India Launches First Undergraduate Minor Programme in Quantum Technologies
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | AICTE and NQM launched India's first Undergraduate Minor Programme in Quantum Technologies, starting from the third semester for engineering students. |
| Focus Areas | Quantum Computation, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials. |
| Collaborating Institutions | IITs, IIITs, and NITs partnered to design and implement the course curriculum. |
| Credits and Courses | Students can select 18 credits from over 30 courses. |
| Hands-on Learning | Includes practical exposure to quantum simulators and project-based learning. |
| Infrastructure Development | Advanced quantum laboratories to be established for practical and research purposes. |
| Faculty Training | Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) to train educators in quantum technology. |