The new Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety aims to equip professionals with the skills to prevent workplace mishaps in high-risk sectors. Applications are open till May 31, 2025.
To tackle the growing number of industrial accidents in India, IIT Madras has introduced a fully online Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety, designed specifically for working professionals in sectors like chemical, mining, energy, and related industries.
Launched via the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), the program targets a critical need for trained safety professionals in industries where inadequate protocols often lead to serious injuries and fatalities.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible candidates must have:
- A BE/BTech in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Petroleum, Instrumentation, or allied fields, or
- An MSc in Chemistry,
- Along with at least two years of industry experience.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
- Entrance Exam: July 13, 2025
- Apply here: code.iitm.ac.in/processsafety
Why This Matters
In 2024, over 240 industrial accidents across India resulted in more than 400 deaths and 850 serious injuries, with the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors reporting the most severe incidents.
“Many of these tragedies stem from a lack of formal safety training,” said Prof. Rajagopalan Srinivasan, course coordinator. “This programme is designed to help professionals build safer workplaces.”
Flexible Learning Format
The diploma follows a trimester system—September to December, January to April, and May to August—and can be completed in 1 to 2 years, depending on course load. Learners may take up to three courses per term, making it manageable alongside full-time work.
This initiative marks a crucial step in bridging India’s industrial safety gap by empowering professionals with the tools to lead change on the ground.
