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SRCC and EY India Launch Free 12‑Month AI VIBE Program for 100 Students

The EY‑sponsored program delivers a blended 12‑month curriculum in applied AI, fintech, governance training with internship and placement pathways.

Overview

  • SRCC and EY India announced the AI VIBE programme in an official notice published Aug. 17, with applications open from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23 for a first cohort of 100 students.
  • Eligibility is limited to SRCC students in specified years and degrees, with undergraduates required to have at least 66.7% first‑year attendance.
  • Selection uses a three‑stage process: application and statement of purpose, a timed online MCQ test of 45–50 questions, and interviews by senior EY managers.
  • The course runs for 12 months on a blended schedule of alternate‑Saturday in‑person classes, live online sessions, projects and hackathons, with assessment split 70% continuous work and 30% summative evaluation.
  • EY will fully sponsor the programme at no cost to participants and successful completers will receive certificates plus prioritized internship and placement consideration at EY India, signaling a tighter link between campus learning and employer hiring needs.