FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

CENTRES

Centre for Converging Technologies

University Innovation Cluster in Bio-technology (E-Yuva)

Rajasthan University Business Incubator and Cluster

(RUBIC)
Design Innovation Centre (DIC)

Centre for Converging Technologies

Director
K.V.R. Rao
Additional Directors
Saxena, V. K.
Patni, Vidya
Joint Directors
John, P. J
Gupta, Neelima
Palsania H.S.
Subject Coordinators
Badsara, Satpal
Gupta, V. K.
Singh, Mamraj
Meena, Rishikesh
Clair Amanpal Singh
Convergence an adumbration

“Converging technologies for improving human performance” (M.C. Roco and W.S. Bainbridge)
Humans have been trying to bargain existential risks. The science of converging technologies will
reinvent every aspect of human lives, taking humanity into uncharted territories and reimagining the
world as they know it.
The expression converging technologies refers to the synergistic combination of four major
“NBIC”(Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno) streams of science and technology, each of which is currently
progressing as a pivot on its own: (a) nanoscience and nanotechnology; (b) biotechnology and
biomedicine, including genetic engineering; (c) information technology, including advanced
computing, IOT, AI and communications; and, (d) cognitive science, including cognitive neuroscience.
Rapid advances in converging technologies have the potential to payoffs will include improving work
efficiency and learning, enhancing individual sensory and cognitive capabilities, revolutionary changes
in healthcare, improving both individual and group efficiency, highly effective communication
techniques including brain to brain interaction, perfecting human-machine interfaces including
neuromorphic engineering for industrial and personal use, enhancing human capabilities for defense

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purposes, reaching sustainable development using NBIC tools, and make better the physical and
cognitive decline that is common to the aging mind.

About the Centre:

The Centre for Converging Technologies (CCT) at the University of Rajasthan is conceptualized as a centre to
strengthen quality education and to pursue high standard research in the frontier areas of Nanotechnology,
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Information & Communication Technology and Cognitive & Neuroscience
(NBIC) technologies so as to accelerate techno-economic development of the country.
The Centre is pursuing the following activities:
● Creating and maintaining a critical mass of Converging Technologies research specialists who can
effectively contribute to the need of the industry and society.
● Focusing on interdisciplinary research in areas like Nanotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology,
Information and Communication Technology, Cognitive and Neuroscience.
● Founding a strong training and research base in academia to make an attractive international training
ground for Converging Technologies; Generating, designing, and applying NBIC technologies in an
innovative way.
● Developing laboratories and facilities to efficiently engineer and design new products.
● Promoting research in allied theoretical science, Systems Biology and Metabolomics.
● Encouraging post-doctoral students in Converging Technologies to boost the capacity for research.
● Imparting postgraduate education in Converging Technologies.
● Collaborating with Industry, National and International Institutes/Universities to augment NBIC
research so as to accelerate techno-economic development.
Infrastructure Facilities:
The University has received financial support under Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme for
creation of the centre on recommendations of Hon'ble Ex-Member of Parliament Late Shri R.P. Goenka. The
first phase of Centre's new building has been completed in 2009. It has specifically been designed to meet the
requirements of Converging Technologies research and education activities. It has fully networked, well-
furnished, air-conditioned, dust and germ free research labs and class rooms. A State of the Art research
infrastructure is being created with assistance from various funding agencies and through public private
partnership. The government of Rajasthan has announced in budget in 2011 (State Budget Announcement No.
155) a Rs. 13 Crore budgetary support to setup a “Centre of Excellence for Nanotechnologies” at Centre for
Converging Technologies.
In 2014, under the Scheme “National Initiative for setting up of Design Innovation Centers”, DIC Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Government of India, has approved the establishment of DIC at Centre for
Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan. The DIC will receive a total financial support of Ten Crore
rupees from Department of Higher Education, MHRD, GOI and has three spokes namely, Birla Institute of
Scientific Research, Jaipur, RK Patni Govt. College Kishangarh, and Lachoo Memorial College of Science and
Technology, Jodhpur.
In 2014, CCT was awarded a grant of 222 Lacs by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistant Council (BIRAC)
to establish University Innovation Cluster in Biotechnology (UIC-B). This is a unique platform acting as the
nodal center for budding student entrepreneurs and innovators with industry – academia collaboration.
CCT has been selected as nodal centre for the DBT-supported IPLS programme under which a grant of Rs. 10
Crores has been sanctioned by Govt. of India. Sixteen students awarded fellowship under the programme. The
phase 2 of CCT building construction has been completed with support under IPLS and from Centre’s own fund
as it runs under SFS. It was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot on 24 th January, 2013.
Research equipments have been housed at CCT under IPLS program too.
The Centre plans to collaborate with leading International Universities and Research Institutes to foster research
in Converging Technologies. Students of CCT have received financial support under Student Project scheme of
Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan. The centre has also achieved a distinction
with a few students publishing papers in peer reviewed journals during master course. Students have undertaken
training in X Semester at premiere research institutes like BARC, IISc, IITs, IIITs, CSIO, DRDO, NPL, NCL,
NBRC, NIMHANS, INMAS, CEERI, SAMEER, DIAT, IGCAR, CGCRI. The students have undertaken

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training at R&D units of leading companies like Reliance Life Science, Reliance Textile, Shalimar Paints, ARCI.
Several students have qualified NET, GATE, JEST and GRE.

Ph.D. Programme:
The primary aim of establishing the Centre for Converging Technologies (CCT) is to produce high quality
research in the four streams of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Information and
Communication Technology, Cognitive & Neuroscience. The research scholars are working mainly on the
following areas. The admission will be through Uniraj- MPAT.
Thrust Areas:
a. Nanotechnology
b. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
c. Information and Communication Technology
d. Cognitive and Neuroscience
Master's Programme
(1) Ten Semesters (Five year) Integrated Dual degree Master of Technology (M. Tech.) course in the four
streams of Converging Technologies. The course is of non-affiliating nature and available on the campus only.
The Course has been cited as "This new technology education program (of University of Rajasthan) may become
a pattern for other universities" at the Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and
Technology 2007(PICMET-07), Portland, USA.
The Master's programme includes two years of common curriculum in all fields of basic science and
engineering. The third year course involves training in all streams of converging technologies. The last two years
of programme is fully customizable in specialized domains in the streams of converging technologies.
All courses of First to Fourth Semesters are assigned credits as General. On successful passing of all papers of
First to Tenth Semesters the candidate will be awarded dual degree B. Tech. and M. Tech. in a particular stream
of Converging Technologies. M. Tech. Degree will be awarded on the basis of performance in all ten semesters
and in the stream in which he/she has obtained maximum credits. B. Tech. degree will be awarded on the basis
of performance in first to eighth semesters and in the stream in which he/she has obtained maximum credits in
these semesters. The training will include multidisciplinary perspective necessary for rapid progress of the new
technologies and create a synergistic view for potential application in various areas of relevance.
Medium of Instruction and Examination is ENGLISH only.
The students of Centre for Converging Technologies enjoy an active campus life with several invited talks,
seminars and interactive sessions by eminent experts. The annual cultural and sports event has been a very
attractive feature providing a week long celebrations and opportunities to showcase talent.
Seats: 120 +15% NRI Seats
i. Nanotechnology
ii. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
iii. Information & Communication Technology
iv. Cognitive and Neuroscience
Fee: See SFS Fee Schedule (Tuition fee for the session2021-22 will be around Rs. 46170 with Tuition fee:
40000, Caution Money (refundable): 3000, University fees: 1895 and local fund CCT: 1275)

Eligibility:
            Admissions will be made purely on the basis of merit in international / national level entrance exams
like SAT, JEE (Advanced), JEE (Main), NEET, AIIMS, BITSAT, RPMT etc or XII Board Examination. The
candidate should have passed the XII (10+2) with science subjects (both Mathematics and Biology group
students are eligible). Minimum eligibility shall be 55% score or equivalent grade in the Senior Secondary
Examination of RBSE or CBSE or equivalent. Reservation of seats will be as per University and Government of
Rajasthan policy. The minimum eligibility criterion for SC/ST category will be reduced to minimum pass marks
if required to fill the seats of these categories. The number of seats may be increased from present 120 on
approval of the Vice-Chancellor to accommodate more talented students as course is run under SFS and facilities
created may be optimally used. Students who are appearing for XII examination in 2020 are also eligible to
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apply, however, their eligibility for admission is subjected to fulfilling the requirement of passing XII
examination. To attract talented students from foreign countries and NRI/PIO students, the fee of
NRI/PIO/Foreign students will be at par with other local students.
(2) Six Semesters (Three year) Master of Technology course in the four streams of Converging Technologies.
The course is of non-affiliating nature and available on the campus only.
The Master's programme will have common curriculum with last six semesters of Ten Semester M. Tech. in
Converging Technologies course. Thus students admitted in this programme will be laterally entered in the Fifth
Semester of students of batch admitted in academic session 2019-20. The first year course involves training in
all streams of converging technologies. The last two years of education will be fully customizable in specialized
domains in the streams of converging technologies.
On successful passing of all papers of First to Sixth Semesters (i.e. Fifth to Tenth Semesters of Ten Semester M.
Tech. Programme) the candidate will be awarded M. Tech. degree in the stream in which he/she has obtained
maximum credits.
Medium of Instruction and Examination is ENGLISH only.
Seats: 40 + 15% NRI Seats
i. Nanotechnology
ii. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
iii. Information & Communication Technology
iv. Cognitive and Neuroscience
Fee: See SFS Fee Schedule (Tuition fee for the session2021-22 will be around Rs. 46170 with Tuition fee:
40000, Caution Money (refundable): 3000, University fees: 1895 and local fund CCT: 1275)
            Admissions will be made purely on the basis of merit in B.Sc. /B.C.A. (both Mathematics and Biology
group students are eligible). Minimum eligibility shall be 55% score or equivalent grade in the B.Sc. /B.C.A. or
equivalent. Reservation of seats will be as per University and Government of Rajasthan policy. The minimum
eligibility criterion for SC/ST category will be reduced to minimum pass marks if required to fill the seats of
these categories. The number of seats may be increased on approval of the Vice-Chancellor to accommodate
more talented students as course is run under SFS and facilities created may be optimally used. Students who are
appearing for B.Sc./ B.C.A. Final examination in 2020 are also eligible to apply, however, their eligibility for
admission is subjected to fulfilling the requirement of passing the bachelor examination. To attract talented
students from foreign countries and NRI/PIO students, the fee of NRI/PIO/Foreign students will be at par with
other local students
(3) Four Semesters (Two year) Master of Technology course in the four streams of Converging
Technologies. The course is of non-affiliating nature and available on the campus only.
The Master's programme will have common curriculum with last four semesters of Ten Semester M. Tech. in
Converging Technologies course. Thus students admitted in this programme will be laterally entered in the
Seventh Semester of students of batch admitted in academic session 2018-19. The course will be fully
customizable in specialized domains in the streams of converging technologies.
On successful passing of all papers of First to Fourth Semesters (i.e. Seventh to Tenth Semester of Ten Semester
M. Tech. Programme) the candidate will be awarded M. Tech. degree in the stream in which he has obtained
maximum credits.
Medium of Instruction and Examination is ENGLISH only.
Seats: 40 + 15% NRI Seats
i. Nanotechnology
ii. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
iii. Information & Communication Technology
iv. Cognitive and Neuroscience
Fee: See SFS Fee Schedule (Tuition fee for the session2021-22 will be around Rs. 46170 with Tuition fee:
40000, Caution Money (refundable): 3000, University fees: 1895 and local fund CCT: 1275)
            Admissions will be made purely on the basis of merit in B.E./B. Tech./ M.Sc. Minimum eligibility shall
be 55% score or equivalent grade in the B.E./B. Tech./ M.Sc. or equivalent. Reservation of seats will be as per

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University and Government of Rajasthan policy. The minimum eligibility criterion for SC/ST category will be
reduced to minimum pass marks if required to fill the seats of these categories. The number of seats may be
increased on approval of the Vice-Chancellor to accommodate more talented students as course is run under SFS
and facilities created may be optimally used. Students who are appearing for B. Tech. /M.Sc. Final examinations
in 2020 are also eligible to apply; however, their eligibility for admission is subjected to fulfilling the
requirement of passing the B. Tech. /M.Sc. examination. To attract talented students from foreign countries and
NRI/PIO students, the fee of NRI/PIO/Foreign students will be at par with other local students
(4) Diploma and Certificate Courses or Training programs
Center is also offering Diploma and Certificate courses in the following areas for session 2019-20:
(i) Diploma Course in Innovative Food Design (12 months duration)
(ii) Certificate Course in RF Planar Component Test (6 months duration)
(iii) Certificate Course in Computer Assisted Drug Design (6 months duration)
(iv) Certificate Course in Product Design Employing Different Types of Coatings (6 months duration)
(v) Certificate Course in Product Design Optimization for Artificial Limb Via soft computing approach (6
months duration)
(vi) Certificate Course in Innovation in Material Sciences for Inclusive Development (6 months duration)
Seats available in each diploma and certificate course: 30
Fee: (i) For Diploma course (Tuition fee Rs. 5000/- per semester)
(ii) For Certificate course (Tuition fee Rs. 5000/-)
            Admissions will be made purely on the basis of merit in B.Sc. /B. Tech. / B.E. Minimum eligibility shall
be 55% score or equivalent grade in the B.Sc. /B. Tech. / B.E. or equivalent. Reservation of seats will be as per
University and Government of Rajasthan policy. The minimum eligibility criterion for SC/ST category will be
reduced to minimum pass marks if required to fill the seats of these categories. Students who are appearing for
B.Sc. / B. Tech. / B.E. Final examinations in 2020 are also eligible to apply, however, their eligibility for
admission is subjected to fulfilling the requirement of passing the bachelor examination.

Admission Procedure for above Master Courses:

            Admission to the Master of Technology in the four streams of Converging Technologies will be made
through an Online Application Form to be filled and submitted by students as per details given on website
http://uniraj.ac.in/cct or http://uniraj.edu.in/cct. The candidate will be called for counseling on the basis of their
merit position in the respective category. The candidates will be required to appear in counseling to be held at
Centre at their own expenses. At the time of counseling the candidate must bring all documents in original and
Photostat copies and four passport size photograph along with a bank draft of Tuition fees (will be intimated
separately) in favour of Director, Centre for Converging Technologies and payable at Jaipur towards first
semester tuition fee. The candidates will be required to fill the University Application Form and submit the same
along with the other fees payable as per University Prospectus. Fees once deposited will not be refunded after
start of the semester classes.
Admission Procedure for above Diploma and Certificate courses:
The admission notification for above Diploma and Certificate courses for the session 2021-22 will be given
separately in news papers and on university website http://uniraj.ac.in/cct or http://uniraj.edu.in/cct.
Note: - For any information, the students may visit the Centre for Converging Technologies. The queries may
be addressed to [email protected]. Telephone number of office is 0141-2700370.

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University Innovation Cluster in Biotechnology (UIC-B) upgraded to E-Yuva Centre
Chief Coordinator
Patni, Vidya
Deputy Chief Coordinator
John P.J.
Activity Coordinators
Agrawal, Mukta
Patni Vidya
P J John
University Innovation Cluster in Biotechnology (UIC-B) is a milestone program of BIRAC initiative
jointly with the Biotech Industries. Here at University of Rajasthan focus area of UIC is Converging
Technologies. The key objectives of the program are:
● To play the role of a facilitator to stimulate entrepreneurial activities within the Universities & Academic
Institutions and linkages with the industry.
● To develop area specific technologies for the industries through R&D projects of student entrepreneur.
● To develop and strengthen the Industry-Academia partnership for research sponsorships development
and effective transfer of know-how from the University to the entrepreneurs and industry.
● To provide Intellectual Property protection and management services and facilitate the technology
transfer and commercialization.

The current project aims towards establishment of a platform for increased participation, interaction and
mutual co-operation between academia and industry. The focus of the proposal is converging technologies. The
project aspires to evolve new strategies, products and services which can be commercialized and can be later
taken up for university spin-off and start-ups. Tentatively five major thrust areas have been identified for UIC in
collaboration with our industrial partners viz. development of commercially viable phytochemicals, stem cells as
cellular therapeutics, isolation and characterization of microbial enzymes for plant secondary metabolite
extraction and development of value added food products, industry oriented amalgamation of domain with
biological data and establishment of nanomaterial synthesis facility for water purification solutions.
The output/outcome of the project would be utilized for an industrial application project and also the
potential to develop into a technology or prototype with through academic and industrial mentoring. The
initiative would aim towards self-sustainability through endowments, royalty, financial support from government
funding agencies and industries, consultancy charges and extension services.
Fellowships and Projects
● Innovation Fellowships:
There are two Post Doctoral and four Post Master's BIRAC Innovation fellowships.
Sponsored Research Projects:
In order to undertake sponsored research projects, the potential industrial partners with specific scientific
concerns have been identified. A plan of action for solving the problem in collaboration with industry is
being formulated. The plan will be executed with the co-operation of all stakeholders. Financial aid in
the form of fellowships to execute sponsored research projects will be provided.
● R & D for testing the ideas/discovery for taking it to proof of concept:
This will be done jointly with Industry/ academia and other organizations
Activities
1. Development of commercially viable phytochemicals
Objectives: Development of herbal-based bioactive drugs & phytochemicals and their
cytotoxicity effects using cell lines
2. Stem cell as cellular therapeutics
Objectives: Isolation and identification of stem cell derived growth factors and cytokines for
regeneration/repair and other cosmetic applications.
3a. Microbial enzymes for plant secondary metabolite extraction and development of value
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 added food products
Objectives: Commercial exploitation of microbial sources for industrially important
enzymes.
3b. Microbial enzymes for plant secondary metabolite extraction and development of value
added food products
Objectives: Development of value added convenience and ready to eat food products
enriched with phytochemicals.
4. Industry oriented amalgamation of in-silico domain with biological data
Objectives: To develop optimized algorithms and simulations for Genome analysis.
5. Establishment of nanomaterial synthesis facility for water purification solutions
Objectives: Carbon nano tube synthesis and immobilization into polymeric/ceramic
membranes for water purification system.

Rajasthan University Business Incubator and Cluster (RUBIC)

RUBIC is a non-profit biotech business incubator facility established with the help of State DST
Government of Rajasthan and formalities are undergoing to launch in the next few months. Our
mission is to facilitate and assist the creation, growth, and success of the next generation of biotech
companies in state of Rajasthan to nurture entrepreneurial and economic development in the
community. We aim to do this by maintaining affordable lab and office space and making progressive
technology, services, training, mentoring, and a network of professional advisors available to small
biotechnology companies and healthcare-related start-ups.  

Coordinator
Patni, Vidya

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Design Innovation Centre (DIC)
Programme Coordinator
Director, CCT

DIC Course Coordinators

Saxena, V.K.
Gupta, Nilima
Agrawal, Mukta
Sharma,Alka

Under the scheme National Initiative for setting up of Design Innovation Centre, Ministry of Human
Resource Development, Government of India, has approved the establishment of DIC at Centre for Converging
Technologies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The DIC has three spokes namely, Birla Institute of Scientific
Research, Jaipur, RK Patni Govt. College Kishangarh and Lachoo Memorial College of Science and
Technology, Jodhpur. The Project aims towards establishment of a platform for increased participation,
Interaction and mutual co-operation between academia and industry for design innovation. The focus of the
proposal is converging technologies. The project aspires to develop a continuously evolving curriculum for
innovation in process, product and system design aligned to meet the needs of the industries in the milieu and
society at large.
The major objectives of DIC are to spread Design Education, thereby creating Design Culture and
Design thinking and to promote innovation among the students. DIC will integrate various resources to develop
a larger platform for the university and industry partnership by constructing a platform by bringing industry and
university together to foster development of design innovation network that nurtures pioneering ideas and
translates them into commercially viable initiatives.
Presently six major thrust areas have been identified for DIC in accordance with the industrial
requirements in the surrounding region and the existing strengths and assets of the centre.
Training programs:
a) Food Design Coordinator- Dr. Mukta Agrawal
b) Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) in association with Birla Scientific Industrial Research
(BISR)- Coordinators: Dr. Neelima Gupta (UOR) and Dr. M. Krishna Mohan (BISR)
c) Inclusive Development in Materials Science- Coordinator- Dr. Alka Sharma
d) Clinical Medical Informatics - in association with SMS Medical College and BISR Coordinators:
Prof. Sandeep K Mathur, Dr. Krishna Mohan and Director, CCT.
e) Instrumentation Techniques in Science and Technology- ; Coordinators: Dr. Amanpal Singh and Dr.
Mamraj Singh
f) Intellectual Property Rights/Patents- Coordinators: Dr. Vidya Patni and Dr. P.J. John

All the above programs will be offered free of charge to already admitted PG students of Faculty
of Science and Faculty of Engineering and Technology of University of Rajasthan. Besides this,
SMS Medical, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Colleges within the District of Jaipur
wherever PG courses in Science are running. The timing of the courses will be between 3 PM-6
PM to avoid clash with the regular timing of the courses. Upper limit for intake of students in
each stream is 40 students only subjected to a minimum of 5 students to start the course.
Admission will be offered based on the applications received with merit determined from the
last examination/semester passed and if necessary, first come first basis.

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 The admission notification, educational qualification and all other requirements for these
programmes for the session 2021-22 will be given separately in news papers and on university website:
www.uniraj.ac.in/cct.