The programme is implemented by the Centre for Educational Technology (CET), Centre for Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems (CICPS), Centre for Drone Technology and IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF).

Initiative

Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, Centre for Drone Technology and Dean, PRBR, IIT Guwahati, spoke on this major initiative for the armed forces.

This first of its kind program will focus on providing exhaustive training on Drone technologies, Pilot training, software operations and applications to other officers of armed forces.

It also provides training to junior commissioned officers with a mission to revolutionize various operational activities, said Prof Parameswar K Iyer of IIT Guwahati.

Upskilling

Speaking on the upskilling program Prof. T. V. Bharat, Head, Centre for Educational Technology, IIT Guwahati, said, IIT Guwahati, is offering a certificate program on Drone Technology-related course to the defence forces for the first time in the country to skill the armed forces with this upcoming technology and to boost their career opportunities post retirement for senior officers.

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The current training program by faculty from different departments and centers with wide experience would provide numerous opportunities as entrepreneurs or any other technology based second career to our defence forces, said Prof Bharat of IIT Guwahati.

Knowledge

The program is specifically tailored to equip participants with the knowledge, perception, and vision necessary for them to succeed professionally in the diverse drone industry or as technology entrepreneurs, say IIT Guwahati.

He said, expert faculties from CICPS are taking care of the theory courses, the technical members from IITG TIDF are imparting practical training and hands-on experience to the participants.

They are to make them understand the core concepts which will help them to be an entrepreneur and to have their own start-ups in the field of Drone Technologies, said Prof Santosha of IIT Guwahati.

The Current batch of Drone Technology Program has 30 personnel from various armed forces, said Prof Santosha of IIT Guwahati.

Fundamental and practical aspects

The program is carefully crafted to combine fundamental and practical aspects of drone technology and operations that would include theoretical, classroom sessions and practical handling, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

The theoretical part focuses on the fundamentals of Maths and Computing Foundation, Drone Technology, Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronics & Mechanical Engineering, and Applied Engineering

The practical part is more focused on the hands-on training using Flight Simulator, Basic Assembly, Risk Assessment & Analysis, Drone Equipment Maintenance, Payload, Installation and Utilization, Intro to Drone Data & Analysis.

Along with this, Robotics, 3D Printing, Practical Flying with Instructor, and Solo Flying is also a part of this unique program.

Reorientation

As members and officers of the Armed Forces, participants already possess a high level of discipline, leadership, and professionalism, which are invaluable traits for mastering new skills.

Through this training, they will gain the necessary reorientation, retooling, and upskilling to thrive in the evolving drone industry, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

The three-month course on Drone Technology has been specially designed for JCOs and ORs of the Armed Forces to not only expand their knowledge on the dynamics of Drone Technology and its various applications in the emerging global environment.

It is also designed to give them an insight into the civil domain, and familiarize them with the working environment of the corporate world, he said.

Experience

Mr. A. Kumar of Indian Air force, shared his experience of attending the Drone Technology Training program. He said, “It is a great experience being in one of the premier institutes of India.

Learning many things from basics which we left 20 years ago was a difficult task but the way professors taught us was great, said A Kumar speaking about the program of IIT Guwahati

The environment at IIT Guwahati is very educative and so far, it has been a very pleasant and knowledgeable stay here, he said.

This program is the beginning of a series of upskilling Officers Courses to be offered by IIT Guwahati.

The exam is being conducted on every Friday and Saturday from 7 March to 28 June 2025, closing date for online NATA 2025 application submission is Friday exam is 11:59 PM on every Monday from 7 March to 28 June 2025.

Similarly, deadline for NATA 2025 application submission online for Saturday exam is 11:59 PM on every Tuesday from 7 March to 28 June 2025. Link For information on important dates in connection with test and NATA 2025 application submission is here.

During that duration, the exam will be conducted on Fridays in afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Students who are interested in studying graduation in architecture, can take up NATA 2025 application submission.

The brochure containing various details about NATA 2025 is also be released on the official website at the appropriate time. The official website can be accessed at ‘https://nata.in/’ to obtain the information brochure.

How to obtain the brochure

1. Candidates can type the URL ‘https://nata.in/’ in their browsers and submit them to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button Nata Brochure 2025 which is located on the right hand top corner of the website.

3. Clicking the above button will open the brochure in another webpage and candidates can read the information there about NATA 2025 registration and other related topics.

Who can take up NATA 2025 application submission?

Candidates who have passed plus-two from a recognized educational institution can take up NATA 2025 application submission. It is nothing but applying for the exam.

Subjects in the plus-two must be from the science stream. Architecture aspirants have to pass plus-two with maths, physics, and chemistry as subjects.

Students who have appeared for plus-two exams and are waiting for the results or are about to appear for plus-two exams can also apply.

They have to, however, pass the exam and provide proof of it by the time of admission.

How to take up NATA 2025 application submission?

The process to undertake NATA 2025 application submission is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach it is ‘https://www.nata.in/’ and process mentioned below can be followed to apply for the exam:

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer. The website has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the webpage is available, applicants have to click the required link for registration. Registration is to be done to obtain an account with a username and password.

3. Once the registration is done, applicants must log in with their username and password. The application form has to be filled out and submitted.

4. Post submission, candidates can obtain a confirmation message indicating successful submission.

5. Once obtained, applicants can download it and take a printout of it.

Website for NATA 2025 application submission is here

NATA 2025 Application Fee

Candidates taking up NATA 2025 application submission can pay a fee of  ₹1750 if they are from General or OBC categories.

SC/ST/EWS/PwD category candidates have to pay NATA 2025 application submission fee of ₹1250, applicants from transgender category candidates can pay  ₹1000 while taking up NATA 2025 application submission and fee for the outside India candidates is ₹15000.

Candidates seeking more information about NATA 2025 application submission, can refer the information brochure for the exam.

How to download the hall ticket?

Students who have successfully completed the process of NATA 2025 application submission alone can download hall tickets.

The dates for downloading admit cards will be informed in due course. Details will be available on the official website.

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The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website at ‘https://nata.in/’ and follow the process mentioned below:

1. This URL can be typed into the browser and then the webpage is to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for admit card.

3. They have to enter their roll number, application number and other information and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

After the NATA 2025 application submission

Those who have completed NATA 2025 application submission can download the hall ticket and appear for the exam.

The candidates have to pass the exam with the required qualifying marks.

Qualifying marks which are otherwise known as cutoff marks are the minimum scores candidates have to score to be eligible for the admission process.

Scores of the students in the exam have to either greater than the cutoff or equal to it.

Those who pass the exam with the required cutoff score can apply separately with educational institutions offering BArch admissions based on NATA scores.