TIRUCHY: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchy, in collaboration with Kauvery Hospital in Tiruchy, will be launching a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Technology, integrating engineering expertise with real-world health care applications and an MoU was signed for the same between the two institutions on Tuesday.
According to the course coordinator, Professor N Sivakumaran, the programme, to be offered by the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering at NIT Tiruchy, is scheduled to commence in July 2026. The initiative will feature microcredit courses, guest lectures by industry experts, on-site internships at Kauvery Hospitals, and student projects addressing real-world healthcare challenges, along with joint research and continuing education opportunities.
NIT Director G Aghila and Dr S Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder and Managing Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals signed an MoU in this regard in the presence of ST Ramesh, Dean (Academic), G Uma, Dean (Industrial Development), M Umapathy, Professor (Higher Administrative Grade), and K Srinivasan, Head, Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering along with faculty members, including Ramakalyan, N Sivakumaran, Sridevi, Periasamy, PA Karthick, and Geetha.
Signing the MoU, Director Aghila said that this Postgraduate Diploma programme has been thoughtfully designed to address current challenges and emerging trends in the healthcare sector, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020. By bringing together the strong technical capabilities of NIT Tiruchy and the clinical expertise of Kauvery Hospital, the programme will drive meaningful research and innovation, while creating structured pathways for higher education, research, and advanced professional certifications aligned with evolving industry needs.
While Dr Manivannan Selvaraj said, "Kauvery Group of Hospitals is committed to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world healthcare practice. Through our partnership with NIT Tiruchy, we aim to provide meaningful industry exposure to students through guest lectures, structured internships, and hands-on projects. This collaboration represents a significant step in strengthening healthcare education, research, and skill development in the country."