The Ministry of Communications announced on 23 October 2026 that the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with IIT (BHU), Varanasi to establish its sixth Centre of Excellence (CoE). This partnership aims to combine academic research with industry needs to develop indigenous technologies in areas like 5G Advanced/6G, AI, and Quantum Technologies. The release does not say when the centre's operations officially take effect. The initiative will benefit researchers, faculty, and students by providing a platform for joint research and skill building in the telecom sector.
Key points
- Focus areas: 5G Advanced/6G, AI, Quantum Technologies, Cybersecurity and Advanced Wireless Systems
- This is C-DOT's sixth CoE, joining existing ones at IIT Kanpur, Gandhinagar, Roorkee, Hyderabad and IISc Bengaluru
- Goal: Bridge academic research with real-world technology requirements for indigenous development
When it applies
- Signing and inauguration of the Centre of Excellence
Who it affects
- researchers, faculty, students and technology experts