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IIT Jodhpur invites applications from Working Professionals for MTech in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR & VR)

IIT Jodhpur has invited applications for admission to the part-time MTech program in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR & VR) for the Semester commencing in session 2023-24.

 The last date to apply for this program is 10 th June 2023.
 Working professionals having a degree in B.E./ B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in any
discipline can apply
 Click on the link to get more information on MTech in AR-VR: https://ihub-
drishti.ai/mtecharvr/

JODHPUR, : Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur in collaboration with TIH
iHub Drishti Foundation, IIT Jodhpur has invited applications for admission to the part-time
MTech program in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR & VR) for the Semester
commencing in session 2023-24. To cater to the immediate requirement of working
manpower trained in emerging AR & VR technologies, IIT Jodhpur & TIH iHub Drishti
Foundation, IIT Jodhpur offers a part-time MTech. Working professionals with a B.E./
B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for this program. The
interested candidates must note that the last date to fill the application form is 10 th June
2023. This will be the second batch or cohort of the program offered by the School of
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, IIT Jodhpur.
The program offers working individuals the opportunity to pursue an MTech in AR-VR
Technologies as off-campus students, with limited on-campus immersions of no more than
15 days per semester. The program has a minimum duration of two academic years, where
a student needs to fulfil the requirement of 60 credits. The course curriculum will be led by
faculty members from various IITs and industry experts. The selection of the candidates will
be based on programming and/or written test and/or interview and/or any other criteria
deemed suitable by the admission committee. Prior research exposure and/or industry
experience in areas related to AR & VR will be considered a plus. More information on
eligibility criteria, important dates and other application details can be obtained from
https://ihub-drishti.ai/mtecharvr/.
Some of the salient features of this course are as follows:
 The program aims to provide comprehensive understanding, advanced analytical
capabilities, and practical research skills to effectively tackle complex challenges in
AR & VR systems.
 The program will equip students with knowledge about various tools utilized in the
design and modelling of AR & VR applications, enabling them to create immersive
experiences.
 The program will foster the capacity to devise technological solutions that cater to the
increasing demands of AR & VR systems.
This program will provide strong support in terms of placements and entrepreneurship
opportunities, empowering students to pursue successful career paths or venture into
entrepreneurial endeavours.
Talking about the importance of this course for the working professionals, Prof.
Santanu Chaudhury, Director, IIT Jodhpur, said, “IIT Jodhpur and TIH iHub Drishti

Foundation are pleased to invite working professionals to apply for the M.Tech. in
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR & VR) program. With AR and VR emerging as
influential technologies, this innovative program, a first-of-its-kind by IIT Jodhpur, has been
developed through collaboration with experts from various scientific fields, including industry
professionals. The program aims to provide a comprehensive and experiential learning
environment, empowering individuals to design intelligent and immersive systems for diverse
applications such as Healthcare, Education, Defence, Marketing, Retail, Engineering,
Entertainment & Gaming, Industrial and Manufacturing etc. IIT Jodhpur's extensive
resources and expertise make it an ideal institution to nurture talent in this field, with a focus
on artificial intelligence and the future of experiential interfaces.”
Adding to this, Prof. Amit Bhardwaj, Course Coordinator, MTech in AR-VR, IIT
Jodhpur, said, “Students need to earn 60 credits per the course structure to qualify for the
degree over a minimum of 2 years. Lectures will be in an online mode, and students will
attend in a synchronous audio-visual mode. Students can interact and ask questions during
the lectures. Recorded lectures and teaching materials will be made available online.
Grading will be based on continuous assessment components throughout the semester,
projects and examinations. The program will Impart in-depth knowledge and analytical and
experimental research skills to solve AR & VR systems problems. It will provide knowledge
of several tools for designing and modelling AR & VR applications and immersive
experiences. The program will help develop the ability to cultivate technological solutions for
addressing the growing demands of AR & VR systems.”
Upon completion of the program, students can expect to possess a comprehensive set of
skills and knowledge in the field of AR/VR technologies. This includes a deep understanding
of fundamental concepts related to AR/VR, content creation, and hardware design for
AR/VR applications. They will also gain expertise in areas such as game design, medical
applications, AR/VR-based training simulators, navigation and tracking in AR/VR, scanning
and 3D reconstruction, sensor data fusion, image synthesis, rendering, and animation. The
program will enhance their awareness of recent trends in AR/VR systems and develop their
ability to analyze and design AR/VR systems effectively.

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