VisMaBodha: Vishlesan I-Hub X MASAI Multipurpose Mini- CoE Inaugurated on Dec 3, 2025

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VismaBodha: VisMaBodha is a portmanteau of Vishlesan i-Hub Foundation, MASAI School and Bodha(बोध) means "awareness" or "consciousness". It is a key concept in the Advaita-Vedanta school, signifying the realization of one's true self (Ātma) as being identical with pure awareness, rather than the physical body.

Background

Vishlesan i-Hub Foundation IIT Patna (TIH IIT Patna) and MASAI School launched a joint mini center of excellence VisMaBodha on 3rd December 2025.

The center currently houses a 30 seater laboratory with Audio-Visual platforms for delivery of skills. Thirty IoT & embedded development boards which were developed in-house with the assistance from startups incubated by TIH IIT Patna. An additional 30 such units are on standby. An HPC server for supporting the effort.

A 30 Seater lab with State of the art Server and IoT Kits

Chief Guest:

Prof Dr. Trilok Nath Singh, Honorable Director Indian Institute of Technology Patna.

Prof Dr. Trilok Nath Singh, Chairman BoD TIH IIT Patna and Honorable Director Indian Institute Technology Patna.

Dignitaries of the event

1. Dr Ekta Kapoor, NM-ICPS DST

2. Prof Dr. Nitin Kumar Puri, Director NIELIT Patna

3. Prof Dr. Arun Arora, Vice-Chancellor, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda State Technical University.

4. Prof. Dr. C.Yuvaraju, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Malla Reddy University.

MASAI School

1. Anurag Singh, Senior Vice President – Growth MASAI School

2. T Namitha, Programme Manager MASAI School

Key Features of the Initiative

1. Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Courses co-designed and co-certified by Vishlesan I-Hub, IIT Patna and MASAI School cover:

• Foundations like Python, data representation, statistics, and machine learning fundamentals.

• Core AI/ML techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, neural networks, and model evaluation.

• Advanced topics including deep learning, Transformers, NLP, reinforcement learning, AutoML, cloud deployment, and ethical AI practices.

2. Hands-On and Project-Based Learning

Participants build real-world projects such as image classification, customer segmentation, and NLP-based applications — helping them create portfolios that demonstrate applied AI capabilities.

3. Accessibility and Diversity

Some programs are offered in multiple regional languages (Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil), lowering the language barrier for learners across India and broadening access beyond traditional tech hubs.

4. Certification and Recognition

Upon completion, learners receive certificates endorsed by the Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation, IIT Patna, which adds strong academic credibility to their profiles.

5. Flexible Course Offerings

Programs vary in duration and depth — from short foundational courses (e.g., 4-month applied AI/ML essentials) to longer, more comprehensive tracks (e.g., 9-month AI & ML mastery programs).

This collaboration acts like a Mini-Center of Excellence (Mini-CoE) in the following ways:

• Bridges Gap Between Theory and Practice: Researchers can ground their work in practical AI skills, moving beyond theory to implementation.

• Promotes AI Integration Across Domains: Whether in healthcare, environmental science, social sciences, or engineering research, participants gain tools to explore and contribute to AI-enhanced research.

• Supports Diverse Learners: By offering bilingual instruction and project-centric learning, the programs are suited for non-traditional learners — including domain specialists and researchers — who want to incorporate AI methods without a prior tech background.

• Encourages Innovation: Through project-based work and access to faculty and industry mentors, learners can develop AI solutions that intersect with their research interests.

The joint efforts of the Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation and MASAI School serve as a practical Center of Excellence for AI & ML education, particularly tailored to researchers and multidisciplinary learners. By combining academic rigor with industry-aligned instruction and hands-on projects, the programs enable participants to integrate AI into their work, drive innovation, and contribute to AI-rich research landscapes.