IIT-Guwahati to provide 4-year BS course in Biomedical Science and Engineering, no JEE score required

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati announced today the four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering. The program will be provided by the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology (JBMSHST) at IIT Guwahati.

The joint learning process with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Guwahati is one of the key highlights, according to a statement made by IIT-Guwahati.

IIT Guwahati director Prof Devendra Jalihal said, "This interdisciplinary programme unites engineering, medical sciences, and pharmacology on one platform, bridging the demand for professionals with inter-disciplinary capabilities to solve challenges of the future.". Since issues of the future will not conform to conventional silos, the program is such that it tries to fill the gaps. Financed by the Mehta Family Foundation and assessed by top scientists from IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Guwahati and NIPER Guwahati, this is going to be a first-of-its-kind initiative. We are optimistic that this program will develop the future generation of biomedical engineers, equipping them to innovate and lead in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Application for the program will open from April 25- May 25, 2025. Interested applicants are invited to check the official website and apply.

Prof Ashok Puranik, Director, AIIMS Guwahati, stated, "This multi-institutional effort is a historic endeavor that will redefine the future of education and healthcare in India. Through this endeavour, we seek to align engineering, biotechnology, and medicine. With advances in genomics, Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, and nanotechnology, it enables the future biomedical innovators.". By integrating the strengths of AIIMS Guwahati, IIT Guwahati, and NIPER Guwahati, we are building an ecosystem that will propel the future of healthcare and medical technology in India.

The program will provide a solid academic background with extensive coursework covering pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical areas. Students will receive hands-on skill development through specialized engineering modules aimed at filling the gap between technology and healthcare.

One of the most important features of the program is its clinical immersion option, under which students are able to work in close proximity with world-class surgeons and health care professionals, thus gaining much-needed hands-on experience. Further, the curriculum includes cross-institutional learning through partnerships with AIIMS Guwahati and NIPER Guwahati, so that students get exposed to a diverse set of perspectives and methodologies in the arena of biomedical science and engineering.

Highlighting the importance of the program and its distinctive interdisciplinary nature, Rahul Mehta, CEO, the Mehta Family Foundation, stated, "This program is a considered step in the right direction at the crossroads of healthcare and engineering, two fields that will define India's future. What makes it really special is the partnership between IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Guwahati, and NIPER Guwahati, uniting doctors, scientists, and engineers under one academic vision.". For the students interested in mathematics and biology both, this program will help them innovate in fields like medical devices, drug discovery, etc.

Eligibility criteria

The programme is available to candidates who appeared for Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology, and have obtained at least 75% aggregate marks in the above three science subjects. Additionally, candidates who are IISER Aptitude Test 2025 qualifiers are also eligible to apply.

New programme provides advanced topics

The curriculum of the program is multidisciplinary and forward-looking, covering a broad array of topics such as Mechanics, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Mathematical modelling, Design and Prototyping, and Bioinformatics. Besides this, students will also learn about advanced topics such as:

• Biomedical devices
• Pharmacology
• Informatics and AI in medicine
• Bioinstrumentation
• Sensors and wearable devices

Professionally, program graduates will be able to seek employment in a broad spectrum of fields such as bioinstrumentation, biomedical devices, pharmacology and therapeutics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence, and research and development in health technology.