Overview
The M.Tech in Clinical Engineering is a unique joint program offered in collaboration with two of India’s foremost clinical and biomedical research institutions: Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram.
Students experience engineering education from three distinct institutional perspectives in a single degree, gaining exposure to hospital systems, clinical workflows, biomedical device regulation, and hands-on equipment management in real clinical environments. The program totals 210 credits and is designed for engineers who want to work at the direct interface of technology and patient care.
Program Structure
Semester 1
IIT Madras — Engineering foundations, biomedical systems, instrumentation
Semester 2
CMC Vellore — Clinical environment immersion, hospital technology management
Semester 3
SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram — Biomedical device R&D, regulatory and safety
Semester 4
Project Phase II — Major project and thesis submission
Partner Institutions
IIT Madras Host institution. Engineering coursework, applied mechanics, and biomedical engineering foundations in Semester 1.
Christian Medical College, Vellore One of India's leading clinical institutions. Students are embedded in hospital departments, gaining hands-on clinical engineering exposure in Semester 2.
SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram Premier national institute for medical sciences and technology. Semester 3 focuses on device R&D, regulatory science, and biomedical safety.
What This Program Develops
Clinical Environments Deep understanding of hospital systems, clinical workflows, and healthcare technology infrastructure
Equipment Management Proficiency in medical equipment management, maintenance, calibration, and procurement
Regulation & Safety Knowledge of medical device regulation, quality systems, and patient safety standards
Multi-Institution Experience Hands-on exposure across IIT Madras, CMC Vellore, and SCTIMST in a single degree
Research Skills An M.Tech thesis with direct clinical relevance and translational impact
Core Focus Areas
Medical Devices
Biomedical Imaging
Digital Health
Eligibility & Admissions
Admissions are through the centralized M.Tech admissions portal (IIT Madras). GATE qualification is mandatory.
- Apply / view eligibility: mtechadm.iitm.ac.in
Career Pathways
Graduates are equipped for careers in:
Hospital Clinical Engineering
Medical Equipment Management
Regulation & Quality Assurance
Healthcare Technology Consulting
Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology
