The institute is also strengthening academic engagement with Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem
Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru has recently announced its plan to prepare students for emerging deep-tech careers. The institute, part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, focuses on practical semiconductor education to support India’s growing ambitions in chip manufacturing and advanced electronics.
Through this initiative, a few shortlisted students completed nearly 120 hours of training at Central Manufacturing Technology Institute in a Class 100–10,000 clean-room environment. Students got exposure to key semiconductor fabrication processes, including wafer cleaning, lithography, etching, deposition, characterisation, integration and dicing. They also manufactured a 600-micron MOS capacitor, an experience rarely available at the undergraduate level in India.
The initiative is aligned with MIT Bengaluru’s focus on future-oriented sectors such as semiconductor fabrication, VLSI engineering, AI hardware systems, EV chip ecosystems, advanced electronics manufacturing and deep-tech product engineering. The institute is also strengthening academic engagement with Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem, including institutions associated with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, enabling students to gain insights into advanced chip design and fabrication workflows.
Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan said India’s semiconductor ambitions require globally relevant talent ecosystems backed by strong industry and international collaboration.
Dr. Iven Jose added that the institute is moving beyond simulation-based learning by offering students direct exposure to semiconductor fabrication environments and real-world chip-processing systems.
