Department of Science and Technology (DST) and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) have announced a graduate course for quantum technologies.
The course is designed to provide training to develop a skilled workforce that meets global standards, addressing the multi-disciplinary needs of quantum technology development from fundamental to applied research.
The course structure covers all four major areas of quantum technology: quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices. The proposed course has a minimum of 18 credits, including both theory and laboratory courses, read the release.
Each course is worth 3 credits, 1 credit corresponding to 1 hour of in-class instruction per week for a theory course or 1 lab session of 3 hours for a laboratory course. As a result, the minor program requires at least 6 courses.
In addition to this course, the National Quantum Mission, in association with AICTE, plans to support the establishment of laboratories to enhance teaching in quantum technologies. The initiative will also include the development of course materials and programs aimed at increasing awareness of quantum technologies.
The course is designed to provide training that will help develop skilled manpower capable of meeting global standards. It will also address the multidisciplinary needs of quantum technology development, covering both basic and applied research.
‘It is designed to establish a strong foundational and advanced knowledge base for undergraduate students, keeping in mind the diversity in institutions, and it enables all engineering students to take the UG minor in Quantum Technologies from their third or fourth semester. Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of Science and Technology Department said.
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