IIT Madras Unveils New B.Tech Programs, Kerala Makes Robotics Mandatory in Class 10, DU & IIMC Open Key Admissions for 2025

Today’s education sector is witnessing transformative developments—from IIT Madras launching cutting-edge B.Tech programs to Kerala integrating robotics into school curricula, and admission windows opening at Delhi University and IIMC. Here’s a detailed look at these important updates shaping the future of learning in India.

IIT Madras Launches Two Futuristic B.Tech Programs

IIT Madras, a leader in engineering education, is set to introduce two innovative B.Tech courses from the 2025-26 academic year:

• B.Tech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM): This interdisciplinary program combines classical engineering with AI, data science, and high-performance computing to prepare students for sectors like aerospace, smart infrastructure, robotics, and sustainable energy.

• B.Tech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME): Focused on developing advanced medical devices, this course integrates biomedical engineering with AI, IoT, and healthcare technologies to tackle global health challenges ethically.

Each course will admit 40 students through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, reflecting IIT Madras’s commitment to Industry 5.0 readiness and health tech innovation.

Kerala Mandates Robotics Education for Class 10

Kerala becomes the first Indian state to mandate robotics education for Class 10 students starting June 2025. Over 4.3 lakh students will engage with robotics via the ICT curriculum chapter “The World of Robots,” gaining practical skills in circuit design, sensors, and programming.

The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has distributed 29,000 robotics kits to schools and trained teachers to deliver this hands-on learning experience. This initiative builds on Kerala’s prior success with AI education in Class 7, aiming to equip students with skills essential for a tech-driven future.

Delhi University Opens PG & B.Tech Admission Registrations

Delhi University has begun registrations for the 2025-26 academic session for PG and select B.Tech programs:

• PG Programs: Admissions based on CUET-PG 2025 scores via DU’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS).

• B.Tech Programs: Admissions in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, based on the JEE Main 2025 Common Rank List (CRL).

Candidates should carefully review eligibility and admission details on the official DU portals before applying (May 16 - June 6, 2025).

IIMC Introduces PhD Program in Mass Communication

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), recently granted deemed-to-be university status, will launch a PhD program in Mass Communication starting in the upcoming academic year.

This doctoral program aims to promote advanced research in media and communication, strengthening scholarly work and research capabilities across IIMC’s campuses. Detailed admission guidelines will be available soon on the IIMC website.

In Conclusion

These developments signal a progressive shift in India’s education landscape—highlighting futuristic academic offerings, foundational tech education at school levels, streamlined admissions, and expanding research opportunities. Collectively, they prepare students to thrive amid rapid global changes and technological advancements.