National Institute Of Technology Rourkela Launches Future-Ready Engineering Programmes In AI, Semiconductors And Quantum Technologies
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s deep technology education ecosystem, National Institute of Technology Rourkela announced the launch of four new academic programs focusing on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology, advanced computing, quantum technologies and signal processing, from the 2026-27 academic session.
The newly introduced programs include B.Tech in Mathematics and Computers, B.Tech in Engineering Physics, M.Tech in Semiconductor Devices and Technology and M.Tech in Machine Learning and Signal Analysis.
The programs are designed to support India’s growing demand for skilled professionals in semiconductors, AI-driven industries, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing and scientific research, the institute said. The initiative is in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and India’s broader drive to become a global technology and innovation hub.
Speaking about the development, NIT Rourkela Academics Dean Prof. Ashok Kumar Turuk said the future of higher education lies in multidisciplinary learning, flexibility, skill integration and research-based innovation. He stated that disciplines such as physics and mathematics are no longer limited to theoretical studies, but have become the basis of developing technologies and industrial transformation.
The B.Tech program in Mathematics and Computing offered by the Department of Mathematics will combine mathematics, computing and data science. The curriculum will cover topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, cryptography, statistical modelling, numerical analysis, computational theory and advanced computing. The inaugural batch will admit 25 students through JEE Main.
According to the institute, graduates of the program are expected to find career opportunities in software development, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, quantitative finance, fintech and research.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy will introduce two new programmes: B.Tech in Engineering Physics and M.Tech in Semiconductor Devices and Technology. The Engineering Physics program will focus on areas such as quantum technologies, semiconductor devices, nanotechnology, photonics, materials science, spintronics, cryogenics, optoelectronics, astronomy and space technology. Admissions to the 25-person program will also be made through JEE Main.
Meanwhile, the M.Tech program in Semiconductor Devices and Technology aims to create a skilled workforce for India’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem. The program will offer training in semiconductor devices, integrated circuit manufacturing, wafer technology, packaging technologies, device characterization, modeling and simulation, as well as comprehensive laboratory and industry-focused project work. The inaugural group will have 15 seats through GATE.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering will also launch an M.Tech program in Machine Learning and Signal Analysis with the recruitment of 12 students through GATE. The program will focus on deep learning, speech and image processing, autonomous systems, wireless communications, biomedical signal analysis and interdisciplinary artificial intelligence applications.
The new programs will further strengthen NIT Rourkela’s position as a leading center for interdisciplinary education, advanced research and technology-driven innovation in India, the institute said.
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