IIT Madras Introduces Two New BTech Courses for 2025-26 Academic Year

Chennai, May 21, 2025 — The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced the launch of two new undergraduate engineering programmes for the academic year 2025–26. The newly introduced BTech courses—Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM) and Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)—will be offered through the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, a pioneer in interdisciplinary research since IIT Madras’s inception in 1959.

Students who qualify through the JEE (Advanced) 2025 will be eligible to apply for these programmes during the upcoming Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling. Each course will admit 40 students.

New Programmes Announced:

1. BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM)
Course Code: 412U
This four-year programme focuses on the evolving field of digital engineering, where physical systems intersect with computational technologies and artificial intelligence. The curriculum is designed to merge traditional engineering principles with advanced computational tools, such as machine learning, data science, and high-performance computing.
Students will gain foundational knowledge in solid and fluid mechanics, electrical engineering (circuits, signals, and embedded systems), materials science, and dynamics. Graduates will be well-equipped for careers in aerospace, robotics, automotive, smart manufacturing, sustainable energy, and cutting-edge domains like digital twin design and sustainable computing.

2. BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)
Course Code: 412V
This programme aims to produce graduates proficient in designing and developing modern medical devices. With a strong foundation in electrical and instrumentation engineering, students will also engage with cutting-edge applications such as IoT, AI, and web-enabled medical technologies.
The course emphasizes clinically regulated and ethically responsible innovation, preparing students for roles in the medical device industry, AI-driven healthcare systems, rehabilitation technologies, and diagnostics and therapeutics innovation.

Dual Degree Opportunities

Both programmes offer the option to transition to a five-year Dual Degree (BTech + MTech) via the Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) route. Three IDDD programmes—Computational Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Complex Systems and Dynamics—are coordinated by the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering.

A Step Toward Industry 5.0

Highlighting the significance of these additions, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, said:
“As technology witnesses rapid changes, it is extremely important for Higher Educational Institutions to introduce new programmes to bridge the academia-industry gap. These two new state-of-the-art B.Tech programmes shall address all novel concepts relevant to Industry 5.0, Health Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing areas.”

With this development, IIT Madras continues to reinforce its position at the forefront of innovation-driven education, ensuring students are equipped with skills aligned with current and future industry demands.