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Artificial Intelligence
₹55,000
Programme feeBuild an understanding of AI tools, concepts and practical applications.
Applications open · Future Skills Challenge
Your upGrad course could cost you ₹0.*
Show what you can do. Take the Job Readiness Test, participate in skill-building activities and compete for merit scholarships of up to 100% on selected programmes.
Three programmes. Limited merit-based scholarship awards in each programme. Selection and cohort conditions apply. *₹0 refers to programme tuition after a 100% scholarship; enrolment charges may apply.
Up to 100% ScholarshipMerit-based tuition fee support for selected learners
Exclusive Centre HackathonBuild projects, showcase your skills and compete for MacBooks, iPads and more
Up to ₹5 Lakh Investment OpportunitySelected projects may get an opportunity to pitch to potential investors
Choose your learning path
Three programmes. Different skills. Real-world possibilities.
Explore the programme that best matches your interests and career direction. Course values below are the stated programme fees used for the scholarship calculations.
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Data Science
₹1,50,000
Programme feeExplore data-led problem solving, analysis and decision-making.
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Digital Marketing
₹65,000
Programme feeDevelop skills across digital channels, campaigns and marketing performance.
Merit-based fee support
See what you could pay.
Scholarship percentages apply to the relevant programme tuition fee. Your counsellor will explain the applicable enrolment charges and the complete amount payable before you confirm admission.
| Merit scholarship | Artificial Intelligence Programme tuition | Data Science Programme tuition | Digital Marketing Programme tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% scholarship · 1 award | 100% covered | 100% covered | 100% covered |
| 90% scholarship · 1 award | 90% covered | 90% covered | 90% covered |
| 80% scholarship · 1 award | 80% covered | 80% covered | 80% covered |
| 70% scholarship · 2 awards | 70% covered | 70% covered | 70% covered |
| 60% scholarship · 3 awards | 60% covered | 60% covered | 60% covered |
Planned allocation per programme: 1 award at 100%, 1 at 90%, 1 at 80%, 2 at 70% and 3 at 60%. Awards are subject to eligibility, selection, minimum cohort size and written approval by upGrad.
Please note: A 100% scholarship covers the programme tuition fee. Enrolment charges may apply separately. Your counsellor will explain all applicable charges and the complete payable amount before you accept an award or make any payment. Registering, taking the test or attending a workshop does not guarantee a scholarship.
Your route through the challenge
From application to scholarship selection.
Take part in the stages, demonstrate your interest and skills, and understand your programme options before making an enrolment decision.
1
Apply & register
Choose AI, Data Science or Digital Marketing and register your interest in the Future Skills Challenge.
2
Job Readiness Test
Take the upGrad Job Readiness Test (JRT) as the first assessment stage.
3
Centre workshops
Join selected sessions on resumes, AI training, programme knowledge and industry perspectives.
4
Future Skills Challenge
Participate in a practical challenge in your chosen track and demonstrate your problem-solving approach.
5
Scholarship selection
Selected applicants receive a provisional award and fee details. Confirm your seat under the published terms.
For enrolled centre learners
The learning doesn't stop at the classroom.
Build. Compete. Win.
Take part in an exclusive Centre Hackathon where learners can turn ideas into projects, showcase their work and compete for exciting prizes.
MacBooks
iPads
Tablets & more
Hackathon participation, project criteria, prize categories and timelines will be shared with eligible enrolled learners.
Along the way
Experiences designed to add value.
Depending on the published schedule and eligibility, participants may also access:
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Resume & ATS workshop
Understand how to present your skills and experience more effectively.
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Microsoft AI training session
A proposed 7-hour AI learning session. Any completion certificate or credential is subject to the provider's actual requirements and terms.
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Industry interactions
Attend programme and industry sessions and learn about practical applications.
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Mentor interactions
Get opportunities to learn from experts during selected workshops and activities.
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Project-led practice
Apply concepts through activities and build work you can present.
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Career development
Explore ways to strengthen your profile and prepare for your next opportunity.
A few things to know
Frequently asked questions.
Does everyone get a 100% scholarship?
No. There is one planned award at each of 100%, 90% and 80%, two at 70%, and three at 60% per programme. Final awards depend on the published allocation and selection process.
Are the scholarship places shared across all programmes?
The planned allocation is eight merit scholarship awards per programme: one each at 100%, 90% and 80%, two at 70%, and three at 60%.
Do I have to pay to register for the challenge?
Any registration fee, if applicable, must be communicated clearly before you register. Do not make a payment unless you have received the official fee and payment instructions from the centre.
Does taking the JRT guarantee admission or a scholarship?
No. The JRT is one stage of the challenge. Scholarship selection is based on the applicable criteria and is subject to cohort requirements and UpGrad approval.
When do I pay the programme fee?
You should receive your scholarship decision, a full breakdown of all applicable charges and the exact amount payable before confirming enrolment or making a payment.
Who can participate in the hackathon?
The Centre Hackathon is intended for eligible enrolled learners. The centre will share the final rules, eligibility, schedule and prize details separately.
Is the investor funding guaranteed?
No. It is only an opportunity for selected projects to pitch. Any investment is entirely at the discretion of the investor and subject to due diligence and separate agreements.
Can I attend every workshop?
Workshop dates and participation expectations will be shared after registration. If you have work or college commitments, discuss your availability with the centre counsellor.
Your next step starts here
Ready to take the challenge?
Tell the upGrad Chandigarh Learning Centre which programme interests you. A counsellor can explain the next available JRT slot, workshop schedule, scholarship terms and enrolment process.
Please verify the current application window and availability of each programme with the centre.
Important information & conditions
- Programme fees and payable amounts shown are based on the fee figures supplied for this campaign and are subject to confirmation against the current official programme fee schedule.
- Scholarship allocation is planned at eight awards per programme: one at 100%, one at 90%, one at 80%, two at 70% and three at 60%. Scholarships are merit-based and conditional on eligibility, selection criteria, minimum cohort size and written approval by upGrad. A provisional selection is not a final award until all conditions are met.
- Scholarship percentages apply to the programme tuition fee. Any enrolment charges, taxes, optional services, financing charges or other costs must be separately disclosed, with the complete payable amount shared before the applicant commits or pays.
- Challenge stages, workshop schedules, training availability, hackathon format, prizes and eligibility may be subject to change. Final details will be communicated in official participant terms.
- Hackathon prizes are not guaranteed to every participant. Winners will be determined under the published rules and judging criteria.
- The investor pitch reference is an opportunity only, not a promise of investment, grant, loan or funding.
- upGrad and programme names are used to identify the learning programmes and centre. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. This campaign page should be published only after approval of the brand owner and scholarship terms.