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.