Punjab launches industry-driven B.Tech program

In a groundbreaking move aimed at aligning technical education with industry demands by focusing on skill-based experiential learning, Punjab's Technical Education and Industrial Training Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated) program.

Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan today, S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, and Victura Technologies Private Limited (VTPL) of Faridabad. It is a first-of-its-kind program across the country, under which, from the very first semester, the student will be part of the industry, and the industry campus would be considered as a deemed campus of the university.

The MoU was signed today by Registrar of MRSPTU Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh Brar and Victura Managing Director Mr. Hardeep Singh Banga.

“This is not just an MoU—it’s a promise to the youth of Punjab that their education will move beyond theory, integrating real-world applications, cutting-edge technologies, and hands-on experience,” said S. Harjot Singh Bains, while adding that this pioneering partnership is set to revolutionize technical education in Punjab by embedding industry exposure into the core of academic training, which will pave a way to address the unemployment issue.

Highlighting the key aspects of the landmark MoU, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that the specialized B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated) program will span four years. The curriculum includes five semesters of academic study at the MRSPTU and the last three semesters of practical industrial training at Victura Technologies. The program would be initiated with a batch of 30 students to ensure focused mentorship and high-quality training.

The Technical Education Minister said that Victura Technologies will establish a VTPL Advanced Automation Lab on the MRSPTU campus to foster experiential learning and innovation. The program also offers financial support, up to 50%, for meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, along with free accommodation, meals, local transportation, and a stipend during the industrial training phase.

Reaffirming the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government's commitment to educational transformation, the Technical Education Minister emphasized the government’s forward-looking strategy to align educational infrastructure with future industry needs. The state is creating academic models that address the demands of automation, advanced manufacturing, and robotics.

While commending Victura Technologies for its active involvement in education, curriculum development, and faculty training, S. Harjot Singh Bains urged other industry leaders to collaborate with the state government's educational institutions and contribute towards preparing our youth for global opportunities.

The Director of Technical Education, Mr. Moneesh Kumar; the Director of Victura Technologies, Mr. Amitbir Singh Banga; the CSR Head, Mr. Ajay Kumar Somvanshi; the Programme Mentor of MRSPTU, Dr. Sandeep Kansal; the Coordinator, Dr. Amit Bhatia; and senior officials of MRSPTU were also present on the occasion.