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HCLTech has teamed up with IIT Guwahati to provide AI and Data Science education for its employees. The program allows early-career professionals to earn a degree while gaining industry experience. This initiative strengthens HCLTech’s workforce readiness for emerging tech fields. The partnership merges academic excellence with real-world digital transformation expertise.

Key Points: HCLTech Partners with IIT Guwahati for AI Upskilling Program

  • HCLTech employees can earn a 4-year online BSc in Data Science & AI
  • Program aims to prepare future tech leaders
  • Combines IIT Guwahati’s academic excellence with HCLTech’s industry expertise
  • TechBee offers work-integrated higher education
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HCLTech partners with IIT Guwahati to upskill employees in AI

HCLTech collaborates with IIT Guwahati to offer AI and Data Science degrees for employees under its TechBee early-career program.

"This collaboration with IIT Guwahati adds another valuable pathway for them to pursue their academic ambitions while gaining real-world industry experience – Subbaraman B, HCLTech"

New Delhi, May 16

IT services firm HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to offer employees with upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies, as per a company statement on Friday.

The HCLTech employees, enrolled in the company's early-career development program--TechBee - will get opportunity to pursue four-year online Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Data Science and AI.

This initiative is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, preparing them for future leadership roles within the company, the statement said.

"Our TechBee program provides high school graduates with a unique opportunity to kick-start their careers, and this collaboration with IIT Guwahati adds another valuable pathway for them to pursue their academic ambitions while gaining real-world industry experience," said Subbaraman B, Senior Vice President, HCLTech.

The HCLTech TechBee program offers students the flexibility to pursue higher education while gaining hands-on industry experience, creating a well-rounded, future-ready workforce.

Established in 1994, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has built world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities for advanced research. The institute offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines.

"We are excited to collaborate with HCLTech, a global leader in technology and innovation, to advance early-career education in critical fields like Data Science and AI. HCLTech's proven expertise in driving digital transformation, combined with IIT Guwahati's academic excellence, makes this online degree program a powerful platform," said Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI.

Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2025 totaled USD 13.8 billion.

HCLTech works with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail, and Public Services.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is a fantastic initiative! 👏 Combining industry experience with academic learning from a premier institute like IIT Guwahati will create highly skilled professionals. More Indian companies should follow this model to bridge the skill gap in emerging technologies.
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Priya M.
While this sounds promising, I hope they ensure the online degree maintains the same rigor as on-campus programs. IITs are known for their tough standards - hope they don't compromise quality for quantity.
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Amit S.
Great to see focus shifting to Northeast India! IIT Guwahati is doing amazing work. This partnership will help bring more opportunities to the region and showcase its potential in tech education.
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Sunita R.
My nephew is in TechBee program. This new degree option will be life-changing for many young Indians who can't afford regular college but are talented. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Vikram J.
Hope they include practical AI applications relevant to Indian problems - like agriculture, healthcare in rural areas, not just corporate use cases. That would make this truly valuable for our country.
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Neha T.
As an HR professional, I see this as a win-win. Companies get skilled employees, students earn while they learn, and IITs expand their reach. More such industry-academia partnerships needed!

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