i-Hub IIT Patna AI & ML Course Fees 2026: Full Breakdown, EMI and Refund
The current Masai School programme page lists the Certification in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Vishlesan i-Hub, IIT Patna as an 8-month online programme for learners who are 12th pass and above. The page currently displays a ₹99 qualifier test fee, ₹4,000 registration fee and ₹50,000 programme fee. It shows the total programme fee as ₹54,000 plus GST, an upfront payment option of ₹59,720 inclusive of GST, and an EMI option of ₹7,631 per month for 9 months.
What do the different charges mean?
1. Qualifier test fee: ₹99
The current programme page lists ₹99 as the qualifier test fee and explicitly marks it as non-refundable. The fee is paid when the applicant chooses a qualifier-test slot. The page also says the applicant can unlock a free mock test and practice before the final exam.
2. Registration fee: ₹4,000
The programme page lists a ₹4,000 registration fee. Because the general Masai refund policy uses the term “Secure Seat Fee” for a non-refundable seat-reservation charge, rather than assuming the two labels are identical, the safest practice is to check the exact term shown in the learner’s offer letter or fee receipt.
3. Programme fee: ₹50,000
The programme page lists ₹50,000 as the programme fee for the 8-month certification. The current page says this programme fee is refundable according to the applicable Refund and Withdrawal Policy.
How much is the upfront payment?
The current programme page displays an upfront payment of ₹59,720 inclusive of GST. The same page lists the programme-fee components separately and also shows ₹54,000 + GST as the total. Because the displayed figures are presented as the site’s current payment options, this article does not reverse-engineer or speculate about how the amounts are bundled or taxed.
What is the EMI option?
The page currently displays an EMI option of ₹7,631 per month for 9 months, inclusive of GST. Multiplying the displayed monthly amount by nine gives ₹68,679. That is ₹8,959 above the displayed ₹59,720 upfront amount. The actual financial cost of an NBFC arrangement can depend on the lender agreement, processing charges or other terms, so learners should read the loan agreement before accepting the EMI route.
Refund and withdrawal policy
The current Masai School Student and Academic Policies page defines a “Course Fee” separately from the Application Fee and Secure Seat Fee. It states that the Application Fee and Secure Seat Fee are non-refundable and excluded from the refund-schedule calculations. The refund schedule for the eligible Course Fee is:
Important refund conditions
- The programme commencement date includes any foundation or prerequisite session scheduled before the main batch begins.
- For course fees paid in tranches, the policy uses the date of the first Course Fee tranche for determining the refund band.
- For an NBFC loan or EMI arrangement, the policy uses the date on which the NBFC sanctions the loan as the relevant fee-payment date.
- Once an eligible withdrawal is approved, the refund is processed to the original source of payment within 20 business days, subject to applicable banking and regulatory timelines.
- For an EMI-funded course, eligible refunds are paid to the lender, and the learner may still bear lender foreclosure or cancellation charges under the loan agreement.
- If a programme is cancelled or its commencement date is postponed by more than 30 days from the originally communicated date, a learner who chooses not to continue is eligible for a 100% refund of all amounts paid under the policy, including the Application Fee and Secure Seat Fee.
How to submit a withdrawal request
The current Masai policy says withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing by email to the designated withdrawal address for the relevant programme. For the AI & ML programme listed in the policy, the designated email is course.withdrawal@masaischool.com. The policy states that requests sent through other channels are not treated as valid withdrawal requests under the policy.
What does the fee cover?
- An 8-month online AI and ML curriculum
- Python, Git/GitHub, SQL, NumPy, Pandas and visualisation
- Machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision and generative AI topics
- LLM engineering, RAG, LoRA and agentic systems
- Production deployment and MLOps topics
- Multiple hands-on projects and a capstone
- IIT faculty and industry-expert instruction
- Placement assistance subject to 7+ CGPA and 65% attendance
Certificate eligibility also requires 65% overall attendance and 30% marks in cumulative evaluations, according to the current programme page.
Is the fee worth it?
There is no universal answer. The programme is more relevant for learners who need structured instruction, deadlines, projects and mentor support over eight months. It is less compelling for someone who already has strong AI/ML fundamentals, regularly builds projects independently and mainly wants access to free or low-cost self-paced material.
The most sensible comparison is therefore not just the headline price. Compare the duration, weekly time commitment, depth of curriculum, number and type of projects, quality of instruction, credential wording, support included and the conditions attached to placement assistance and certification.
Before you pay: practical checklist
1. Check the current programme page for the latest batch, fees and qualifier date.
2. Confirm the exact payable amount, including GST, in writing before payment.
3. Check the wording on the offer letter or fee receipt for the ₹4,000 registration/seat charge.
4. Read the full refund policy and note when the programme commencement date begins, including any prerequisite session.
5. For EMI, read the NBFC agreement for interest, processing, foreclosure and cancellation terms.
6. Do not treat placement assistance as a job guarantee.
FAQs
What is the total fee for the IIT Patna AI & ML programme?
The current programme page lists ₹4,000 registration plus ₹50,000 programme fee, for a displayed total of ₹54,000 + GST. The ₹99 qualifier test fee is separate.
Is the ₹99 qualifier fee refundable?
No. The programme page explicitly lists it as non-refundable.
Can I pay by EMI?
The current page displays ₹7,631 per month for 9 months through NBFC partners, inclusive of GST.
Can I get a refund?
Eligible Course Fee refunds follow the current Masai withdrawal policy: 100%, 50%, 25% or 0% depending on the timing of withdrawal. Application Fee and Secure Seat Fee are excluded from the refund schedule and are non-refundable under the policy.
Does the programme guarantee a job?
No. The programme offers placement assistance subject to eligibility conditions. The current programme page does not state a job guarantee.
Bottom line
The current price structure is straightforward once the different charges are separated: ₹99 for the qualifier test, ₹4,000 registration fee and ₹50,000 programme fee, with the site displaying ₹59,720 as the upfront payment option and ₹7,631 × 9 for EMI. The refund policy applies to the eligible Course Fee and has specific timing conditions. Because programme fees and policies can change, the live programme page and the applicable student policy should be checked immediately before payment.