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News India Live, Digital Desk: For students making career in the field of engineering and technology IIT (ISM) Dhanbad A wonderful opportunity has come. institute soon ‘Critical Minerals’ Including is going to start three new courses. These courses will not only equip the students with modern technology, but will also play a big role in India’s ‘semiconductor’ and ‘green energy’ revolution.
What are those 3 new courses?
The Senate of IIT ISM Dhanbad has approved three important courses in its recent meeting:
M.Tech in Critical Minerals: This course may be the first course of its kind in the country. In this, exploration and processing of minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel will be taught, which are needed in making electric vehicles (EV) and smartphone batteries.
M.Tech in Semiconductor Technology: This course is being started to support the ‘India Semiconductor Mission’ of the Government of India. In this, the nuances of chip designing and fabrication will be taught.
Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree): A 5-year integrated program will also be started in some special departments, allowing students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees simultaneously.
Why is a career in ‘Critical Minerals’ special?
The whole world is now moving away from fossil fuels (Petrol-Diesel) towards renewable energy.
Increasing Demand: Special minerals are needed for solar panels, wind turbines and EV batteries.
Strategic Importance: India wants to reduce its dependence on other countries for these minerals, hence there is going to be a huge demand for experts in this field.
Admission and Eligibility
Admission in these courses is mainly GATE Will be based on the score and interview conducted by the institute. These are likely to start from the new session (2026-27). “These courses have been designed keeping in mind the current and future needs of the industry, so that our students can compete at the global level.” senior officers of the institute
