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Learn to Build Domain-Specific LLMs, SLMs & Production-Ready RAG Systems


The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), established in 2016, is one of Indiaโs fastest-growing IITs, committed to innovation, research excellence, and industry collaboration. Strengthening this mission is the Institute Incubation & Innovation Council (I3C), IIT Jammuโs Section-8 not-for-profit organization that enables agile, industry-aligned certification and upskilling programs with real-world relevance.
Through I3C, IIT Jammu delivers future-ready learning experiences that promote innovation, skill development, and professional excellence. The institute warmly welcomes learners to a rigorous and rewarding academic journey designed to create meaningful impact across industries.

Dr. Harkeerat Kaur is an Assistant Professor at IIT Jammu with academic and research expertise in Computer Science and Engineering. Her research interests include Computer Vision, Image Processing, Biometrics, Visual Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technologies, and Data Privacy. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Tech. (Dual Degree) from PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur and a B.E. in Information Technology from Jabalpur Engineering College.
She has international research exposure as a Visiting Researcher at the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan, and has contributed to government-funded research through the Privacy Enhancing Revocable Biometric Entities (PERBI) project sponsored by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Dr. Kaur is a recipient of the Best Thesis Award at CICT 2018 and First Prize at the PhD Symposium, Design Workshop 2019. Her teaching spans Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Computer Graphics, and Computer Architecture, with a strong focus on applying theory to real-world, privacy-aware intelligent systems.



Earn a prestigious certification from IIT Jammu (I3C), representing academic excellence and deep-tech specialization.
in Just 7 Months
Module 1: Transformer Foundations
Module 2: LLM Engineering & Context Engineering
Module 3: SLM Development
Module 4: RAG Architectures
Module 5: Production Deployment
Capstone Project: End-to-End AI System
Through the Futurense AI Clinic, you donโt just learn concepts, you build and deploy real LLM, SLM, and RAG systems the way enterprises do.
Work on enterprise-style problem statements focused on domain-specific SLMs, context-aware RAG pipelines, and agent-driven workflows, not toy use cases.
Design and deliver 15+ AI projects, including multiple RAG systems and 3 custom SLMs, with live, shareable URLs and HuggingFace publishing under your name.
Gain hands-on experience with the exact tooling used by modern AI teams, including: HuggingFace Transformers, PEFT (LoRA/QLoRA), and Monitoring tools.
Learn how to take an AI system from data and context design โ model fine-tuning โ retrieval optimization โ deployment, monitoring, and cost control mirroring real production environments.





B.Tech / B.E. / BCA / M.Sc. / MCA or equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate, as specified in the program prerequisites.
Open to candidates from engineering, computer science, or related technical disciplines with foundational exposure to computing.
Applicants must be prepared for hands-on, project-intensive learning, including system building and deployment-focused assignments.
Python proficiency is required. Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude is expected for effective learning.
Short Qualifying Test (non-technical)
What Youโll Be Tested On
Duration: 90 minutes
B.Tech / B.E. students in their final year looking to enter AI roles with real, production-ready skills.
Professionals aiming to move beyond basic AI usage into LLM, SLM, and RAG system development.
Engineers and technologists seeking to specialize in domain-specific AI systems, deployment, and context engineering.
Developers, ML engineers, and data professionals who want to build, fine-tune, and deploy real LLM/SLM systems instead of prototypes.
They are working at companies which are a dream for most




Admissions close once the required number of students is enrolled for the upcoming cohort. Apply early to secure your seat.
How it Works
Submit your application and complete the registration process.
Attempt a short test to assess your foundational understanding of LLM, SLM & RAG Developments.
Block your seat by completing the enrollment process and payment.
Kick things off with a 2-Week Bridge Course that gets you course-ready

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Design, fine-tune, and deploy LLMs, SLMs, and RAG systems used in production.
We know you might have some questions before getting started in our platform
The program, titled PG Certificate in AI-Driven LLM, SLM & Agentic RAG Development, is offered by IIT Jammu through I3CโIIT Jammu, in collaboration with Futurense.
The program has a duration of 6 months (24 weeks) comprising 110+ contact hours. The next cohort begins tentatively in March 2026.
All lectures, labs, and materials for the program are delivered in a 100% online format in English.
Candidates can apply online through the official admission portal by submitting their details.
The application process has already begun for the program and the seats are filling fast.
This program is designed to help professionals move beyond using AI tools to building real-world generative AI systems. It teaches participants how to design and deploy domain-specific LLMs, Small Language Models (SLMs), and Agentic RAG systems used in modern AI applications. Through hands-on learning, learners gain the skills to build production-ready AI solutions for real business use.
The program focuses on four key pillars of enterprise AI:SLM Development, Context Engineering, Agentic RAG systems, and Production deployment with monitoring and CI/CD pipelines.
The certificate is issued by IIT Jammu in collaboration with I3C and Futurense, providing official recognition, but โIITianโ alumni status is generally reserved for full-time degree programs.
No. This is a specialized PG Certificate designed for industry readiness and professional upskilling, and it differs from full-time academic degree programs in duration and scope.
The program is open to:
โข Final Year Students: B.Tech / B.E.
โข Early Career Professionals: 0โ3 Years Experience
โข Mid-Career Professionals: 3+ Years Experience
Candidates must have technical degrees such as B.Tech / B.E. / BCA / M.Sc. / MCA, with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Yes. Python proficiency is mandatory, as students will build and deploy AI models and systems.
The admission process includes:
โข Apply Online by submitting details
โข Pre-screening Assessment
โข Receive Offer Letter
โข Enrollment by paying the fee and starting the bridge course
Yes. A mandatory pre-screening test assesses:
โข Logical Reasoning
โข Data Literacy & Interpretation
โข AI, LLM & RAG Awareness
โข Python Programming Basics
Applicants must submit:
โข Aadhaar Card and PAN Card (Identity Proof)
โข Proof of Date of Birth
โข 10th Standard Marksheet
โข 12th Standard Marksheet
โข Graduation Marksheet / Degree Certificate or latest transcripts
โข Resume (Professional Summary)
โข Employment proofs (if applicable)
Yes. The courses are delivered by IIT Jammu faculty along with experienced industry experts.
Futurense Technologies serves as the Industry and Admission Partner and provides the platform for live sessions and mentor support.
Yes. The program includes 15+ AI projects, including building three domain-specific SLMs (Finance, Healthcare, Legal) and publishing them on HuggingFace.
Yes. A bridge course is provided covering:
โข Programming Foundations
โข GenAI, Agentic AI & Prompt Engineering
โข Databases with MySQL
โข Cloud Foundations
Campus immersion is an optional visit to IIT Jammu, allowing students to experience the campus, network with peers, and interact with mentors.
No. Campus immersion is optional, and the main program is delivered through live online sessions.
Students must maintain 75% attendance and complete all project requirements to receive the certificate.
Students should expect to spend 15โ20 hours per week, including live sessions, self-study, and project work.
Students will gain hands-on experience with 30+ tools, including:
โข LLM Platforms: OpenAI GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Mistral AI, Cohere
โข RAG & Vector DBs: LangChain, LlamaIndex, ChromaDB, Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus
โข SLM Training: HuggingFace Transformers, PEFT, Unsloth, Axolotl, TRL
โข Agent Frameworks: LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, n8n, Flowise
โข Dev & Ops: Python, FastAPI, Docker, GCP, Git, LangSmith, Streamlit
The program includes the following modules:
โข Transformer Foundations
โข SLM, LLM & Context Engineering
โข SLM Development
โข RAG Architectures
โข Production Deployment
โข Capstone Project
Yes, a basic understanding of programmingโespecially Pythonโis required to successfully complete the pre-screening test.
After completing the program, learners can pursue roles such as:
โข LLM Engineer
โข SLM Engineer
โข RAG Architect
โข AI Agent Developer
โข LLMOps Engineer
Yes. Through hands-on development of LLM, SLM, and RAG-based applications, learners gain practical experience that can help demonstrate their skills when pursuing roles in AI engineering and generative AI development.
RAG pipelines and AI agents are increasingly used to build enterprise AI applications, intelligent assistants, and automated workflows. Developing expertise in these areas positions learners for specialized roles in modern AI development.
Yes. Professionals with programming or technical backgrounds can leverage the program to move into specialized roles in LLM and AI application development.
The program fee is โน84,000 + GST. The application fee is โน5,000 and is included in the program fee.
Yes. The optional campus immersion costs approximately โน10,000.
Yes. Flexible EMI options are available through financial partners.
Expect to spend 15โ20 hours per week, including live online sessions, self-study, and project work.
Yes, EMI options are available through partner institutions. However, please note that no subvention is offered by IIT Jammu.
Yes. You can self-fund partially or in full. The payment schedule provides flexibility.
The interest rate depends on the financial institution providing the loan. Rates are described as reasonable and competitive as per the current market.
1. PAN
2. Aadhaar
3. Last 3 months bank statements