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Indian Express
7 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
IIT Madras to offer mentorship, support to students admitted through FACE, ScOpE
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has admitted nine students to its BTech programmes through the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) admissions scheme for the first time this year. Under the scheme, two seats per programme are allotted in all BTech and BS courses – one reserved for female candidates and the other gender-neutral. The objective of FACE admission is to reward and encourage students who have achieved excellence in fine arts and culture. Candidates who opted to be treated at par with Indian nationals during JEE Advanced 2025 registration were eligible for FACE admission and had to apply via the dedicated portal – Alongside FACE, the institute runs the 'Science Olympiad Excellence' (ScOpE) scheme and had earlier introduced the Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) from the 2024-25 academic year, becoming the first IIT to offer a dedicated pathway for sports persons. SEA requires students to qualify JEE Advanced, however, admissions are handled through a separate IIT Madras portal, instead of the JoSAA system. These admissions are offered through supernumerary seats, ensuring that the overall intake via JEE Advanced remains unchanged. Students admitted to IIT Madras through ScOPE, who are often academically inclined, receive guidance under the institute's regular faculty advisor scheme at the institute. For the newly joined FACE students this year, a mentorship structure similar to that for sports excellence admissions has been designed, focusing on nurturing their talents and encouraging participation in relevant programmes and competitions, the institute said. 'Support to nurture their talents will be enabled and they will be encouraged to participate in suitable programmes and competitions,' the was told. The initiatives have drawn positive responses from parents, with several appreciating the alternative routes to IIT Madras for students excelling in sports, fine arts, or Olympiads. As these schemes are only in their first and second year respectively, their wider impact is still taking shape.
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
IITs introduce special UG entry for Olympiad, sports, arts achievers
For admission to IITs, NITs, IIESTs, IIITs, and other GFTIs, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) offers nationwide counseling. Seat allocations for these premiere institutions are determined by JEE Main 2025 ranks, except the IITs where the admissions would be determined by JEE Advanced 2025 ranks. For the 2025–26 academic year, several IITs are also opening doors to outstanding students by offering special undergraduate admission channels for achievements in Olympiads, sports, and fine arts and culture. UG Admission 2025–26: List of IITs 1. IIT Madras • Sports Excellence Admission (SEA): Available to applicants with outstanding sports backgrounds. Through the same page, applicants can also choose IIT Indore as one of their favorites. • Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE): Students who have made exceptional progress in the fine arts and cultural fields are eligible for the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) program. • Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions (SCOPE): Only Olympiad achievers in science courses are eligible to apply for Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions (SCOPE). 2. IIT Kanpur For the academic year 2025–2026, IIT Kanpur will admit students via the Olympiad method. The admission notification contains comprehensive details regarding the admission procedure. The Olympiad admission portal can be accessed by qualified applicants at 3. IIT Gandhinagar Students can get admission to IIT Gandhinagar through the Olympiad route. You can access the comprehensive details at 4. IIT Bombay Through the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), students will be admitted to IIT Bombay's Bachelor of Science in Mathematics programme. Applicants should visit to view admissions information. 5. IIT Indore Through the Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) pathway, students will be admitted to IIT Indore. • Applicants must apply through the common SEA portal at IIT Madras at
