
Engineering education is moving beyond classroom-based learning as technology continues to influence the way students learn, build and prepare for professional roles. PW Institute of Innovation (IOI) School of Technology follows this approach through its 4-Year Computer Science and AI Program, combining academic learning with projects, practical activities, mentorship and industry exposure.
The programme is offered through Medhavi Skills University, a UGC-recognised Skills University, with PW IOI as the Industry Skilling Partner. Its curriculum combines computer science foundations with artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, along with on-the-job learning, experiential learning and industry immersion.
Future-ready engineering education can involve a combination of technical foundations, practical application and exposure to professional environments. The PW IOI School of Technology model brings these elements together through the following:
1. Learn by Building from Day 1
The programme uses project-based and hands-on learning to help you apply concepts while working on practical tasks. Workshops, labs and projects are included as part of the learning experience, with activities designed around real-world problem-solving.
2. Study Computer Science with an AI Focus
The 4-year programme combines computer science foundations with exposure to artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies. The curriculum is designed with inputs from industry professionals and follows an outcome-oriented approach.
3. Gain Industry Exposure During the Degree
Industry exposure is integrated into the programme through on-the-job learning, experiential learning and industry immersion. These components form part of the broader curriculum rather than being limited to an activity after completing the degree.
4. Learn Through Mentorship
Mentor-guided learning is another part of the programme. PW IOI's School of Technology lists mentors and faculty members with experience across technology, software development, data science, academics and other professional areas.
5. Explore Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Along with technical learning, the programme introduces entrepreneurial thinking, innovation frameworks and business fundamentals. This gives you exposure to how technology can connect with products, businesses and innovation.
The School of Technology incorporates practical activities throughout the programme. These opportunities can help you move from understanding a concept to applying it in a project or industry-linked setting.
Projects
Projects provide opportunities to apply technical concepts while developing solutions and working through different stages of implementation.
Workshops and Labs
Practical workshops and labs allow you to work with concepts through activities rather than relying only on theoretical explanations.
On-the-Job Learning
OJT is incorporated into the curriculum, giving you exposure to work-oriented learning as part of the programme.
Industry Immersion
Industry immersion provides exposure to professional environments and the practical application of technical knowledge.
Internship Exposure
Internship exposure begins from the first year, giving you an opportunity to gain professional experience while continuing your degree. PW IOI also highlights paid internships and industry exposure as part of its School of Technology offering.
This combination allows practical learning to remain connected with academic education throughout the programme.
Technology access is an important part of the School of Technology learning environment. PW IOI provides a MacBook from Day 1 and uses an Apple-enabled classroom setup for School of Technology students.
The programme also highlights Microsoft certification alongside the 4-year Computer Science and AI programme. Its curriculum includes areas such as data structures and algorithms, deep learning and GenAI foundations, cloud computing and DevOps, and GenAI and agentic AI specialisation and deployment.
Explore the MacBook-enabled learning environment at PW IOI to understand how device access, practical activities and project-based learning are incorporated into technology education.
Starting professional exposure early can help you understand how technical skills are used in real work environments. PW IOI highlights internship exposure from the first year, along with OJT and industry immersion.
The School of Technology also offers internship opportunities with stipends of up to Rs 50,000*. The stipend amount may vary depending on the internship and the student’s opportunity. This represents the stated maximum opportunity and should not be understood as an amount received by every student.
PW IOI has also documented an individual first-semester internship experience, showing how early practical preparation can lead to an internship opportunity during the degree. You can read about this first-semester internship experience for a specific example.
Career preparation is incorporated through a combination of technical learning, practical exposure and professional support.
Some key components include:
Industry-integrated curriculum: Connects academic learning with industry-oriented experiences.
Mentor-guided learning: Provides opportunities to learn with guidance from experienced professionals and educators.
Internship exposure: Introduces professional exposure from the first year.
Project-based learning: Gives you opportunities to apply concepts through practical projects.
Placement assistance: PW IOI highlights placement assistance as part of its overall offering.
Technology-focused learning: Provides exposure to areas including AI, software development, data and cloud technologies.
The programme also introduces entrepreneurship and innovation, creating exposure to career, venture-oriented and higher-study pathways.
PW IOI student outcomes include roles across software development, AI engineering, product and business functions. Some reported examples include Aman Raj Gupta as an SDE at Allo Health with a CTC of 10 LPA + 2 Lakh ESOPs, Rohit Makani as a Founding AI Engineer at Ikshan AI with 10 LPA + 20 Lakh ESOPs, and Rohit Kumar Sah as an SDE at Physics Wallah with a CTC of 8 LPA.
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Student |
Role |
Organisation |
Reported CTC |
|
Aman Raj Gupta |
SDE |
Allo Health |
10 LPA + 2 Lakh ESOPs |
|
Rohit Makani |
Founding AI Engineer |
Ikshan AI |
10 LPA + 20 Lakh ESOPs |
|
Rohit Kumar Sah |
SDE |
Physics Wallah |
8 LPA |
|
Iffa Naaz |
Business Development Manager |
— |
5.2 LPA |
These are individual reported outcomes and should not be interpreted as an average package, placement percentage or guaranteed result for every student.
The wider student outcome information also includes internship experiences across areas such as AI, software development, product, data and other functions. This illustrates the range of roles represented in the available student records.
PW IOI lists scholarship support of up to 100%* for eligible students, subject to defined merit and eligibility criteria. The School of Technology page also lists merit-based scholarships, EWS scholarships and dedicated scholarship support for women in technology and innovation-focused programmes.
The School of Technology is currently listed across four campuses:
Bengaluru
Noida
Pune
Lucknow
These campuses are listed on the current School of Technology programme page.
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Programme Feature |
Learning Focus |
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4-Year Computer Science and AI Programme |
Builds computer science foundations with AI and data-driven technology exposure |
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Project-Based Learning |
Provides opportunities to apply concepts through projects |
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Internship Exposure from Year 1 |
Introduces professional exposure during the degree |
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OJT and Industry Immersion |
Connects learning with workplace-oriented experiences |
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Mentor-Guided Learning |
Provides guidance from experienced professionals and educators |
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Microsoft Certification |
Adds a certification alongside the degree |
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Workshops and Labs |
Provides opportunities for practical application |
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Introduces business fundamentals and innovation-oriented learning |
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Scholarship Opportunities |
Provides financial support to eligible students |
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Placement Assistance |
Supports career preparation |
The PW IOI School of Technology brings together computer science and AI education with projects, practical learning, mentorship, early internship exposure and industry immersion. With an Apple-enabled learning environment, Microsoft certification, scholarship opportunities and exposure to different technology areas, the programme connects academic learning with practical and industry-oriented experiences.

