Kurukshetra:Kurukshetra University has considered 23 academic proposals covering curriculum, research, skill development and examination reforms during its 131st Academic Council meeting held in October 2026.
At its 131st Academic Council meeting on October 7, 2026, Kurukshetra University considered a proposal to introduce a three-year B.Sc. in Robotics & Automation under its Institute of Integrated and Honours Studies (IIHS). The proposal is part of a larger set of 23 academic and research-related matters considered by the university.
KUK's current IIHS programme information also lists B.Sc. (Robotics & Automation) as a UG programme for students who have passed Class 12 with Physics
Why is it important for students?
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Exposure to an emerging field: Robotics and automation are increasingly connected with manufacturing, AI, healthcare, logistics and other industries.
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More career options: Students can build a foundation for careers in robotics, automation, embedded systems, AI-related fields and further technical education.
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Practical learning: A specialised undergraduate programme can give students an opportunity to work with technology rather than studying only traditional science subjects.
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Industry relevance: Automation is changing the workplace, so courses focused on these technologies can help students develop skills relevant to newer job roles.
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Interdisciplinary education: Robotics combines areas such as physics, electronics, programming, mechanical systems and automation, giving students a broader technical skill set.
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Affordable alternative to engineering: A three-year B.Sc. route could provide students interested in robotics with another option besides pursuing a four-year B.Tech.
The proposed programme could provide students with an opportunity to enter the rapidly developing field of robotics and automation at the undergraduate level. Since the field combines programming, electronics, mechanical systems and artificial intelligence, the course could help students develop interdisciplinary skills and prepare for emerging technology-oriented careers. It also gives students an alternative academic route to explore robotics beyond the conventional B.Tech pathway.
Besides the proposed Robotics and Automation programme, the meeting focused on reforms that could directly affect students. The proposed Skill Development Policy 2026 aims to make students more employment-ready, while B.Tech curricula are being aligned with NEP 2020. Changes to PhD regulations could strengthen research education, and a new policy for ICCR-sponsored international students could support the university's international academic engagement.
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