Course Duration :
6 months
Course Fees :
₹ 1,30,000 + 18% GST
Schedule :
Sundays, 9:30AM -12:30PM
Course Eligibility :
Any Graduate
Campus Immersion :
A two-day in-person session at IIT Delhi toward the end of the program
Build a clear understanding of semiconductor and photonic principles, including band structures, carrier movement, MOSFET and FinFET fundamentals, light–matter interaction, and essential device technologies outlined in the curriculum.
Explore advanced semiconductor technologies such as CMOS, SOI, and FinFET structures, along with emerging neuromorphic and memristor-based device concepts that support next-generation intelligent and high-speed electronic applications without referencing external computing hardware or frameworks not included in the curriculum.
Understand the role of photonic components such as waveguides, resonators, optical modulators, and photodetectors along with optical interconnects and co-packaged optics in enabling high-speed communication and integrated photonic systems, fully aligned with the photonics module in the curriculum.
Learn how semiconductor and photonics innovations progress from research to real-world applications, covering Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), prototyping considerations, IP strategy, licensing, and technology transfer pathways as defined in the entrepreneurship module.
Gain insights into semiconductor and photonics commercialisation models, manufacturing partnerships, supply-chain elements, production scaling, cost optimisation, and go-to-market planning, reflecting the deep-tech entrepreneurship content provided in the curriculum.
Develop the ability to create effective pitch decks, communicate technical value, understand investor evaluation criteria for semiconductor/photonics ventures, and prepare for funding pathways including VC, grants, and corporate partnerships, consistent with the fundraising module.
Apply technical and entrepreneurial concepts through case studies focused on semiconductor device innovation, photonic system applications, global ecosystem analysis, and guided pitching sessions aligned with the case studies specified in the curriculum, without referencing outdated AI-accelerator examples.
e-Certificate of successful completion from CEP, IIT Delhi: Earn a prestigious
e-Certificate from IIT Delhi upon completing the programme.
Establish a Strong Technical Foundation
To create a common technical grounding in semiconductor and photonic technologies relevant to advanced
electronic and high-speed system applications, ensuring participants understand core device behaviour
and principles.
Address the Technology–Commercialization Gap
To expose participants to advanced semiconductor devices and emerging device architectures within the
broader context of evolving semiconductor and photonic system applications.
Provide Context for Emerging Semiconductor Technologies
To expose participants to advanced semiconductor devices and emerging device architectures within the
broader context of evolving semiconductor and photonic system applications.
Introduce Commercial and IP Considerations in Deep-Tech
To familiarise participants with intellectual property, funding mechanisms, and commercialization
pathways specific to semiconductor and photonics-based innovations.
Enable Informed Decision-Making in Deep-Tech Ventures
To support professionals and entrepreneurs in making informed technical and strategic decisions
related to productization, scaling, and market entry.
Support Executive Learning for Working Professionals:
To offer a structured learning framework that accommodates professionals, researchers, and
entrepreneurs seeking to engage with advanced semiconductor technologies and deep-tech
entrepreneurship.
Semiconductor and Photonics Fundamentals for Deep-Tech
Objective:Build a foundational understanding of semiconductor physics and photonics, focusing on the technologies that drive modern computing and communication. |
Advanced Semiconductor Electronic Devices for AI, HPC, and Data
Centers
Objective:Understand the key semiconductor electronic devices used in AI accelerators, data centers, and high-performance computing systems. |
Advanced Semiconductor Photonic Devices for AI, HPC, and Data
Centers
Objective:Focus on the real-world applications of semiconductor photonic devices and photonics in modern AI, data centers, and computing. |
Deep-Tech Entrepreneurship in Semiconductors & Photonics
Objective:Bridge the gap between technical innovations and commercialization, with a focus on launching semiconductor or photonics-based startups. Learn how to transform your technical innovation into a market-ready product and scale it successfully. |
Case Studies & Industry Interactions
Objective:Analyze real-world examples and engage with industry experts to understand how semiconductor innovations are commercialized. |
Pitching and Fundraising for Deep-Tech Startups
Objective:Equip participants with the skills to pitch their ideas to investors, raise funds, and grow their deep-tech ventures. |
Outcome & Certification
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Evaluation & Practical Learning Components
Internal Assessments: Periodic quizzes, module-based assignments, case study analyses, and
structured pitching or discussion exercises designed to reinforce concepts across semiconductor
devices, photonics, emerging device architectures, and deep-tech commercialization throughout the
programme.
Final Evaluation: A comprehensive end-term assessment comprising an MCQ-based examination, an
oral viva, and an applied evaluation aligned to semiconductor technologies, photonic systems, and
commercialization concepts, to assess both conceptual understanding and practical application.
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
| Programme Fees | ₹ 1,30,000 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹ 23,400 |
| Total Fees | ₹ 1,53,400 |
All fees should be submitted in the IITD CEP account only, and the details will be shared post-selection.
The receipt will be issued by the IIT Delhi CEP account and can be downloaded from the CEP Portal for your records.
Easy EMI options available.
Loan and EMI Options are services offered by Teamlease Edtech. IIT Delhi is not responsible for the same.
Candidates can withdraw within 15 days from the programme start date. A total of 80% of the total fee received will be refunded. However, the applicable tax amount paid will not be refunded on the paid amount.
Candidates withdrawing after 15 days from the start of the programme session will not be eligible for any refund.
Easy EMI options available.
Loan and EMI Options are services offered by TeamLease EdTech. IIT Delhi is not responsible for the same.
If you wish to withdraw from the programme, you must email cepaccounts@admin.iitd.ac.in and cepdelhi@digivarsity.com, stating your intent to withdraw. The refund, if applicable, will be processed within 30 working days from the date of receiving the withdrawal request.
| Installment | Installment Date | Amount (₹) |
| I | Due within 3 Days of offer letter. | ₹ 65,000+GST |
| II | 31st March, 2026 | ₹ 65,000+GST |
| Total fees – ₹1,30,000 + GST (No Cost EMI available) | ||
*Only e-Certificates will be issued by CEP, IIT Delhi for this programme.
Prof. Deepak Jain
Associate Professor
OPTICS AND PHOTONICS CENTRE, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI, NEW DELHI.
Deepak Jain is an Associate Professor at the Optics & Photonics Center, IIT Delhi, and a deep-tech
entrepreneur. He previously served as faculty in the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Bombay
and held prestigious research fellowships at the University of Sydney and the Technical University of
Denmark. He earned his Ph.D. from the Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, UK.
Prof. Jain’s work lies at the intersection of semiconductors, photonics, artificial intelligence, and
scalable deep-tech systems. His contributions span semiconductor diode lasers and beam-shaping fibers,
high-power and specialty fiber lasers, hollow-core optical fibers, and photonic matrix processors for
AI acceleration. He is leading India’s first national Department of Telecommunications (DoT)–supported
project on hollow-core fibers for next-generation data centers and quantum Communication. He has
taught advanced courses on Semiconductor Devices & Circuits, Semiconductor Special Devices
(Optoelectronics), Integrated Photonics,and Photonics Matrix Processors for AI. He has authored over
60 publications, holds more than 10 patents, raised over ₹15 crore for research at IIT Delhi, and over
₹30 crore for startup initiatives. Prof. Jain is the founder of Deeplase Technologies, focused on
lasers, hollow-core fibers, and photonic AI hardware. A TEDx speaker, and Senior Member of Optica and
IEEE, his executive teaching emphasizes how deep-tech innovations are built, funded, and scaled from
lab to market.
The programme includes a two-day on-campus immersion at IIT Delhi, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with faculty and peers. However, travel, accommodation, and other related expenses are not included in the programme fee and are to be borne by the participants.
Yes. The programme encourages interaction through live online sessions, discussions, and applied learning activities, allowing participants to engage with IIT Delhi faculty and peers. Additionally, the on-campus immersion provides valuable face-to-face interaction, fostering peer learning, collaboration, and professional networking within the semiconductor and deep-tech ecosystem.
