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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-Indore launches School of Innovation offering BDes programme
Indore: The Indian Institute of Technology, Indore (IIT-I), has launched the 'School of Innovation' offering a four-year full-time Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme, commencing in July for the new academic session. The programme encompasses foundational and advanced courses in design, innovation, and system engineering, focusing on value creation, while delivering comprehensive solutions to pressing social challenges in priority sectors. "The School of Innovation represents IIT Indore's strong commitment to shaping the future of design-led education and research in India. We believe that innovation emerges at the intersection of disciplines, and this school will provide a unique environment where creativity meets technology and human-centred design. Through this initiative, we aim to nurture responsible designers and innovators who will tackle the most urgent societal problems of our time," said IIT-I director Suhas Joshi. "We are excited to welcome the first batch of students and look forward to their contributions in building a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future for India and the world," Joshi said. The initiative has been taken under the National Initiative for Design Innovation (NIDI) scheme, introduced by the ministry of education to foster innovation, design, and creative problem-solving. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025년 가장 여유 넘치는 농장 게임. 설치 없음 Taonga: 아일랜드 팜 플레이하기 Undo Admission will be through the national-level Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED), conducted annually by IIT Bombay, open to students from science, commerce, arts, and humanities backgrounds. Professor Avinash Sonawane, head of the School of Innovation at IIT-I said, "The idea is to focus on different sectors and benefit them by innovations and designing. Modern tools and technologies will be used and taught to students to address social problems in priority sectors." Students will undertake foundation courses in their first year, followed by specialisation options from the second year onwards in urban systems innovation, educational technologies, healthcare systems, or sustainable energy systems. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIT Delhi to offer ‘B. Tech. in Design' for JEE Advanced 2025 qualifiers, know about the four-year UG programme
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will be offering 'B. Tech. in Design', a new four-year UG programme by the institute's Department of Design from the academic year 2025–26. As per IIT Delhi, the admission to the in Design programme will be based on JEE Advanced rankings. In addition, applicants will also need to qualify the design aptitude test, UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design). Also read: Qualified JEE Advanced 2025? Here's all you need to know about IIT Delhi's Open House in Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru Through the programme, students will learn about prevalent technologies, systematic design thinking processes, research methods for analyzing socio-technical systems, communication and presentation skills, and teamwork. The in Design is a transdisciplinary programme that combines the strengths of technology and design, IIT Delhi stated. Also read: JEE Advanced Results 2025: Rajit Gupta of IIT Delhi zone tops CRL with 332/360 marks The programme will also offer courses relating to the core discipline of design and the rest from other departments, centers, and schools (like the other B. Tech. programmes). Through the programme curricula, there will be easy collaboration and partnerships between the design department and other departments/centers/schools. Also read: OJEE Results 2025 declared, direct link to download Odisha Joint Entrance Examination rank card The in Design programme will also focus on product design. For more details, visit the official website of IIT Delhi.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT Delhi launches new BTech in design for academic year 2025-26
New Delhi: As part of its ongoing curriculum transformation, IIT Delhi is set to launch a new four-year undergraduate programme, 'BTech in Design', from the academic year 2025–26. This announcement follows the recent launch of the BS in Chemistry programme, which is open to candidates who qualify through JEE (Advanced) 2025. Admission to the BTech in Design will also be determined by JEE (Advanced) rankings. Additionally, applicants must qualify in the UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) aptitude test. "This programme is uniquely designed for empathetic, creative individuals who aim to comprehend socio-technical systems and develop solutions to their complex challenges," an official said. Students pursuing BTech in Design will learn about prevalent technologies, systematic design thinking processes, research methods for analysing socio-technical systems, communication and presentation skills, and teamwork. "This transdisciplinary curriculum merges the strengths of technology and design. It fosters both the methodical exploration and understanding characteristic of engineering, and the personal, innovative leaps central to design," added the official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo The programme will offer courses, with approximately half of the courses belonging to the core discipline of design and the rest coming from other departments, centres, and schools, similar to the other BTech programmes. The programme curriculum will pave the way for easy collaboration and partnerships between the design department and other departments, centres, or schools. The BTech in Design will place particular emphasis on product design. "The goal is to equip students with the confidence to leverage design as a tool for addressing real-world industrial and societal challenges by the end of the programme," the official said. According to officials, the recently launched BS in Chemistry aims to leverage the strengths of the IIT Delhi ecosystem of research and entrepreneurship. This undergraduate programme aims to develop next-generation chemical scientists and technology leaders for core chemistry-based industries, academia, and entrepreneurial ventures. The course curriculum is designed to lay a core foundation with a wide basket of electives in chemical sciences, which would be ideally suited for those interested in exploring opportunities in both basic sciences and engineering, or a combination of the two.
India Today
08-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
BTech in design to begin at IIT Delhi in 2025: All you need to know
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is introducing a new four-year undergraduate programme -- BTech in Design—from the academic session 2025 - 26. Offered by the Department of Design, the course aims to build both technical knowledge and design thinking among students, with a focus on addressing socio-technical problems through practical and interdisciplinary be eligible for admission, applicants must clear two national-level entrance exams -- JEE (Advanced) and the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). Only those who perform well in both tests will be shortlisted, as clearing just one will not make candidates must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent in 2024 or 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core AND OTHER DETAILS For UCEED eligibility, candidates must be born on or after 1 October 2000, with a five-year relaxation given to students from SC, ST, and PwD categories as per the will be accepted online through IIT Delhi's official portal. Candidates are advised to secure valid scores in both required exams before dates related to application submission, counselling, and seat allocation will be announced on the institute's website, and applicants should check it BTech in Design programme has a total credit requirement of 155 and will begin with an initial intake of 20 students. About half of the coursework will come from design-related subjects, while the rest will be taught by other departments, schools, and centres across the curriculum covers topics such as design frameworks, design prototyping, mechanics, environmental science, research methods, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and exhibition aim is to promote problem-solving through design, encourage collaboration, and develop practical skills through hands-on launch of the BTech in Design programme is part of wider curriculum changes across IIT Delhi from 2025– will have more flexibility in choosing electives across disciplines and can opt for an Honours path. At the end of the third year, students interested in further studies can apply for an integrated BTech-MTech course to complete both degrees in five institute also plans to improve faculty-student engagement by reducing first-year class sizes and increasing focus on creative, environmental, and ethical learning.
NDTV
08-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
IIT Delhi To Offer BTech In Design, Check Details
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced a new undergraduate programme - in Design, which will begin from the 2025-26 academic year. This four-year programme will be offered by the Department of Design at IIT Delhi. It aims to combine the power of technology and creativity to solve real-world problems. The course is specially designed for students who are curious, creative, and want to bring innovative ideas to life. Eligibility Admission to the in Design will be based on JEE (Advanced) rankings. In addition, students will also need to clear UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) to qualify for the programme. What Will Students Learn? Students will explore a mix of design thinking, technology, teamwork, and communication. The programme will include learning about: • Design processes • Research methods • Socio-technical systems • Product design • Systematic problem-solving It is a transdisciplinary programme, meaning students will not only study design but also take courses from other departments like engineering, humanities, management, and more. About 50% of the coursework will be from the core design field, while the rest will come from other departments across the institute. Why This Programme Stands Out IIT Delhi plans to make this programme highly practical. Students will be trained to use design as a powerful tool to solve challenges in industry and society. The goal is to produce well-rounded professionals who understand both technology and human-centered design.
