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IIT BHU Launches IoT & Smart Manufacturing Certification Course
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched a special certification programme in the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart manufacturing, with an aim to enhance the skills of faculty members of technical institutions across the nation. AICTE-supported under its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), the program is designed to equip teachers with enhanced skills to match the increasing needs of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing.
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- Faculty Upskilling at the Core
- Programme Highlights:
- Industry-Academia Connect
- Empowering Educators for the Digital Manufacturing Era
- Final Take: Building Future-Ready Educators for a Digital Economy
Faculty Upskilling at the Core
The program has enrolled 36 faculty members from nine states and union territories, with 25 of them possessing PhD degrees in fields like mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineering. By enrolling highly experienced teachers, IIT BHU is creating a cascading effect in technical education, enabling such faculty members to impart new-age knowledge and hands-on skills to their students and institutions.
Eight faculty members from IIT BHU will conduct the course delivery, involving practical training in an IoT laboratory set up through collaboration with FITAS Robotics and Embedded Systems Pvt. Ltd. In addition to filling the gap between industry and academia, the programme features guest lectures from industry experts so that participants are exposed to real-world applications and recent technological developments.
Programme Highlights:
36 Faculty Members Upskilled – Participants represent nine states and union territories, bringing diversity of experience and expertise.
Expert-Led Training – The program is led by eight IIT BHU faculty members with hands-on lab sessions in IoT-based technologies.
Industry Participation – Guest lectures by the top industry experts provide practical insights to the theoretical background.
High-Tech IoT Lab – Training is conducted in a dedicated IoT lab, created in collaboration with FITAS Robotics and Embedded Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Industry-Academia Connect
The programme is being organised by the Precision Engineering Hub (PEH) at IIT BHU, with Dr. GM Karthik serving as the programme coordinator. Faculty leaders such as Santosh Kumar, PEH coordinator, and Sandeep Kumar, head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, are also contributing to the initiative.
The inauguration of the programme was graced by NK Mukhopadhyay, acting director of IIT BHU, as the chief guest, and Tapash Kumar Nandy, director of DRDO Industry Academia-Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE), as the guest of honour. Mukhopadhyay emphasised that practical training for educators is vital for advancing India’s capabilities in smart manufacturing and IoT, describing this programme as a forward-thinking step towards building a robust Industry 4.0 ecosystem. Nandy further encouraged participants to align their teaching methodologies with national priorities in strategic technology development and materials innovation.
Empowering Educators for the Digital Manufacturing Era
This course is significant in the context of the global shift towards IoT and automation-driven industries. By providing educators with both theoretical foundations and practical exposure, IIT BHU is ensuring that technical institutions across India are prepared to produce graduates who can excel in high-demand sectors like robotics, AI-driven manufacturing, and connected devices.
Sessions that combine lab training with expert-led discussions are intended to allow faculty to bring current industrial practices into the classroom. GM Karthik said the challenge will help participants strengthen academic and research contributions of their institutes in emerging technologies.
The inauguration ended with an interactive meeting, which helped the participants and guest faculty form connections. Such contacts will hopefully result in shared knowledge and collaboration long after the class is over. The scheme is also in sync with AICTE's larger perspective of promoting technical education - a vision that will involve interventions in the form of new methodologies of learning which foster innovation, support from the industry, and to provide for research opportunities.
Final Take: Building Future-Ready Educators for a Digital Economy
AICTE Sponsored short term course of IIT (BHU) is more than a training exercise. It is a vision that seeks to create leaders dedicated to discovering innovations. Bridging academia, industry knowhow, and cutting-edge research equipment, the program enables members of faculty to train the new generation of engineers in response to the smart manufacturing and IoT industry requirements. This is a great leap in making the future of Indian education continue to be in sync with global practices in innovation and technology.
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To gain admission to IIT (BHU) Varanasi, candidates generally need to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced and meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the institute for their chosen program.
For B.Tech programs, candidates typically need to have passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.
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Hello Aspirant,
The eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Bhu ,Varanasi is given below:-
At first , General/OBC/EWS applicants must have at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 (or equivalent) with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
If the first criteria is matched then go for the entrance exam, Jee main and as well as if you will qualify it then you must give jee advanced and try to get a handsome score which improves your rank and as well as increasing your percentage to get a seat in IIT Bhu by JoSAA counselling .
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For B.Arch, after Jee Advanced, candidates must also appear in the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) during JoSAA .
IITs also allocate seats reserved for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD categories, as per JoSAA rules .
And you may get a seat for Mtech in IIT Bhu through achieving a good gate score in gate exam through your relevant domain.
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If you want to get admission into IIT (BHU) Varanasi, you have to qualify through the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced exams. Admission is based entirely on merit and rank in JEE Advanced, which is one of the toughest and prestigious engineering entrance exams in India. Only if you clear JEE mains and score within the top ranks then you are allowed to appear for JEE Advanced. The seat allotment for IIT BHU happens through the JoSAA counselling process. You have to select your preferred branch in which you are interested and institute during the counselling, seats are allotted based on your AIR (All India Rank) in JEE Advanced, along with your category and seat availability in that round. If you belong to the general category, admission in popular branches like Computer Science or Electronics at IIT BHU usually requires a rank under 1,500 to 2,000 in JEE Advanced. Other branches like Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil may accept ranks up to 5,000–8,000, depending on which year you gave the exam. Also, you had passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and should have scored at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST). IIT BHU offers B.Tech in multiple branches and also has dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) programs. So, depending on your interest and rank, you can explore multiple options.
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No, you can’t get B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at BHU through CUET UG only.
IIT-BHU offers core B.Tech programs (like Electrical) through JEE Advanced only.
BHU via CUET UG offers limited B.Tech programs (like Food Tech, Dairy Tech) under RGSC campus, not core engineering.
For Electrical Engineering at BHU, you must clear JEE Advanced.
Hello Aspirant,
Both Delhi University (DU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are elite universities and each has its own merits. Here is a summarized view of the two universities:
- Delhi University (DU): This offers great exposure, diverse peer interaction opportunities, and good placement/internship options, especially since it is situated in a metro city with an active academic environment and flourishing corporate industry. The curriculum is regularly updated, supplemented with a variety of extracurricular and research amenities.
- Banaras Hindu University: BHU has a vibrant academic environment and a fantastic mathematics program with dedicated faculty. The academic environment is research-based and complemented with excellent alumni, many of whom have gone on to complete their higher studies (i.e. IIT JAM, GATE, etc) or to international programs.
In summary, for a career based program, DU is possibly less tedious and better for networking/job opportunities in metros, whilst BHU is a good option for research and higher study opportunities.
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