowledge of programming language C/C++/Java/any Object Oriented language, any one scripting language – php/python/ruby/perl

Eligibility Criteria for the Courses

• Graduate from any discipline. Students from the final year may apply. Need to qualify for the entrance test.

FAQs related to AI, ML & Cybersecurity Course

Q. What is the daily schedule for sessions?

A. Four hours of pre-recorded video sessions will be uploaded daily at a fixed time on the web portal. The students will have the flexibility to learn at their convenience.

Q. Will, there be any recorded sessions available after the class?

A. The uploaded video sessions on the web portal will be available.

Q. What is the mode of classes? Is it entirely online or is it required to be physically present in any centres?

A. The course is entirely online. No physical presence is required.

Q. After the 12th-week course, is there any separate certification exam?

A. Yes. There will be a separate certification exam after the completion of the 12 weeks.

Q. Whether class hours are during office hours? Is it possible to attend video lectures after office hours?

A. The flexibility in time to learn with this online course is possible. Note that four hours of pre-recorded video sessions will be uploaded daily at a fixed time on the web portal. The students will have the flexibility to learn at their convenience.

Q. Is it mandatory to attend the online class?

A. This online course (AI, Machine Learning and Cybersecurity will provide the flexibility to learn at your convenience. Daily, four hours sessions will be uploaded at a fixed time on the web portal. The students will have the flexibility to learn at their convenience.

Q. How will the exam logins be allotted?

A. At the time of registration the user name and the password will be provided. The same will be used to login to enrol for the exam and at the time of the exam. It is essential to remember your login user name and password.

Q. Is any placement service for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?

A. There are no commitments. However, it is essential to note that there is a tremendous need for human resources with these skill-sets.

Q. What is the format of the questions in the online exam?

A. MCQ based online examination of one hour with 60 questions.

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