IIT Hyderabad's first ANUGYAN batch: 23 engineers finish 3-month nuclear programme
By TUF News Desk · Published 3 November 2026 · 3 min read
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Twenty-three engineers walked out of IIT Hyderabad on November 2 with a certificate that did not exist three months ago. They were the first batch of ANUGYAN, a residential Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme the institute runs with Crimson Energy Experts Pvt. Ltd., and their valedictory ceremony closed a 12-week course that began on August 3, 2026.
The ceremony took place at the institute’s campus in Kandi, Sangareddy district. Ghanshyam Prasad, chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority, attended as chief guest, and IIT Hyderabad director Prof. B. S. Murty presided over the function. Graduates received joint certificates from IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy Experts, known as CEEPL.
What the 12 weeks covered
The programme was built for working engineers and industry professionals. Over three months on campus, participants studied reactor physics, thermal hydraulics and radiation shielding, alongside small modular reactors, nuclear safety and quality assurance. A large part of the course dealt with the regulatory framework of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, the body that oversees nuclear safety in India.
That mix explains the programme’s purpose. A conventional engineering degree teaches the underlying science, but it rarely covers how a nuclear project is actually approved, built and checked. ANUGYAN was designed to close that gap, pairing classroom teaching with the safety culture, quality standards and regulatory requirements that nuclear work demands. For students weighing a research-heavy institute against other options, the how to choose a university in India guide sets out the questions worth asking before committing to a specialised path like this one.
Why nuclear skills are in demand now
India’s nuclear energy sector is expanding, and that expansion needs people who can work on projects rather than only study them in theory. The reports on the first batch describe the same aim in different words: to develop skilled professionals who can support the sector as it grows. A three-month residential course is short beside years of plant experience. It still gives an engineer who already works in energy, manufacturing or construction a working grasp of reactor technology and its rules.
The partnership itself is part of the story. IIT Hyderabad provided the academic base and the campus, while CEEPL brought industry experience to the course design. Joint certification means the certificate carries both names, which matters for professionals who will show it to employers in the nuclear supply chain.
What comes next for applicants
No dates for the next batch have been announced yet. Anyone interested should watch the official IIT Hyderabad press release page for the announcement, rather than trusting admission claims from unofficial sites. The programme’s own page at ANUGYAN’s official site lists the course structure and confirms that registrations for the first batch closed on August 3, 2026.
For now, the first batch stands as a test case. If the institute and CEEPL run it again, the 23 graduates will be the reference point for what the course delivers: 12 weeks on campus, a curriculum that runs from reactor physics to regulation, and a joint certificate at the end of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is IIT Hyderabad’s ANUGYAN programme?
ANUGYAN is a three-month, fully residential Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme run by IIT Hyderabad with Crimson Energy Experts, covering reactor physics, nuclear safety, small modular reactors and the regulatory framework.
How many people completed the first ANUGYAN batch?
Twenty-three engineers and industry professionals completed the inaugural batch, which began on August 3, 2026, and ended with a valedictory ceremony on November 2, 2026.
What certificate do ANUGYAN graduates receive?
Graduates receive joint certificates from IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy Experts Pvt. Ltd.
Who can apply for the next ANUGYAN batch?
The institute and its industry partner have not yet announced the next batch. Announcements are expected on the official IIT Hyderabad press release page, which candidates should check rather than relying on third-party listings.
Frequently asked questions
What is IIT Hyderabad's ANUGYAN programme?
ANUGYAN is a three-month, fully residential Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme run by IIT Hyderabad with Crimson Energy Experts, covering reactor physics, nuclear safety, small modular reactors and the regulatory framework.
How many people completed the first ANUGYAN batch?
Twenty-three engineers and industry professionals completed the inaugural batch, which began on August 3, 2026, and ended with a valedictory ceremony on November 2, 2026.
What certificate do ANUGYAN graduates receive?
Graduates receive joint certificates from IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy Experts Pvt. Ltd.
Who can apply for the next ANUGYAN batch?
The institute and its industry partner have not yet announced the next batch. Announcements are expected on the official IIT Hyderabad press release page, which candidates should check rather than relying on third-party listings.
Sources: The Hindu, The New Indian Express, The Hans India