The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has today set up a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Science and Engineering. The Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology (JBMSHST) at IIT Guwahati will deliver the curriculum.
In accordance with an IIT-Guwahati press release, the shared learning experience with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Guwahati is one of the standout features.
Director of IIT Guwahati, Professor Devendra Jalihal, said, “This multidisciplinary program combines engineering, medical sciences, and pharmacology on a single platform responds to the need for professionals who are able to work across disciplines to meet future challenges. Since future problems will not fit into conventional silos, such a curriculum is aimed at bridging such silos. It should be a pioneering initiative, supported by the Mehta Family Foundation and studied by leading experts from IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Guwahati, and NIPER Guwahati. We are certain that this curriculum will shape the future leaders of biomedical engineers who will innovate and make a difference in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Prof Ashok Puranik, Director of AIIMS Guwahati, said, “This multi-institutional partnership is a milestone moment that will define the future of healthcare and education in India.” Through this initiative, we aim to bridge the gap between engineering, biotechnology, and medicine. Breakthroughs in genetics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and nanotechnology empower the next generation of biomedical innovators. By combining the facilities of AIIMS Guwahati, IIT Guwahati, and NIPER Guwahati, we are creating an ecosystem that will propel India’s future medical technology and healthcare.”
The program will give a solid intellectual footing through rigorous coursework in the pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical areas. Students will gain hands-on skills through specialized engineering courses that will fill the gap between technology and medicine.
The clinical immersion element of the curriculum is an important part of the education, enabling the students to directly interact with globally recognized surgeons and medical professionals in addition to hands-on training as and when necessary. Also, the curriculum involves a cross-institutional learning approach via collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati and NIPER Guwahati so that students are trained under a very wide variety of thoughts and ideologies in biomedical science and engineering.
Rahul Mehta, CEO of the Mehta Family Foundation, highlighted the importance and innovative multidisciplinary nature of the program, stating, “This program is a considered step forward at the interface of healthcare and engineering, two fields that will define India’s future.” What makes it truly special is the synergy of IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Guwahati, and NIPER Guwahati, which unites doctors, scientists, and engineers under one academic vision. This program will enable students who are interested in both mathematics and biology to specialize in areas like medical technologies, drug research, and others.
Eligibility criteria:
The program is available for those students who have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology and scored a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in these subjects. In addition, students who have passed the IISER Aptitude Test 2025 are also eligible to apply.
New program offers advanced topics.
The curriculum of the program should be multidisciplinary and forward-looking, with a broad selection of courses ranging from mechanics to electrical and electronic systems, mathematical modeling, design and prototyping, and bioinformatics. Furthermore, students will explore advanced topics like:
· Pharmacology
Biomedical devices
· Informatics and AI in medicine
· Bioinstrumentation
· Sensors and wearable devices
Graduates of the program will have career opportunities in numerous fields, such as bioinstrumentation, biomedical devices, pharmacology and therapeutics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence, as well as research and development of health technology.
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