IIT Mandi Introduces BTech in General Engineering to Meet Evolving Industry Demand

Content Curator | Updated On - May 25, 2024

IIT Mandi introduces BTech in general engineering to train students with evolving industry demands and conventional engineering norms. The institute has collaborated with several institutes to provide specialisation in various fields.

New Delhi: IIT Mandi has launched a BTech in General Engineering program to help and train students with diverse skills. The program aims to prepare students for evolving industry demands and change the existing engineering norms. The academic calendar and admission schedule for the BTech program will be announced soon.

As per IIT Mandi, the BTech in General Engineering is a two-year course. The first two years include a comprehensive exploration of various branches of engineering, such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, data science, and computer science.

In the final two years, students will specialise in various domains. They will also have the option to enroll in various courses at partner institutions nationally and internationally. In their final year, they will be allowed to gain practical experience in a collaborating institute.

IIT Mandi Collaboration with Various Institutes for BTech Specialisation

The institute has collaborated with various universities to provide BTech specialisation in different domains. For example, as a part of the collaboration with Dalarna University, Sweden, students will gain specialisations in Energy Engineering and Information Systems.

Additionally, at Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bengaluru, they will get a specialisation in Manufacturing, and at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kangra, students will get specialisations in Fashion Design and Technology, Product Design, and Animation.

At IIT Mandi, students will get specialisations in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Cybersecurity, Advanced Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, or E-mobility, and they will get a dual-degree option with an MBA for a better educational experience.

Views on IIT Mandi BTech Program in General Engineering

Informing about the program, Dr. Satvasheel Ramesh Powar, BTech General Engineering Programme Coordinator at IIT Mandi said, “IIT Mandi is advancing its general engineering program by working with specific industrial partners to co-develop curricula that are closely aligned with industry requirements”.

“This initiative ensures that students participate in coursework relevant to current industry standards. The industry partners will deliver a few master classes and workshops during the BTech curriculum. The students will complete capstone projects in their seventh semester and internships with partnering companies in their eighth semester, ensuring a smooth transition from academic learning to professional practice”, he added.

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