IIT Mandi Invites Applications for PRAYAS 4.0, One-Month Residential Programme in AI, Robotics, IoT
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, one of India’s
premier IITs, has announced the commencement of PRAYAS 4.0, a one-month residential
programme offered by its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). The programme,
focusing on emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the
Internet of Things (IoT), is scheduled to be held in July 2026 at the IIT Mandi campus.
PRAYAS, an acronym for “Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Students,” is
an initiative of the CCE, IIT Mandi, aimed at nurturing future-ready talent. Since its
inception, the programme has played a pivotal role in inspiring hundreds of students
through experiential and application-oriented learning opportunities.
Continuing its legacy, PRAYAS 4.0 seeks to foster innovation, enhance technical
competencies, and strengthen problem-solving skills among young learners. The
programme is open to participants from diverse academic backgrounds and does not
require prior technical experience, thereby making it inclusive and accessible to aspiring
innovators.
The residential programme will comprise 5–6 hours of daily sessions conducted by
faculty members from IIT Mandi. The curriculum is designed to combine theoretical
lectures with hands-on laboratory work, enabling participants to gain practical exposure
to AI, robotics, and IoT technologies.
Over the four-week duration, participants will progress from foundational concepts to
advanced topics, including embedded systems, basics of artificial intelligence, sensor
technologies, and intelligent automation. They will also have access to the institute’s
state-of-the-art facilities, providing an immersive environment for innovation and skill
development.
Commenting on the initiative, Tushar Jain, Head, Centre for Continuing Education (CCE),
IIT Mandi, said, “PRAYAS 4.0 is aligned with IIT Mandi’s mission to democratise access to
advanced technologies across all sections of society. By integrating academic learning
with practical project-based exposure, we aim to empower young minds to emerge as
innovators in areas such as AI, robotics, and IoT.”
The programme will offer on-campus boarding and dining facilities, ensuring a holistic
residential learning experience. Upon successful completion, participants will be
awarded certificates by the CCE, IIT Mandi, recognising their training in advanced
technology domains.
Registration Details:
Duration: 1 Month
Program Fee: ₹62,400/- + GST (includes accommodation and food)
Apply at: https://cce.iitmandi.ac.in
About IIT Mandi:
Indian Institutes of Technology Mandi is one of the top second-generation IITs located in Kamand
Valley , Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of eight new Indian Institutes of
Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India,
and recognized as one of Institutes of National Importance. IIT Mandi’s permanent campus about
14 km (8.7 mi) from Mandi consists of the South and North campuses connected by a narrow neck.
The South campus is on the left bank of the Uhl River below Kamand village. The North campus is
along the Kataula Khad opposite Salgi village. A transit campus at Government Post graduate
College, Mandi was handed over by the Himachal Pradesh Government on 16 November 2009. The
Kamand campus ground-breaking ceremony, to mark the start of construction, was held on 13 April
- On 25 April 2015, IIT Mandi became the first of all the new IITs to completely shift B. Tech
students to its permanent campus in Kamand. Since its inception the institute has been involved with
more than 275 Research and Development (R&D) projects worth more than ₹120 crore. In the past
10 years, the institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with as many as 11
international and 12 national universities.
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