Governor of Assam Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, jointly inaugurated the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Deemed to be University at 12 locations including 5 locations in North Eastern States at an event in Guwahati on 3 January 2025.
The PIB reported that during the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between NIELIT and Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) to collaboratively enhance the semiconductor skilling ecosystem in India. The partnership aims to establish skill centers, develop diploma and certification programs, and conduct workshops in Semiconductor ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging) technologies. TSAT will offer technical expertise and internship opportunities, while NIELIT will focus on education, training, and outreach. Both organizations will also jointly pursue research and funding initiatives, with a special emphasis on creating opportunities in the Northeastern region of India, the PIB informed.
In his address, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the university is set to play a crucial role in equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly changing technological environment. He added that now the meaning of North East is “New Engine”, to lead the development and growth of the country. The Minister announced the launch of NIELIT University, highlighting that it is inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prepare professionals in cutting-edge fields such as Semiconductor Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Quantum Computing.
Vaishnaw informed that the new campus of NIELIT will be developed in Jagiroad near Gauwahati which will focus on semiconductor manufacturing and electronics manufacturing.
About NEILIT
The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), an Autonomous Scientific Society under MeitY, has been conferred the status of “Deemed to Be University” under the distinct category by the Ministry of Education. With its main campus at Ropar (Punjab) and eleven constituent units located in Aizawl, Agartala, Aurangabad, Calicut, Gorakhpur, Imphal, Itanagar, Kekri, Kohima, Patna, and Srinagar, NIELIT Deemed to Be University aims to revolutionize higher education in digital technologies.
The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in advanced and emerging fields, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Industry 4.0, Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing, Automotive Electronics, Drone Technology, Cybersecurity & Forensics, Bioinformatics and many more. The course curriculum is meticulously designed in collaboration with industry leaders to ensure students acquire skills aligned with market demands, making them job-ready from day one.
The institution’s mission is to bridge the digital divide, focusing on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, rural areas and the North Eastern states, ensuring that quality education reaches even the most remote regions. With an ambitious vision to skill over 3.7 million students in emerging technologies over the next five years, NIELIT Deemed to Be University is committed to fostering a new generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders who will drive India’s digital transformation.
