IIT Indore Launched 2 New Schools for Sustainability and Biomedical Engineering

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has announced the establishment of two new academic schools in collaboration with the Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation (MFF). The newly launched schools are the Mehta Family School of Sustainability and the Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering. Two significant undergraduate programmes that will be offered include BTech programmes concentrating on medical devices, clinical data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) relevant to healthcare applications.

Secondly, a BTech programme in Environmental Economics with a focus on Sustainable Engineering. IIT Indore will also roll out postgraduate and PhD programmes. This announcement coincides with the period when more than 12.3 lakh candidates took part in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025, which is the gateway to engineering programmes in institutes such as IIT Indore.

At the signing ceremony, Prof. Suhas Joshi, the Director of IIT Indore, announced that the Mehta Family School of Sustainability will launch an innovative undergraduate program that combines environmental economics with sustainable engineering. The school will additionally provide three specialized master's programs and a PhD option. Students will be educated in a blend of engineering, science, and economics to tackle complicated sustainability issues. The institution has set a plan to graduate over 400 students and provide training for more than 1,000 professionals through executive master's and doctoral programs. The academic strategy also emphasizes partnerships with industry, government, academia, and civil society to cultivate a workforce ready for the sustainability sector.

Curriculum in Biomedical Engineering to incorporate both clinical and industrial elements.

The Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering is set to introduce a new undergraduate program that emphasizes medical devices, clinical data analytics, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Additionally, three postgraduate programs will be launched in the areas of biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and medical devices, alongside a PhD track.

The curriculum integrates biology, engineering, and data science, enriched by project-based learning, clinical experiences at institutions such as AIIMS Bhopal and MGM Medical College Indore, as well as access to practical facilities like Breakerspace and Makerspace labs.

The school aims to train 500 students over the next five years and plans to educate more than 1,500 students within a decade.

Research and manufacturing infrastructure in Central India

As part of its long-term goals, the biomedical school is also establishing itself as a research center focused on antimicrobial resistance, addressing diseases such as tuberculosis. It will collaborate with seven universities throughout central India.

Moreover, a biomanufacturing hub is being developed for central India, targeting the production of smart proteins, enzyme design, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This facility aims to provide a foundation for both student training and industry-focused research and development.

For latest updates, check out the official website of IIT Indore iiti.ac.in