Symbiosis Skill and Professional University launches BTech Defence Technology; Class 12 PCM students eligible

Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune has launched a four-year BTech programme in defence technology for the academic year 2025-26. The engineering course is designed for candidates, who have passed Class 12 with physics, chemistry and mathematics subjects.

The new BTech programme in defence technology will include 70 per cent practical training and 30% theory and candidates will be given “hands-on” experience to prepare them for real-world industry work, as reported by PTI.

Notably, the university has also established a ‘Smart Centre of Excellence- Manufacturing Lab’ to support its practical training sessions, the new agency said.

Swati Mujumdar, pro-chancellor of SSPU, said: "India is progressing steadily in line with the visions of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. The recent Operation Sindhur has underscored the growing importance of the defence sector. The newly launched 4-year B.Tech in Defence Technology program, starting from the academic year 2025–26, will offer students a new direction in their careers."

"There are lakhs of job opportunities available in the defence sector. In the coming years, India has the potential to become a major global exporter of defence equipment, defence technology, aerospace technology, and manufacturing. Through this course, our students can not only find employment but also start their own ventures and export at scale to the global market," Mujumdar added.

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BTech in Defence Technology: Course details, scope

The curriculum of the new BTech course in defence technology has been developed by defence industry experts and the subjects are aligned with job roles in the defence sector.

Candidates, who will pass the four-year engineering programme will also get an internship opportunities in both private and government defence companies.

Major General Vinay Handa, said: "This course has been launched by Symbiosis Skill University at exactly the right time. Over the past 5–7 years, we have witnessed significant growth in the defence sector. India’s defence expenditure on the global stage stands at Rs. 7 lakh crore. The annual global defence spending by India and other countries is increasing by 6–7% every year."

"As per Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clear directive, the defence equipment used in India must be manufactured within the country itself, by Indian engineers and scientists. 75% of defence expenditure will be directed towards indigenous suppliers. This makes the course highly relevant, as it will prepare students to become skilled and proficient professionals in this field," major general added.