THE National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal, and Cotton University, Guwahati, have joined hands to develop specialised courses in semiconductor technologies, including VLSI design, semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, testing, and related fields, aimed at equipping students and professionals in India’s north-eastern region with industry-relevant skills.

 

The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Prof. C C Tripathi, Director of NITTTR Bhopal, and Prof. Ramesh Chandra Deka, ViceChancellor of Cotton University. The partnership seeks to address the growing demand for skilled manpower in the semiconductor industry, which is poised to become a major employment generator in India over the next decade.

 

By focusing on practical, industry-oriented training, the courses will prepare students for careers in the highly specialised and rapidly evolving field of semiconductor technologies, opening new avenues for employment and research in the north-east. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Tripathi said, “The semiconductor industry has gained immense importance globally, and we are committed to promoting research and skill development in this sector.

 

Especially in north-east India, this partnership will create opportunities to train local youth in semiconductor technologies, bridging the gap between education and industry requirements.” The MoU signing ceremony was attended by key faculty members from both institutions.