Mumbai, May 05: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, one of India’s premier IITs, has announced the commencement of PRAYAS 4.0, a one-month residential programme offered by its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). The programme, focusing on emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), is scheduled to be held in July 2026 at the IIT Mandi campus.
RAYAS, an acronym for “Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Students,” is an initiative of the CCE, IIT Mandi, aimed at nurturing future-ready talent. Since its inception, the programme has played a pivotal role in inspiring hundreds of students through experiential and application-oriented learning opportunities.
Continuing its legacy, PRAYAS 4.0 seeks to foster innovation, enhance technical competencies, and strengthen problem-solving skills among young learners. The programme is open to participants from diverse academic backgrounds and does not require prior technical experience, thereby making it inclusive and accessible to aspiring innovators.
The residential programme will comprise 5–6 hours of daily sessions conducted by faculty members from IIT Mandi. The curriculum is designed to combine theoretical lectures with hands-on laboratory work, enabling participants to gain practical exposure to AI, robotics, and IoT technologies.
Over the four-week duration, participants will progress from foundational concepts to advanced topics, including embedded systems, basics of artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, and intelligent automation. They will also have access to the institute’s state-of-the-art facilities, providing an immersive environment for innovation and skill development.
Commenting on the initiative, Tushar Jain, Head, Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IIT Mandi, said,
“PRAYAS 4.0 is aligned with IIT Mandi’s mission to democratise access to advanced technologies across all sections of society. By integrating academic learning with practical project-based exposure, we aim to empower young minds to emerge as innovators in areas such as AI, robotics, and IoT.”
The programme will offer on-campus boarding and dining facilities, ensuring a holistic residential learning experience. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded certificates by the CCE, IIT Mandi, recognising their training in advanced technology domains.
