IIT Bhubaneswar and MOSart labs launch diploma in chip design

IIT Bhubaneswar joined hands with MOSart Labs to offer a specialised diploma in semiconductor technology and chip design, aimed at equipping engineering graduates with industry-ready skills in VLSI.

In Short

• IIT Bhubaneswar, MOSart Labs launch chip design diploma
• Program trains graduates in VLSI, semiconductor technology
• Industry-aligned skills for careers in growing chip sector

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with MOSart Labs, has introduced a professional diploma programme in semiconductor technology and chip design for engineering graduates. MOSart Labs, a private organisation, focusses on providing skill training for professionals.
On November 5, 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar and MOSart Labs formalised their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a professional diploma programme in semiconductor technology and chip design for engineering graduates.
The course is designed to enhance the skills of engineering graduates and prepare them for careers in various aspects of very-large-scale integration (VLSI). This includes semiconductor technology, analog and digital design, design verification, physical and layout design, as well as testing and validation.
VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) involves creating integrated circuits by placing millions or even billions of MOS (metal oxide semiconductor) transistors onto a single chip.
HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT THE COURSE
“IIT Bhubaneswar is committed to delivering impactful education through collaborations that integrate academic rigor with industry expertise,” said IIT Bhubaneswar Director Shreepad Karmalkar. He added that this partnership with MOSart Labs aligns with the institution’s vision to equip students with industry-relevant skills to support India’s expanding semiconductor sector.
Vijay Shankar Pasupureddi, the programme coordinator, highlighted the experienced faculty, which includes experts from the semiconductor industry, IIT alumni, and IIT Bhubaneswar professors. This diploma programme is especially aimed at recent graduates in electronics, communications, electrical, and computer science engineering, as well as working professionals in these fields.
The diploma course is structured into three main modules. The introductory 'Launchpad' module offers students a foundational understanding of the IC lifecycle and the VLSI industry, along with basic VLSI concepts. After this, students must pass an entrance test to continue to the next stage.
Those who qualify then enter the semester-long “Foundation” module, which includes five courses covering essential topics in chip design and semiconductor technology.
The final 'Specialisation' module, also lasting a semester, allows students to dive deeper into their chosen area, complete three advanced courses, and work on a mini-project, gaining practical, industry-level experience.
“With the Indian government and industry partners striving to grow the country’s semiconductor ecosystem, this programme is timely. It offers students an opportunity to acquire critical skills for the increasing demand for VLSI engineers,” noted Krishna Kanth Avalur from MOSart Labs.