Science TechnologySunday, 28 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Central Sanskrit University launches AI and data science B.Tech under NEP 2020
Central Sanskrit University has introduced a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from 2026-27 with 66 sanctioned seats.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Central Sanskrit University introduced a B.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from 2026-27, with AICTE approval and 66 sanctioned seats.
Key specifics
- The intake includes 60 regular seats and 6 supernumerary seats.
- The programme is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Technical subjects include machine learning, Python programming, cloud computing, data analytics and deep learning.
- Language-tech components include NLP, computational linguistics, machine translation, speech recognition and OCR.
- The programme aims to support Sanskrit and Indian languages, manuscripts and classical texts.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus education question: AICTE approval, 66 seats, NEP 2020 and Sanskrit university are the key facts; TNPSC may ask why this is a first-of-its-kind engineering programme in India.