About Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Department

The department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning offers 4-year full time under graduate B. Tech. degree in Computer Science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

List of Programs Offered

The Department of Computer Science & Enginering (AI & ML) offers the following academic programs:

  1. Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) AI & ML
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Importance of AI & ML course

Artificial Intelligence prepares professionals who develop intelligent machines and systems, performing tasks that require human ingenuity, such as playing games or mastering the natural language. Popular examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI) include computers playing chess or self-driving cars. They rely on in-depth learning and natural language analysis to analyze large amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions and decisions based on relevant information.

Machine Learning (ML) is a very special sub discipline for Artificial Intelligence. Machine learning teaches students how to use algorithms and mathematical models to create computer systems that they can read for themselves. A good example of a machine learning program (ML) is image recognition software used by companies such as Google or Apple. The program analyzes the contents of the images and divides them into different categories (eg location, title, color).

HOD Message

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & AI/ML). It is my privilege to introduce you to a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing the frontiers of intelligent technologies and nurturing the next generation of AI innovators.

With a team of highly qualified faculty members, modern laboratories, and a curriculum mapped to NBA guidelines, we ensure that our students receive a holistic education. We emphasize outcome-based learning, where every course is carefully designed to meet specific Course Outcomes (COs) and contribute to broader Program Outcomes (POs). This structured approach not only strengthens academic rigour but also prepares our graduates for diverse career paths in industry, research, and entrepreneurship.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have fundamentally transformed how we live, work, and solve complex global challenges. Recognizing this paradigm shift, our department offers specialized B.Tech programs in CSE (AI) and CSE (AIML) that seamlessly integrate core computer science principles with advanced AI/ML coursework. Our curriculum is continuously updated to reflect industry demands and emerging research trends, ensuring our students remain at the cutting edge.

Our Vision is to emerge as a recognized center of excellence in AI education, research, and ethical innovation. Our Mission is to foster an intellectually stimulating environment that promotes analytical thinking, hands-on experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible AI development.

The department is powered by a team of highly qualified and research-active faculty members specializing in deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, generative AI, robotics, and AI ethics. We support our academic programs with state-of-the-art laboratories, high-performance computing infrastructure, and strategic MoUs with leading tech companies, research labs, and startup incubators.

Beyond academics, we emphasize holistic student development through hackathons, technical symposiums, industry internships, open-source contributions, and international conferences. Our strong industry connect and placement track record ensure that graduates are well-prepared to lead in global tech enterprises, research institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures.

As we step into an era where AI will shape every sector of society, we remain committed to academic rigor, innovation, and societal impact. I warmly invite prospective students, researchers, industry partners, and alumni to engage with us and be part of this transformative journey.

Together, let’s engineer intelligent solutions for a smarter tomorrow.

Dr. Rudra Pratap Singh Chauhan, Head of Department, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur

Dr. Rudra Pratap Singh Chauhan

Head of Department
Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning

Faculty Profile

Dr. Rudra Pratap Singh Chauhan, Head of Department, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Dr. Rudra Pratap Singh Chauhan
Head of Department
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech, Ph.D.

Specialization – Instrumentation & Control

Year of Experience – 26 Yrs

Date of Joining – 01/06/2022

Dr. Om Prakash Sahu, Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Dr. Om Prakash Sahu
Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech, Ph.D., Post. Doc.

Specialization – Machine Learning

Year of Experience – 21 Yrs

Date of Joining – 08/09/2023

Mr. Vineet Kumar Vashishtha, Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Mr. Vineet Kumar Vashishtha
Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Machine Learning

Year of Experience – 19 Yrs

Date of Joining – 14/09/2024

Mr. Prabhakar Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Mr. Prabhakar Sharma
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Data Science

Year of Experience – 16 Yrs

Date of Joining – 20/03/2023

Dr. Anjali Chandra, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Dr. Anjali Chandra
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech, Ph.D.

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 24 Yrs

Date of Joining – 01/12/2023

Mr. Ayush Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Mr. Ayush Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Artificial Intelligence

Year of Experience – 06 Yrs

Date of Joining – 21/03/2023

Ms. Rupali Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms. Rupali Sharma
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 06 Yrs

Date of Joining – 09/05/2023

Ms. Priyanka Prasad, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms. Priyanka Prasad
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 06 Yrs

Date of Joining – 16/10/2024

Mrs. Rekha Awasthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Mrs. Rekha Awasthi
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 06 Yrs

Date of Joining – 16/10/2024

Ms Garima Sinha, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms Garima Sinha
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Data Structure

Year of Experience – 03 Yrs

Date of Joining – 06/09/2023

Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Artificial Intelligence and Soft - Computing

Year of Experience – 17 Yrs

Date of Joining – 02/01/2023

Ms. Liza Patel, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms. Liza Patel
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 01 Yrs

Date of Joining – 03/02/2025

Ms. Lilima Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms. Lilima Jain
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 0.8 Yrs

Date of Joining – 11/08/2025

Ms. Rashmi Banchhor, Lecturer, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms. Rashmi Banchhor
Lecturer
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 01 Yrs

Date of Joining – 25/09/2024

Ms. Sandhya Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Ms. Sandhya Bhattacharya
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – Computer Technology

Year of Experience – 09 Yrs

Date of Joining – 02/01/2017

Mr. Gurupal Singh Chawla, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Engineering & Machine Learning, SSIPMT, Raipur
Mr. Gurupal Singh Chawla
Assistant Professor
Regular

Qualification – M.Tech

Specialization – VLSI

Year of Experience – 17 Yrs

Date of Joining – 13/07/2011

Department Vision

To produce competent professional graduates grounded in ethical values by imparting application oriented AIML education.

Department Mission

M1 To impart AIML based quality education align with effective project-based teaching & learning process.
M2 To develop effective infrastructure by fostering innovative knowledge and ideas in the field of AIML
M3 To groom competent professionals by imparting knowledge of AIML based industry oriented education/courses

List of PO's

PO1
Engineering Knowledge
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2
Problem Analysis
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3
Design/Development of Solutions
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5
Modern Tool Usage
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6
Engineer and Society
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7
Environment and Sustainability
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8
Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9
Individual and Team Work
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10
Communication
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11
Project Management and Finance
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12
Life-long Learning
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

List of PSO's

PSO1 Ability to analyze and apply the knowledge of human cognition, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and data engineering in terms of real-world problems to meet the challenges of the future.
PSO2 Ability to develop computational knowledge and project development skills using innovative tools and techniques to solve problems in the areas related to Deep Learning, Machine learning, Natural Language Processing.
PSO3 Ability to establish or lead a product development company and use the acquired knowledge to identify real-world problems.

List of PEO's

PEO1 Graduates will have the ability to adapt, contribute and innovate new technologies and systems in the key domains of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
PEO2 Graduates will be able to successfully pursue higher education in reputed institutions with AI Specialization.
PEO3 Graduates will have the ability to explore research areas and produce outstanding contribution in various areas of Artificial Intelligence.
PEO4 Graduates will be ethically and socially responsible solution providers and entrepreneurs in the field of Computer Science and Engineering with AI Specialization.

Academic Calendar

Corporate Mentors

What is CSE (AI)?

CSE (AI) refers to the intersection of Computer Science and Engineering with the field of Artificial Intelligence. This involves the application of computer science and engineering principles and techniques to design and develop intelligent systems and software that can perform complex tasks requiring human-like intelligence.

CSE (AI) involves various subfields of AI, such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, expert systems, and knowledge representation. It also encompasses the development of algorithms, architectures, and frameworks for designing and building intelligent systems, as well as the deployment and maintenance of these systems.

The goal of CSE (AI) is to create intelligent systems that can interact with the real world, make decisions, learn from experience, and adapt to new situations. These systems have many applications in various domains, including healthcare, finance, transportation, manufacturing, and entertainment, among others.

Why CSE (AI)?

CSE (AI) is an important field of study because it has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. AI systems can perform complex tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence, such as recognizing images, understanding natural language, making predictions, and making decisions.

By developing intelligent systems, we can improve efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in various fields, including healthcare, finance, transportation, manufacturing, and entertainment. For example, AI can help doctors diagnose diseases more accurately and efficiently, assist financial analysts in predicting market trends, and optimize traffic flow in cities.

CSE (AI) also plays a critical role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. By leveraging AI to analyze large amounts of data, we can gain insights into these issues and develop effective solutions.

Moreover, as the field of AI continues to advance, there will be an increasing demand for professionals with expertise in CSE (AI). These professionals will be well-positioned to pursue careers in a wide range of industries and sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, and government.

Admission Requirement

12th Entrance Exam

Course Duration - 4 Years (8 Semesters)