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Curriculum & Learning Journey

A four-phase progressive curriculum architecture with each phase corresponding to a distinct developmental stage in a student's journey from curious entrant to domain- expert graduate. The framework is designed so that each phase builds upon the previous, creating a coherent, longitudinal learning arc rather than a collection of disconnected courses.

AWAKEN

Building foundations for scientific thinking and creator mindset right through semester 1 & 2

UNCOVER

Hands-on with cutting-edge technology to explore the fields and understand the capacity through semester 3 & 4

REALIZE

Research pathways in deep tech and advanced systems leading up to product development through semester 5 & 6

ASCEND

Publishing the impact of research and innovation in specialised areas through semester 7 & 8

Awaken

Sem 1–2 | Mathematical & Systems Foundations

Curiosity → Scientific Thinking → Creator Mindset

Uncover

Sem 3–4 | Domain Core & Lab Immersion

Exploration → Engineering Capability Sampling → Domain Sampling

Realize

Sem 5–6 | Advanced Systems & Research Pathways

Deep Engineering → Research → Product Thinking

Ascend

Sem 7–8 | Specialisation, Publication & Innovation

Mastery → Innovation → Translation to Impact

B. Tech in CSE (Quantum Computing & Information Science)

The program is built on a simple premise: quantum computing cannot be meaningfully understood or engineered through theory and simulation alone. It therefore combines rigorous training in mathematics, physics, and computation with direct interaction with multi-qubit quantum hardware, enabling students to engage with the actual behaviour and limitations of quantum systems.

As students progress, they move from foundational concepts to qubit architectures, quantum algorithms, and error-prone implementations, alongside continuous engagement in structured research. This integration of theory, systems, and experimentation develops the ability to work on real quantum problems rather than only studying established models.

The program is designed to address a central constraint in the field: the shortage of engineers trained to work with quantum systems under real conditions. By integrating theory, hardware access, and sustained research, it prepares students to understand and build quantum systems as they exist in practice.

Key Highlights of the Program

  • Access to 8-qubit quantum systems for executing circuits and analyzing measurement outcomes.
  • Study of noise, decoherence, and error rates through observed behaviour in physical quantum systems.
  • Implementation of quantum algorithms under hardware constraints such as circuit depth and gate fidelity.
  • Coverage of quantum error correction methods in near-term, non-fault-tolerant architectures.
  • Introduction to post-quantum cryptographic approaches and their computational implications.
  • Exposure to hybrid quantum-classical workflows, including variational and optimisation techniques.
  • Structured research leading to technical documentation and publication-oriented outcomes.

Career Pathways

High-Impact Roles Career Pathways Academic Progression
  • Quantum Software Engineer
  • Quantum Algorithm Developer
  • Quantum Systems Engineer
  • Quantum computing teams in companies such as IBM Quantum and Google Quantum AI.
  • Deep-tech startups working on quantum software, simulation, and optimisation tools.
  • Research and national initiatives under National Quantum Mission and similar labs.
  • MS in Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science, or Physics.
  • PhD in Quantum Computing, Quantum Physics, or related computational fields
  • Transition into research scientist or academic roles after doctoral studies.

Program Structure

Semester Course Title
Semester 1 Calculus for Intelligent Systems
Physics of Information, Matter & Energy
Scientific Computing with Python
Research Thinking & Knowledge Creation Lab
Cognitive Science for Intelligent Systems
Technical Communication & Knowledge Design Studio
Learning How to Learn: Cognitive Strategies
AURA Discovery Studio
Maker Foundations Lab
Semester 2 Linear Algebra for Computational Engineering
Probability and Statistics
Biology for Engineers
Critical Thinking, Logic & Structured Reasoning
Digital Storytelling
Creativity, Imagination & Idea Generation
Understanding the Contemporary World
Data Structures & Algorithmic Engineering
Semester 3 Electronic Devices for Intelligent Systems
Signals, Systems & Information Processing
Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems & Real-Time Computing
Microcontrollers, SoC & Edge AI Hardware
Technology, Society & the Future of Work
Behavioral Science & Human Decision Making
Personal Finance
Semester 4 Full-Stack & Edge Application Development
Open-Source Engineering & Collaborative Development
AI for Engineering Systems
Functional Materials for Intelligent Technologies
Public Policy, Digital Governance & Ethics
Design Thinking for Intelligent Systems
Mathematical Foundations for Quantum Systems
Probability & Random Processes for Quantum Info.
Semester 5 Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
Quantum Computing Fundamentals & qubit Models
Quantum Algorithms & Complexity Theory
Quantum Information Theory
Solid State Physics & Quantum Materials
Systems Design Studio – I
Semester 6 Quantum Hardware Architectures & Devices
Cryptography & Post-Quantum Security
Quantum Error Correction & Fault-Tolerant Computing
Quantum Programming & Software Frameworks
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Hardware-Aware System Design
Program Elective – I
Program Elective – II
Semester 7 Quantum Communication & Quantum Networks
Noise, Decoherence & Quantum Control
Quantum Optics & Photonic Systems
Program Elective – III
Program Elective – IV
Social & Sustainable Engineering Field Project
Semester 8 HPC for Scientific Simulation
Program Elective – V
Program Elective – VI
Grand Capstone

Eligibility

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board / Council with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate, and Physics & Mathematics as compulsory along with one of the subjects - Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science.
  • Valid score in JEE (Main / Advanced) or AUET (Alliance University QUASAR Entrance Test) or Karnataka state-level entrance examinations.

Duration

Four years, full-time (eight semesters), including elective capstone projects, design studies, internships, research interpretation.

Infuse Industrial-Scale AI in the Digital Economy

B. Tech. in AI & Machine Learning

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across industries has created a fundamental shift in how software, data, and decision systems are built. However, most engineering graduates are still trained to treat AI as isolated model-building exercises, without understanding how these models behave once deployed in real, constrained, and continuously evolving environments. This program exists to address that gap by developing engineers who can build AI systems that function reliably in production on a scale.

To achieve this, the program is structured around the idea that true AI engineering requires more than algorithms, it requires mastery over data systems, distributed computation, model behavior under real-world constraints, and end-to-end deployment pipelines. Students are progressively trained through a tightly integrated pathway that begins with mathematical and computational foundations and advances into machine learning systems, deep learning architectures, and generative AI models that operate at industrial scale.

Learning is reinforced through continuous exposure to real infrastructure environments, including high-performance GPU systems, enabling students to work with large-scale models rather than simplified academic simulations. Alongside technical depth, the program emphasizes system thinking, where students learn to design AI solutions that balance accuracy, scalability, latency, cost, and ethical responsibility.

By the end of the program, learners are prepared not only to develop AI models, but to engineer complete AI systems that can be deployed, monitored, and improved in real-world production ecosystems across industries.

Key Highlights of the Program

  • Access to industrial-scale GPU infrastructure (NVIDIA DGX H200-class systems)
  • Training in billion-parameter model development and fine-tuning
  • End-to-end AI lifecycle: data engineering, modeling, deployment, monitoring
  • Hands-on experience with NLP, Computer Vision, and Generative AI
  • MLOps, distributed systems, and scalable AI engineering
  • Exposure to LLMs, transformers, and multimodal AI systems
  • Embedded responsible AI, ethics, and governance framework
  • Industry-aligned capstone projects and research exposure

Career Pathways

High-Impact Roles Career Pathways Academic Progression
  • AI Engineer
  • ML Engineer
  • MLOps Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • GenAI Engineer
  • AI Research Engineer
  • AI product companies
  • Healthcare AI
  • Fintech & analytics
  • Autonomous systems
  • Government AI initiatives
  • Deep-tech startups
  • MS in Artificial Intelligence Data Science Computer Science.
  • PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Computer Science.
  • Transition into AI Research Engineer Applied Scientist roles.
  • Research roles in industrial AI labs and deep-tech companies.
  • Academic or research scientist pathways in generative AI Progression into doctoral and advanced research tracks.

Program Structure

Semester Course Title
Semester 1 Calculus for Intelligent Systems
Physics of Information, Matter & Energy
Scientific Computing with Python
Research Thinking & Knowledge Creation Lab
Cognitive Science for Intelligent Systems
Technical Communication & Knowledge Design Studio
Learning How to Learn: Cognitive Strategies
AURA Discovery Studio
Maker Foundations Lab
Linear Algebra for Computational Engineering
Probability and Statistics
Biology for Engineers
Semester 2 Critical Thinking, Logic & Structured Reasoning
Digital Storytelling
Creativity, Imagination & Idea Generation
Understanding the Contemporary World
Data Structures & Algorithmic Engineering
Electronic Devices for Intelligent Systems
Signals, Systems & Information Processing
Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
Semester 3 Embedded Systems & Real-Time Computing
Microcontrollers, SoC & Edge AI Hardware
Technology, Society & the Future of Work
Behavioral Science & Human Decision Making
Personal Finance
Full-Stack & Edge Application Development
Open-Source Engineering & Collaborative Development
AI for Engineering Systems
Semester 4 Functional Materials for Intelligent Technologies
Public Policy, Digital Governance & Ethics
Design Thinking for Intelligent Systems
Machine Learning (Supervised & Unsupervised)
Deep Learning & Neural Networks
Representation Learning & Feature Engineering
Natural Language Processing
Data Engineering & Large-Scale Data Processing
Semester 5 MLOps & Model Deployment Engineering
Edge & Embedded AI Systems
Responsible, Explainable & Trustworthy AI
Systems Design Studio – I
Computer Vision & Image Understanding
Database Systems for AI Applications
Distributed & Cloud Computing for AI
Semester 6 End-to-end deployable AI system pipeline
Deep Learning Systems Engineering
PROGRAM ELECTIVE-I
PROGRAM ELECTIVE– II
Transformer Architectures
Large Language Models: Design & Fine-Tuning
Multimodal Generative Intelligence
Semester 7 Generative AI Deployment & Optimization
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- III
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- IV
Social & Sustainable Engineering Field Project
Scalable AI Systems & High-Performance
Computing
Semester 8 PROGRAM ELECTIVE- V
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- VI
Grand Capstone

Eligibility

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board / Council with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate, and Physics & Mathematics as compulsory along with one of the subjects - Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science.
  • Valid score in JEE (Main / Advanced) or AUET (Alliance University QUASAR Entrance Test) or Karnataka state-level entrance examinations.

Duration

Four years, full-time (eight semesters), including elective capstone projects, design studies, internships, research interpretation.

From Code to Motion, Be the Architect

B. Tech. in Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

The field of robotics is undergoing a fundamental shift from pre-programmed industrial automation to intelligent, adaptive systems capable of perception, reasoning, and autonomous action in unstructured environments. This program is designed to prepare engineers who can operate at this intersection of machine intelligence and physical systems engineering.

It focuses on the idea that true robotics expertise cannot be developed through simulation alone but must emerge from direct engagement with real-world robotic systems that integrate sensing, control, computation, and actuation. Students are trained to understand how machines perceive their environment through sensors, how they interpret uncertainty, and how they translate decisions into precise physical movement.

The learning journey progresses from mathematical and computational foundations into robot kinematics, control systems, perception, and reinforcement learning, ultimately culminating in the design and deployment of fully autonomous systems. These systems are tested not only in virtual environments but also on physical robotic platforms such as mobile robots, manipulators, and drones.

By the end of the program, students are capable of building end-to-end autonomous systems that integrate AI-driven perception, decision-making, and real-time control for real-world applications in industry, mobility, healthcare, and defense.

Key Highlights of the Program

  • Full-stack robotics development from hardware integration to AI decision systems
  • Hands-on deployment on physical robotic platforms including drones, manipulators, and mobile robots
  • Strong focus on ROS, SLAM, computer vision, and motion planning systems
  • Integration of reinforcement learning for adaptive robotic behavior
  • Real-world exposure through industry-linked robotics projects
  • Interdisciplinary engineering across mechanical, electronic, and software systems
  • Focus on real-time control, perception uncertainty, and system reliability
  • Application-driven learning in manufacturing, mobility, and autonomous systems

Career Pathways

Career Pathways Industry Domains Academic Progression
  • Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems Developer
  • AI-Robotics Integration Specialist, R&D Engineer
  • Smart manufacturing, autonomous mobility
  • Surgical robotics, drones, aerospace, defence
  • MS in Robotics AI Mechatronics Computer Science
  • PhD in Robotics, Autonomous Systems, or AI-driven Control Systems

Program Structure

Semester Course Title
Semester 1 Calculus for Intelligent Systems
Physics of Information, Matter & Energy
Scientific Computing with Python
Research Thinking & Knowledge Creation Lab
Cognitive Science for Intelligent Systems
Technical Communication & Knowledge Design Studio
Learning How to Learn: Cognitive Strategies
AURA Discovery Studio
Maker Foundations Lab
Semester 2 Linear Algebra for Computational Engineering
Probability and Statistics
Biology for Engineers
Critical Thinking, Logic & Structured Reasoning
Digital Storytelling
Creativity, Imagination & Idea Generation
Understanding the Contemporary World
Data Structures & Algorithmic Engineering
Semester 3 Electronic Devices for Intelligent Systems
Signals, Systems & Information Processing
Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems & Real-Time Computing
Microcontrollers, SoC & Edge AI Hardware
Technology, Society & the Future of Work
Behavioural Science & Human Decision Making
Personal Finance
Semester 4 Full-Stack & Edge Application Development
Open-Source Engineering & Collaborative Development
AI for Engineering Systems
Functional Materials for Intelligent Technologies
Public Policy, Digital Governance & Ethics
Design Thinking for Intelligent Systems
Robot Kinematics & Dynamics
Sensors & Perception Systems Engineering
Semester 5 Advanced Control Systems for Robotics
Reinforcement Learning & Adaptive Control
Mechatronics System Design & Integration
Embedded Systems for Robotic Platforms
Machine Vision & Image Processing for Robotics
Robot Operating System (ROS) & Middleware
Systems Design Studio – I
Semester 6 Autonomous Navigation, Localization & SLAM
Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization
AI & Machine Learning for Robotics
Multi-Sensor Data Fusion
Intelligent Autonomous Systems Design
PROGRAM ELECTIVE-I
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- II
Semester 7 Human–Robot Interaction & Cognitive Robotics
Edge & Embedded AI Systems
Digital Twin Modelling & Simulation
Full-stack autonomous robot / product prototype
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- III
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- IV
Social & Sustainable Engineering Field Project
Semester 8 Computer Vision & Image Understanding
PROGRAM ELECTIVE– V
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- VI
Grand Capstone

Eligibility

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board / Council with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate, and Physics & Mathematics as compulsory along with one of the subjects - Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science.
  • Valid score in JEE (Main / Advanced) or AUET (Alliance University QUASAR Entrance Test) or Karnataka state-level entrance examinations.

Duration

Four years, full-time (eight semesters), including elective capstone projects, design studies, internships, research interpretation.

Build the Intelligence that

Never Sleeps, & Never

Misses a Heartbeat

B. Tech. in Cyber-Physical Systems

Modern industrial and societal systems are increasingly defined by the tight integration of computation, physical processes, and human interaction. This program is designed for engineers who will build and govern these interconnected systems where software decisions directly influence physical outcomes in real time.

Cyber-Physical Systems operate at the intersection of embedded computing, real-time control, sensing, communication networks, and intelligent decision-making. In such environments, system failures are no longer purely digital—they manifest physically across manufacturing lines, transportation systems, energy grids, healthcare devices, and autonomous infrastructure.

This program prepares engineers to design systems that are continuously aware, adaptive, and resilient. Students learn how to model physical processes digitally, simulate real-world environments through digital twins, and deploy intelligent control systems that operate under strict timing, safety, and reliability constraints.

The learning pathway progresses from foundational engineering and computation into embedded systems, real-time operating systems, industrial IoT, and finally into large-scale cyber-physical ecosystems that include collaborative robotics, smart infrastructure, and human-integrated systems such as wearable and biomedical networks.

By the end of the program, graduates are capable of designing and managing Industry 5.0 systems that unify computation, hardware, and human-centric intelligence in real operational environments.

Key Highlights of the Program

  • Integrated design of computation, physical systems, and human interaction layers
  • Hands-on development of real-time embedded and industrial control systems
  • Digital twin modeling and simulation of complex industrial environments
  • Exposure to Industrial IoT systems including sensors, PLCs, SCADA, and edge networks
  • Training in CPS security, resilience, and fault-tolerant system design
  • Collaborative robotics and adaptive production system engineering
  • Introduction to Internet of Bodies (IoB) and wearable biomedical systems
  • Deployment of full-stack intelligent systems in real-world industrial environments

Career Pathways

Career Pathways Industry Domains Academic Progression
  • CPS Engineer, Digital Twin Engineer
  • IIoT Solutions Architect, Security Engineer
  • IoB Systems Engineer, R&D Engineer
  • Smart manufacturing, smart cities
  • Energy systems, transportation, logistics
  • Biomedical devices, healthcare systems
  • MS in Cyber-Physical Systems Embedded Systems Computer Engineering
  • PhD in CPS, Control Systems, Embedded Intelligence, or Systems Engineering
  • Research roles in Industry 5.0, autonomous systems, and smart infrastructure domains

Program Structure

Semester Course Title
Semester 1 Calculus for Intelligent Systems
Physics of Information, Matter & Energy
Scientific Computing with Python
Research Thinking & Knowledge Creation Lab
Cognitive Science for Intelligent Systems
Technical Communication & Knowledge Design Studio
Learning How to Learn: Cognitive Strategies
AURA Discovery Studio
Maker Foundations Lab
Semester 2 Linear Algebra for Computational Engineering
Probability and Statistics
Biology for Engineers
Critical Thinking, Logic & Structured Reasoning
Digital Storytelling
Creativity, Imagination & Idea Generation
Understanding the Contemporary World
Data Structures & Algorithmic Engineering
Semester 3 Electronic Devices for Intelligent Systems
Signals, Systems & Information Processing
Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems & Real-Time Computing
Smart & Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
Technology, Society & the Future of Work
Behavioural Science & Human Decision Making
Personal Finance
Semester 4 Full-Stack & Edge Application Development
Open-Source Engineering & Collaborative
Development
AI for Engineering Systems
Functional Materials for Intelligent Technologies
Public Policy, Digital Governance & Ethics
Design Thinking for Intelligent Systems
Cyber-Physical Systems Architecture & Design
Real-Time Operating Systems & Scheduling
Semester 5 Sensors, Actuators & Instrumentation Engineering
Control Systems for CPS
Embedded Systems Design & Firmware Engineering
Microcontrollers, SoC & Hardware–Software
Co-Design
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Systems
CPS Communication Protocols
Systems Design Studio – I
Semester 6 Digital Signal Processing for Sensor Data
CPS Security, Safety & Resilience Engineering
Machine Learning (Supervised & Unsupervised)
Wireless Sensor Networks & Edge Devices
Edge / Embedded AI for Smart Systems
PROGRAM ELECTIVE– I
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- II
Semester 7 Systems Integration & Interoperability
Digital Twin Modelling & Simulation
Smart infrastructure / Industry 4.0 system creation
End-to-end deployable AI system pipeline
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- III
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- IV
Social & Sustainable Engineering Field Project
Semester 8 Computer Vision & Image Understanding
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- V
PROGRAM ELECTIVE- VI
Grand Capstone

Eligibility

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board / Council with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate, and Physics & Mathematics as compulsory along with one of the subjects - Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science.
  • Valid score in JEE (Main / Advanced) or AUET (Alliance University QUASAR Entrance Test) or Karnataka state-level entrance examinations.

Duration

Four years, full-time (eight semesters), including elective capstone projects, design studies, internships, research interpretation.

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