Inaugural Cohort — September 2026: Applications now open. Limited seats available.
India's Premier Nuclear Engineering Programme

Train at the frontier of nuclear engineering

A rigorous, industry-aligned curriculum built with ex-BARC, AERB, and DAE scientists and validated by ENEEP — Europe's reactor experimental platform. From neutron physics to advanced reactor systems, with hands-on reactor experiments.

189h
Total Programme Hours
3+
Live Reactor Experiments
Ex-DAE
Expert Faculty
In association with
ENEEP
ENEEP
European Nuclear Experimental Platform
Full Curriculum

16 modules. One complete programme.

Covering the full engineering stack of nuclear power — from subatomic physics to regulatory frameworks, thermal hydraulics, and advanced reactor design. Modules with ⚗ Lab include ENEEP reactor-based practical experiments.

Participants have full flexibility to choose how many modules to take and when — build a custom learning path at your own pace.

MODULE 01
Basic Nuclear Physics
  • Atomic structure, nuclear forces & binding energy
  • Radioactivity, decay laws & alpha/beta/gamma modes
  • Neutron properties, sources & nuclear cross sections
  • Fission and fusion fundamentals
9 hours
⚗ Lab Component
MODULE 02
Reactor Physics I — Neutron Theory
  • Neutron life cycle and moderation theory
  • Microscopic & macroscopic cross sections
  • Diffusion equation (1D, 2D, 3D)
  • Buckling, criticality conditions
15 hours
Theory
MODULE 03
Reactor Physics II — Core Analysis
  • Multiplication factors & four/six-factor formula
  • Reactivity coefficients & control rod worth
  • Xenon & samarium poisoning
  • Point kinetics equations
13.5 hours
⚗ Lab Component
MODULE 04
Nuclear Fuel & Fuel Cycle
  • Uranium enrichment methods & fuel types (UO₂, MOX, ThO₂)
  • Fuel fabrication, rod & assembly design
  • Fuel temperature & Doppler effect
  • Reprocessing & waste management
18 hours
Theory
MODULE 05
Thermal Hydraulics I
  • Heat transfer modes in reactor environments
  • Conduction in fuel & cladding
  • Boiling heat transfer & critical heat flux
  • Single-phase & two-phase flow regimes
10.5 hours
Theory
MODULE 06
Thermal Hydraulics II — Safety
  • DNBR, MCPR concepts
  • LOFA, LOCA thermal response
  • Emergency core cooling systems (ECCS)
  • Decay heat removal & natural circulation
9 hours
Theory
MODULE 07
Reactor Engineering & Systems
  • PWR, BWR, PHWR, FBR, AGR — design comparison
  • Reactor vessel, steam generators, pressurizer
  • Control rod drive mechanisms (CRDM)
  • Containment systems
22.5 hours
⚗ Lab Component
MODULE 08
Reactor Control & Instrumentation
  • BF₃ detectors, fission chambers
  • In-core & ex-core instrumentation
  • Reactor protection & scram systems
  • Power range, intermediate & source range monitoring
9 hours
⚗ Lab Component
MODULE 09
Nuclear Materials
  • Radiation damage: swelling, creep, embrittlement
  • Zircaloy and stainless steels in reactor use
  • Fast reactor & graphite materials
  • Corrosion in reactor environments
12 hours
Theory
MODULE 10
Nuclear Safety & Licensing
  • Defence-in-depth philosophy
  • Design basis & beyond design basis accidents
  • Probabilistic safety assessment (PSA)
  • Regulatory frameworks: AERB / NRC / IAEA
12 hours
Regulatory
MODULE 11
Radiation Protection & Shielding
  • Interaction of radiation with matter
  • Dose units, biological effects & ALARA
  • Gamma & neutron shielding design
  • Radiation monitoring & dosimetry
12 hours
⚗ Lab Component
MODULE 12
Nuclear Waste Management
  • Low, intermediate & high-level waste classification
  • Spent fuel storage & vitrification
  • Geological disposal methods
  • Waste transport safety standards
12 hours
Regulatory
MODULE 13
Structural Mechanics & Codes
  • Stress analysis of reactor components
  • Thermal stress, fatigue, creep & ratcheting
  • ASME Section III (NB, NC, ND)
  • Seismic & dynamic loads — Service Levels A–D
15 hours
Engineering
MODULE 14
Fast Reactors & Advanced Systems
  • Fast breeder & sodium-cooled reactors
  • Molten salt & gas-cooled reactors
  • Small modular reactors (SMRs)
  • Generation IV concepts
6 hours
Advanced
MODULE 15
Computational Methods in Nuclear Engineering
  • Numerical solution of diffusion equations
  • Monte Carlo methods
  • Reactor simulation & thermal-hydraulic codes
  • Coupled neutronics–thermal hydraulics
10 hours
Computational
MODULE 16
Nuclear Economics & Project Management
  • Cost of nuclear power & fuel cycle economics
  • Plant availability & capacity factor
  • Decommissioning cost planning
  • Risk management & project delivery
3 hours
Management
Why Ushankk Nuclear Academy

Built for the engineers India's nuclear sector needs

As India moves toward 100 GW of nuclear capacity and the SHANTI Act opens the sector to private players, the demand for qualified nuclear engineers has never been greater.

Ex-BARC, AERB & DAE Faculty

Our instructors are retired scientists and engineers from BARC, AERB, and DAE with decades of experience in reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear safety at India's flagship atomic research institutions.

Hands-on Reactor Access

Through our ENEEP partnership, participants gain access to European research reactors for live experiments — criticality measurements, neutron flux mapping, gamma spectrometry, and more.

European Curriculum Validation

Course content is co-designed and validated by ENEEP, the EU Horizon-funded nuclear education consortium — ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices.

Mixed Sector Coverage

Designed equally for engineers from NPCIL, DAE, BARC, and private sector companies including L&T, BHEL, Adani, and Tata — relevant to the full Indian nuclear ecosystem.

AERB-Aligned Syllabus

All modules on nuclear safety, licensing, and radiation protection are aligned with AERB guidelines, regulatory codes, and IAEA safety standards — directly applicable to Indian plant environments.

Career-Ready Certification

Participants earn a joint certification recognised by Ushankk and ENEEP, with direct relevance to roles in reactor operations, nuclear safety, fuel cycle management, and engineering design.

International Partnership

Reactor access through ENEEP

ENEEP
European Nuclear Experimental Educational Platform EU Horizon-Funded Research Consortium

ENEEP is a European Union Horizon-funded initiative that provides universities and training institutions worldwide with structured access to research reactors for nuclear education experiments.

  • Reactor access for practical experiments
  • Co-validation of course content with European experts
  • Internationally recognised academic partnership
  • Joint certification framework
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What participants experience at the reactor

The ENEEP collaboration gives Ushankk Nuclear Academy participants something no classroom can replicate — time inside an operating research reactor facility, supervised by European nuclear scientists.

These practical sessions are integrated into the curriculum as assessed components, not optional extras. Every participant completes reactor experiments that directly support their coursework in reactor physics, instrumentation, and radiation protection.

Practical experiments include:

  • Criticality approach and reactor start-up procedures
  • Neutron flux mapping and power distribution measurement
  • Gamma spectrometry and isotope identification
  • Control rod calibration and reactivity measurement
  • Reactor kinetics — prompt and delayed neutron response
  • Radiation dosimetry and shielding effectiveness measurement
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Faculty

Expertise drawn from India's nuclear establishment

Lectures are delivered by retired scientists and engineers from BARC, AERB, and DAE — with direct, hands-on experience across reactor design, fuel cycles, and nuclear safety & regulation gained over full careers at India's premier nuclear institutions.

Mr. Shrikrishna Gupta
Former GCNEP, BARC-DAE
Dr. Anil Kumar Kohli
Former Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology
Dr. Avinash Jagannath Gaikwad
Former AERB & BARC
Smt. Neelima Prasad
Former BARC
Dr. Suresh Gangotra
Former Department of Atomic Energy
Prof. Akhilanand Pati Tiwari
Former Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Mr. Swapnesh Kumar Malhotra
Former Department of Atomic Energy
Mr. Sundar Singh
Former NPCIL
Mr. Tarun Kumar Kandar
Former NPCIL
Mr. Vivek Mishra
Former BARC
Dr. Debabrata Datta
Former NPCIL
Mr. Arvind Paul Garg
Former NPCIL / AERB
Dr. Sunil Sinha
Former BARC

* Individual faculty profiles available on request.

Join Our Faculty

Are you a nuclear scientist or engineer from the Department of Atomic Energy?

Ushankk Nuclear Academy is looking for scientists and engineers from the Department of Atomic Energy to join us as guest lecturers and subject matter experts.

This is an opportunity to pass on decades of hands-on nuclear expertise to the next generation of Indian nuclear engineers — on your own schedule, with full flexibility on modules and timing.

Flexible engagement — choose your modules and availability
Deliver in-person or online — structured to suit your preference
Competitive honorarium with a formal engagement agreement
Be part of India's first privately-led nuclear engineering training programme validated by a European reactor platform
Express Your Interest

Takes less than 5 minutes. We'll be in touch within a week.

We are looking for expertise in
Reactor Physics Thermal Hydraulics Nuclear Materials Radiation Protection Nuclear Safety & Licensing Structural Mechanics Nuclear Fuel & Fuel Cycle Reactor Instrumentation Fast & Advanced Reactors Waste Management Computational Methods Nuclear Economics
Eligible backgrounds
Superannuated scientists & engineers
From the Department of Atomic Energy
Minimum 15 years of nuclear sector experience
Open to academics with nuclear research specialisation

Engagement is structured as an independent consulting arrangement. You will be required to confirm post-retirement clearance from your former institution before commencement.

About Us

The group behind the Academy

Saru Group
Parent Company

Saru Group is one of India's leading manufacturers of specialty non-ferrous alloys, solders, radiation shielding products and engineered materials. With a legacy spanning over eight decades, the Group serves the nuclear, defence, aerospace, healthcare, electronics and industrial sectors through advanced manufacturing, engineering and customized solutions. The Group is also a trusted supplier of radiation shielding systems and nuclear engineering products for nuclear medicine and nuclear power applications.

Ushankk Enterprises
Knowledge & Human Capital Arm

Ushankk Enterprises Private Limited is the knowledge, consulting and human capital arm of the Group. The company provides specialized consulting, technical manpower, project support and capacity-building services across nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, healthcare, engineering, information technology and strategic sectors. Through the Ushankk Nuclear Academy, the company is committed to developing world-class nuclear professionals by delivering industry-oriented training, certification programmes and practical learning opportunities.

Contact Us

Talk to our admissions team

Have questions about eligibility, scheduling, or content? Our team is happy to discuss the programme with prospective participants and their organisations.

yashovat.jain@ushankk.com
+91 98710 07251
Ushankk, Gurgaon, Haryana, India