IIT Hyderabad launches 2-month nuclear technology orientation programme

IIT Hyderabad on Tuesday announced the launch of the Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP) in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts Pvt Ltd, calling it a significant step toward strengthening the country’s nuclear energy talent pipeline.

The programme will commence on August 3 at the IITH campus. It is a three-month residential course designed to equip engineers and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear power technologies and operations, with the broader goal of building a skilled workforce for India’s expanding nuclear energy sector, according to a release from IIT Hyderabad.

As India accelerates its clean energy transition and scales up nuclear power capacity, the institute noted that



demand for professionals with specialised knowledge in nuclear technologies is expected to rise sharply in the coming years.

NTOP is intended to bridge the industry-academia gap by giving participants exposure to the technical, operational, safety, and regulatory dimensions of nuclear power generation.

Its curriculum blends foundational nuclear engineering concepts with practical industry perspectives, covering a wide range of topics including reactor physics, reactor engineering, radiation shielding, nuclear safety, waste management, reactor instrumentation and control systems, thermal hydraulics, quality assurance, emergency preparedness, and advanced nuclear technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).