Saras AI Institute, an AI-exclusive higher education degree granting postsecondary school in the State of Utah (USA), will offer its foundational 8-week course, “Powers of AI”, as an open elective for IIT BHU students after the two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Signed by IIT BHU Director Amit Patra and Amit Kataria, COO and Co-Founder, Saras AI Institute, SII’s offering is open to all undergraduate students of all disciplines, ensuring that the transformative potential of AI reaches everyone, from engineering to humanities.
This course offers an entry point into the world of AI with no prior coding or math experience required. Designed in a project-based format, the programme introduces students to core AI domains, including machine learning, generative AI, deep learning and prompt engineering. Instead of traditional exams, students will develop real-world projects — building practical skills that prepare them for high-impact roles in the AI-driven future. It is designed to be a practical starting point for students who want to understand and participate in this space.
The course also aims to build a foundation in ethical and responsible use of AI—an area of growing importance as the technology becomes more integrated into business operations and everyday life.
Further, Saras and IIT BHU will also co-develop the innovative “AI Evaluator”, a cutting-edge AI-powered assessment tool. This will allow real-time student progress tracking, deliver deep learning insights and simplify evaluations — a crucial enabler for scaling quality education in a rapidly digitalising Bharat.
The MoU also lays the foundation for flexible learning pathways for students and establishes a credit exchange programme. This will enable all students across all disciplines to pursue a Minor in AI online, explore Associate Degree opportunities and earn industry-recognised AI certifications through Saras AI Institute’s digital campus.
The MoU also includes joint research opportunities, guest lectures AI hackathons, workshops and representation at IIT BHU-led academic and industry events.
IIT (BHU) Director Prof.Amit Patra said: “Our partnership with Saras marks a significant step towards integrating cutting-edge AI education across disciplines, ensuring that every student—regardless of their field—is equipped to contribute meaningfully to India’s digital and economic transformation.”
Anil Singh, Founder and President of Saras in his remarks, said: ” Our collaboration with IIT BHU is not just about teaching artificial intelligence; it’s about empowering every student—across all disciplines—with the tools to shape India’s destiny in the AI era.”
