IIT Madras launches two new BTech courses for academic year 2025-26; check details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced the launch of two new undergraduate engineering programmes for the academic session of year 2025-26. 

These will be offered through the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, which has led interdisciplinary research efforts since the institute's establishment in 1959.

Eligibility and Seat Allocation

Students who have qualified the JEE (Advanced) examination can opt for these new programmes during the upcoming Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process. Each programme will accommodate 40 students.

BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM)
Course Code: 412U

This four-year programme aims to prepare students for careers in digital engineering, an emerging field at the intersection of physical systems, computational technologies, and artificial intelligence. It blends conventional engineering principles with modern computational techniques.

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The curriculum includes computational methods such as machine learning, data science, and high-performance computing. It also provides core training in solid and fluid mechanics, electrical engineering (circuits, signals, and embedded systems), materials science, and dynamics.

Graduates will be well-positioned for high-impact careers in industries such as aerospace, robotics, automotive, and manufacturing, as well as in emerging areas like digital twin design, smart infrastructure, sustainable energy, and computing.

BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)
Course Code: 412V

This four-year course is designed to train students in the development of medical devices by integrating biomedical engineering with electrical and instrumentation engineering. The curriculum includes foundational engineering subjects alongside application-focused topics such as IoT, AI, and web-enabled medical technologies.

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The programme aims to produce professionals capable of designing clinically regulated and ethically sound solutions for global healthcare challenges. Career prospects include entrepreneurship in medical devices, rehabilitation technologies, and AI-based healthcare systems while promoting innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics.

Option to Upgrade to Dual Degree

Both programmes offer the opportunity for students to transition into a five-year Dual Degree (BTech + MTech) through the Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) route. Three relevant IDDD programmes—Computational Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Complex Systems and Dynamics—are managed by faculty from the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering.