GenAI is now a baseline skill
Employers in technology, finance, marketing and operations expect graduates to build with GenAI. Most UG curricula have not caught up.
IIT Mandi Basecamp
Generative AI Winter Residential Programme
24 days on an IIT campus. Learn to build with GenAI, then leave job-ready or startup-ready.
This December, you'll build ▸RAG systems
- 2–25 December 2026
- Fully residential at IIT Mandi
- CCE, IIT Mandi + NSDC certification
Apply for Batch 1
APPLICATIONS OPENBatch 1 · 300 seats · 2–25 December 2026
Only 150 seats per track
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The programme in four numbers
Small batch. Big campus. Serious hours.
24days
Fully residential, 2–25 December 2026
170hours
GenAI, careers, startups and founder masterclasses
300
Learners in Batch 1, 150 in each of two tracks
₹99,999
Early-bird programme fee
- Certification: CCE, IIT Mandi certificate with NSDC skill certification
- Outcome: Job-ready or startup-ready, with a GenAI portfolio
- Partners: IIT Mandi (academic owner), Imarticus Learning, NSDC
01The shiftWhy now?
The AI shift isn't coming. It's already in the job description.
Four reasons this December matters more than the last one.
Students want outcomes
A job, or the confidence to start something. Basecamp pairs GenAI skills with a job path and a startup path.
Founders are the aspiration
Direct access to India's leading founders is rare for UG students, especially outside metro colleges.
An IIT campus, every vacation
Winter EditionTHIS BATCHDecember · GenAI foundations, first real projects and the IIT campus experience.
Summer EditionMay–July · Advanced projects and longer immersion for new and returning learners.
"Every summit starts at Basecamp."IIT MANDI BASECAMP
AI won't take your job. Someone who builds with AI will.
So which path is yours? ↓
02Your pathIs this for me?
Two tracks. One programme. Pick the one that fits how you think.
Your track sets your curriculum, labs and certificate. Then both tracks meet for careers, startups and founders.
Track ATrack BTogether
TRACK A · 150 SEATS
GenAI Engineering
Engineering learners
- For
- B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc., BCA and learners who code
- Builds with
- Python, model APIs, RAG, agents, cloud deployment
- Heads to
- GenAI developer, ML engineer, AI solutions engineer
- Earns
- Certificate in Generative AI Engineering
TRACK B · 150 SEATS
Applied GenAI
For Business and Creators
- For
- B.Com, BBA, BA, law, design and every other stream
- Builds with
- AI assistants, NotebookLM, n8n or Zapier, AI design tools
- Heads to
- AI product associate and AI-enabled business roles
- Earns
- Certificate in Applied Generative AI
Own curriculum, labs and certificate per track · shared careers, startup and founder sessions
Coder or not, there's a track built for you.
Here's what fills those 170 hours. ↓
03What you'll learnWhat exactly?
170 hours. Five pillars. One capstone you'll actually show off.
50h
GenAI Core
A separate curriculum for each of the two tracks
40h
Applications Lab
Six domain labs and at least three working projects
25h
Startup Studio
From problem discovery to MVP, pitch deck and Pitch Day
20h
Career Launchpad
Portfolio, mock interviews and Hiring Connect Day
15h
Founders' Circle
Ten masterclasses by leading Indian founders
20h
Capstone
A GenAI solution for industry, or an MVP and investor pitch
GenAI Core
50 HOURS PER TRACK- 01Python and ML foundations8 h
- 02LLMs and transformers8 h
- 03Prompt and context engineering6 h
- 04RAG systems and vector databases8 h
- 05AI agents and multi-agent systems8 h
- 06Speech, vision and image APIs6 h
- 07Deployment and responsible AI6 h
Now put it to work on real problems. ↓
04What you'll buildReal things?
Six industries. Real projects. Not toy demos.
Six domain labs and at least three working projects. Flip any card to see what the other track builds.
LAB 01 / 06
Marketing and content
TRACK A BUILDSA campaign-generator app
LAB 02 / 06
Finance and fintech
TRACK A BUILDSAn annual-report analyser using RAG
LAB 03 / 06
Software and product
TRACK A BUILDSAn AI feature in a live web app
LAB 04 / 06
Education
TRACK A BUILDSA voice AI tutor in an Indian language
LAB 05 / 06
Agriculture and rural
TRACK A BUILDSA voice-based crop advisory assistant
LAB 06 / 06
Operations and HR
TRACK A BUILDSA resume screener with fairness checks
170 hours. Two tracks. One portfolio that speaks for you.
And here's who you'll learn it from. ↓
05Who you'll meetWho teaches?
Learn from the people who built India's most-loved brands.
Founders' Circle: ten masterclasses. 90-minute sessions with Q&A, at least four in person on campus.
Speaker wishlist, subject to confirmation
Nithin Kamath
Kunal Shah
Sridhar Vembu
Vineeta Singh
Peyush Bansal
Aman Gupta
Vivek Raghavan
Ghazal Alagh
Ritesh Agarwal
Ritesh Singh
- 10masterclasses
- 90minutes each, with Q&A
- 4+in person on campus
So what do the 24 days actually look like? ↓
06The 24 daysMy days?
24 days that change how you work with AI.
About 8 learning hours a day, two days out in the hills, and one Summit Day at the end.
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- Base Setup
- Gear Up
- The Climb
- Summit Push
- Summit Day
- Rest & explore
DAY 00 / 24 · REPORTING 1 DEC
2–5 DECPHASE 1
Base Setup
Orientation, founder opening session, AI foundations, LLMs, prompting
6 DEC · Rest and explore: Rewalsar Lake visit
7–12 DECPHASE 2
Gear Up
RAG, agents and multimodal; first labs; track and path confirmed; Winter Hack Night
13–19 DECPHASE 3
The Climb
Labs, mock interviews or MVP build; capstone teams formed
20 DEC · Rest and explore: Prashar Lake trek
21–24 DECPHASE 4
Summit Push
Capstone sprints, Hiring Connect Day, pitch coaching
25 DECTHE FINISH
Summit Day
Demos and Pitch Day, awards and certificates
Reporting on 1 Dec · rest and explore days at Rewalsar Lake (6 Dec) and a Prashar Lake trek (20 Dec) · about 8 learning hours a day
You're falling behind on AI, but December is exactly the right time to catch up.
Where you'll live while you build. ↓
07Where you'll liveIs it safe?
Live like an IIT student, with everything taken care of.
Hostels, mess, labs, library and sports on campus
Winter Hack Night on 12 December
Christmas Eve bonfire with Himachali food
Rewalsar Lake visit and Prashar Lake trek
Fireside chats with founders and faculty
Basecamp Winter Kit: hoodie, beanie and more
FOR PARENTS
Welfare and safety
- Resident programme manager and wardens
- Separate hostel blocks for men and women
- Health centre, hospital tie-up and insurance
- Insulated rooms and extra winter bedding
- Code of conduct and anti-ragging commitment
- 24x7 helpline for learners and parents
Hostels, labs, lake treks and the full 24-day plan. See it all in the brochure.
And when the 24 days are over? ↓
08Where you'll goWhat's after?
Two exits. Both lead somewhere real.
JOB PATH20 HOURS
Career Launchpad
- AI career map for both tracks
- AI-first resume, LinkedIn and portfolio
- Aptitude, GD and interview preparation
- Two mock interviews with industry professionals
- Hiring Connect Day with Imarticus hiring partners
STARTUP PATH25 HOURS
Startup Studio
- Problem discovery and design thinking
- An MVP built with AI and no-code tools
- Validation, unit economics and go-to-market
- Incorporation, DPIIT, Startup India, fundraising
- Pitch Day before founders and investors
Here's the proof you take home. ↓
09What you'll earnWhat do I get?
Leave with proof, not just a participation certificate.
How learners are assessed
100%WEIGHTED
- 40%Capstone and Summit Day demo
- 20%Lab assignments
- 20%Two Checkpoint assessments
- 15%Mini-projects
- 5%Participation and peer review
- Track certificate from CCE, IIT Mandi
- NSDC skill certificate on Skill India Digital Hub
- Summit Scholar: top 5%, fee benefit for the Summer Edition
- Best GenAI Solution and Best Startup Pitch awards
- A GenAI portfolio and a verifiable digital badge
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Generative AI Basecamp
Centre for Continuing Education, IIT Mandi
Your name here
Walk out with a portfolio, a certificate and a plan.
Backed by three institutions. ↓
10Who's behind itWho backs this?
Three institutions. One standard.
ACADEMIC OWNER
IIT Mandi (CCE)
- Curriculum approval and grading
- Faculty, PhD scholars and TAs
- Hostels, mess, labs and health centre
- Certificate of Completion
SKILLING PARTNER
NSDC
- Alignment with NSQF standards
- NSDC skill certificate
- Skill India Digital Hub listing
- Scholarship facilitation
PROGRAMME PARTNER
Imarticus Learning
- Founders, mentors and coaches
- On-campus programme team
- LMS, events and learner kits
- Hiring Connect Day and referrals
Now, the investment. ↓
11The investmentWhat does it cost?
One programme. A fee that works for you.
PROGRAMME FEE · BATCH 1
₹99,999EARLY BIRD
Programme fee: INR 99,999 (early bird)
- 01REGISTRATION FEE₹10,000
Pay this to register for Batch 1.
- 02BALANCE FEE₹89,999
Pay it yourself, or through financing options with zero-cost EMI.
- Zero-cost EMI available
- Register with ₹10,000
Register with ₹10,000. Pay the rest your way.
Still deciding? Start here. ↓
12QuestionsAnything else?
Questions learners (and parents) ask us.
Who is Basecamp for?
Track A (GenAI Engineering) is for B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc., BCA and learners who code. Track B (Applied GenAI) is for B.Com, BBA, BA, law, design and every other stream.
When and where is it?
2–25 December 2026, fully residential on the IIT Mandi campus. Reporting is on 1 December.
Do I need to know coding?
Not for Track B. Applied GenAI is for every stream and builds with AI assistants, NotebookLM, n8n or Zapier and AI design tools.
What is the fee?
The early-bird programme fee is ₹99,999: a ₹10,000 registration fee, then a ₹89,999 balance.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. The balance fee can be paid by yourself or through financing options with zero-cost EMI.
Will there be placement support?
The 20-hour Career Launchpad covers an AI career map, an AI-first resume, LinkedIn and portfolio, aptitude, GD and interview preparation, two mock interviews with industry professionals, and a Hiring Connect Day with Imarticus hiring partners.
Who are the founders speaking?
The Founders' Circle has ten masterclasses. The speaker wishlist includes the founders of Zerodha, CRED, Zoho, Lenskart, boAt and more, subject to confirmation.
How many seats are there?
300 in Batch 1, with 150 per track.
BATCH 1 · APPLICATIONS OPEN