IIT Mandi Admission 2026: One-Month Residential Program in Robotics & AI for Aspiring Techies

As part of its PRAYAS 4.0 programme, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, through its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), organises a one-month residential programme. The programme is centred on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and will take place in July 2026 at the IIT Mandi campus.

PRAYAS stands for "Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Students" and is an initiative of CCE, IIT Mandi, to develop industry-ready talent, says a press release. This programme is accessible to students of various educational backgrounds and does not require any prior technical knowledge.

The residential programme will consist of 56 hours of daily sessions by the IIT Mandi faculty. The programme combines theoretical teaching with practical sessions. This makes it possible for the participants to get an understanding of AI, robotics, and IoT technologies through hands-on work.

Program Enrollment Overview

The program lasts four weeks. During this time, students will learn basic and advanced topics. These include embedded systems, artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, and smart automation.

Students will also use the institute’s modern facilities. This will help them learn and practice new skills.

The program offers on-campus housing and meals. This gives students a complete learning experience.

After finishing the program, students will get certificates from CCE, IIT Mandi. These certificates show they have training in advanced technology.

Tushar Jain, Head of the Centre for Continuing Education at IIT Mandi, said, “PRAYAS 4.0 helps make advanced technology available to everyone. We combine classroom learning with hands-on projects. This helps students become innovators in AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things.”