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Time of India
2 hours ago
- 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
5 hours ago
- 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
6 hours ago
- 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.
News18
10 hours ago
- Business
- News18
IIT Delhi To Launch BTech In Design Programme, Both JEE Advanced And UCEED Scores Required
Last Updated: Applicants must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in either 2024 or 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as required subjects. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is set to introduce a new BTech in Design program in the 2025–26 academic session. This four-year undergraduate course, offered by the Department of Design, aims to blend technical education with design thinking to equip students to tackle complex socio-technical challenges. The initial intake will be limited to 20 students. The programme will consist of 155 credits in total. The course will focus on product design subjects, along with content from other BTech departments, centres, and schools within the institute. ' (Design)programme at IIT Delhi will have strong product design focus. However, in today's fast changing world design of products in isolation has limited meaning and is often accompanied by design of environments, communications, systems and services," reads the official notice by IIT-Delhi. ' in Design is a very unique programme crafted specially for empathetic and creative minds intent on understanding socio-technical systems around us and designing interventions for problems in these systems," the notice added. The application process will be conducted online via IIT Delhi's official admissions portal. Interested candidates must register, provide their details, and indicate their preference for the BTech in Design programme. Key dates for application submission, counselling, and seat allotment will be published on the institute's website in due course of time. Eligibility Criteria Admission to the programme requires candidates to clear both the JEE Advanced and the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). Only those who qualify in both exams will be considered, with shortlisting based on their combined performance in these national-level entrance tests. Applicants must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in either 2024 or 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as required subjects. For UCEED eligibility, candidates must be born on or after 1 October 2000. A five-year age relaxation is available for candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories, following the respective entrance examination rules. About the Author Education and Careers Desk Stay updated with the latest education! Get real-time updates on board exam results 2025, entrance exams such as JEE Mains, Advanced, NEET, and more. Find out top schools, colleges, courses and more. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 08, 2025, 11:19 IST
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIT-Delhi to start 4-year BTech course in design
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi will launch a four-year BTech in design from the 2025–26 academic year, targeting JEE Advanced qualifiers with a passion for creativity, problem-solving and complex socio-technical challenges, the institute said in a statement on Saturday. The programme, overseen by IIT's department of design, intends to merge engineering syllabus with design thinking to help students develop solutions to real-world issues. Admission will depend on clearing the design aptitude test named Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED), aside from JEE (Advanced) rankings. 'This is a unique programme crafted especially for empathetic and creative minds intent on understanding socio-technical systems and designing solutions for the wicked problems in these systems,' IIT-Delhi said in a statement. The curriculum blends core design disciplines such as systematic design thinking and research methods with courses from other departments, ensuring a trans-disciplinary approach, IIT said. Half of the coursework will focus on design while the remainder will leverage IIT-Delhi's expertise in engineering, management, humanities and policy. 'The programme curriculum will pave the way for easy collaboration and harness the existing strengths between the design department and other departments/centres/schools. The aim is to prepare the students in such a way that at the end of the programme they are confident in using design as a vehicle to address problems in industry and society,' IIT-Delhi said.
