Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has initiated a new 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Biomedical Science and Engineering. No clearing of the JEE is required to gain admission to this course.
This new program will be taught by Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology (JBMSHST) at IIT Guwahati. The admission for the course will begin from April 25 to May 25, 2025. The students interested should log in to the official website of IIT Guwahati and apply for the course within this period.
Highlights of the Program
- No JEE Required
- No JEE score requirement is needed for admission to this program.
Association with Premier Institutions
The program provides education with:
- AIIMS Guwahati (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
NIPER Guwahati (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research)
Mehta Family Foundation support
This foundation is helping in creating and growing the program to make it truly world-class.
What the Experts Said?
Prof. Devendra Jalihal, the Director of IIT Guwahati, said that the course integrates medical sciences, pharmacology, and engineering. This has been to expose students to how the disciplines get integrated. He added that experts from AIIMS, IIT, and NIPER screen the course and will empower the next generation of biomedical engineers to drive the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries as leaders.
AIIMS Guwahati Director Prof. Ashok Puranik termed it a flagship program. He wishes the program to enable students to learn about future technologies like:
- Genomics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 3D Printing
- Nanotechnology
These are the medical and healthcare futures.
Mehta Family Foundation CEO Rahul Mehta further added that the course is most suitable for students who love both biology and mathematics. They will be in a position to contribute to fields like:
- Medical device design
- Drug discovery
- Health-tech innovation
What Students Will Learn?
Learning and practical experience from the course. Students will study pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical sciences. They will also undertake:
- Engineering modules that integrate technology and healthcare
- Clinical immersion where you're directly taught by doctors and surgeons
- Cross-institute learning with sessions with AIIMS and NIPER faculty
Eligibility Criteria
- Students must have passed Class 12 (equivalent) in 2024 or 2025
- Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
- Have obtained at least 75% marks in these subjects or cleared the IISER Aptitude Test 2025
Subjects Students will be studying
The course is multidisciplinary, meaning a large number of disciplines, including:
- Mechanics
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Mathematical Modelling
- Design and Prototyping
- Bioinformatics
Students will be studying advanced subjects such as:
- Biomedical Devices
- Pharmacology
- AI and Informatics in Medicine
- Bioinstrumentation
- Sensors and Wearable Devices
Career Prospects After Completing the Program
After graduation, students can have various job or research opportunities in a wide range of fields, including:
- Bioinstrumentation
- Biomedical Devices
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Bioinformatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Health Technology R&D (Research & Development)
This course is an excellent choice if students are interested in healthcare, science, and technology and want to build a career that has a direct influence on human lives.
