IIT Delhi is offering a six-month online certificate course in AgriTech; apply by February 23..

If you are looking to build a career in the agricultural technology (agritech) sector, there is an important update. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has issued a notification for admissions to its Agritech Certificate Course, and the application process is now open. Applications for this six-month, online-conducted certificate course can be submitted until February 23, 2027. According to the notification from IIT Delhi, the course is designed to help students understand how technology, digital platforms, and data are playing a major role in driving transformation within the agricultural sector.

Let’s explore the details further—find out what will be taught in this six-month Agritech Certificate Course and who is eligible to apply.

Classes to begin on February 28, 2027
IIT Delhi has commenced the application process for its six-month Agritech Certificate Course. Applications can be submitted up until February 23, 2027. As per the notification, classes for the course will begin on February 28, 2027, and will continue until August 21, 2027. This is a six-month certificate program.

Classes to be held online on Sundays
The Agritech Certificate Course has been designed under the ‘Continuing Education Programme’ (CEP) at IIT Delhi and will be conducted entirely online. Notably, classes will be held every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

The program offers live learning sessions with IIT Delhi, a certificate from the institute, practical learning, a focus on the intersection of technology and business, and an opportunity for campus immersion.

Who can apply?
Graduates are eligible to apply for the Agritech Certificate Course. Additionally, diploma holders and postgraduates are also eligible to apply. Candidates applying for this course are not required to have any prior background in technical or agricultural fields. The application fee is set at ₹1,180, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

What will be taught?
The AgriTech Certificate Course is divided into a total of 7 modules. Let’s take a look at the 7 modules that will be covered in this course:

Landscape of Agriculture and AgriTech
IoT Sensors and Cyber-Physical Systems in Agriculture
Drones, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Intelligence Data
AI, Predictive Analytics, and Agriculture
Digital Agriculture, Digital Public Infrastructure, and Platform Ecosystems
Post-Harvest Processes, Market Linkages, and AgriTech Business Models
Capstone Project

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