IIT Delhi Hosts Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies, Paving the Way for Next-Gen Connectivity

IIT Delhi Hosts Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies, Paving the Way for Next-Gen Connectivity

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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 11, 2024 12:35 IST

IIT Delhi hosted the Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies, paving the way for advancements in next-generation connectivity. Know details here

IIT Delhi Hosts Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies

IIT Delhi Hosts Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies

The Department of Electrical Engineering and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi organised a two-day international workshop, titled Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies. The workshop featured panel discussions and presentations by key telecom stakeholders from both India and the US, including renowned academics, government representatives, standardization bodies, telecom operators, and equipment manufacturers.

Objectives of IIT Delhi Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies

The primary objectives of the workshop are to: (i) assess the current status of 6G development in India, (ii) discuss Indiaโ€™s 6G goals, including use cases, technology development, IPR, prototype/testbed creation, equipment/device manufacturing, and the development of skilled manpower, and (iii) recommend strategies for achieving these goals and explore how Indo-US collaboration can contribute to their success.

Speaking about the workshop, Prof. Shankar Prakriya, Head, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, who is a telecommunication researcher, said, โ€œThe workshop is a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and engineers to get a firsthand understanding of 6G. It is very timely given that 6G research is already underway, and standardization is expected to start next year.โ€

The workshop coordinator, Prof. Saif Khan Mohammed, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT- Delhi, said, โ€œSixth generation (6G) communication systems are expected to enable new use cases such as ubiquitous connectivity (e.g., through non-terrestrial networks), industry automation, autonomous driving, and tactile internet/mobile robots. New use cases bring their own issues of reliability, efficiency, security, and sustainability. An objective of this workshop is to understand the technology enablers for these new use cases and how India can lead the innovation of new technologies.โ€

The workshop is sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India; Tejas Networks; Qualcomm India Private Limited; and the IEEE Communications Society (Delhi Chapter).

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Q: ย  Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?

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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: ย  Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?

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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: ย  How long is BTech in IIT Delhi?

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The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.

Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years). 

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