AIIMS New Delhi, IIT Delhi and UCL Announce Trilateral Partnership to Scale Up MedTech Innovation
For the first time, the three institutions will join forces to draw on their complementary areas of expertise to develop new technologies that help tackle some of today's biggest health challenges
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have launched a new collaboration with University College London (UCL) to co-create pioneering solutions in the field of medical technology.
The partnership, which will seek to leverage industry connections across all three institutions, will pave the way for devising multidisciplinary technology and innovation focused solutions across healthcare.
Together, the universities aim to advance the field of medical technology in cutting-edge areas such as detection, diagnostics and imaging; devices and implants; assistive technologies; digital health; artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum; surgical and treatment interventions and sensing technologies.
The partnership will be underpinned by development of staff and student exchange, joint research programmes, collaborative degrees, workshops and conferences, and joint publications.
Professor Alok Thakar, Head of Centre for Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AIIMS), said, "This tripartite partnership between AIIMS, IIT Delhi, and UCL represents a transformative step in addressing some of the most pressing health and societal challenges. By combining our expertise in medical science, engineering, and global policy, we are creating a platform for MedTech innovation. Together, we aim to develop impactful solutions, set new benchmarks in medical technology and interdisciplinary research, and enhance patient care delivery."
Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, said, "IIT Delhi is excited to be working together with AIIMS and UCL in the area of medical technologies. We believe that science, engineering and medicine research and innovation can make a difference in people's lives by providing affordable healthcare. Our partnership is poised to make a difference through cost effective innovations in medical technology."
Professor Naresh Bhatnagar, Dean, R&D, IIT Delhi, said, “Today’s medical science cannot be without technology, which is ever growing and changing rapidly. To provide the best of healthcare to humanity, it’s our endeavour to work together with AIIMS & UCL to develop the medtech innovation eco-system for the benefit of people not only in India and UK but globally.”
Q: Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?
The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, also known as DMS IIT Delhi offers a two-year MBA course at undergraduate courses in a full-time mode. IIT Delhi is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree. IIT Delhi ranked 4 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Management category IN 2024. Talking about DMS IIT Delhi MBA placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 25.82 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 41.13 LPA. A placement percentage of 100% was achieved. Thus, it is a good institute for an MBA.
Q: Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?
Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.
Q: Is AIIMS Delhi easy to crack for MBBS?
As per the details collated from various sources on the internet, a candidate should aim for at least 700+ to get into AIIMS New Delhi. Tabulated below is the NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round closing ranks for AIIMS Delhi for the General category students:
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 47 |
Dr Michael Spence, UCL's President & Provost, said, "At UCL we recognise the difference that international collaboration can make to solving pressing global challenges and we know the power that bringing together different disciplines can have. We are honoured and excited to embark on this new partnership with two such renowned Indian institutions and know we will achieve great things together to make a real difference to people's lives."
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