3-Year/4-Year Undergraduate Programme
Undergraduate Major and Minor in Cognitive Science
A comprehensive introduction to the field, blending theory with hands-on research
To introduce fundamental concepts of the mind (reasoning, learning, memory, perception), computational skills (Programming, Data Science and AI), Robotics, Behavioural Methodologies alongside Experimental Neuroscience and Molecular Biology skills.
A 3/4 year (6/8 semesters) curriculum that blends Foundational Sciences (AI, Linguistics, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience) with technical skill training (Python/R, Data Analytics, Molecular Biology, Computer Vision, etc.).
A 3/4 year (6/8 semesters) curriculum that blends foundational sciences (AI, Linguistics, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience) with technical skill training (Python/R, Data Analytics, Molecular Biology, Computer Vision, etc.). Students gain hands-on lab experience from Day 1, choose a specialisation track in Year 2, and complete a research or industry internship in Year 4.
Experimental study of Human Behaviour, Perception, Decision-making, and Emotion. Training in Experimental Design, Psychometrics, and Behavioural Data Analysis.
The biological brain and its relationship to cognition. EEG, Neuroimaging, Cellular Neuroscience, and Computational Neuroscience.
Linguistic theory, Psycholinguistics, Speech Processing, and Computational Linguistics. Preparation for NLP, Speech Technology, and Language Research.
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Models, and Computational Models of Cognition.
Brain-Computer Interfaces, Cognitive Robotics, Assistive Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction.
Major – Requirement
Common Curriculum Courses
Major – Requirement
Common Curriculum Courses
Unrestricted Electives
Major – Requirement
Common Curriculum Courses
Unrestricted Electives
Major – Requirement
Common Curriculum Courses
Unrestricted Electives
Major - Electives (Any One)
Common Curriculum Courses
Non-Teaching Credit Courses
Unrestricted Electives
Career Aspirations based Courses (Mandatory Courses)
Major - Electives (Any Four)
Unrestricted Electives
Career Aspirations based Courses (Mandatory Courses)
Major - Electives (Any Three)
Non-Teaching Credit Courses
Unrestricted Electives
Career Aspirations based Courses (Mandatory Courses)
Major - Electives (Up to Three)
Non-Teaching Credit Courses
Prepare for roles in academia, industry, AI development, UX design, mental health, and more.
Market Context
The global AI and cognitive computing market is projected to exceed USD 70 billion by 2030.
Employers including Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research, Meta AI, McKinsey, WHO and NASSCOM actively recruit professionals who understand both human and artificial intelligence.
India's AI market is among the fastest growing globally.
Build intelligent systems informed by human cognition.
Roles: AI Researcher | NLP Engineer | ML Engineer | Cognitive Systems Architect
Employers: Google, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, Infosys, TCS
Translate brain research into digital health solutions and clinical tools.
Roles: Clinical Researcher | Neuroimaging Analyst | Digital Health Scientist
Employers: AIIMS, Apollo, Fortis, Siemens Healthineers, NIMHANS
Pursue doctoral research at IIT, TIFR, IIIT, MIT, Oxford, Stanford, UCL
Roles: PhD Researcher | Postdoctoral Fellow | University Faculty
Speech Tech, NLP, and Computational Linguistics.
Roles: Computational Linguist | Speech Technologist | NLP Scientist
Employers: Sarvam AI, Krutrim, Amazon Alexa, Google
Behavioural science in product design, UX, and education.
Roles: UX Researcher | Behavioural Scientist | Product Researcher
Employers: McKinsey, BCG, Unilever
Govern AI and Neurotechnology in Governments and international bodies.
Roles: AI Policy Analyst | Neuroethicist | Technology Policy Consultant
Employers: NASSCOM, WHO, UNESCO, Niti Aayog