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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
OUTR offers courses in aerospace engineering, semiconductor tech
Bhubaneswar: Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar, has decided to offer two 'in-demand' courses — BTech in aerospace engineering and MTech in semiconductor technology — from this academic year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the BTech course will have 30 seats, the masters degree will accept 18 students. Students can get admission through the ongoing Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) counselling. Regarding the UG course, vice-chancellor Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal said on Sunday that a limited number of institutes currently offer specialised courses in aerospace engineering. "The new programme is expected to benefit a wide pool of aspiring students aiming for careers in aerospace and space science," he added. He said the announcement of the aerospace engineering course follows the recent visit by V Narayanan, Isro chairman, who addressed students and faculty during a talk at the university recently. "Emphasising India's ambitious future in space exploration, Narayanan stated that India will be second to none in the space sector by 2040. Through the BTech course, we will prepare future aerospace engineers and scientists of the country," said Biswal. On the MTech course, the VC said it will address the growing demand for semiconductor professionals in the industry. "Semiconductors are crucial components, serving as the foundation for electronic devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to automotive systems and industrial equipment. The global semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing digitalisation and technological advancement," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The introduction of the specialised programme comes at a time when India is working to establish itself as a semiconductor manufacturing hub, with the govt announcing incentive schemes for chip manufacturing and design. "The course will help create a skilled workforce to support the country's semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependency on imports," he added. "The development reinforces OUTR's growing commitment to academic excellence, research-driven education, and fostering innovation in advanced technology sectors. The university aims to collaborate with leading aerospace and semiconductor experts and faculty from across India to ensure comprehensive learning, cutting-edge research, and strong career pathways for students entering the aerospace and semiconductor industry," said Biswal.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
OUTR to offer courses in aerospace engineering, semiconductor technology from this year
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar, has decided to offer two new sought-after courses—BTech in aerospace engineering and MTech in semiconductor technology—for students from this academic year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The BTech in aerospace engineering will have 30 seats, while the MTech in semiconductor technology can accept 18 students. Students can gain admission through the ongoing Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) counselling. Regarding the undergraduate course, University Vice-Chancellor Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal on Sunday said limited institutions currently offer specialised courses in this domain. "The new program is expected to benefit a wide pool of aspiring students aiming to build careers in aerospace and space science," he added. He mentioned that the announcement of offering the aerospace engineering course gains further significance in light of a recent visit by V Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, who addressed students and faculty during an inspiring talk session at the university recently. "Emphasising India's ambitious future in space exploration, Narayanan remarked that India will be second to none in the space sector by 2040. Through this BTech course, we will prepare future aerospace engineers and scientists of the country," said Biswal. On the MTech in semiconductor technology, the vice-chancellor said the course will address the growing demand for semiconductor professionals in the industry. "Semiconductors are crucial components in modern technology, serving as the foundation for electronic devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to automotive systems and industrial equipment. The global semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing digitalisation and technological advancement," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The introduction of this specialised program comes at a time when India is actively working to establish itself as a semiconductor manufacturing hub, with the govt announcing incentive schemes for semiconductor manufacturing and design. This educational initiative will help create a skilled workforce to support the country's semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependency on imports, he added. "This development reinforces OUTR's growing commitment to academic excellence, research-driven education, and fostering innovation in advanced technology sectors. The university aims to collaborate with leading aerospace and semiconductor experts and faculty from across India to ensure comprehensive learning, cutting-edge research, and strong career pathways for students entering the aerospace and semiconductor industry," said Biswal.
