IIT Delhi launches admissions for Healthcare Industry 5.0 Executive Programme

New Delhi: As the healthcare sector increasingly embraces artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven decision-making, the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has announced admissions for the third batch of its Executive Programme in Healthcare for Industry 5.0.

Applications for the six-month programme will remain open until June 30, 2026, while classes are scheduled to commence on August 22, 2026. The programme will be delivered through live online Direct-to-Device sessions every Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm.

The announcement comes at a time when India's digital health ecosystem is witnessing rapid growth. Industry estimates place the country's digital health market at US$ 14.50 billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it could reach US$ 106.97 billion by 2033, driven by initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, telemedicine services, digital health records and technology-enabled healthcare delivery.

Designed for professionals from healthcare, MedTech, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics and allied sectors, the programme seeks to prepare participants for the evolving demands of Industry 5.0, where advanced technologies are integrated with human expertise to improve healthcare outcomes.

The curriculum covers healthcare fundamentals, operations management, pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems, big data analytics, Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 applications in healthcare, risk management, regulatory approvals and a capstone project. Participants will also gain exposure to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, cobotics, augmented and virtual reality, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, additive manufacturing and blockchain.

Highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary expertise in modern healthcare, Prof. Dinesh Kalyanasundaram, Programme Coordinator and Associate Professor at the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi, said that technology can no longer be viewed as an external layer in healthcare systems.

“Healthcare can no longer look at technology as an external layer. The next shift will come from professionals who can combine clinical understanding, engineering thinking and intelligent systems to improve patient outcomes, safety and efficiency. Industry 5.0 is about placing human expertise at the centre of this transformation,” he said.

The programme is open to candidates holding a bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or Medical disciplines, including MBBS, Pharmacy, Nursing, BDS or equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of 50 per cent marks or a 5.0 CGPA. Successful participants will receive an e-certificate from CEP, IIT Delhi, subject to fulfilment of programme requirements.

The course fee has been set at ₹1.30 lakh plus GST, while applicants are required to pay an application fee of ₹500 plus GST. Educational services provider Jaro Education is associated with the programme as the service provider.

With applications closing on June 30, the initiative aims to create a skilled workforce capable of leading the next phase of digital transformation in India's healthcare sector.

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