Hyderabad,
8th November 2024: In a groundbreaking collaboration, VLSI
Edutech startup MOSart Labs and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Bhubaneswar have come together to offer an innovative Professional Diploma
Program in Semiconductor Technology and Chip Design. This program aims to
upskill students, making them industry-ready in various specializations of VLSI
including semiconductor technology, analog design, digital design, design
verification, physical design, layout design, validation, test and
measurements. In this regard, an MoU was signed between both the organizations
on 5th November 2024. On behalf of IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof. Dinakar
Pasla, Dean-Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy and on behalf of
MOSart Labs, Mr. Rajesh Gupta, CEO signed the MoU. Among others, Dr. Krishna
Kanth Avalur, Prof. V. Pandu Ranga, Prof. Prasant Kumar Sahu, Prof. Vijay
Shankar Pasupureddi were present on the occasion.
The
program is structured into three comprehensive modules. It begins with the Launchpad
Module, providing students with a thorough understanding of the IC
lifecycle and the VLSI industry landscape, along with introductory VLSI
classes. Following this module, the students will undergo an entrance exam to
qualify for the next phases. Successful candidates will progress to the Foundation
Module, a semester-long program featuring five courses that cover the
fundamentals in different areas of chip design and technology. In addition to
teaching the concepts, the focus will be on helping students apply these
concepts in design and simulation using state of the art EDA tools. This will
be followed by the Specialization Module, also a semester-long program,
where students will undertake three courses and a mini project, in their chosen
area of specialization. This module allows students to focus on becoming
industry-ready by doing Industry level work independently in their chosen
field.
Key Differentiators:
1.
Expert Faculty: The program boasts a
distinguished faculty comprising of Semiconductor Industry leaders, IIT Alumni
and esteemed faculty from IIT Bhubaneswar.
2.
Hands-On Learning: Emphasizing a 'learn by doing' approach, the
program focuses on applying concepts using industry-standard EDA tools to work
out design problems.
“IIT
Bhubaneswar is committed to advancing high-impact education through strategic
partnerships that bridge academic excellence with industry expertise,” said
Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar. “Our collaboration with
MOSart Labs to launch this Professional Diploma Program in Semiconductor
Technology and Chip Design reflects this vision. Through such initiatives, we
aim to empower our students with industry-aligned skills, enabling them to
contribute meaningfully to India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and beyond,”
he mentioned.
“Absolutely
delighted to bring a carefully curated and high-quality VLSI training program,
in collaboration with a premier institute such as IIT, Bhubaneswar,” expressed
Mr. Rajesh Gupta, CEO, MOSart Labs.
“These
courses are primarily designed for ECE & EEE BTech 3rd year, 4th
year, MTech students and entry-level industry professionals to compliment their
existing offline curriculum. The courses will be conducted predominantly online
to allow students anywhere in the country to benefit from this innovative program.
This will address the skill gap that students face while moving from university
to Industry,” said Dr. Krishna Kanth Avalur, CTO, MOSart Labs.
Speaking
on the occasion, Prof. Vijay Shankar Pasupureddi, Program Coordinator said:
“This program is meticulously designed to equip students with both foundational
and specialized skills essential for the semiconductor industry.”
For more information about the program and enrollment details, please visit https://mosartlabs.com/ or email admissions@mosartlabs.com.