IIT Madras to introduce online BS degree in aerospace
Chennai: Following online degrees in data science and electronic systems, IIT Madras will soon launch an online BS degree in aerospace, IIT Madras director V Kamakoti said on Friday.
Kamakoti asked the engineering colleges to promote the concept of pursuing dual degrees at the same time to increase enrolment in core engineering courses.
Speaking at a panel discussion on "Engineering Education for a New Era: Insight from IIT Directors" organised by PALS, a voluntary initiative led by IIT alumni, he said, "About 99% of the top 100 rankers in JEE joined computer science degrees."
"Students are selecting core engineering courses because they do not get computer science engineering.
Toppers should be encouraged to opt for non-CSE disciplines. Hybrid courses should be promoted by the colleges," Kamakoti said.
He said students can pursue data science or artificial intelligence while studying mechanical engineering.
He also highlighted the new rule of AICTE which allows engineering graduates to take 20% to 40% of courses online. "The salaries of core engineers will catch up with IT engineers in five to seven years, and after 15 to 20 years, core engineers will earn higher pay packages," IIT Tirupati director Kalidindi N Satyanarayana said.
"Electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, materials engineers, and chemical engineers are needed for semiconductor manufacturing." Other panellists emphasised the role of academic-industry collaboration, entrepreneurial mindsets, and experiential learning as essential drivers in shaping engineers.
To empower engineering students and faculty with industry-relevant skills, IIT Madras alumni under the PALS initiative have partnered with 50 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Nepal. They will organise lectures, faculty development, innovation contests, entrepreneurship initiatives, industry visits, and industry projects.
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