AICTE Launches First UG Minor Programme In Quantum Technologies

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25 Dec 2024

AICTE has launched the country's first ever undergraduate minor programme in Quantum Technologies

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The programme has been introduced in collaboration with National Quantum Mission (NQM)

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The UG Minor programme aims at preparing workforce for the quantum revolution

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The course is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by addressing the strategic and multidisciplinary needs of the quantum ecosystem

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It spans four verticals: Quantum Computation and Simulation, Quantum Communication and Cryptography, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials and Devices

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The course is open to students from all engineering disciplines, starting from their third or fourth semester

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Students can select 18 credits from a pool of over 30 credits, allowing institutions to adapt the programme to their resources

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Dedicated Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) by AICTE and leading institutions like IITs, IISERs will support teachers in delivering high-quality quantum education

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The programme aims to position the country as a global leader in cutting-edge quantum innovation

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