Introduction

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionizing how we interact with digital content by blending the physical and digital worlds. These immersive technologies are transforming industries such as education, healthcare, gaming, retail, and manufacturing. This specialized training program is designed to equip learners with the skills and tools needed to design, develop, and deploy immersive AR/VR applications.

The program is offered in three tailored formats:

• GOT – Basic: Ideal for beginners exploring immersive tech
• GOT – Advanced: For learners with prior tech experience
• Bootcamp: A rapid, intensive upskilling path

All formats combine theoretical learning with hands-on labs, real-world use cases, and a capstone project.

 

History

The AR/VR training initiative under FutureSkills PRIME, launched by MeitY, aims to prepare government officials, students, and professionals for the immersive technology revolution.

Hundreds of learners have transitioned into roles such as:

• AR/VR Developer
• XR Designer
• Simulation Engineer
• Unity/Unreal Developer
• Immersive Tech Consultant

The curriculum is constantly updated to include the latest in spatial computing, gesture recognition, 3D modeling, and AR cloud technologies.

 

Program Objectives

• Understand the core concepts of AR and VR technologies
• Gain proficiency in leading AR/VR development platforms (Unity, Vuforia)
• Design 3D environments and develop immersive experiences
• Deploy AR/VR applications across various devices (mobile, headset, web)
• Apply immersive tech in industry-specific use cases

 

Expected Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Build AR/VR applications using Unity and C#
• Integrate Vuforia, WebXR for device compatibility
• Create 3D models, animations, and spatial UI
• Simulate environments for training, marketing, or education
• Showcase skills through a capstone project and portfolio

Prerequisites

• Basic programming knowledge (preferably in C# or JavaScript)
• Familiarity with 3D tools (Blender, Maya) is helpful
• Awareness of user interaction design principles

 

Training Options & Course Details

1. GOT – Basic (30 Hours)

Target Audience: Beginners and students

Modules:

• Introduction to AR/VR (4 hrs)
• Getting Started with Unity (6 hrs)
• Building AR Experiences with Vuforia (10 hrs)
• Introduction to WebVR using A-Frame (6 hrs)
• Capstone Project (4 hrs)

 

2. GOT – Advanced (40 Hours)

Target Audience: Intermediate learners with prior coding experience

Modules:

• Unity Advanced Features (8 hrs)
• Complex AR with Vuforia (10 hrs)
• Interactive VR with A-Frame (10 hrs)
• Cross-Platform Testing & Optimization (6 hrs)
• Capstone Project (6 hrs)

 

3. Bootcamp (40 Hours)

Target Audience: Professionals and tech graduates

Modules:

• Unity Basics + Environment Design (8 hrs)
• Rapid AR Prototyping with Vuforia (10 hrs)
• Real-World Simulations using A-Frame (10 hrs)
• Multi-device Deployment Techniques (6 hrs)
• Capstone Project (6 hrs)

 

Capstone Project

Every participant will:

• Design and build an end-to-end AR or VR experience
• Image Target recognition.
• 3D model overlay.
• Buttons to rotate, view price, play videos.

 

Learning Resources

Participants receive access to:

• Unity Asset Store content
• Sample AR/VR project templates
• 3D modeling tutorials
• GitHub repositories

Recommended Tools & Platforms:

• Unity, Unreal Engine, Vuforia, ARCore/ARKit
• Blender, Mixamo, Sketchfab

Reference Books:

• Learning Virtual Reality by Tony Parisi
• Augmented Human by Helen Papagiannis

 

Mode of Delivery

• Live Instructor-Led Sessions (Online/Offline)
• Hands-on Development Labs
• Assignments, Quizzes, and Project Reviews

 

Certification

Participants completing the course and capstone project will receive a:

Certificate of Course Completion from NIELIT Chandigarh

Recognized by the Government and Private Sector; shareable on LinkedIn.

 

Contact Us

The interested departments/students for upcoming batches can contact the following officers:

1. Deepak Wasan - Executive Director (E-mail) : dir-chandigarh@nielit.gov.in

     Executive Director, NIELIT Chandigarh 

 

2. Anita Budhiraja - Scientist-E  (M) : 01881-257009 (M) : 98159-88717 (E-mail) :  a.budhiraja@nielit.gov.in

    Chief Investigator - Big Data & Data Science and Augmented and Virtual Reality

 

3. Dr. Sarwan Singh - Scientist-D  (M) : 01881-257036 (M) : 98156-21657 (E-mail) :  sarwan@nielit.gov.in

    Co-Chief Investigator - Augmented and Virtual Reality

 

4. Dr. Sharmistha Bhattacharjee - Scientist-D  (M) : 01881-257009 (E-mail) :  sharmisthab@nielit.gov.in

    Co-Chief Investigator - Big Data & Data Science