# Manipur Selects 25 Graduates for SMT Training

> Manipur picks 25 graduates for semiconductor skills at IIT Madras with government funding and placement help.
- Title: Manipur Selects 25 Graduates for SMT Training | Shortify
- Summary: Manipur picks 25 graduates for semiconductor skills at IIT Madras with government funding and placement help. Manipur selected 25 graduates for 15-day SMT…
- Keywords: manipur, iit madras, semiconductor, smt training, graduates, government funding, placement assistance, ₹20000, ₹25000, Selects, SMT, Training
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/manipur-selects-25-graduates-for-semiconductor-smt-training-at-iit-madras/articleshow/134475341.cms
- Author: Bikash Singh
- Published: 2026-09-25T04:39:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manipur, iit madras, semiconductor, smt training, graduates, government funding, placement assistance, ₹20000, ₹25000
## Manipur selects 25 graduates
Manipur has selected 25 graduates for semiconductor SMT training at IIT Madras with government funding and placement assistance.
## Chief Minister interacts with students
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh interacted with selected students from Minority, OBC and SC communities at his secretariat in hybrid mode.
## SMT training details
The Surface Mount Technology program focuses on electronic component assembly and manufacturing processes for semiconductors and electronics industries.
## Selection process
Twenty-two boys and three girls were selected from 75 applications for a 15-day residential training at IIT Madras.
## Government covers costs
The Government of Manipur funds training, accommodation, and travel with IIT Madras providing placement assistance for graduates.
## Post-training employment
Successful trainees receive job placement at linked industries with entry-level salaries of ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
## Key takeaway

Manipur selected 25 graduates for 15-day SMT training at IIT Madras with government funding and job placement support offering ₹20,000-25,000 monthly salaries.