M.Sc. · 2 years
Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning, language models and AI systems, from first principles to deployment.
- Intake
- 20
- Fee / year
- ₹ 6.8 L
Applications open · Cohort 2027
Postgraduate programmes in AI, data and design.
One- and two-year programmes taught in cohorts of up to 24, with a faculty mentor for every student and a final project built with an industry partner.
- 1:10faculty to students
- 92%in relevant work or a Ph.D. within six months
- 15 Janapplication deadline
Degrees awarded jointly with a UGC-recognised partner university
Programmes
Four programmes, one standard.
All programmes run full-time on campus, combine taught modules with studio projects, and end with a capstone built for a real partner organisation.
M.Sc. · 2 years
Data Science
Statistics, data engineering and experimentation for products, research and policy.
- Intake
- 24
- Fee / year
- ₹ 6.2 L
M.Des. · 2 years
Interaction Design
Research, prototyping and product design for digital services and intelligent tools.
- Intake
- 18
- Fee / year
- ₹ 5.6 L
PG Diploma · 1 year
Technology Policy
Law, governance and ethics of AI for public servants, lawyers and product leaders.
- Intake
- 16
- Fee
- ₹ 4.2 L
Why St. Clair
Small enough that every student is known.
- Cohorts of up to 24Seminars, not lecture halls. Every student presents every week.
- A mentor from day oneEach student is paired with a faculty member who supervises their capstone.
- Industry capstonesFinal projects are set and reviewed by partner companies, labs and public bodies.
- ScholarshipsAround 40% of students receive a merit or need-based scholarship of up to full fees.
Admissions
How to apply.
There is no entrance exam. We look at your academic record, your work and a short statement of purpose.
- 1
Apply online
Submit your transcripts, CV and a 600-word statement of purpose.
By 15 January - 2
Work sample
Share a project, paper or piece of work you're proud of.
Late January - 3
Interview
A 30-minute conversation with two faculty members, online or on campus.
February - 4
Offer & scholarship
Decisions and scholarship awards are sent together by email.
By 15 March
Key dates · Cohort 2027
| 01 Oct 2026 | Applications open |
| 21 Nov 2026 | Open day on campus (Saturday) |
| 15 Jan 2027 | Application deadline |
| 15 Mar 2027 | Offers and scholarships announced |
| 02 Aug 2027 | Programmes begin |
Faculty
Taught by people who do the work.
Our 14 faculty combine research careers with industry practice, and every one of them mentors students directly.
Dr. Ananya Rao
Programme lead, AI
Ph.D. in machine learning. Previously a research scientist at a national AI lab.
Prof. Vikram Iyer
Dean of studies
Computer scientist and former head of engineering at a robotics start-up.
Dr. Rohan Nair
Programme lead, Data Science
Statistician; ten years building data teams in fintech and healthcare.
Dr. Kavya Menon
Programme lead, Design
Designer and researcher in human–computer interaction.
This week on the board
Dr. Rao's Tuesday seminar
Gradient descent, from first principles: how a model learns by taking small steps downhill. Every seminar starts at the board, and every student takes a turn at it.
Outcomes
Where our graduates go.
- 92%
- in relevant work or a Ph.D. within six months
- ₹ 21 L
- median starting salary, Class of 2025
- 60+
- partner organisations setting capstone projects
“My capstone became my job. The team I built it for hired me before I'd even graduated.”
Recent graduates work at
Campus
Visit us in Powai.
- Address
- St. Clair Institute, Hiranandani Gardens
Powai, Mumbai 400076
Open in Maps → - Next open day
- Saturday 21 November, 10:00–14:00
Reserve a place →
Questions
Frequently asked.
Do I need a computer science degree?
No. About a third of our students come from maths, physics, engineering, design or economics. We offer a four-week bridge course before term.
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Admission is based on your academic record, a work sample, a statement of purpose and an interview.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Merit and need-based scholarships cover 25–100% of fees. You apply for them with the same application.
Is accommodation provided?
We have 120 single rooms on campus, allocated to first-year students who live outside Mumbai.
Can I pay fees in instalments?
Yes, fees can be paid in three instalments per year, and we work with two banks offering education loans.
Apply or enquire
Start your application.
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- Office hours
- Monday–Saturday · 09:30–17:30