This initiative will help achieve indigenization in a critical defence sector.
Munitions India Limited is a defence public sector enterprise.

At present, ammunitions developed in India have a CEP of 500 m. Another key goal is to increase the lethality at the terminal impact point.

It is also into Testing Research and Development and Marketing of a comprehensive range of ammunition and explosives for the Army, Navy, Air force and Paramilitary Forces.

Development

Prof. G. Rajesh, Faculty, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, and his team of researchers will be developing the smart ammunition, which has a duration of two years.

He said Munitions India Limited (MIL), which has carved a niche for itself in global defence manufacturing and supplies within two years of its formation, is excited to join hands with IIT Madras in development of this world-class ammunition.

He further said this will be a giant leap forward for the country in achieving its goal of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

‘We are confident that the might of MIL in conventional ammunition manufacturing and the brain of IIT Madras in developing a guidance system will pave the way for MIL’s foray into modern ammunition manufacturing with Niche Technologies.’

Project

Prof. G. Rajesh, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras spoke about this project.

He said the Special Purpose Shell will house the guidance, navigation and control system along with roll isolation strategies, canard actuation system, fuze, shell body and warhead.

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The smart projectile will have complex technologies such as miniaturized electronics/sensors and mechanical structures, said Prof Rajesh of IIT Madras.

The proposed smart projectile will use the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) for guidance. This means independence from foreign governments’ satellite systems, he said.

Ø Smart ammunition to be launched from 39 and 45 calibre -155 mm Artillery Guns without any changes in the gun system.

Ø This is a fin-stabilized, canard-controlled, guided shell.

Ø Maximum range is 38 km – Minimum range is 8 km

Ø 3-mode fuse operation – Point detonation, Height of Burst, Delayed Detonation

Ø Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) Guided- GPS Back-up.

(NAVIC is the primary guidance system which will make the guided ammunition completely independent of any foreign agency involvement)

About IIT Madras

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an ‘Institute of National Importance.’

The activities of the Institute in various fields of Science and Technology are carried out in 17 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary research academic centres.

The Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations.

IIT Madras is a residential institute with more than 600 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here.

IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.

Recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) in 2019, IITM has been ranked No.1 in the ‘Overall’ Category for the fifth consecutive year in India Ranking 2023 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the ‘Engineering Institutions’ category in the same Rankings for eight consecutive years – from 2016 to 2023.

It was also adjudged as the ‘Top innovative Institution’ in the country in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

ARIIA Ranking was launched by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education.

Dates for commencement of  NEET PG 2025 registration became a subject of discussions in the recent times.

Now the announcement has been made with regards to application schedule of the exam. Exam will be conducted on 15 June 2025 and result will be released by 15 July 2025.

Date of the exam

A circular did rounds recently which said the NEET PG 2025 exam date was changed to 17 August 2025.

It is to note that NBEMS, the authority conducting NEET PG exam in a notification mentioned earlier that NEET PG 2025 will be conducted on 15 June.

It is also to note that no notification regarding change in exam date for NEET PG 2025 has come out from the authorities who conduct the exam.

This only means the exam will likely be conducted on date said earlier (15 June 2025).

NEET PG 2025 Registration Information Bulletin

NEET PG 2025 Registration information bulletin is the document which has all the information regarding the exam and its application process.

NEET PG 2025 registration information bulletin shall be made available at NBEMS website
‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’ on 17 April 2025 by 3 PM.

Students who wish to study postgraduation in medicine can aim for the NEET PG 2025 registration. They can refer NEET PG 2025 registration information bulletin as to how go about registering for the exam.

Taking that into account, it could mean, the NEET PG 2025 registration will likely be opened in the last phase of March or first, second or third phase of April 2025.

Now NEET PG 2025 registration will commence on 17 April 2025 which is the third part of April month in 2025.

What is NEET PG?

NEET PG is expanded into National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Post Graduate, it is conducted once every year for providing admission into postgraduate medical courses in colleges located across India.

NEET PG 2025 is meant to be held in 2025 and is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). NEET PG 2025 registration nothing but applying for the exam.

NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility

NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility is the criteria the applicants must fulfill to be eligible to apply for the exam. As per NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed graduation in medicine from a recognized educational institution anywhere in India can take up NEET PG 2025 registration.

Applicants must also have completed the required internship (CRI or CRRI) and have the required registration with NMC/Erstwhile MCI or State Medical Councils, as per NEET PG 2025 registration eligibility criteria.

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button NEET PG under Entrance Examinations menu.

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, candidates can click the registration link and create an account.

5. After the account is created, candidates can log in and commence NEET PG 2025 registration process, that is filling the application form.

NEET PG 2025 registration link available here

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NEET PG 2025 Registration fee

NEET PG 2025 fee is the amount applicants have to pay while applying for the exam. NEET PG 2025 registration fee to pay is Rs 4250 if applicants are from General, OBC and EWS categories. The same for those from SC/ST/PwD categories is Rs 3250.

The amount mentioned above can change due to various reasons, candidates can refer the information brochure on the official website mentioned above at the time of registration for latest information.

The link for it will be activated at the appropriate time on the official website. The link will turn active about 10 or 20 days before the exam day. It can be downloaded as per the instructions below:

1. Type the URL ‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’ in the browser and submit it for allowing it to download.

2. Once the website is ready, the link for admit card has to be clicked.

3. After clicking the link, candidates have to enter their application number, date of birth and other details and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

Candidates can appear for the exam with their hall tickets. They have to pass the exam with required qualifying marks to be eligible for the next phase of admission which comprises counselling.

Counselling is the process where candidates can choose the course and the college where they desire to study the program of their choice.