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Robotics, Mechatronics & Automation

Engineering machines that sense, decide and move — factory arms, driverless systems and medical robots.

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Govt backing
Real degrees5 types
Campuses listed19
Demand signal9,100 industrial robots installed in 2024 (IFR)

What this field is

Robotics, mechatronics and automation sit where mechanical design, electronics, control theory and computing meet: systems that sense their surroundings, decide, and act. Coursework runs through kinematics and dynamics, sensors and actuators, embedded systems, control, machine vision, industrial automation (PLC/SCADA) and robot programming, on top of a mechanical or electronics core. Most Indian degrees are B.Tech specialisations; the deeper route is a postgraduate robotics programme at an IIT or a mechatronics M.E.

Why India is investing

Factory automation in India is early but scaling: 9,100 industrial robots were installed in 2024, up 7% year on year, placing India sixth globally by annual installations, with automotive taking a 45% share. Against 542,000 installations worldwide, India’s share of a doubling market stays small — which is where the headroom is.

  • 📄 World Robotics 2025 — International Federation of Robotics (industry body, not government), Sept 2025

Real degrees you can study

Mechanical Engineering →Electronics & Communication →Electrical Engineering →Artificial Intelligence & ML →

Each links to its CourseLane course page — fees, eligibility, syllabus and the colleges that offer it.

Where it can lead

Robotics EngineerAutomation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)Control Systems EngineerMechatronics Design EngineerRobotics Software / Perception Engineer

⚠️ Salary and hiring-gap figures for robotics roles in India come from recruiters and consultancies, not government data — treat them as indicative and verify against the specific employer and role.

Where to study Robotics in India

19 campuses with a published, data-checked CourseLane page · ranked by NIRF

More provider campuses being added: IIIT Hyderabad — Robotics Research Centre (MS/PhD by research) · Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru · Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru · Medi-Caps University, Indore

*Median = institute-level NIRF median salary (official — institutes publish median, not average), where shown. Blank where the institute hasn’t published a figure.

Frequently asked questions

What can I study in Robotics in India?

Recognised programmes include B.Tech Robotics & Automation, B.Tech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, B.E. Mechatronics Engineering, and more.

Where can I study Robotics in India?

19 campuses on CourseLane offer related programmes, including Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Tap any below for fees, placements and more.

Why is Robotics a growing field in India?

Factory automation in India is early but scaling: 9,100 industrial robots were installed in 2024, up 7% year on year, placing India sixth globally by annual installations, with automotive taking a 45% share. Against 542,000 installations worldwide, India’s share of a doubling market stays small — which is where the headroom is.

What careers does Robotics lead to?

Common roles include Robotics Engineer, Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA), Control Systems Engineer, Mechatronics Design Engineer. Salary and demand figures are indicative — verify before deciding.

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📋 Sources & data vintage

Government figures (mission outlays, policy targets) are drawn from the official releases listed — they are declared values as of the dates shown, and policy targets are stated intentions, not outcomes. CourseLane is a data reference point, not the issuing authority — please verify directly with the respective official sources for data validation.

Disclaimer. Field, course, salary and opportunity information on this page is for general reference only, and may vary by institution, company, experience and market conditions. Figures are indicative and are not a guarantee of admission, employment or earnings — always verify with the official institution before deciding. CourseLane is an independent information platform and shall not be responsible for any decision made based on the information on this page.

Written by the CourseLane Research Team · reviewed by a senior counsellor · Last updated June 2026.