IIT Madras Introduces UDYOG Finishing School for Biotechnology Graduates

Key facts

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched UDYOG (Upskilling and Development for Young Graduates), an industry-oriented finishing school for biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors.
• The programme is open to pre-final-year and final-year B.Tech., M.Tech. and M.Sc. students in biotechnology and allied disciplines across all colleges and institutes in India.
• The first batch commences on January 18, 2027, and early-bird registration closes on December 15, 2026.
• The three-stage pathway includes three months of online learning through CODE, IIT Madras, a four-week intensive hands-on training at the IIT Madras Biofoundry, and opportunities for long-term industry internships.
• UDYOG was launched through SynBioME, the IIT Madras-TICEL Biofoundry, by Director Prof. V. Kamakoti, and is coordinated by Prof. Guhan Jayaraman of the Department of Biotechnology.