Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, is strengthening India’s future semiconductor talent pipeline through rare hands-on exposure to advanced chip fabrication environments and global semiconductor ecosystems.
MIT Bengaluru is advancing next-generation engineering education through industry-integrated and experiential learning initiatives in semiconductor technologies, in step with India’s expeditious ambitions to emerge as a cutting-edge global semiconductor and manufacturing hub.
In a strong reflection of this pathfinding endeavour, selected MIT Bengaluru students received nearly 120 hours of hands-on training in a specialized Class 100-10,000 clean-room facility at CMTI, gaining practical exposure to semiconductor fabrication processes such as wafer-cleaning, etching, deposition, lithography, characterization, integration, and dicing. They also manufactured a 600-micron MOS (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) capacitor. Such learning opportunities are rarely available to undergraduate engineering students in India.
The initiative underlines MIT Bengaluru’s commitment to shape next-generation engineering education focused on emerging technology domains such as semiconductor fabrication, VLSI engineering, AI hardware systems, EV chip ecosystems, advanced electronics manufacturing, and deep-tech product engineering.
The program also marks MIT Bengaluru’s growing academic engagement with Taiwan’s globally recognized semiconductor ecosystem, including institutions connected to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, world’s first and largest semiconductor manufacturing organisation. The initiative also creates a pathway to global next-generation semiconductor careers. Students gain exposure to advanced fabrication ecosystems, chip design workflows, and emerging deep-tech industries.
Reflecting on the initiative, Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice-Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, said, “India’s semiconductor journey cannot be built on policy alone. It must be built on people, deep-tech innovations, advanced manufacturing capability, and globally relevant talent ecosystems. Institutions must move beyond conventional learning models and create opportunities that prepare students for emerging technology sectors of national importance. Initiatives like this reflect the kind of institution, industry, and international collaboration that will determine whether India’s semiconductor ambitions translate into real engineering capability.”
Dr. Iven Jose, Director, MIT Bengaluru, said, “Unlike conventional engineering programs that rely mainly on simulation-based learning, MIT Bengaluru emphasizes impact-based teaching, project-driven learning, and industry-integrated pedagogy. This initiative reflects our commitment to next-generation engineering education by enabling students to experience semiconductor fabrication environments, chip-processing workflows, and real-world semiconductor ecosystems firsthand.”
As India expands its semiconductor ecosystem through new investments and global partnerships, MIT Bengaluru’s initiative represents a forward-looking model for preparing the next generation of semiconductor engineers and innovators.
