AI ML Engineer
AI/ML Engineers design, build and productionize machine learning models and data pipelines for real-world applications. In India this usually starts with a strong undergraduate degree in computer science or related fields, followed by hands-on projects, internships and specialized training. Roles exist across startups, product companies, and research labs with rapidly growing demand.
Actions for your grade
- Focus on strengthening algebra, basic statistics and problem solving.
- Take online introductory courses in Python and basic data handling.
- Participate in school coding events or science fairs with small ML-related projects.
Your complete path from Grade 10 to AI ML Engineer
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Top CS programs give strongest placement pipelines for AI/ML roles; focus on CS theory and projects.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced
- DegreeB.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) - 4 years
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · IIT Kharagpur
- CareerAI ML Engineer
BITS campuses have strong placement ties to product companies and opportunities for research projects.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsBITSAT
- DegreeB.E/B.Tech (Computer Science) - 4 years
- CollegesBITS Pilani · BITS Goa · BITS Hyderabad
- CareerAI ML Engineer
Good for students targeting research/ML roles via strong internships, projects and later higher studies.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG or MHT CET
- DegreeB.Sc (Hons) Computer Science - 3 years or B.Tech - 4 years
- CollegesDelhi University · Christ University Bangalore · College of Engineering Pune
- CareerAI ML Engineer
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating) | JEE Main top 2.5L | Very Hard | May |
BITSAT BITS Pilani | Class 12 PCM, 75%+ | Hard | May-Jun |
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.