IIT Mandi Launches PRAYAS 3.0: A One-Month Residential Training Program in Robotics, AI, and IoT

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has announced the launch of the Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Students (PRAYAS) initiative, specifically the PRAYAS 3.0, a one-month residential training program focused on building practical technological skills among students. The program, scheduled to begin on June 16, 2025, will involve hands-on, project-based learning with real-time applications and mentorship from IIT Mandi faculty members. The program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students, as well as diploma holders in engineering, and will provide exposure to key domains such as embedded systems, machine learning, computer vision, and IoT integration.

Key Takeaways:

  • PRAYAS 3.0 is a one-month residential training program in Robotics, AI, and IoT, scheduled to begin on June 16, 2025, at the IIT Mandi campus.
  • The program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students, as well as diploma holders in engineering.
  • The program includes project-based learning with real-time applications, mentorship from IIT Mandi faculty members, and exposure to key domains such as embedded systems, machine learning, and IoT integration.
  • The program will help candidates familiarize themselves with technologies such as Arduino, Python, CNNs, and YOLO, and provide certificates from IIT Mandi upon completion.
  • The fee for the program is Rs 62,400, which includes food and accommodation.

Statistics:

  • Number of students eligible for the program: undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students, as well as diploma holders in engineering.
  • Fee for the program: Rs 62,400.
  • Duration of the program: one month, from June 16, 2025.
  • Number of technology domains covered: 4 (embedded systems, machine learning, computer vision, and IoT integration).
  • Number of technologies to be familiarized: 4 (Arduino, Python, CNNs, and YOLO).

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