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Programme Brochure
01 BITS Pilani WILP
02 Programme Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Who Should Apply
03 Programme Objectives
Career Outcomes
04 Key benefits of BITS WILP
05 Student Learning Journey
06 Learning Methodology
07 Labs and Practical Sessions
08 Tools & Technologies
09 Degree and Alumni Status
10 Programme Curriculum
11 Courses Wise Syllabus
Assessment Methodology
16 Mode of Examination
18 Fee Structure
19 How to Apply
20 Students Speak
BITS Pilani:
BITS Pilani: Since 1964, BITS Pilani has been a pioneer in higher
An Institute education, recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the UGC
of Eminence and Ministry of Education. Known for academic excellence, it
has grown into a globally respected institution and was the first
Indian university to establish an international campus in Dubai.
Welcome to BITS Pilani's
Work Integrated Learning
Programmes (WILP)
At BITS Pilani WILP, we blend education with professional growth
through tailored programmes aligned with both business and learner
goals. Professionals gain new skills, adopt best practices, and make
a meaningful impact, while organisations benefit from increased
productivity, retention, and a motivated workforce.
Our UGC-approved programmes offer real-world, practical
knowledge, ensuring lasting success.
46 1,36,904 353
Years of legacy Working Professionals CEOs and
Graduated Founders
4,997 367 50,117
Global Heads, Organisations Trust Us Working Professionals
Presidents & Directors As Learning Partner Currently Enrolled
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Programme Introduction
With a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on experiential learning through remote and cloud labs, and
flexible education methods, the [Link]. in Cloud Computing is a four-semester Work Integrated Learning
Programme designed for working professionals.
The programme equips learners with in-depth expertise in Big Data, Distributed Computing, Cloud
Networks and Security, Cloud-native Application Development, and Cloud Economics, enabling them to
design, manage, and optimise scalable cloud solutions. It empowers professionals to seize emerging
opportunities in a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and advance their careers in the transformative
field of cloud computing.
Programme Structure
Course Industry Programme
Duration
Structure Project Delivery
Live sessions
4 semester 12 courses with 4 in Dissertation or
Lab exercises
programme to be each from 1st to 3rd Capstone project in
Campus Immersion
completed in semester the final / 4th
Real Life Learning
minimum 2 years semester
Eligibility Criteria
● Employed professionals holding an Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent such as
B.E./[Link]. or relevant exposure to systems disciplines, with at least 60% aggregate marks and
minimum one year work experience after the completion of the degree in IT services and products
industry, are eligible to apply.
● Minimum one year programming experience in C, Java or an equivalent language in backend
systems OR a degree level course in a C/Java Programming Experience in Relational Database
Management Systems with understanding of data schema, SQL queries and writing programs that
access databases.
● It is strongly preferred that professionals have taken the following basic courses: Computer
Organisation and Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Data Structures and Algorithms.
Who Should Apply
Driven engineers and managers in Infrastructure, Data Centers, Cloud Deployment, Application
Development, and Solution Architecture.
IT professionals in technical roles such as Developer, Solution Architect, Cloud Solutioning Team
Manager, DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, Cloud Services Engineer,
Infrastructure Lead / Infrastructure Manager.
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Programme Objectives
Grasp Cloud platform design Learn Cloud-native app design
choices from a provider viewpoint and APIs with practical experience
Analyze, apply best practices for Interpret pricing, evaluate cost
Cloud app deployment, optimization, and design technical
management, and operations solutions
Address security issues and apply
best practices for Cloud apps
and data
Career Outcomes
The programme will build you for aspirational career as
Cloud Solutions Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Engineer Cloud Administrator
Architect Engineer
Cloud Security Cloud Network Cloud Automation Cloud Support
Engineer Engineer Engineer Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Software Engineer Cloud Data Engineer Big Data Engineer
(Cloud Deployment)
DataOps Engineer
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Key Benefits of BITS Pilani WILP
Unlock Cutting-Edge Technologies &
Industry Practices
Stay ahead of the curve with future-ready tools, methods, and frameworks used by
leading professionals worldwide.
Master Hands-On Learning Skills
Apply real world concepts in virtual & remote labs, case studies and simulations
that build practical mastery.
Be a Top-Notch Professional in Your Field
Sharpen your expertise, build leadership skills, and accelerate your career growth
with industry-relevant learning.
Learn from Best Minds & Industry Experts
Gain insights and mentorship from top faculty and experienced professionals who
shape the future of industries.
Grow Without a Career Break
Continue your learning alongside your job, upgrading your skills without taking a
career break.
Become Alumni of a Top Institution
Earn credentials from a globally recognised institution and join a powerful, lifelong
alumni network
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Student
Our programmes are designed to help you grow, excel, and advance in your
career. By combining industry-relevant skills with academic excellence, we
Learning ensure that your learning journey leads to real, measurable progress.
Whether you’re looking to boost productivity, stay motivated, or take the next
Journey step in your professional path, our courses empower you to achieve more.
Invest in yourself today and build a future where you’re not just keeping up
but leading the way.
Programme Live Sessions from Lab Sessions for
Orientation BITS Experts Practical Learning
Assessment & Campus Immersion Workplace Project
Mentoring Programme or Dissertation
Convocation & Become a
Degree Award BITS Alumni
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Live Interactive and Engaging
Learning Methodology
Live Learning
Live sessions for each course
32 hours of live instruction of each course on weekends in an interactive mode.
Faculty-guided | hands-on learning
Solve real life case studies, assignments & more and receive feedback on the
same from the faculty members.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning Centres
Learning centres at major cities will go live in 2026 that will have physical labs
and faculty members at one place for learners to conduct experiments & practical.
Campus Immersion Programme
Opportunity to visit the BITS campus to learn, experience labs, network with peers
and get mentored by BITS leadership.
Project Based Learning
Final Semester Project
Learners pick project from their workplace or industry dissertation to apply their
learning and suggest improvements.
Develop Problem Solving Skills
Identify, analyse, and effectively find solutions utilising critical thinking
& analytical reasoning.
Self-Learning
Flexible learning with access to digital resources
Learners can access e-learning content, recorded sessions, and assignments
on our LMS anytime, anywhere.
Library access to books & journals.
Learners get subscription to the world's largest collection of eBooks and other
reading resources through OpenAthens.
Flexible Learning
You can take a break to attend personal or professional commitment. Come back & join from where left
(Please take advise from your programme co-ordinator on details).
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Labs & Practical Session
Our programmes are designed for real-world impact. With hands-on simulations and remote labs, you
don’t just learn you apply. Gain practical experience, sharpen problem-solving skills, and master
industry-relevant techniques in a dynamic, immersive environment.
Virtual Remote Simulation, AR /
Labs Labs VR & Web Based
Software (for design, Physical lab equipment Manipulate parameters
analysis, modelling, and operated & controlled by to understand their
simulation) hosted on students from remote impact in a real-world
the cloud and accessible locations. system.
online from anywhere.
Lab Infrastructure
Access enterprise cloud platforms, container orchestration tools, and distributed computing environments.
Multi-cloud management systems, serverless computing platforms, and cloud security tools.
Hands-on Experience
Design cloud architectures, implement microservices, manage containerized applications, and optimize cloud
infrastructure. Work with leading cloud technologies and automation tools for scalable system deployment.
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Campus Immersion Programmes
Learners have the opportunity to visit BITS Pilani campuses for specially curated immersion
modules. These sessions offer face-to-face interactions with faculty, hands-on lab experiences,
peer networking, and a glimpse into the vibrant campus life.
Earn a Prestigious Degree and
Alumni Status of BITS Pilani
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are awarded a formal degree during the
convocation ceremony, just like on-campus students. This degree comes with the prestigious
BITS Pilani alumni status, unlocking lifelong recognition and connection to a global network.
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About BITS Alumni Association
Graduates can join BITSAA (BITS Alumni Association), a thriving global community of BITSians.
Membership offers access to alumni events, mentorship opportunities, and a range of career and
networking benefits. The registration process is simple and can be completed online post-graduation.
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Programme Curriculum
First Semester Second Semester
● Introduction to Parallel and ● Cloud Infrastructure and
● Distributed Programming Systems Software
● Network Fundamentals for ● Distributed Computing
Cloud ● Elective 1
● Big Data Systems ● Elective 2
● Cloud Computing
Third Semester Fourth Semester
● Elective 3 ● Dissertation
● Elective 4
● Elective 5
● Elective 6
Pool of Electives ● Data Warehousing
● Data Storage Technology ● Introduction to Data Science
and Networks
● Infrastructure Management
● Security Fundamentals for Cloud
● Stream Processing and Analytics
● Cloud Economics
● Secure Software Engineering
● API-driven Cloud Native Solutions
● Scalable Services
● DevOps for Cloud
● Edge Computing
● Design and Operation of Data Centers
Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.
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Courses Wise Syllabus
Data Storage Technology and Network
Storage Media and Technologies – Magnetic, Optical and Semiconductor media, techniques for
read/write operations, issues and limitations. Usage and Access – Positioning in the memory
hierarchy, Hardware and Software Design for access, Performance issues.
Large Storages – Hard Disks, Storage arrays, Networked Attached Storage, Scalability issues,
Networking issues. Storage Architecture. - Storage Partitioning, Storage System Design, Caching,
Legacy Systems. Storage Area Networks – Hardware and Software Components, Storage
Clusters/Grids, Storage QoS – Performance, Reliability, and Security issues, Object storage,
Storage as a Service, Software defined storage.
Security Fundamentals for Cloud
Cloud security foundations; shared security model; identity, entitlement and access management -
authentication techniques, access control methods, entitlement management, federated identities,
IAM protocols; cloud infrastructure security; cloud network security - firewalls, IPS, segmentation;
cloud storage security; securing hybrid cloud deployments; microservices and container security;
secure serverless architectures; cloud data security; security verification - vulnerability
assessment and penetration testing; cloud security posture management - threat modeling, risk
visualization and assessment, vulnerability management, cloud instrumentation; cloud defense
and recovery techniques - security information and event management (SIEM), security
orchestration and automated response (SOAR), intrusion detection, incident response, cloud
forensics, business continuity planning and disaster recovery techniques; cloud governance, risk
and compliance.
Cloud Economics
Cost drivers and unit economics in a Cloud solution, key terminologies for Cloud expenses,
understanding of billing plans and pricing options, cost allocation in an organization, optimization
in terms of paying less vs using less, case studies on cost optimization options, impact of
containerization in cost allocation, cost conscious solution architecture using case studies,
migration decisions, SLA/SLO articulation, Cloud provider strategies for resource allocation.
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API-driven Cloud Native Solutions
Analyze, Design, Develop and Deploy cloud native applications in innovative areas such as Artificial
Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), IoT, Data Analytics etc.; Build an end to end complex
application; Extensive usage of well-known PaaS/APIs; Demonstration of compliance with relevant,
industry adapted best practices; Deployment using modern strategies; Presentation of the
milestones and outcomes in appropriate forms; Periodic review of progress of the project by faculty.
DevOps for Cloud
Introduction to DevOps; need and evolution; culture - process, people and technology; agile
methodology for DevOps; containerization with Docker, container orchestration with kubernetes;
continual service - continuous integration and continuous delivery / deployment; version control,
configuration management; DevOps and Cloud - use of virtual machines and containers for
multi-cloud deployment, automated cloud migration in DevOps, stack management - life cycle of
stack and events, resource and event monitoring, auto healing; cloud DevSecOps in practice;
Infrastructure automation with GitOps - infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and building CI/CD pipelines;
DataOps - pipeline environment, orchestration and continuous integration; MLOps - pipelines,
strategies, challenges and containerization.
Design and Operation of Data Centers
Data Center Design: Principles (Scalability, Reliability, and Elasticity), Components - Computing
Infrastructure (Processing, Storage, and Networking) and Physical Infrastructure (Power, Cooling,
and Physical Security); Servers – Server Hardening, Server Optimization, Server Deployment and
Consolidation, Converged and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure. Application monitoring and
maintenance. Networking for data centers – device hardening, bandwidth aggregation, traffic
management, redundancy, network isolation, deployment of internal security and peripheral security;
Contingency Planning & Disaster Recovery: Backup, recovery, and redundancy /replication
technologies and approaches. Data Center Architecture: Private, Public, and Hybrid models;
Distributed Data Centers; Introduction to Software Defined Data Centers. Costing and Pricing–
Costing and Cost Optimization, Pricing and Economics of Data Center Operation.
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Data Warehousing
Need and evolution of data warehousing; Goals, benefit, and challenges of data warehousing;
Architecture; Approaches- Data Marts/ODS/DataLakes/DataLakeHouse; Data warehouse design;
ETL, ELT, EtLT and Data Quality; OLAP & Multidimensional Analysis, Business Intelligence; Query
performance enhancement techniques; Metadata management; Infrastructure and Physical design
process; Data lake design: ingestion, storage (conventional / multi-modal / data-dumps ), processing
(batch / incremental / streaming, in-memory); Deployment: on-premise, cloud, hybrid; Cloud Data
Warehousing: Topologies, Provider Selection, Configuration, Management; Migration from on-prem
to cloud DW; Real Time data warehousing.
Big Data Systems
What is big data - are existing systems sufficient?; Data Warehouse v/s Data Lakes; Hadoop –
Components; Storage - Relational DBs/ NoSQL dbs / HDFS / HBase / Object Data stores - S3;
Serialization; Interfaces - Hive/ Pig; Stream Processing; Spark; Mahout.
Distributed Computing
The course focuses on the fundamental principles and models underlying all aspects of distributed
computing. It addresses the principles underlying the theory, algorithms and system aspects of
distributed computing. The course covers topics such as Logical and Vector clocks, Global state and
Snapshot recording algorithms, Basic distributed algorithms, Message Ordering and termination
detection, Distributed Mutual Exclusion & Deadlock detection, Consensus and Agreement
Algorithms, Peer-to-Peer computing and Overlay graphs, Cluster Computing, consistency models,
Paxos algorithm, example distributed databases.
Cloud Computing
Introduction to Cloud Computing, Virtualization Techniques and Types, Infrastructure as a Service,
Container Technology, PaaS and SaaS, Capacity management and Scheduling in cloud computing,
Issues and Challenges: Availability, Multi-Tenancy, Security and SLA, Overview of Cloud data
storage, Programming models / architectural styles, Deployment and operations.
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Introduction to Data Science
Data Analytics, Data and Data Models, Data wrangling, Feature Engineering, Classification and
Prediction, Association Analysis, Clustering, Anomaly Detection, exploratory / explanatory data
analysis with visual storytelling, Ethics for Data Science.
Infrastructure Management
Introduction to Systems Management of IT Infrastructure and ITSM; Introduction to Site Reliability
Engineering (SRE): basic concepts and applicability, relation to traditional ITSM and DevOps, SRE
view of a production Cloud environment; Core principles of SRE: using error budgets, risk
assessment, identifying SLO metrics to manage application SLAs, monitoring distributed systems,
approaches to automation, release engineering and change management, simplicity as the means to
reliability; Techniques to make a service reliable: observability, alerting on time series data, incident
response and management, root cause analysis, testing for reliability, capacity planning, load
balancing at various levels and handling overloads or cascading failures; Special considerations for
managing large scale systems: distributed consensus for reliability, distributed scheduling of periodic
compute jobs, managing data processing pipelines, management of Virtual Resources, automated
resource management - Infrastructure as Code.
Stream Processing and Analytics
Real Time , Streaming Data & Sources, Real time streaming system architecture , Characteristics of
a Real Time Architecture and Processing ; Configuration and Coordination Systems: Distributed
State and Issues, Coordination and Configuration using Apache Zoo Keeper; Data Flow
Management : Distributed Data Flows , Various Data Delivery and Processing Requirements, N+1
Problem, Apache Kafka (High-Throughput Distributed Messaging); Processing Stream Data with
Storm; Overview of Data Storage – Requirements: Need for long-term storage for a real time
processing framework, In-memory Storage, No-Sql Storage Systems, Choosing a right storage
solution; Visualizing Data :Requirements, Principles and tools; Bounds of Random variables,
Poisson Processors, Maintaining Simple Statistics from Data Streams, Sliding Windows and
computing statistics over sliding windows, Data Synopsis (Sampling, Histograms, Wavelets, DFT),
Exact Aggregation, Timed Counting and Summation, Multi Resolution Time Series Aggregation,
Stochastic Optimization; Statistical Approximation to Streaming Data: Probabilities and Distributions,
Sampling Procedures for Streaming Data, Approximating Streaming Data with Sketching, Registers
and Hash Functions, Working with Sets, The Bloom Filter, Distinct Value Sketches, The Count-Min
Sketch; Clustering techniques for Streaming Data; Classification methods : Decision Tree (VFDT);
Evaluating stream processing algorithms; Case Studies in Designing solutions to streaming data.
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Secure Software Engineering
Best practices for designing secure systems, software engineering principles for designing secure
systems, criteria for designing secure systems; analysis of system properties and verification of
program correctness; use of formal methods and verification for security; tools for verification of
security properties; techniques for software protection (such as code obfuscation, tamper-proofing
and watermarking) and their limitations; analysis of software based attacks (and defenses), timing
attacks and leakage of information, and type safety.
Scalable Services
Software principles related to scalability. Architectures for Scaling. Microservices - design, service
discovery, load balancing, API management. Deployment - container configurations and
orchestrations, automated deployments of microservices, integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Performance: Scaling and load balancing with containers and microservices, Ensuring QoS and
SLAs.
Edge Computing
Introduction, What Is Edge Computing, Edge, Fog and Cloud, edge to edge and edge to cloud
communication, Sensor networks and related protocols, Key Techniques that Enable Edge
Computing, Definition, Benefits, Edge Computing Systems, Multi Access Edge Computing, To Edge
or Not to Edge, The Cloud Part of MEC, The Edge Part of MEC, The Access Part of MEC,
Challenges and Opportunities in Edge Computing, Service Management, Privacy and Security,
Application Distribution, Edge Computing Tools, Virtualization, Resource Management, Edge
Analytics, Conceptual Framework for Security and Privacy in Edge Computing, Overview of
Security, Privacy, and Threats in Edge Computing, Framework for Security and Privacy in Edge
Computing, case study and use cases, Edge computing and the Hybrid and Distributed Cloud.
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Assessment Methodology
Continuous Assessment
Quizzes, assignments, mid-semester and
comprehensive exam
Case studies & Assignments
Real-world cases used as in-class
problem-solving exercises
Dissertation/ Project Work
• Apply learnings to a complex, real-world project
• Demonstrate understanding of learnt concepts
Mode of Examination
● Applicable for students admitted from April 2026 batch onward.
● Semesters 1–3 include mid-semester and comprehensive exams for each course.
● In-person exams mostly held on Friday, Saturday or Sunday at designated centers.
● Quizzes/assignments conducted online via Learning Management System (LMS).
● Semester 4 includes Dissertation/Project Work as per guidelines.
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Exam Centre for Indian Students
Students can take exams at any of our 36 designated centres, including:
Delhi NCR - Delhi, Delhi NCR - Faridabad,
Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada,
Delhi NCR - Greater Noida,
Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram,
South North Delhi NCR - Gurugram, Jaipur, Chandigarh,
Zone Coimbatore, Madurai and Mysore. Zone Lucknow, Pilani and Udaipur.
Ahilya Nagar (Ahmednagar), Ahmedabad, Goa,
Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Mumbai - Navi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and
West Mumbai - Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Surat East Jamshedpur.
Zone and Vadodara. Zone
Exam Centre for International Students
● A designated international exam centre is available in Dubai, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Doha (Qatar)
and Singapore.
● Students outside India, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Singapore can opt for online exams by
submitting:
a) Scanned copy of valid visa for the country in which you are currently residing.
b) Scanned copy of government-issued ID from the residing country.
c) HR recommendation or endorsement letter from the employer, stating the location of your work.
● Indian students temporarily based out of India can also avail online exams on request with
the above-mentioned documents.
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Fee Structure
The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking
new admission during the academic year 2025-26.
Application Fees Admission Fees Semester Fees
(one time) (one time) (per semester)
`1,500 `16,500 `70,100
Easy Monthly Payment Option with 0% Interest and 0 Down Payment
Instant EMI option with 0% interest and 0 Down Payment is now available
that allows you to pay programme fee in an easy and convenient way.
● Instant online approval in seconds
● No Credit Cards/ CIBIL score required
● Easy & Secure online process using Aadhaar and PAN number
● Anyone with a Salary Account with Netbanking can apply Option to submit fee
using easy - EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment
Admissions Open for April 2026 Batch
All the above fees are non-refundable.
Important: For every course in the programme, institute will recommend textbooks,
students would need to procure these textbooks on their own.
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How to Apply
Login to our Application Centre to apply for the programme. Click Here.
1 Fill the Application Form
Review & Pay the Application Fee
2
Verify your details and pay the application fee
3 Submit Mentor & Employer Info
4 Upload relevant documents
Selection & admission offer
5 Admissions cell will review your application to be
offered the admission over email or application
portal within 2-3 weeks.
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Students Speak
My journey at BITS Pilani WILP has been nothing short of
transformational. The programme's rigorous curriculum,
outstanding faculty, and exposure to real-world financial scenarios
have honed my financial acumen and analytical skills.
Chandra Kishor
Technical Expert
The BITS WILP courses are incredibly valuable for working
professionals like me. I recommend these programs to both my
colleagues and subordinates who seek higher education without
career breaks. It offers experiential learning with quizzes,
assignments, remote labs, group studies, and more, providing a
rich interactive learning experience.
Satyavathi Divadari
Cybersecurity Architect and Cloud CTO
This program is unique—it's weekend-based and convenient, mirroring
the campus experience. You learn from top-notch professors and a
diverse peer group from various organizations, roles, and
backgrounds, all serious about their studies. It's like going back to the
classroom on your own schedule.
Pooja Agrawalla
Identity & Access Management Head
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BITS Pilani WILP Head Office
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar,
Medchal District, Telangana, India – 500 078
Regional Offices
Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore
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