Overview
The iBME program trains students to develop next-generation medical devices by integrating core Biomedical Engineering with strong foundations in electrical and instrumentation engineering. Its unique structure blends foundational engineering courses with modern, application-driven topics such as IoT, AI, and web-enabled medical technologies — all centered around Biomedical Engineering.
Graduates are able to design clinically regulated, ethically sensitive solutions that address global healthcare challenges. The program prepares graduates for leadership and entrepreneurship roles in the medical device industry, rehabilitation technologies, and AI-driven healthcare systems, while fostering innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics.
With a strong interdisciplinary approach and societal focus, iBME equips students to contribute meaningfully to improving patient care, and offers excellent pathways to pursue higher education and research globally.
What the Program Develops
Core BME Domain Expertise Deep knowledge in biomedical engineering principles and applications
Technology Development, Innovation & Leadership Skills to develop and lead innovative biomedical technology solutions
Clinical Ecosystem Awareness Sensitivity to clinical environments, regulatory frameworks, and patient-centric design
Innovation Technical skills and training to innovate futuristic biomedical solutions
Leadership Ideally placed to be the leader and communicator of multidisciplinary biomedical teams
Core Program Areas
Digital Health
Material and Mechanics
Imaging & Analysis
Curriculum
Load L LecturesT TutorialsP PracticalsO Self-studyC Credits
Category S ScienceP ProfessionalE EngineeringC ComputingG GeneralH HumanitiesM ManagementU Free Elective
Semester 1 Year 1 55 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM1XXX | Intro to Physiology for Engineers (Anatomy & Physiology I) P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| PH1010 | Physics I S | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| MA1101 | Calculus I S | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| GN1101 | Life Skills I G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| WS1010 | Workshop I E | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| GN1XXX | Recreation I G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| — | NSS / NCC / NSO G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| AM1100 | Engineering Mechanics P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| AM1XXX | Introductory Physiology Lab P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Semester 2 Year 1 54 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE1100 | Basic Electrical Engineering E | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| PH1020 | Physics II S | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| MA2102 | Differential Equations S | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| ID1200 | Ecology and Environment G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ME1480 | Engineering Drawing E | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| GN1102 | Life Skills II G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| GNYYYY | Recreation II G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| — | NSS / NCC / NSO G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CY1001 | Chemistry I S | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
Semester 3 Year 2 55 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM2XXX / EE2xxx | Signals and Systems P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| AM2XXX | Biomedical Sensors & Measurements P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| MA2103 | Probability, Stochastic Processes and Statistics S | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM2XXX | Fundamentals of Biomaterials P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| HSxxxx | Humanities I H | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| MSxxxx | Entrepreneurship / MS Elective M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Semester 4 Year 2 50 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSXXXX | Humanities II H | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| MA2101 | Linear Algebra & Matrices S | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM2XXX | Foundations of Digital Signal Processing P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM2XXX / EE2xxx | Digital Systems E | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM2xxx | Biomedical Instrumentation P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM2xxx | Biomedical Measurements & Instrumentation Laboratory P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Semester 5 Year 3 55 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM3xxx | Foundations of Biomedical Imaging P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5xxx | IoT Medical Device Development Using Microcontrollers C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5010 | Biomechanics P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5010 | Regulations & Standards in Medical Device Technology H | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM3xxx | Biomechanics Lab P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| AM3xxx | Biomedical Modeling & Simulation Lab P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| AM5XXX | Professional Elective - 1 P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Semester 6 Year 3 36 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSXX | Humanities III H | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5XXX | Professional Elective - 2 P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5xxx | Professional Elective - 3 P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Semester 7 Year 4 54 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM5XXX | AI for Biomedical Engineering P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AMXXXX | Professional Elective - 4 P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5XXX | Professional Elective - 5 P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| AM5XXX | Professional Elective - 6 P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Semester 8 Year 4 47 credits
| Code | Course | L | T | P | O | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS3050 | Professional Ethics G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| XY abcd | Free Elective UA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Specialisation Elective Baskets
Professional electives are chosen from focused baskets that let students specialise within the program.
Digital Health
AM5560 Surgical Data Science
AM5XXX AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare
AM5XXX Biomedical Informatics
AM5XXX Medical Image Analysis
AM5011 Virtual Reality Engineering
AM5190 Haptics and Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Imaging & Analysis
AM5160 Biomedical Imaging Systems
AM5020 Biomedical Ultrasonics
AM5XXX Medical Image Analysis
AM5XXX Medical Image Processing
AM5017 Statistics for Biomedical Engineers
AM5XXX Biophotonics Imaging Technologies
Medical Device Design, Wearables & IoT
AM5XXX Medical Device Design
AM5XXX Wearable Medical Device Design for Diagnostics & Rehabilitation
AM5XXX Ubiquitous Medical Devices using IoT Principles
AM5015 Regulations and Standards in Medical Device Technology
AM5013 Operating Theatre Instrumentation & Surgical Technology
AM6525 Virtual Instrumentation for Biomedical Engineers
AM5100 Biomedical Laser Instrumentation
AM5011 Virtual Reality Engineering
AM5190 Haptics and Biomedical Engineering
AM5060 Psychophysics
AM6516 Neuromechanics of Human Movement
AM7010 Classics in Neuroscience
AM6190 Movement Disorders and Neurorehabilitation
AM5017 Statistics for Biomedical Engineers
AM5565 Physiological Control Systems
Materials & Mechanics
AM5190 Cellular Structures and Mechanics
AM6518 Biophysical Aspects of Tumor Microenvironment
AM5132 Artificial Organs and Biodevices
AM6027 Thermodynamics of Biological Systems
AM5120 Advanced Biomaterials
AM5016 Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
AM5110 Biofluid Mechanics
AM5450 Fundamentals of Finite-Element Analysis
AM5390 Advanced Solid Mechanics
AM5017 Statistics for Biomedical Engineers
AM5525 Nano-Biophysics
AM5150 Biomedical Nanotechnology
AM5131 Advanced Techniques and Models in Regenerative Medicine
AYUSH — Technologies for Traditional Medicine
AMxxxx Basic Principles of AYUSH and Physiological Parameters
AMxxxx Measurement Devices for AYUSH
AMyyyy Using AI and Data-based Interventions in AYUSH
Eligibility & Admissions
Admissions are through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Candidates must have qualified in JEE Advanced.
- Eligibility details and seat availability: josaa.nic.in
Career Pathways
Graduates are equipped for careers in:
Medical Device Industry & Biomedical Startups
Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies
AI-Driven Healthcare & Digital Health
Clinical Instrumentation & Hospital Technology
