AI for All: Government of India Announces Five Free Courses

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore, it’s everywhere. AI is influencing everything from how you binge-watch Netflix to how companies analyze data. And now, Indian students can learn the ins and outs of artificial intelligence (AI) for free, thanks to the Ministry of Education.

That’s right. Five brand-new free AI courses have just landed on the SWAYAM portal, and they’re open to students from science, commerce, and management backgrounds. Whether you’re into coding, chemistry, cricket, or even accounting, there’s something in here for you.

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What’s on the menu?

Here’s a quick look at the line-up of courses that make this initiative exciting:

AI/ML Using Python

The perfect starter course if you’re curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning. You’ll get hands-on with Python programming, statistics, data visualisation, and more. If you know your way around high-school maths and basic coding, you’re good to go.

Cricket Analytics with AI

Yes, you read that right. This course (offered by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation) blends India’s favourite sport with AI and data science. Imagine analysing match stats or predicting outcomes with code, cricket nerds, this one’s for you.

AI in Physics

For the science nerds out there, this course is like having a calculator with superpowers. In this case, machine learning and neural networks will clash with real-life physics problems. Expect lots of hands-on labs and projects, and maybe even nightly sleeps where you won’t be having sleepless nights trying to figure out all of your homework problems.

AI in Chemistry

Here, AI steps in to predict molecular properties, model chemical reactions, and even help design new medicines. Basically, you’ll be working at the intersection of atoms and algorithms.

AI in Accounting

Aimed at commerce and management students, this course digs into how AI is reshaping accounting principles and practices. It’s not just theory, you’ll also get to explore real applications through practical exercises.

Why this matters?

AI is no longer a niche skill for computer science grads. It’s becoming a must-have across industries, whether you’re planning to work in finance, research, business, or tech. By making these courses free and accessible, the Ministry of Education is giving students a chance to future-proof their careers and step into global opportunities.

And let’s be honest: having “AI” on your resume is bound to turn heads in interviews.

Who should sign up?

These courses are designed for undergraduate students from any discipline, science, commerce, or management. If you’re in your first year of college or beyond, you can register.

Final Thoughts

These AI courses on SWAYAM are free, available, and made to get you ready for the future. There is something in this lineup for everyone, regardless of your goals: using AI in finance, analyzing cricket scores using data, or writing algorithms.

Therefore, if you've ever thought, "AI sounds cool, but maybe it's not for me," reconsider. It could be the best (and least expensive) career choice you ever make with these courses.