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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers design, train, and deploy models that enable computers to learn from data — from recommendation engines on Flipkart to fraud detection in banking. India is one of the world's largest AI talent hubs, with demand surging across startups, IT services giants, and global product companies. Roles blend software engineering with applied mathematics and data intuition.

Salary range
₹10–50 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Hybrid
Paths to entry
4 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Complete a beginner Python course and write small programs
  • Participate in science or math olympiads to sharpen quantitative thinking
  • Read about real-world AI applications in India (Ola, Swiggy, PhonePe)

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Machine Learning Engineer

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech CS/AI via JEE
Science

IIT CS/AI branches offer strongest research exposure and top ML placements.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or JEE Advanced
  3. Degree
    B.Tech in Computer Science, AI, or Data Science (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · IIT Madras
  5. Career
    Machine Learning Engineer
B.Tech via BITSAT
Science

BITS dual-degree in Maths + CS is particularly strong for ML fundamentals.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    BITSAT
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Computer Science or M.Sc. Mathematics + M.Sc. CS dual degree (5 years)
  4. Colleges
    BITS Pilani · BITS Goa · BITS Hyderabad
  5. Career
    Machine Learning Engineer
B.Tech via MHT-CET / State CETs
Science

Private and state colleges with strong placement records can lead to solid ML roles with self-driven learning.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET or JEE Main
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Computer Science / AI & DS (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Vjti Mumbai · Coep Pune · Pict Pune
  5. Career
    Machine Learning Engineer
B.Tech CS via CUET
Science

Central universities via CUET offer affordable quality education; supplement with online ML specialisations.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Computer Science (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Delhi Technological University · Jamia Millia Islamia · BHU Varanasi
  5. Career
    Machine Learning Engineer

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
JEE Advanced
IIT (rotating)
JEE Main top 2.5LVery HardMay
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Madras
IIT Madras
Central GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
JEE Advanced + JoSAAIISER Aptitude Test
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Roorkee
IIIT Hyderabad
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
NIT Surathkal
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
BITS Goa
BITS Hyderabad
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Deemed UniversityHyderabad, Telangana
BITSAT
Vjti Mumbai
Coep Pune
Pict Pune
Thapar University
VIT Vellore
Manipal Institute of Technology
Delhi Technological University
Jamia Millia Islamia
BHU Varanasi
University of Hyderabad
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