IIT Madras Unveils New-Age BTech Programmes in Computational and Biomedical Engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched two new cutting-edge undergraduate programmes for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at blending traditional engineering foundations with next-generation technologies.
Offered by the Departments of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, these programmes are open to students who qualify JEE (Advanced) and participate in the upcoming JoSAA counselling. Each course will admit up to 40 students.
Course Details
BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM)
Course Code: 412U
This interdisciplinary four-year programme combines physical sciences with advanced computational tools, preparing students for industries at the intersection of engineering and digital tech.
Curriculum highlights:
- Solid and fluid mechanics
- Electrical circuits and embedded systems
- Machine learning, data science, and high-performance computing
- Signals, materials science, and dynamics
Career pathways:
Graduates can explore opportunities in aerospace, robotics, automotive, smart infrastructure, digital twin systems, and sustainable tech innovation.
BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)
Focused on the development of next-gen medical devices and health technologies, this course merges biomedical principles with electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Curriculum highlights:
- Core electrical and biomedical engineering
- Applications of AI, IoT, and connected healthcare
- Training in ethical and clinically viable design processes
Career pathways:
Graduates will be equipped for roles in healthcare innovation, medical device R&D, AI-enabled health systems, rehabilitation tech, and health-tech entrepreneurship.
These programmes mark IIT Madras’s continued commitment to future-ready education, aligning with the growing demands of industry and research in engineering and healthcare.
