Joint Programme  •  IIT Bhubaneswar × SDI Bhubaneswar
IIT BhubaneswarAcademic Partner

Professional PG Diploma in
Advanced Robotics with 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.

1 year

Duration

Two

Semesters

₹1,50,000

Course fee

₹500

Application fee

Application window

Opens

15 Aug 2026

Closes

14 Sep 2026, 11:45 PM

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.

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:

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.

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Highest qualification certificatePDFUnder 200 KB
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Fee payment receiptPDFUnder 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

CodeCourseL-T-PCredits
AR6L101Robotics3-0-03
AR6L102Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics3-0-03
AR6L103Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing3-0-03
AR6P101Python Laboratory0-0-32
AR6P102Industrial Robotics Laboratory0-0-32
AR6P103Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics Laboratory0-0-32
AR6P104CAD/CAM Laboratory0-0-32
AR6D101Mini Project4
Total9-0-1221

Semester II

CodeCourseL-T-PCredits
AR6L201Engineering Measurements3-0-03
AR6L202Advanced Robotics3-0-03
AR6L203Robotics Vision and AI3-0-03
AR6P201Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory0-0-32
AR6P202Advanced Robotics Laboratory0-0-32
AR6P203Robotics Vision Laboratory0-0-32
AR6D201Project8
Total9-0-1223

Credit summary

ComponentSemester ISemester IITotal
Theory subjects090918
Laboratory subjects080614
Project040812
Total credits212344
Detailed syllabus

Full course-by-course syllabus

Module-wise breakdown, contact hours, learning outcomes and prescribed textbooks for all fifteen courses across both semesters.

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 EngineerAI EngineerAutomation EngineerRobotics Software DeveloperComputer Vision EngineerMachine Learning EngineerMechatronics EngineerAutonomous Systems EngineerIndustrial Automation SpecialistRobotics Research AssociateSmart Manufacturing EngineerAI & Robotics Consultant

Industries hiring robotics and AI professionals

Automotive ManufacturingAerospace & DefenceElectronics ManufacturingHealthcare & Medical RoboticsWarehousing & LogisticsSmart ManufacturingAgriculture & Precision FarmingEnergy & UtilitiesConsumer RoboticsResearch LaboratoriesTechnology Start-upsPublic Sector & Government R&D

Ready to apply?

Applications close 14 September 2026 at 11:45 PM. Registration, payment and submission all happen on the IIT Bhubaneswar portal.