IIT-Bhubaneswar, MOSart Labs Launch Diploma in Semiconductor Technology, Chip Design

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and MOSart Labs launched a professional diploma programme in semiconductor technology and chip design for engineering graduates. MOSart Labs is a private organisation providing a platform for professional skill training.

According to a statement released by the institute on Wednesday, the course’s goal is to upskill engineering graduates and prepare them for the workforce in a variety of very-large-scale integration (VLSI) specializations, such as semiconductor technology, analog and digital design, design verification, physical design, layout design, validation, test, and measurements.

The technique of assembling millions or billions of MOS (metal oxide semiconductor) transistors onto a single chip to create an integrated circuit is known as very large scale integration.

On Tuesday, IIT Bhubaneswar and MOSart Labs signed an MOU in this respect.

IIT Bhubaneswar Director Shreepad Karmalkar stated, “IIT Bhubaneswar is dedicated to advancing high-impact education through strategic partnerships that bridge academic excellence with industry expertise.”

According to him, this goal is reflected in the partnership with MOSart Labs to introduce this professional diploma program in semiconductor technology and chip design.

“With the help of these programs, we hope to equip our students with skills that are relevant to the industry, allowing them to make significant contributions to India’s expanding semiconductor sector and beyond,” he stated.

According to program administrator Vijay Shankar Pasupureddi, the program features a distinguished faculty of executives in the semiconductor industry, IIT alumni, and faculty from IIT Bhubaneswar.

According to him, the course is primarily intended for students who have earned engineering degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and electronics and communication, including those who are now employed in the field.

Three extensive courses made up the structure of the diploma program. Along with introductory VLSI lessons, it starts with the launchpad module, which gives students a comprehensive overview of the IC lifecycle and the VLSI industry landscape.

Students must pass an entrance exam after completing this module in order to move on to the following stages. The foundation module, a semester-long curriculum consisting of five courses covering the essentials in various areas of chip design and technology, will be advanced to successful candidates.

The third is the specialization module, a semester-long program in which students will study their chosen field of specialization through three courses and a small project.

According to the statement, this module enables students to concentrate on becoming industry-ready by working independently on industry-level projects in their subject of choice.