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Explore RGPV's permitted MOOC Courses for B.Tech students in Jan-Apr 2026. Get details on course IDs, disciplines, credits, and crucial exam dates. Join NPTEL courses for academic enrichment.

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Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) has released a comprehensive list of permitted MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) for its B.Tech students for the January-April 2026 session. This official notification outlines various NPTEL courses across diverse engineering disciplines, offering a valuable opportunity for students to earn academic credits and enhance their skill sets. Dive into this guide to discover important dates, course details, eligibility, and how to enroll in these credit-bearing MOOCs.

Important Dates for RGPV MOOCs January-April 2026

The MOOC courses offered by RGPV for the January-April 2026 session have specific start, end, and examination dates. It is crucial for aspiring students to note these deadlines to plan their enrollment and study schedules effectively.

Event Date Range (Approximate) Key Dates
Course Start Dates January 19, 2026 – February 16, 2026 Most courses start on Jan 19, 2026; some on Feb 16, 2026.
Course End Dates February 13, 2026 – April 10, 2026 Depends on course duration (4, 8, or 12 weeks).
Exam Dates March 28, 2026 – April 26, 2026 Specific exam dates vary per course.

Eligibility Criteria for RGPV Permitted MOOC Courses

The MOOC courses listed are specifically curated and permitted for a particular group of students. Understanding the eligibility is the first step towards enrollment.

  • Target Audience: These MOOC courses are exclusively for B.Tech students of Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV).
  • Academic Ordinance: Enrollment is as per Ordinance No 4C of the Bachelor of Technology 4-year Degree course, specifically Para 3.5 and 3.6.

Students from Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Data Science, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, 3D Animation & Graphics, and Computer Science & Business System disciplines are particularly encouraged, as many courses cater to these specializations.

RGPV B.Tech MOOC Course Details (January-April 2026)

Here is the detailed list of permitted MOOC courses, including their IDs, disciplines, names, durations, RGPV credits, the SME (Subject Matter Expert) names, the offering institute, and crucial dates.

S.No. Course ID Discipline Course Name Duration RGPV Credit SME Name Institute Course Start Date Course End Date Exam Date Join Course Link
1 noc26-cs01 Computer Science and Engineering Foundations of Deep Learning: Concepts and Applications 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Sriram Ganapathy, Prof. Ashwini Kodipalli, Prof. Baishali Garai IISc Bangalore RV University Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
2 noc26-cs02 Computer Science and Engineering Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Prathosh A P IISc Bangalore Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
3 noc26-cs03 Computer Science and Engineering Foundation for Virtual and Augmented Reality Systems 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Samit Bhattacharya IIT Guwahati Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 24, 2026 Join Course
4 noc26-cs04 Computer Science and Engineering Neural Networks for Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Arijit Sur IIT Guwahati Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
5 noc26-cs08 Computer Science and Engineering Algorithmic Graph Theory and Data Structures 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Sourav Mukhopadhyay IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 19, 2026 Join Course
6 noc26-cs12 Computer Science and Engineering Introduction to Haskell Programming 8 Weeks (Rerecord) + 4 Weeks (New) 2+1 Prof. S. P Suresh Chennai Mathematical Institute Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 24, 2026 Join Course
7 noc26-cs13 Computer Science and Engineering Introduction to Information Retrieval 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Dwaipayan Roy IISER Kolkata Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
8 noc26-cs15 Computer Science and Engineering Introduction to Lambda Calculus 4 Weeks 1 Prof. Rajdeep Niyogi IIT Roorkee Feb 16, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 April 24, 2026 Join Course
9 noc26-cs17 Computer Science and Engineering Secure Computation: Part I 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Ashish Choudhury IISc Bangalore Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 17, 2026 Join Course
10 noc26-cs19 Computer Science, Genomics, Molecular Biology (Interdisciplinary course) Algorithms in Computational Biology and Sequence Analysis 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Chirag Jain IISc Bangalore Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 19, 2026 Join Course
11 noc26-cs22 Computer Science and Engineering Introduction to Embedded System Design 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Dhananjay V. Gadre, Prof. Badri N Subudhi Netaji Subhas University of Technology IIT Jammu Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 19, 2026 Join Course
12 noc26-cs24 Computer Science and Engineering, EIE, ECE, MnC Digital Design with Verilog 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Chandan Karfa, Prof. Aryabartta Sahu IIT Guwahati Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 26, 2026 Join Course
13 noc26-cs25 Computer Science and Engineering Parallel Computer Architecture 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Hemangee K. Kapoor IIT Guwahati Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 26, 2026 Join Course
14 noc26-cs26 Computer Science And Engineering User-centric Computing For Human-Computer Interaction 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Samit Bhattacharya IIT Guwahati Jan 19, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 March 29, 2026 Join Course
15 noc26-cs27 Computer Science and Engineering Basics of Computational Complexity 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Nitin Saxena IIT Kanpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 19, 2026 Join Course
16 noc26-cs28 Computer Science and Engineering Probability for Computer Science 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Nitin Saxena IIT Kanpur Feb 16, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 19, 2026 Join Course
17 noc26-cs29 Computer Science and Engineering Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Rajiv Misra IIT Patna Jan 19, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 March 29, 2026 Join Course
18 noc26-cs30 Computer Science and Engineering Edge Computing 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Rajiv Misra IIT Patna Jan 19, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 March 29, 2026 Join Course
19 noc26-cs31 Computer Science and Engineering Circuit Complexity Theory 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Raghunath Tewari IIT Kanpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 24, 2026 Join Course
20 noc26-cs33 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Pawan Goyal IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 24, 2026 Join Course
21 noc26-cs38 Computer Science and Engineering Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Sudip Misra IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 26, 2026 Join Course
22 noc26-cs40 Computer Science and Engineering Embedded System Design with ARM 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Indranil Sengupta, Prof. Kamalika Datta IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 March 29, 2026 Join Course
23 noc26-cs41 Computer Science and Engineering Foundations of Cyber Physical Systems 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Soumyajit Dey IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
24 noc26-cs43 Computer Science and Engineering GPU Architectures and Programming 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Soumyajit Dey IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
25 noc26-cs45 Computer Science and Engineering Natural Language Processing 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Pawan Goyal IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
26 noc26-cs50 Computer Science and Engineering VLSI Physical Design 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Indranil Sengupta IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
27 noc26-cs54 Computer Science and Engineering Embedded Systems Design 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Anupam Basu IIT Kharagpur Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 25, 2026 Join Course
28 noc26-cs61 Computer Science and Engineering Affective Computing 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Jainendra Shukla, Prof. Abhinav Dhall IIT Delhi Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 17, 2026 Join Course
29 noc26-cs62 Computer Science and Engineering AI:Constraint Satisfaction 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Deepak Khemani IIT Madras Jan 19, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 March 28, 2026 Join Course
30 noc26-cs66 Computer Science and Engineering Deep Learning – IIT Ropar 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Sudarshan Iyengar IIT Ropar Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 17, 2026 Join Course
31 noc26-cs69 Computer Science and Engineering Getting Started with Competitive Programming 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Neeldhara Misra IIT Gandhinagar Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 17, 2026 Join Course
32 noc26-cs70 Computer Science and Engineering Human Computer Interaction (In English) 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Rajiv Ratn Shah IIT Delhi Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 17, 2026 Join Course
33 noc26-cs75 Computer Science and Engineering Large Applications Practicum 4 Weeks 1 Prof. Varun Dutt IIT Mandi Feb 16, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 April 18, 2026 Join Course
34 noc26-cs78 Computer Science and Engineering Optimisation for Machine Learning: Theory and Implementation 8 Weeks 2 Prof. Pravesh Biyani IIT Delhi Jan 19, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 March 28, 2026 Join Course
35 noc26-cs81 Computer Science and Engineering Reinforcement Learning 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Balaraman Ravindran IIT Madras Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 18, 2026 Join Course
36 noc26-cs82 Computer Science and Engineering Social Networks 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Sudarshan Iyengar IIT Ropar Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 18, 2026 Join Course
37 noc26-cs83 Computer Science and Engineering Systems and Usable Security 4 Weeks 1 Prof. Neminath Hubballi IIT Indore Jan 19, 2026 Feb 13, 2026 March 28, 2026 Join Course
38 noc26-cs88 Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Information Technology Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMS) 12 Weeks 3 Prof. Tanmoy Chakraborty, Prof. Soumen Chakraborti IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay Jan 19, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 April 17, 2026 Join Course

How to Join RGPV Permitted MOOC Courses

Enrolling in these valuable MOOC courses is a straightforward process:

  1. Review the List: Carefully go through the table above and identify the courses relevant to your B.Tech specialization and interests.
  2. Click the Link: For each desired course, click on the provided “Join Course” link in the table. These links will direct you to the respective NPTEL course pages.
  3. Enroll on NPTEL: Follow the instructions on the NPTEL portal to enroll in the course. Most NPTEL courses are free to enroll and learn from, though an optional fee may apply for certification exams.
  4. Note Deadlines: Pay close attention to the course start, end, and especially the exam dates to ensure timely completion and participation in assessments for credit.

Benefits of Undertaking MOOCs for RGPV B.Tech Students

Participating in these permitted MOOCs offers numerous advantages for RGPV B.Tech students:

  • Credit Earning: Earn valuable academic credits that can be recognized by RGPV, as per the specified ordinance.
  • Skill Enhancement: Gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in cutting-edge technologies and specialized domains.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from renowned professors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from premier Indian institutes like IITs and IISc.
  • Flexible Learning: Access course materials and lectures at your own pace and convenience, balancing it with your regular academic schedule.
  • Industry Relevance: Acquire skills that are highly sought after in the industry, boosting your career prospects.
  • Certificate of Completion: Obtain certificates from NPTEL upon successful completion and examination, adding value to your academic profile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about RGPV MOOCs 2026

Q1: Who is eligible to enroll in these RGPV permitted MOOC courses?

A1: These courses are specifically for B.Tech students of Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), as per Ordinance No 4C of the B.Tech 4-year degree course.

Q2: What is the session for which these MOOC courses are applicable?

A2: These permitted MOOC courses are for the January-April 2026 academic session.

Q3: How many credits can I earn from these MOOC courses?

A3: The RGPV Credit column in the table specifies the number of credits (typically 1, 2, or 3) assigned to each course by RGPV.

Q4: Where can I access the course material and lectures?

A4: You can access all course materials, lectures, and assignments through the NPTEL portal by clicking the respective “Join Course” link for each course.

Q5: Is there any fee for enrolling in these MOOC courses?

A5: The PDF notification does not mention any enrollment fees for the courses themselves. NPTEL courses are generally free to learn from, though a fee is typically charged for the final proctored examination if you wish to receive a certificate and credits.

Q6: What are the primary disciplines covered in this list of MOOCs?

A6: The courses primarily cover various specializations within Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Q7: How do I ensure my MOOC credits are recognized by RGPV?

A7: Successful completion of the course and passing the NPTEL certification exam, along with adherence to RGPV’s internal guidelines (as per Ordinance No 4C), will ensure your credits are recognized.

Q8: What should I do if a course has both “Rerecord” and “New” weeks mentioned?

A8: This indicates that part of the course content is from a previous offering (rerecorded) and new material has been added for the current session. Students should follow the complete course content for the specified duration.

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and earn credits. Explore the courses, mark your calendars for the exam dates, and embark on a rewarding learning journey with RGPV and NPTEL!