Rajgir: Nālandā University in Bihar’s Nalanda district has become an official IIRS–ISRO Nodal Centre, enabling students across all its schools and disciplines to access specialised online courses in remote sensing, space technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The university has partnered with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a constituent unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to facilitate access to the IIRS–ISRO Distance Learning Programme.
The courses are offered free of cost and feature live, interactive online sessions and learning resources available through the IIRS–ISRO E-CLASS platform.
Courses Open To Students Across Disciplines
Students from all schools and academic disciplines at Nālandā University can participate in the programme. Interested students can consult the IIRS–ISRO Course Calendar for 2026 to check the available courses and their schedules.
Students registering through the university’s nodal centre have been asked to contact Professor Deepak Kumar of the School of Ecology and Environment Studies, the designated university coordinator, for guidance on registration.
Focus On Technical Skills And Interdisciplinary Learning
The initiative is expected to help students broaden their technical knowledge and develop skills in emerging fields related to space technology and geospatial applications.
According to the university, the programme complements its focus on interdisciplinary learning, research and cross-border knowledge exchange by providing students with access to specialised technical training.
