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India Today
6 days ago
- Science
- India Today
IIT Delhi starts BS Chemistry with AI-ML focus, open to JEE Advanced qualifiers
If you're aiming for IIT Delhi through JEE Advanced 2025, here's something new to consider -- India's top tech institute has announced its first-ever Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Chemistry. The four-year course will kick off from the 2025-26 academic year and is open to students who clear JEE Advanced 2025 and apply through the JoSAA counselling portal. NEW COURSE TO BRIDGE CRUCIAL GAP So, what's special about this programme? It's designed to fill a gap many students don't even know exists -- between traditional chemistry degrees and the more application-driven engineering mindset. According to IIT Delhi, many engineering graduates lack deep scientific grounding, while chemistry grads often miss out on how those principles are applied in the real world. This new BS course aims to fix that. Students will get a blend of core science, engineering basics, and modern tech skills. The first year focuses on foundational science and engineering courses. From the second year, students dive into core chemistry topics, followed by interdisciplinary electives and research projects in the third and fourth years. There's even an option to take a Minor in another subject. MAIN FEATURES OF BS CHEMISTRY AT IIT DELHI Key features of the programme include: Around 30% hands-on lab work Exposure to AI-ML applications in chemistry Training in experimental and computational chemistry Cross-department electives to broaden learning Graduates can expect to be ready for a range of careers -- in pharma, semiconductors, oil and gas, defence, automotive, research, and chemical consulting. This BS Chemistry programme is part of IIT Delhi's larger academic revamp to make degrees more flexible and aligned with today's job market. It follows a broader curriculum update for UG, PG, and PhD programmes, all set to roll out in 2025-26.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Time to demystify the engineering education?
Hyderabad: Is it time for the State government to move away from the outdated and redundant policies that heavily favor engineering education and to demystify the perception surrounding it? For the past three decades, the policies of successive governments in the Telugu States have excessively favored engineering education at the expense of basic sciences and other fields of study. This obsession with engineering has not only disadvantaged other disciplines, but the realm of engineering education has also become plagued by capitation fees, similar to issues seen with land and other mafias. Speaking to The Hans India, a former faculty member of an engineering college in Ranga Reddy stated, 'It is an open secret that many private, unaided engineering colleges and other professional colleges have been violating every known regulation imposed by the state and regulatory bodies.' Currently, management quotas for seats in AI, Data Sciences, Robotics, and Machine Learning branches, along with Computer Science Engineering, are being sold for fees ranging from Rs six to 15 lakh. 'This is preying on the emotions of parents who want their children to have a bright future by studying premium branches of study,' says Srinivas Reddy, an assistant professor at an engineering college in Medchal. Moreover, the fee structure for several new subject areas introduced in the top 25 to 30 institutions in and around Hyderabad goes beyond Rs 15 to 20 lakh, largely because these institutions have higher placement records. 'Yet, many institutions do not pay salaries properly to their faculty. Some colleges that collect huge donations do not return the original certificates of students, claiming that the state government has not cleared the fee reimbursement,' he added. The manipulations of private unaided colleges include collecting donations, faking college ratings, and obtaining grades through fraudulent data, which has turned engineering education into a donation mafia. When asked, Professor N Sridhar (name changed) from an 'A' rated autonomous engineering college in Ranga Reddy pointed out, 'We cannot blame only the colleges for all the ills. The state government and universities must establish interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary pathways that connect different fields and encourage a broad spectrum of study areas.' For instance, it is not necessary that a non-engineering student cannot study Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) or Data Sciences. The experimentation taking place at central universities, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other central universities showcases how the intersectionality among science, engineering, management, social sciences, and humanities has become increasingly vibrant and highly sought after by various industries. Once the compartmentalized approach is dismantled, it will have a significant impact on demystifying engineering education, allowing non-engineering and non-IT students to enter emerging job markets in areas like AI, ML, and related fields.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Broaden your perspective
I am 26. I have completed Elementary teacher Education, B.A. and am now in the final year of LLB. I appeared for the DSC exam for government school jobs in 2024 but didn't pass. I am confused about whether to go abroad for LLM, prepare for this year's DSC exam or explore opportunities in the legal sector. Raju Dear Raju, Reflect on your priorities and long-term goals. Your choice will depend on the career path that aligns with your passion and values. What do you enjoy: teaching or law? Also, take into account your risk tolerance, financial situation, and the time you are willing to invest in developing each of these potential career paths? The DSC exam offers a more immediate path. If you are considering this, create a structured study plan and focus on your weak areas. Securing a government school job will provide stability and security, and your and B.A. qualifications will align with this. If you are interested in the legal sector, network with lawyers and explore internship opportunities and shortlist research universities and scholarship options for the LLM. Look into the job markets of the countries that you are interested in. An LLM from a foreign university can enhance your expertise, and international exposure will broaden your perspectives and open doors to diverse areas of law, such as litigation, corporate law, or legal consulting. My son is in the first-year B. Tech. AI-ML. What are the prospects for MS in the U.S. or Civil Services in India? What are his other options? Chandrasekhar Dear Chandrasekhar, AI-ML is highly sought after in American universities and industries. An MS from a reputable U.S. university can open doors to jobs in companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and so on, research positions in academia or industry and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects. But also consider this interests encourage him to pursue what he enjoys and loves. He must follow a path that aligns with his passions and long-term plans. While his is in a technical field, it doesn't preclude him from the Civil Services where his analytical and problem-solving skills can be a valuable asset. However, he will need to dedicate significant time to preparing for the UPSC exam. Some other options include direct industry roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Research Scientist, or AI Software Developer. Is he interested in entrepreneurship? He can also consider further specialisations in AI-ML if he is interested in research and academia, or an MBA with focus on technology management and leadership. I am in Class 12 (Science). I am interested in Physics, Earth Science and Law. What are the prospects in these three areas and which are the premier institutes? Remesh Dear Remesh, Prospects in Physics lie across research, technology, education, aerospace, energy, and telecommunications. Earth Science will give you opportunities across geology, environmental science, meteorology, oceanography and disaster management. Some premier institutes for Earth Science and Astronomy are the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru; the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERS) located in various cities; Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru; Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital; and National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Thiruvananthapuram. Law has potential across litigation, corporate law, civil law, IP law and others. Reputed institutions include National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru; National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi); NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad; Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; and Symbiosis Law School, Pune. You will have to research each institute for the criterial for admission, entrance exam dates and syllabus. While making your decision, consider which field aligns best with your interests, strengths and passion. I am in the last semester of B.A. Psychology. I'm interested in a Master's in Organisational Psychology. Is this course available in India? Also, what are my prospects after this course? Shruti Dear Shruti, A Master's in Organisational Psychology (also referred to as Industrial-Organisational Psychology) is available in India in institutions such as Amity University, Christ University, University of Delhi, and Bharathiar University. However, check the websites for more information as course offerings may change. MBA programmes with specialisations in Organisational Psychology are also available but the focus here is on the business application of this field. When researching programmes, pay close attention to the curriculum and faculty expertise to ensure they align with your career goals. A Master's in Organisational Psychology opens up a range of opportunities in various sectors such as human resources (HR), consulting, organisational development, market research, training and development and academia and research.
