IIT-Ropar, Indian Army collaborate to launch MTech in Defence Technology

The programme, designed for officers of the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S), marks a collaboration between the institute and the Army to promote education and research in defence technology, IIT Ropar said in a statement.

IIT Ropar, Indian Army collaborate to launch MTech in Defence TechnologyThe session saw the participation of leaders from both institutions, wherein the MoA was signed by Maj Gen Vikram Varma, AVSM, VSM, Commandant, ACC&S and Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar.
2 min readNew DelhiFeb 1, 2026 09:17 AM IST First published on: Jan 31, 2026 at 10:50 AM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Indian Army to introduce a Master of Technology (MTech) programme in defence technology. The initiative is for officers of the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S), aiming to strengthen academic engagement and research in defence innovation.

The session saw the participation of leaders from both institutions, wherein the MoA was signed by Maj Gen Vikram Varma, AVSM, VSM, Commandant, ACC&S and Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar.

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The ceremony was graced by personalities including Lt Gen S S Mahal, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), Professor of Practice, IIT Ropar; Shri Virbhadra Singh Rawat, Professor of Practice, IIT Ropar; Prof. Sarang Gumfekar, Associate Dean (PG and Research), IIT Ropar; Brig Kaushal Panwar, Commander SOTT; Col Tarun Badola, Senior Instructor, HQ SOTTT; and esteemed faculty and staff from both ACC&S and MIC&S.

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