Training duration
5 months · 11 January–28 May 2027
Flagship annual programme · 2027 cohort
5-monthresearch-based training
8-monthR&D traineeship
From student learning to research impact.
A structured research and applied AI pathway designed to develop research-ready, industry-oriented undergraduate talent.
Enrolment opens 1 September 2026
Programme at a glance
Structured learning. Real R&D exposure.
The programme combines technical training, project-based learning, research methodology, evaluation, and a merit-based pathway into live R&D work.
Mode & delivery
100% online · Live mentor-led sessions + recordings
Eligibility
Undergraduate engineering students
R&D selection
Top 25 students through final evaluation
0111 Jan 2027Training begins
0228 May 2027Training ends
0310 Jun 2027Final evaluation
0417 Jun 2027Top 25 announced
0501 Jul 2027R&D traineeship begins
Curriculum & projects
240 hours built for research readiness.
120 two-hour sessions progress from foundational machine learning to Generative AI, Agentic AI, deployment, and formal research methodology.
240hours
120sessions
10modules
10+projects
Python for ML
4 sessions · 8 hours
Mathematics for ML
6 sessions · 12 hours
Machine Learning & Deep Learning
16 sessions · 32 hours
Natural Language Processing
8 sessions · 16 hours
Computer Vision
10 sessions · 20 hours
Transformers
10 sessions · 20 hours
Generative AI
20 sessions · 40 hours
Agentic AI
14 sessions · 28 hours
Advanced Research Tools
14 sessions · 28 hours
Research Methodology
18 sessions · 36 hours
Application-based projects
Build evidence, not just knowledge.
Five application projects plus one collaborative capstone connect technical concepts to research-oriented problem solving, documentation, and presentation.
Explore all 120 sessions →- Employee Management System
- UAV Detection
- Plant Disease Detection & Medicine Recommendation
- Car Number Plate Recognition & Fine Automation
- Vision-Based Query Model
- Group Capstone Project
The RI-2027 advantage
What makes this program different.
More than a training course, RI-2027 is a structured pathway into applied research, advanced study, and meaningful R&D work.
Stay Ahead with Industry-Aligned Technology
The curriculum is built around the technologies shaping the industry right now, including Generative AI and Agentic AI, so students learn what companies are actually building today, not outdated material.
Real Research Training, Not Just Job Prep
This program goes beyond typical placement-focused training. Students are trained in research methodology, problem formulation, and technical paper writing, preparing them for genuine R&D roles and research-driven industrial use cases, not just entry-level jobs.
Open Doors to Foreign Research Opportunities
With structured research exposure and project work backing their profile, students become stronger candidates for international research internships and opportunities that specifically look for demonstrated research experience.
Knowledge Beyond Their Academic Level
Students engage with concepts and research practices typically reserved for postgraduate (M.Tech) students, giving undergraduates a meaningful head start over their peers.
Stronger Foundation for Higher Studies
Hands-on research exposure builds exactly the kind of profile graduate admissions committees look for, giving students an edge if they choose to pursue further studies.
Mentorship and a Real Project Portfolio
Students work under mentor guidance on live, applied projects, building a genuine portfolio of work they can showcase, not just a completion certificate.
Clearer Career Direction, Stronger Outcomes
Early exposure to real research work helps students figure out their area of interest sooner, building both confidence and long-term commitment to their chosen field.
Merit-based pathway
Train, evaluate, earn your R&D place.
The traineeship is competitive and available to the 25 highest-performing students through the final evaluation.
Research-based training
100 students complete the structured 120-session programme.
11 Jan–28 May 2027Final evaluation
Applied knowledge and research readiness are assessed.
10 June 2027Top 25 selection
The highest-performing candidates enter the R&D pathway.
17 June 2027R&D traineeship
Selected students join as UG Research Trainees.
Starts 1 July 20278-month R&D traineeship
UG Research Trainee pathway
- Work on live R&D projects
- Applied research exposure
- Research-oriented problem solving
- Technical project development
- Mentorship and research guidance
- Publication-oriented documentation
Programme fees · Including GST
Early bird₹19,999Ends 30 September 2026
Regular₹29,999Deadline 15 November 2026
Secure your seat with ₹5,000
Reserve your seat with an initial payment and arrange the balance as per the applicable payment schedule.
Academic Merit ScholarshipRecognition for consistent academic performance.
Class XII score75% or above
andCurrent/relevant semester7.5 CGPA or above
Subject to academic verification and applicable scholarship terms.
Research Intake 2027
Ready to build your research pathway?
Review the complete session plan or begin your RI-2027 application.