{
  "id": 15934453,
  "title": "IIT-Madras to train bio-tech graduates in practical skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/iit-madras-to-train-bio-tech-graduates-in-practical-skills",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/iit-madras-to-train-bio-tech-graduates-in-practical-skills/article71608464.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IIT-Madras has established an industry-focused finishing school to equip biotechnology graduates with essential practical skills and professional competencies relevant to the biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector. The inaugural batch of the program is set to commence on January 18, 2027, with early bird registration closing on December 15, 2026. The program is open to pre-final year and final year students enrolled in B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.Sc degrees in biotechnology and related fields. Interested candidates can express their interest by visiting https://code.iitm.ac.in/iitm-ticel-biofoundry-finishing-school. All terms and conditions, as well as institutional subscriber guidelines, must be adhered to, with comments required to be in English, using full sentences, and avoiding any abusive or personal content. The Hindu readers, both registered users and new registrants, are encouraged to engage with the articles, utilizing the new commenting platform to post comments. Users can access their previous comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "IIT-Madras creates biotech finishing school for practical skills",
    "Program starts January 18, 2027 with early bird deadline Dec 15, 2026",
    "Open to B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc biotech students"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}