IIT Madras Launches BTech in Computational Engineering & Mechanics, Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering

Each program will enroll 40 students through JEE (Advanced) via the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) counseling.

IIT Madrashas launched two undergraduate BTech programs starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM) and BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME) integrate core engineering with cutting-edge computational intelligence and biomedical innovation, preparing students to lead in Industry 5.0, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

Offered by the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering—a leader in interdisciplinary research since IIT Madras’s inception in 1959—the programs are:

BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM)

BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)

Each program will enroll 40 students through JEE (Advanced) via the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) counseling.

Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “As technology evolves rapidly, these forward-looking programs bridge the academia-industry gap, equipping students to excel in AI-driven engineering, health tech, and smart manufacturing.”

Both programs offer a pathway to a five-year Dual Degree (BTech + MTech) through Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) options, including Computational Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Complex Systems and Dynamics.

Prof. Sayan Gupta, Head of the Department, stated, “These programs blend rigorous engineering fundamentals with futuristic tools, empowering graduates to solve complex global challenges in industries like aerospace, robotics, and healthcare.”

BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM)

This pioneering program trains students for digital engineering careers, merging classical engineering (solid/fluid mechanics, material science, dynamics) with AI, machine learning, data science, and high-performance computing. Graduates will thrive in aerospace, robotics, automotive, digital twin design, sustainable energy, and smart infrastructure.

BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME)

Targeting the growing medical device sector, this program equips students to design next-generation medical technologies. It combines biomedical engineering with electrical, instrumentation, and IoT/AI-driven systems. Graduates will drive innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, rehabilitation tech, and AI-powered healthcare, delivering clinically robust solutions.

These programs cement IIT Madras’s leadership in engineering education, shaping innovators for a tech-driven future.

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