ENA Sectors 2025-05-08 15:26:48 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Pune, May 8 (KINN)</strong> Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has inaugurated the Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII), marking a significant milestone as India's first dedicated AI-focused educational institution.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative aims to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence into academic programs and research, preparing students to lead in a technology-driven world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">SAII offers specialized programs in AI and related fields, including machine learning, data science, robotics, and neural networks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The institute introduces innovative undergraduate degrees such as B.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence) Honours/Honours with Research and B.B.A. (Artificial Intelligence) Honours/Honours with Research.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These programs are open to students from all streams&mdash;Science, Commerce, and Arts&mdash;emphasizing application-oriented learning across sectors like health sciences, agriculture, cybersecurity, data science, and sports sciences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A distinctive feature of SAII's curriculum is the flexibility it offers students to combine majors and minors across programs. For instance, a B.Sc. student majoring in Health Sciences AI can choose a FinTech minor from the B.B.A. stream, fostering interdisciplinary expertise.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The programs follow a three-year core plus optional fourth-year Honours or Honours-with-Research model, enabling seamless progression from foundational principles to advanced specializations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Students will have access to SAII's state-of-the-art AI super-lab, equipped with high-performance GPUs, an extended-reality studio, and a data-visualization arena, facilitating hands-on learning with advanced AI technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, Chancellor and Founder of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), stated, The launch of SAII is a testament to our commitment to prepare students for the future. By focusing on AI, we are not only keeping pace with global innovation but also allowing our students to become innovators and problem-solvers who will shape tomorrows world responsibly. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Graduates from SAII are poised for diverse roles, including AI business analyst, digital transformation consultant, data-driven marketing specialist, and innovation and technology manager, supported by interdisciplinary learning, industry projects, and mentorship that facilitate innovation and prepare them for global careers or further study in the AI ecosystem.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42025 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/symbiosis-university-launches-indias-first-ai-focused-institute 2025-05-08 15:26:48 knnindia.co.in