New Age Programme
Learn cutting edge tech, in-demand skills and industry best practices
Learning Format
Live learning, 24x7 virtual labs & solve real life case studies
Great Experience
Learn from world class faculty, guided capstone project & campus immersion programme
Easy Finance
Multiple options including 0% interest EMI
Post Graduate Diploma – AI for Business
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, making it essential for professionals to understand and apply AI in real-world contexts. Organisations increasingly need leaders who can use AI to solve business challenges, drive transformation, and create competitive advantage.
The Post Graduate Diploma in AI for Business is designed for working professionals seeking a focused, application-driven pathway to build these capabilities and effectively integrate AI into business decision-making.
Unique Programme Curriculum:
Customise Your Learning
The programme curriculum is designed keeping in mind the fast-evolving trends in the industry, where students are given a choice to choose from a pool of electives according to their preference.
- AI Applications Ecosystem
- Applied Data Science
- Applied Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- AI Strategy, Ethics and Governance
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- AI Applications Ecosystem
- Applied Data Science
- Applied Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- AI Strategy, Ethics and Governance
Pool of Electives
- AI in Finance
- AI in Human Resource Management
- AI in Marketing
- AI in Operations and Supply Chain
- Computer Vision for Business
- Disruptive Applications of AI and Emerging Technologies
- FinOps for AI
- Human-Centric AI
- Management of AI Products
- NLP and Gen AI for Business
Note: Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester. Students' choice will be taken as one of the factors while deciding on the Electives offered. However, Electives finally offered will be at the discretion of the Institute.
Live Interactive and Engaging
Learning Methodology
Live Learning
Live sessions for each course
32 hours of live instruction of each course on weekends in an interactive mode
Faculty-guided hands-on learning
Solve real life case studies, assignments & more and receive feedback on the same from the faculty members.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning Centres:
State-of-the-art centres designed for hands-on, lab-based learning and real-world application. Now live with the Automotive Competency Center in Chennai and Smart Manufacturing Competency Center in Bengaluru, with more locations launching across major cities in 2026.
Campus Immersion Programme
Opportunity to visit the BITS campus to learn, experience labs, network with peers and get mentored by BITS leadership.
Project Based Learning
Final Semester Project
Learners pick project from their workplace or industry dissertation to apply their learning and suggest improvements.
Develop Problem Solving Skills
Identify, analyse, and effectively find solutions utilising critical thinking & analytical reasoning.
Self Learning
Flexible learning with access to digital resources
Learners can access e-learning content, recorded sessions, and assignments on our LMS anytime, anywhere.
Library access to books & journals.
Learners get subscription to the world's largest collection of eBooks and other reading resources through OpenAthens.
Experience Exceptional Growth
in Career and
Confidence
For more than 46+ years, BITS Pilani, a globally renowned institution, has enabled working professionals through its WILP Programmes to grow into successful leaders and entrepreneurs across the world.
1,36,904
Working Professionals Graduated
353
CEOs and Founders
4,997
Global Heads,
Presidents & Directors
Technologies
Covered
Learn From the Best Minds:
World-Class Faculties and Industry Experts
With over 120 full-time faculty members bringing deep industry and academic expertise, and 1,000+ industry professionals contributing to the learning journey, the programmes offer a truly world-class educational experience.
Experience the Best of BITS Pilani:
Campus Immersion
Learners have the opportunity to visit the BITS Pilani campus during their programme, immersing themselves in a vibrant environment, making lab visits, group exercises with peers and interacting with BITS faculty and the leadership.
Earn a Prestigious Degree & Alumni Status From BITS Pilani
Programme Fee
Programme Fee
INR 1,65,200
| Details | Sem 1 | Sem 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fees is non refundable (one time): | 1,500 | - |
| Admission Fees (one time): | 18,500 | - |
| Semester Fees (per semester): | 72,600 | 72,600 per semester |
| Total Fee: | 92,600 | 72,600 per semester |
- Admission fees (one time) and First Semester fees are to be paid once admission is offered.
- Subsequent semester fees are payable at the beginning of respective semesters.
- Avail easy EMI option with 0% interest. To know more Click Here
Eligibility
Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Required Degree(s) | First Degree of BITS or its equivalent such as B.E./ M.Sc. |
| Marks Required | ≥ 60% |
| Work Experience | minimum of 1 year's work experience |
| Additional Domain Requirements | Relevant domain |
Everything You Need To Know
Examination are of 2 types : Continuous and Comprehensive Exams.
- Continuous consists of quizzes, lab assignments etc. to be taken virtually on the LMS
- Comprehensive: Mid term and End term are to be taken in person at University designated exam centres
For Indian Students: List of designated exam centres
- East Zone: Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Guwahati (Assam), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Kolkata (West Bengal), Patna (Bihar), Ranchi (Jharkhand)
- West Zone: Ahilya Nagar (Maharashtra), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Goa (Goa), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Jamnagar (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nashik (Maharashtra), Pune (Maharashtra), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Surat (Gujarat), Vadodara (Gujarat)
- North Zone: Allahabad (Prayagraj) (Uttar Pradesh), Chandigarh (Chandigarh UT), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Delhi NCR - Delhi (Delhi NCT), Delhi NCR - Faridabad (Haryana), Delhi NCR - Gurugram (Haryana), Delhi NCR - Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Pilani (Rajasthan), Udaipur (Rajasthan), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
- South Zone: Bangalore (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Hubli-Dharwad (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Kochi (Kerala), Kozhikode (Kerala), Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Mangaluru (Karnataka), Mysore (Karnataka), Pondicherry (Puducherry UT), Salem (Tamil Nadu), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Thrissur (Kerala), Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
For International Students:
- In addition to the above locations, the institution has a designated international examination centre in Abu Dhabi, Doha (Qatar), Dubai - BITS Campus, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur ( Malaysia), Singapore.
- Students outside Abu Dhabi, Doha (Qatar), Dubai - BITS Campus, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur ( Malaysia). The examinations will be conducted online, and they can be availed by meeting the institute's requirements.
- To know more about the requirements for online examinations, Click here
- Scanned copy of the visa for the country in which you are currently residing. The visa should be currently valid. No expired visas shall be considered
(OR) - Scanned copy of government-issued ID from the residing country
(And) - HR recommendation or endorsement letter from the employer, stating the location of your work.
- Scanned copy of the visa for the country in which you are currently residing. The visa should be currently valid. No expired visas shall be considered
- Indian students, who are temporarily based out of India, can also avail of online examinations on request by meeting the above-mentioned requirements of the institute.
To enrol in the programme, Apply Now
Application steps:
- Register/Login on the application portal and fill all the required details
- Pay the application fee and update the Mentor & Employer information. Click here for more information.
- Submit the application with all required documents
- The Admissions Cell will review your application and share the admission decision via email or the application portal within 2–3 weeks
For a step-by-step guide on the application, Watch Here
Important: If you’re unable to get a physical signature due to work-from-home policies, you may request your HR to send an email approval from their official ID using the format available through this link. Sample Mentor form Sample Employer form
24x7 Support System and 5 regional offices
We have a 24x7 support system to address your queries over the phone or raise tickets for any support or help needed. You can drop into our regional offices to meet the BITS team.
Reach us at admission@wilp.bits-pilani.ac.in or 9240018899
Industry Endorsements
Transformation Experienced
By Our Learners
I was looking for a programme where I could learn multiple things relevant to my work profile. I then heard of BITS Pilani WILP. My overall journey with WILP has been amazing; now I am more confident at my workplace.
Paroma
Business Analyst,
Participant of PG Diploma in Business Analytics
My journey with WILP has been a revelation. It harnesses cutting-edge learning tools and technology, giving students a competitive edge. Beyond enhancing my career progression, it empowers me to grasp new concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios.
Sanjay Sonar
New Product Manufacturing Engineer,
Participant of PG Diploma in Business Analytics
The practical insights gained here have already made a significant impact on my professional journey. The weekend online lectures and recorded lectures from BITS Pilani WILP helped me pursue my higher goals without taking any career break.
Shruti Kothadia
Senior QA Engineer, eQ Technologic,
Participant of PG Diploma in Business Analytics
FAQs
Yes, UGC has approved the continued offering of Post Graduate Diploma in AI for Business as a part of WILP on the recommendations of Empowered Expert Committee. Click here to learn more.
This programme is designed for working professionals. At the time of submitting the application, candidates must be employed in another organization. Professionals who are owners of a registered business are also eligible to apply.
For detailed information, including academic background, work experience, etc. refer to the programme eligibility criteria.
Contact classes are conducted over a technology enabled platform. These classes can be attended via the internet using a computer from any location. These contact classes offer similar levels of interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS Pilani campus. These are conducted usually over weekends or after business hours for a total of 7-8 hours per week. If you miss a lecture, you can also access the recorded lecture on the internet.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a degree certificate from BITS Pilani.
Each semester has a Mid-semester Exam and a Comprehensive Exam for each course, which are conducted over weekends. Students will need to appear in-person to take these exams at exams centers in the following locations:
India Centers:
East Zone: Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Guwahati (Assam), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Kolkata (West Bengal), Patna (Bihar), Ranchi (Jharkhand)
West Zone: Ahilya Nagar (Maharashtra), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Goa (Goa), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Jamnagar (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nashik (Maharashtra), Pune (Maharashtra), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Surat (Gujarat), Vadodara (Gujarat)
North Zone: Allahabad (Prayagraj) (Uttar Pradesh), Chandigarh (Chandigarh UT), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Delhi NCR - Delhi (Delhi NCT), Delhi NCR - Faridabad (Haryana), Delhi NCR - Gurugram (Haryana), Delhi NCR - Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Pilani (Rajasthan), Udaipur (Rajasthan), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
South Zone: Bangalore (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Hubli-Dharwad (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Kochi (Kerala), Kozhikode (Kerala), Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Mangaluru (Karnataka), Mysore (Karnataka), Pondicherry (Puducherry UT), Salem (Tamil Nadu), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Thrissur (Kerala), Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
International Centers: Abu Dhabi, Doha (Qatar), Dubai - BITS Campus, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur ( Malaysia), Singapore.
In case students are unable to take an exam due to work-related commitments, there is also a provision of appearing for Make-up Exams.
The programme provides a high degree of interactivity between students and the faculty members and programme instructors. Q&A sessions during the contact classes (which you can attend from anywhere over a technology enabled platform) allow participants to pose questions to the faculty members, and seek guidance through voice and chat. Further interaction with faculty members and peers is enabled through the e-learning portal, by using discussion forums and message boards.
The programme features high usage of experiential learn components such as Simulations, Virtual Labs, and Remote Labs, in order to mimic the on-campus experience.
Participants will be given access to portals, that will allow them to access both cloud-based labs, as well as Campus-based physical labs. Using leading industry-recognised Software tools, Programming languages, and Simulation software, participants will be able to perform experiments and run simulations to advance their knowledge.
Candidates applying to the programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme. Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications. For detailed information, please refer to the programme brochure.
Kindly note that BITS Pilani does not assign Mentors to programme participants.
The programme is designed for working professionals, and participants are not required to travel to a BITS campus. However, certain programme offer Campus Immersion Modules such as workshops or seminars, which are highly recommended but not mandatory.
No, BITS Pilani WILP does not offer traditional campus placements.
BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) are designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers while staying in their jobs. Key features include:
- Tailored for employed individuals continuing their careers.
- Focus on skill enhancement for growth within current roles.
- No need for campus drives, as participants are already in the workforce.
This model lets you apply learning immediately on the job.
