University of Hyderabad launches semiconductor internships for 60 students

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Electronics Science and Technology (CASEST), located at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) in Hyderabad, has officially launched two intensive, three-week internship programmes in VLSI Design and Semiconductor Fabrication Techniques. The hands-on training sessions, which are scheduled to run until July 21, are specifically designed to prepare 60 participating students for professional engineering careers in India's rapidly expanding semiconductor industry.

The primary objective of these newly launched specialized tracks is to bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry reality. By offering direct, practical training, the academic initiative aims to prepare the next generation of technology pioneers to meet the growing demands of the national tech sector.

A total of 60 students are participating in the dual-track training cohorts. Within this group, 40 students are diving into the VLSI Design track, which is being coordinated by Dr. Anjali Priya. The remaining 20 students are gaining hands-on experience in the fabrication laboratories under the Semiconductor Fabrication track, which is coordinated by Dr. S L D Varma.

During the three-week period, the participating students are gaining exclusive, practical experience with state-of-the-art Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and cutting-edge cleanroom facilities. The two tracks are designed to provide an uncompromised, deep dive into the entire semiconductor lifecycle, from design to physical fabrication.

Prof. Samrat L. Sabat, the Head of CASEST, highlighted the critical role of these practical training programs in the country's current technology landscape. He stated that such initiatives are essential for developing a skilled workforce capable of contributing to India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem.

The training sessions are taking place at the CASEST facilities on the University of Hyderabad campus. This allows the students to utilize the university's advanced infrastructure and cleanroom facilities to gain hands-on experience that directly translates to the semiconductor field.