Admissions open for 6-month AI/ML training program by iHub-Data at IIIT Hyderabad

iHub-Data at IIIT-H has opened admissions for an intensive six-month training programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for undergraduate engineering students. Designed for B Tech students from AICTE-affiliated institutions in and around Hyderabad, the programme combines strong theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on learning to prepare participants for emerging opportunities in AI. The programme offers a comprehensive introduction to both classical machine learning and modern AI techniques through a blend of classroom instruc-tion and guided practical sessions. In-person classes will be conducted on week-ends at the IIIT-H campus and will be complemented by online tutorial sessions during the week. The programme starts on September 3, and the deadline for applications is August 15. For more details, students can visit course webpage: ihub-data.ai or contact programme coordi-nator at pavanmulkalla@ihub-data.iiit.ac.in
Bigger Not Always Better: IIIT-H Researchers Show That Compact Models May Be More Effective For Brain Studies

Researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Hyderabad), in association with peers from some other organisations, have identified a “sweet spot” in brain-artificial intelligence similarity studies. Their study reveals that a smaller language model can achieve brain alignment comparable to larger models, offering a more efficient, accessible approach to advanced AI. Smaller, efficient AI models are highly significant for India. They require less computational power, allowing researchers and developers to deploy advanced AI solutions on smaller instruments or mobile phones, overcoming limitations in access to massive cloud or GPU infrastructure. Subba Reddy Oota, Vijay Rowtula, and S Bapi Raju of IIIT-H presented the findings of the paper “Linguistic properties and model scale in brain encoding: from small to compressed language models” at the ICML in Seoul.
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Bigger Not Always Better: IIIT-H Researchers Show That Compact Models May Be More Effective For Brain Studies
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BTech in Civil Engineering or Civil, Infrastructure Engineering: What to choose?

As engineering admissions gather pace across the country, many students are comparing the long-established BTech in Civil Engineering with the newer BTech in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. While the course names sound similar, many students wonder whether the newer programme offers better career prospects or a different learning experience. According to Dr P Pravin Kumar Venkat Rao, Assistant Professor at the Earthquake Engineering Research Centre, IIIT Hyderabad, the distinction lies primarily in the academic emphasis rather than the engineering fundamentals. Dr Rao notes that while the technical foundation remains common, students in infrastructure-focused programmes often work with broader questions involving urban mobility, integrated planning and long-term infrastructure management.
AI traffic cop VIOLA helps Telangana police detect violations using dashcams

IIIT Hyderabad researchers have developed a virtual traffic cop—VIOLA, an AI-powered traffic violation detection system that uses low-cost dash cams installed in police patrol vehicles. The technology deployed with the Telangana Police reported that nearly 96 per cent of the violations submitted by the AI are accurate. Presently, traffic enforcement depends on CCTV cameras and hand-held cameras with traffic police personnel. These cameras are expensive to install and maintain and limited to fixed locations. Further, drivers know where the cameras are and where they are not. In addition, the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology currently being used is unable to catch all violations automatically without humans in the loop. The AI model analysed footage to detect helmet violations, triple riding, wrong-side driving and other offences.
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200+ Researchers converge at IIIT Hyderabad for National Software Engineering Summit

IIIT Hyderabad is hosting the Software Engineering Research in India (SERI) 2026 from July 16–18, 2026, bringing together faculty members, researchers, students, and industry practitioners from across the country to discuss the latest advances in software engineering research and practice. The program begins today at IIIT Hydera bad campus in Gachibowli. SERI 2026 is an annual update meet focuses on software development, programming languages, and testing agentic AI systems. SERI is an annual community-driven forum that provides a platform for researchers to present ongoing work, exchange ideas on emerging directions in software engineering, and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. This year’s edition has received over 200 registrations and features a packed three-day programme.
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