Joint programme · IIT Bhubaneswar × SDI Bhubaneswar
Professional PG Diploma inAdvanced Roboticswith Artificial Intelligence
One year, two semesters — taught jointly by IIT Bhubaneswar and SDI Bhubaneswar.
Admission is by online test in Engineering Mathematics, Physics and General Aptitude.
- Duration
- 1 year
- Semesters
- Two
- Course fee
- ₹1,50,000
- Application fee
- ₹500
About the programme
Applications are invited from graduates for admission to the Professional Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Robotics with Artificial Intelligence, offered jointly by the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and the Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar. The programme runs for one year across two semesters.
The programme is residential. Students reside at the SDI Bhubaneswar campus and attend theory classes at IIT Bhubaneswar in the evening, while hands-on laboratory training is conducted at the SDI campus.
Academic transcripts for theory courses are issued by IIT Bhubaneswar and transcripts for laboratory courses by SDI, giving students dual institutional recognition. The diploma certificate is awarded jointly by IIT Bhubaneswar and the Skill Development Institute. The partnership is governed by a formal Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
Accommodation is available at SDI Bhubaneswar on a chargeable basis of ₹45,000/- per semester.
Who can apply
A first class degree in any of the following disciplines, or an equivalent qualification:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Production Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- AI and ML
- B.Sc Physics
Fees
Course fee
₹1,50,000
One lakh fifty thousand rupees, including applicable GST.
Application fee
₹500
Five hundred rupees, including applicable GST. Non-refundable.
Selection process
Eligible candidates sit an online examination covering three areas:
Batch size is limited to 60.
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Physics
- General Aptitude
How to apply
Applications are handled on the IIT Bhubaneswar Continuing Education portal. Complete the three steps in order — the application form cannot be submitted without the fee payment reference number.
- 01
Register
Create an account on the IIT Bhubaneswar Continuing Education portal.
- 02
Pay the application fee
Pay ₹500 through the payment gateway and keep the reference number safe.
- 03
Complete the application
Enter the fee payment reference number and submit the form with all attachments.
Documents to keep ready
All five attachments are mandatory. Prepare them to these specifications before you start, as the portal rejects files that exceed the limits.
| Document | Format | Dimensions | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 200 × 260 px | Under 100 KB |
| Signature | JPG | 300 × 60 px | Under 100 KB |
| Highest qualification certificate | — | Under 200 KB | |
| Aadhaar ID proof | — | Under 200 KB | |
| Fee payment receipt | — | Under 200 KB |
Course structure
The programme runs across two semesters totalling 44 credits — 18 credits of theory taught at IIT Bhubaneswar, 14 credits of laboratory work at SDI Bhubaneswar, and 12 credits of project work.
Semester I
| Code | Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR6L101 | Robotics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AR6L102 | Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AR6L103 | Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AR6P101 | Python Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6P102 | Industrial Robotics Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6P103 | Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6P104 | CAD/CAM Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6D101 | Mini Project | — | 4 |
| Total | 9-0-12 | 21 |
Semester II
| Code | Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR6L201 | Engineering Measurements | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AR6L202 | Advanced Robotics | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AR6L203 | Robotics Vision and AI | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| AR6P201 | Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6P202 | Advanced Robotics Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6P203 | Robotics Vision Laboratory | 0-0-3 | 2 |
| AR6D201 | Project | — | 8 |
| Total | 9-0-12 | 23 |
Credit summary
| Component | Semester I | Semester II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory subjects | 09 | 09 | 18 |
| Laboratory subjects | 08 | 06 | 14 |
| Project | 04 | 08 | 12 |
| Total credits | 21 | 23 | 44 |
Detailed syllabus
Full course-by-course syllabus
Module-wise breakdown, contact hours, learning outcomes and prescribed textbooks for all fifteen courses across both semesters.
The programme explained
A short video series covering the parts of the programme that are difficult to convey in text — how the course is structured, how it is taught across two campuses, and what work in robotics with artificial intelligence actually involves. New videos are added to the series regularly.
The series currently covers:
- How the curriculum is sequenced across the two semesters
- How teaching is divided between the IIT Bhubaneswar and SDI Bhubaneswar campuses, including the residential arrangement and transport between them
- What robotic vision and artificial intelligence do in practice — how a machine sees, interprets and then acts
- Where robotics and AI skills are applied: smart manufacturing, automotive, logistics and autonomous systems
The player below shows the live playlist, so newly published videos appear here automatically.
Open the playlist icon in the player to browse every video
Faculty
Theory courses are taught by faculty of the School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar.
Prof. V. Pandu Ranga
Professor, School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar · Programme Coordinator
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (JNTU Kakinada), M.Tech in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (NIT Warangal) and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (IIT Kharagpur). His research spans robotics, soft computing, and the development, analysis, modelling and optimisation of manufacturing systems. He has developed two variants of wall-climbing robotic mechanisms using bellows for cleaning and surveillance tasks, both filed for patents, and an unpowered exoskeleton that supports body weight for people who stand for long hours and for the partially disabled. His group has built 15 working robots across biologically inspired robots, intelligent machines and human assistive devices. He has led consultancy work of around ₹10 lakh and sponsored research projects of around ₹4 crore, and has published about 130 papers in national and international journals and conferences.
Dr. Venugopal Arumuru
Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar · Programme Coordinator
Nearly 20 years of combined industry and academic experience, including roles at GE Measurement & Control and Forbes Marshall developing advanced sensing and instrumentation technologies. His research covers intelligent sensing, measurement and instrumentation, experimental fluid mechanics, thermal management, flow metrology and fluid-structure interaction, with recent work integrating smart sensors, embedded systems and machine learning for engineering diagnostics and autonomous measurement. He has established experimental facilities at IIT Bhubaneswar for flow diagnostics and precision measurement and has led sponsored research and consultancy worth ₹7 crore. A member of IMEKO Technical Committees TC-1 and TC-9, he holds multiple granted patents, has authored more than 100 publications, and received the INAE Young Engineer Award. He serves as Professor-in-Charge of Intellectual Property Rights at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Dr. Gaurav Bartarya
Associate Professor, IIT Bhubaneswar
Masters and PhD from IIT Kanpur. His primary interests are conventional machining of hard materials, CAD/CAM and reverse engineering, with extensive work on surface integrity during machining and computer-aided process planning using artificial intelligence. His current work develops cranial implants through incremental forming, applying reverse engineering and CAD/CAM systematically, alongside advanced machining for micro-fabrication and robotic incremental forming. He has been involved in research projects worth more than ₹1.5 crore and has published more than 80 research papers. He is an editorial board member of Scientific Reports (Nature), Springer, and has guest-edited two special issues of the Journal of Micromanufacturing, Sage.
Dr. Satish K. Panda
Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar
Previously Assistant Professor at IIT Guwahati. B.Tech from NIT Durgapur and M.Tech from IIT Delhi, with masters research conducted in collaboration with Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. Before his doctoral studies he spent over four years in research and development at Tata Hitachi and Bajaj Auto as a Team Leader. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and served four years as a Research Scientist at the Singapore National Eye Centre. His research spans artificial intelligence, deep learning, computer vision, medical image analysis and biomedical engineering. He is Co-founder and Director of DeepHealth Pvt. Ltd.
Programme coordinators
IIT Bhubaneswar: Prof. Pandu Ranga V and Dr. Venugopal Arumuru
SDI Bhubaneswar: Mr Nihar Ranjan Das, DGM (T)
Prospects
- High industry demand. Robotics and AI professionals are increasingly required in manufacturing, automotive, electronics, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, defence and smart infrastructure.
- Future-ready skills. Participants gain competencies in intelligent automation, autonomous systems, robotic programming, AI-based decision making, computer vision and industrial robotics.
- Hands-on learning. Extensive laboratory sessions, industrial case studies, simulations and capstone projects ensure practical exposure beyond classroom learning.
- Industry-relevant curriculum. The course integrates robotics fundamentals with modern AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, perception, motion planning and intelligent control.
- Interdisciplinary expertise. Participants develop knowledge spanning mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, embedded systems, programming and artificial intelligence.
- Professional networking. Interaction with IIT faculty, industry experts, researchers and technology companies enhances career opportunities.
- Career advancement. The programme equips working professionals and fresh graduates to transition into advanced automation and AI-driven engineering roles.
Programme outcomes
On completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate the fundamental skills related to robotic systems and artificial intelligence.
- Design and simulate robotic manipulators using modern software tools.
- Develop AI-enabled robotic applications using machine learning and computer vision.
- Develop new programs for industrial robots, and integrate sensors, actuators and control systems.
- Solve path planning, localisation, navigation and autonomous decision-making algorithms.
- Implement robotic solutions for industrial automation and smart manufacturing.
- Solve real-world engineering problems and develop intelligent robotic systems.
- Build industry-ready portfolios through practical projects and capstone work.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the programme can pursue roles such as:
- Robotics Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Robotics Software Developer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Autonomous Systems Engineer
- Industrial Automation Specialist
- Robotics Research Associate
- Smart Manufacturing Engineer
- AI & Robotics Consultant
Industries hiring robotics and AI professionals
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defence
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Robotics
- Warehousing & Logistics
- Smart Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Precision Farming
- Energy & Utilities
- Consumer Robotics
- Research Laboratories
- Technology Start-ups
- Public Sector & Government R&D
Ready to apply?
Applications close 21 September 2026 at 11:45 PM. Registration, payment and submission all happen on the IIT Bhubaneswar portal.
