Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics IIT Madras is launching a Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics - a one-year, web-enabled programme designed for industry professionals seeking to lead digital transformation on the shop floor and beyond. Offered by the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, under the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, this 90-credit, industry-aligned diploma blends strong mathematical foundations with cutting-edge areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Generative AI, all anchored in real-world manufacturing applications. Designed with both academic rigour and practical relevance, it equips professionals and eligible graduates to apply advanced analytics directly to manufacturing environments and lead India’s digital transformation in the sector. Important Dates Application Start Date: February 02, 2026 Application End Date: May 31, 2026 Qualifier Exam Date: July 19, 2026 Course Start Date: September 07, 2026 Eligibility Criteria Four-year undergraduate degree students in Engineering and Science. Students with M.Sc. in Science degree. Students with three year degrees in Math and Computer applications Students with three-year undergraduate degrees in: B.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. Computer Science BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Pre-Requisite Applicants are expected to have prior familiarity with Python programming. Work Experience No work experience required. Selection Criteria The selection is through an in-person center based entrance exam. Syllabus for Entrance Exam Linear Algebra Statistics Optimization Basics of Manufacturing Analytics Course Curriculum Core Courses Mathematical Fundamentals for Manufacturing Analytics Digital Transformation Machine Learning for Manufacturing Analytics Manufacturing Analytics Implementation I Deep Learning for Manufacturing Analytics Generative AI for Manufacturing Analytics Holistic Assessment of AI in Manufacturing Analytics Manufacturing Analytics Implementation II Program Structure Unique aspects of the program: Use of real manufacturing analytics case studies. Include two complete implementation design courses. Addresses four main problems for the manufacturing industry, viz, quality, safety, productivity, and asset maintenance. The Trimester model, with terms from September to December, January to April and May to August, allows the students to take a maximum of three courses per term. This enables completion of program with 8 courses in 1 year. Related Links Syllabus for Entrance Registration Link NPTEL Relevant Videos Contact Details For admission-related queries, please send an email to webmtech@code.iitm.ac.in Candidates are advised to visit https://code.iitm.ac.in/pgdma for further information and updates. Source: PG Diploma Manufacturing Analytics