- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 19 May 2025 05:25 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IIT Madras BTech Programmes for 2025-26 Session: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a pioneer in interdisciplinary innovation, has announced the introduction of two new BTech programmes for the academic year 2025–26. These programmes—BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM) and BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)—will be offered through the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, a department known for its cutting-edge research since the institute’s inception in 1959.
Students qualifying for JEE Advanced 2025 will be eligible to opt for these courses during the JoSAA counselling. Both programmes will admit 40 students each and offer an option to upgrade to a five-year Dual Degree (BTech + MTech) through the Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) route.
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, emphasized that these courses are designed to meet the demands of Industry 5.0, advanced manufacturing, and health technologies, bridging the gap between academia and industry. These degrees are poised to equip students with cross-functional skills in emerging sectors, such as AI-integrated engineering, digital twin systems, and IoT-driven biomedical innovation.
BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (Course Code 412U)
This course is built to cater to the fast-growing field of digital engineering, where computational tools intersect with mechanical systems and AI. The curriculum integrates subjects such as machine learning, data science, high-performance computing, and fundamental courses in solid/fluid mechanics, embedded systems, circuits, and dynamics.
Graduates will be positioned for roles in aerospace, robotics, smart infrastructure, digital twin design, and sustainable computing. With a unique blend of traditional engineering and modern computation, the course encourages innovation and application-driven problem solving, making it ideal for those looking to work in next-gen design and automation industries.
BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (Course Code 412V)
The iBME programme prepares students for the medical technology sector by integrating biomedical sciences with instrumentation and electrical engineering. It includes application-rich modules in IoT, AI, and web-based healthcare technologies, aimed at solving real-world clinical problems.
Students will be trained to develop ethically sound and clinically viable solutions, suitable for healthcare systems, rehabilitation tech, and diagnostic innovations. The course is especially ideal for students interested in entrepreneurship in medtech, biomedical R&D, and the creation of AI-enhanced diagnostics and therapeutics for global healthcare needs.
