What is the minimum work experience required for this batch?

- Graduation (Bachelor's degree with min. 50% marks).

What is the weekly study commitment for working executives?

Participants should plan for a realistic study commitment of 10–11 hours / week (Every Saturday & Biweekly Sundays live sessions with dedicated case study preparation). The curriculum is structured so that full-time corporate work is not disrupted.

Does this program grant official alumni status?

Graduates receive an accredited executive credential and certificate of completion from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, alongside access to the peer network.

What is the program fee and are 0% interest EMI options available?

The total tuition fee is ₹1,69,000. Flexible modular installments and 0% interest EMI payment schedules are available through corporate education financing partners.

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CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics

A 5‑month live online executive programme by IIT Delhi combining 40% theory and 60% hands‑on practice to train engineers, technologists and entrepreneurs to design, prototype and deploy robotic systems using ROS, AI/ML, CAD, Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

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Duration: 5 Months
Current batch / intake: Batch 04
Learning format: Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program fee: ₹1,69,000
Program start: 30 January 2027
Apply by: 7 November 2026

Program Category: General Management

Duration 5 Months

Mode Live Online & Campus Immersion

Program Fee ₹1,69,000

Apply By 7 November 2026

Program Overview

Global robotics adoption is reshaping industries from healthcare to automotive and space exploration. This executive programme provides a compact, application-focused pathway from fundamentals to advanced robotics topics, combining IIT Delhi academic rigor with industry-relevant tools and practices.

Over five months participants attend live online sessions (Direct to Device) and engage in practical tutorials and a capstone project to develop one functional robot. The curriculum covers core technologies—sensing & perception, actuators and motion, ROS, AI/ML, embedded control, CAD/3D modelling and safety/ethics—preparing professionals to lead robotics initiatives and apply automation in production, R&D and product development.

Learners also have the option of a one‑day on‑campus immersion at IIT Delhi for direct faculty interaction; career support modules (offered by TimesPro) include personal branding, resume review and interview preparation.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

Learn directly from IIT Delhi faculty and eminent industry experts

Build a functional robot from research to prototype

Balanced 40% theory / 60% practical, hands-on curriculum

Core technology focus: ROS, AI/ML, CAD, Arduino & Raspberry Pi

Optional 1‑day campus immersion at IIT Delhi

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

Construct robotic devices mechanically and electronically from scratch.
Develop and implement robotic programmes using industry-relevant programming languages.
Operate a variety of sensors and actuators and apply sensing strategies in robots.
Use Robot Operating System (ROS) to design, control and coordinate robotic systems.
Apply principles of robotic vision and visual sensors in robotics applications.

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level: Mid-Level
Mode: Live Online & Campus Immersion
Language: English
Certification: Certificate
Application status: Open

Curriculum / Course Content

Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.

Introduction to robotics in industry and society, historical perspectives
Classification of robots and overview of current research in robotics, applications of AI/ML
Robotics market, current challenges, and opportunities
System-level architecture of robots: Levels of autonomy
Fundamental concepts of robots: Components, joints, coordinate systems, workspace
Kinematics and kinetics of robots
Dynamics of a robot: Trajectory and path

Role of interoceptive and exteroceptive sensing
Position, velocity, and acceleration sensors
Force and torque sensing
Robotic tactile sensors and soft haptics
Non-contact sensing using Ultrasonic, LIDAR, and RADAR
Camera-based robotic sensing and machine vision
Computational models and methods for processing sensor information

Role and characterisitics of robotic actuators
Electrical motors: Servos, stepper motors and drive mechanisms
Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators
Soft robotic actuators
Electroactive polymers, shape memory actuators, and emerging paradigms
Biomimetic actuators, artificial muscle technology and wearable actuators
Role of 3D printing and mechanical testing in robotic fabrication

Localisation, navigation, and environment representation
Designing of robotic components using CAD
Introduction to Robot Operating System (ROS)
3D robot modelling, motion planning, and simulation in ROS
Interfacing hardware and sensors to ROS
Introduction to the role of machine learning in robotics: Software architecture, behavior-based systems
Neural networks and genetic algorithms in robotics
Introduction to Deep Learning and applications in robotics

Introduction to embedded computing and control
Introduction to embedded hardware platforms: Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Programming and interfacing of sensors and actuators
Wired and wireless communication systems: MODBUS, CAN, and other paradigms
Multi-tasking and closed-loop control of robots

Introduction to bio robotics and bionics: Exoskeleton device, prosthetics and surgical robotics
Humanoid robots: Future directions in automation
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Collaboration: Collaborative robotics
Manufacturing automation using industrial robots: The next industrial revolution
Safety standards in industrial robotics

- Roboethics: Navigating the ethical use and pitfalls of robotics and AI

Designing on CAD
3D Printing
Arduino Programming
AI/ML in Robotics
DIY Robotics
ROS Training

*Tutorials provided by IIT Delhi coordinators, as a part of project sessions on 5 Sundays.

Development of one robot per participant, with detailed research, specifications, design, and prototype. A development kit can be purchased as a part of the programme. *Learners will bear the cost of the development kit.

Career support modules (offered by TimesPro): Personal Branding, Business Communication, Job Search Strategy, Interview Preparation (pre/in/post) and resume review; note that career support is provided by TimesPro and IIT Delhi is not responsible.

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode: Live Online & Campus Immersion
Duration: 5 Months
Learning hours: 120

Live learning

Class schedule

Every Saturday · 10: 00 AM – 2:00 PM · Weekly · Live online sessions (Direct to Device)
Biweekly Sundays · 10: 00 AM – 2:00 PM · Biweekly · Live online sessions (Direct to Device)

In-person experience

Campus component

There will be an optional one-day campus immersion for interaction between faculty and learners at IIT Delhi campus.

*Travel and accommodation cost will be borne by the learners. IIT Delhi will not be responsible for the same.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Programme delivered via live online sessions (Direct to Device).
Blend of lectures, tutorials, hands-on tools and projects. - Approximate mix: Theory — 40%, Practical — 60%.
Project-based learning culminating in development of one functional robot per participant.

Assessment

How learning is evaluated

Assignments: 40%
Project: 50%
Attendance: 10%

Certificate criteria:

Candidates who score at least 50% overall and have minimum 50% attendance will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Candidates who score less than 50% overall but have minimum 50% attendance will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Only e‑certificates will be issued by CEP, IIT Delhi.

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

Graduates and postgraduates from Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics, and related fields looking to build expertise in robotics.
Professionals in technology, manufacturing, R&D, and automation roles seeking to deepen their understanding of robotics.
Entrepreneurs and innovators exploring opportunities to build or grow robotics-driven businesses.
Professionals aiming to reskill or upskill in Robotics, AI, or IoT to strengthen capabilities for emerging opportunities.

Eligibility criteria

Graduation (Bachelor's degree with min. 50% marks).

Minimum qualification: Graduate

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

Selection based on application review.

Selection process (sequence)

Application submission (online application).
Application review by academic and admissions teams.
Shortlisted candidates receive a formal admission offer.
Pay course fee as per the payment schedule and submit documents for enrolment verification.
Access learning portal and join onboarding sessions.

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline	7 November 2026
Program Start Date	30 January 2027

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹1,69,000

Fee or instalment	Amount	Due date / terms	Notes
Programme Fee	₹1,69,000	—	Base programme fee (exclusive of GST).
GST @ 18%	₹30,420	—	GST charged extra; example total shown ₹199,420.
Total Fee	₹1,99,420	—	Programme fee + GST (example calculation shown).
Application Fee	₹1,000	To be paid at the time of Application	Non-refundable; will not be adjusted in total programme fee.
1st Instalment	₹59,000	Within 4-days of offer letter rolled out	Amount exclusive of GST (instalment table for 2027 cohort).
2nd Instalment	₹55,000	6 March 2027	Amount exclusive of GST.
3rd Instalment	₹55,000	6 April 2027	Amount exclusive of GST.

Fee notes

Taxes & totals

GST @ 18% will be charged extra (example shown: GST 30,420; total ₹1,99,420).

Application fee & instalments

Application Fee ₹1,000 (to be paid at time of application). Application fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted in total programme fee.
Instalment schedule applies as per payment table.

Refund & withdrawal

Candidates can withdraw within 15 days from the programme start date and 80% of the total fee received will be refunded; the paid tax amount will not be refunded.
Candidates withdrawing after 15 days from programme start will not be eligible for any refund. - To withdraw email: cepaccounts@admin.iitd.ac.in and icare@timespro.com. Refunds (if applicable) processed within 30 working days from receipt of withdrawal request.

Miscellaneous

Development kit for the hands-on project is purchased separately and cost borne by learners.
All fees must be submitted to the IITD CEP account; receipts issued by IIT Delhi CEP Account.
Easy EMI / loan options are available as services offered by TimesPro (IIT Delhi not responsible).

Financing options

Easy EMI options available; loan and EMI options are services offered by TimesPro (IIT Delhi not responsible).

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.

The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics provides hands-on exposure to robotics technologies, including sensors and perception, actuators, motion control, embedded systems, ROS, AI/ML and robotic system development. Participants also get an opportunity to build a functional robot, gaining practical experience with tools such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, CAD and 3D printing.

Yes. The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics is designed to build knowledge from the fundamentals of robotics and automation while progressively introducing advanced concepts and practical applications. Professionals from relevant technical and interdisciplinary backgrounds can use the programme to develop a structured understanding of robotics.

The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics follows a blended learning approach with approximately 40% theory and 60% practical learning. Participants learn core robotics concepts and apply them through hands-on activities, tools, projects and real-world applications.

Yes. The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics covers AI and Machine Learning as part of its robotics curriculum, helping participants understand how intelligent technologies can be integrated with robotic systems for applications involving perception, decision-making and automation.

The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics develops skills relevant to industries adopting robotics and automation, including manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, logistics, agriculture and other technology-driven sectors. The programme can help professionals understand how robotic systems can be designed and applied to industry-specific use cases.

Yes. The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics includes practical learning and project-based exposure, including the development of a functional robot. Participants work with technologies such as CAD, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing and ROS to gain practical experience in building and working with robotic systems.

Certificate Details

Candidates who score at least 50% marks overall and have a minimum attendance of 50% will receive a 'Certificate of Successful Completion'. Candidates who score less than 50% marks overall and have a minimum attendance of 50% will receive a 'Certificate of Participation'. The organising department for this programme is the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi. Only e‑certificates will be issued by CEP, IIT Delhi.

Sample Certificate

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Certificate

Executive Assessment

4/5

Weekly Commitment: 10–11 hours / week

The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics stands out for its integration of cutting-edge robotics knowledge with practical management skills.

The CEP, IIT Delhi Executive Programme in Robotics stands out for its integration of cutting-edge robotics knowledge with practical management skills. Its association with a premier institution like IIT Delhi enhances its credibility, making it a strong contender in the Indian executive education landscape, particularly for those seeking to bridge technology and management.

This program is tailored for mid to senior-level professionals, typically with 8-15 years of experience. Ideal candidates include Senior Managers, Deputy General Managers (DGM), and Directors, particularly those looking to pivot into technology-driven roles or enhance their leadership capabilities in robotics and automation sectors. It is also suitable for individuals aiming to leverage robotics for strategic business advantages.

Participants should anticipate a realistic weekly commitment of 10–11 hours, which includes live online sessions every Saturday and biweekly on Sundays, along with dedicated case study preparation. The program includes a campus immersion component, necessitating travel to IIT Delhi, which may not be feasible for those with stringent work commitments or geographical constraints. This program is not suitable for entry-level professionals or those unable to commit to the required time.

Graduates of the CEP benefit from IIT Delhi's extensive alumni network and privileges, enhancing their professional visibility and opportunities. The program fosters valuable executive connections, facilitating networking with peers and industry leaders. As a result, participants can expect a favorable return on investment in terms of career advancement, with many graduates successfully transitioning into higher leadership roles or specialized positions within the robotics domain.

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Why consider this program

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Program at a glance

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How you will learn

How learning is evaluated

Eligibility and admissions

Who this program is for

Eligibility criteria

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

Selection process (sequence)

Important Dates

Fees and Financing

Fee notes

Financing options

Frequently Asked Questions

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