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India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
IIT Madras invites JEE aspirants for campus demo days ahead of Advanced results
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is organising a series of Demo Day sessions for parents and JEE aspirants, offering a first-hand experience of the campus life, student experiences, and academic setup. These will be held in physical mode in different cities as well as online for those who cannot attend the physical institute informs that physical Demo Day sessions will be organised in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad. Other than this, an online session is planned to be organised on 3 June, where the IIT Madras Director Prof V Kamakoti, along with faculty and alumni, will answer academic and non-academic life questions pertaining to the programme is aimed at helping prospective students and their parents make informed decisions before the admission process. The members will learn about flexibility of courses, life on campus, and support mechanisms for students. IIT Madras has also introduced changes in the curriculum to offer more flexibility. The students can pick electives from any department, pursue a minor or switch to Inter-Disciplinary Dual Degrees (IDDD). Workshops for first-year students have been reinstated in the academic calendar, giving them two additional weeks of holidays.A compulsory recreation course has also been introduced for the first two semesters to encourage an active a step towards inclusive education, the institute has also added new categories of admission such as the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) and Sports Excellence Admission (SEA), with two additional seats in every BTech and BS programme -- a seat for female Madras is also giving scholarships to students. Alumni and CSR partners are giving scholarships to all the BTech students whose family income is between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh. SC/ST students are also exempted from tuition fees regardless of Madras is also launching the 'First Principles Teachers Award' to honour outstanding pre-university teachers who have made a strong impact on their students by teaching from first programs demonstrate IIT Madras's vision of making top-level education accessible and affordable to students with varied backgrounds.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
IIT-M to hold demo classes to attract JEE rankers
Chennai: To attract top rankers of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will offer demo classes, a glimpse of campus life, and organise interactions with current students for JEE aspirants and their parents on its campus on June 7 and 8. The JEE (advanced) results are expected on June 2. Further, it will organise demo sessions in other cities such as Bengaluru, Jaipur, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi on June 4 and 5. There will be an online session on June 3 as well. "This year, we are aiming to diversify the choices of the top rankers as, for the past 10 years, all top 100 JEE rankers have chosen only computer science engineering. We will introduce the students to opportunities in core engineering branches such as mechanical, civil, and electrical during these interactions," said V Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras. "Though seats in all branches are eventually filled through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling, we want students to pursue the branches they are interested in instead of going by the popular choice," he added. Those interested can register on the website "Over the past three years, we witnessed an improvement in closing JEE ranks in many UG programmes offered by IIT Madras. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Homens acima dos 40 anos estão comprando esse óculos militar Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo We are hopeful of attracting more top rankers into diversified branches such as metallurgical and aerospace engineering," said Prathap Haridoss, dean (academic courses), IIT Madras. Despite IIT-M being the number one ranked institute, IIT Bombay has remained the top choice among top 100 rankers for many years. IIT Madras also introduced the First Principles Teachers Award to recognise exceptional teachers at the higher secondary (pre-university) level in maths, physics, and chemistry this year.. "Usually, students trained by JEE coaching centres struggle to cope in undergraduate programmes due to rote learning. But students trained by these teachers were strong in fundamentals and understood higher-level engineering concepts well," Kamakoti added.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Madras invites JEE aspirants to ‘walk the halls of the campus' before Advanced results
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is inviting JEE aspirants and their parents to attend a demo day events that will be held in both physical mode in several cities across India as well in online mode. It is an opportunity for them to interact with current students, faculty, and alumni. Physical events will be held at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Vijayawada and Hyderabad, as mentioned in the press release. Interested JEE candidates have to register at since there are limited seats, said IIT-Madras in a statement. Through the demo day events, students can also seek clarification about recent changes, like the introduction of new courses. IIT Madras has introduced two new BTech Programmes – Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM) and Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME) — besides a BTech in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) that was introduced last year. Students unable to travel to IIT Madras or any of the six other venues can also participate in an online session scheduled for June 3, during which Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, other faculty, and alumni will respond to various queries related to academic and non-academic aspects of life on campus. The current IIT Madras academic system aims to offer students flexibility in their choice of courses via the elective system. Students can choose between their courses as electives, including courses from any other department. Students can also opt for a 'minor' or switch to an 'IDDD' (Inter-Disciplinary Dual Degree). Workshops for first-year students have been reintegrated into the semester, adding two more weeks of vacation time. Furthermore, a compulsory recreation course (Pass/Fail, 2 credits) has been introduced for students in the first two semesters, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The institute has decided to offer an entrepreneurship elective course in the third/fourth semester for interested students. IIT Madras had announced separate admission categories for those excelling in Sports and Fine Arts. The Institute has introduced Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) Admission to undergraduate programmes from the Academic year 2025 – 26. The 'Sports Excellence Admission' (SEA) was introduced from the last academic year of 2024-2025. This initiative is to recognise and reward talented students who have excelled in sports. This programme encourages deserving students to pursue higher education while continuing to excel in their sports. Under both these initiatives, two seats per programme will be allotted in all BTech and BS programmes of IIT Madras. Of the two seats in each programme, one seat will be female-only, and the other will be gender-neutral. IIT Madras Alumni and CSR partners have rallied together to provide financial support to 100 per cent of BTech students whose annual parental income is in the 'Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh' category for two consecutive years (2022-23 & 2023-24). The 'Merit-cum-Means' (MCM) Scholarship is one among the numerous financial assistance and scholarship support provided to students by IIT Madras, the Central and State Governments. SC/ST students admitted to the BTech program are exempted from paying tuition fees, irrespective of their parental income. Further, IIT Madras is also introducing the 'First Principles Teachers Award' this year to recognize exceptional educators who have made an impact on their students' educational journeys through teaching from first principles at a pre-UG level.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
IIT-M starts 2 more BTech programmes
Chennai: IIT Madras will launch two BTech programmes in and mechanics, and from 2025-26. Computational engineering and mechanics will prepare students for future digital engineering careers, where physical systems converge with computational and artificial intelligence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It blends classical engineering knowledge with modern computational tools and will position graduates to address future complex, real-world engineering challenges. The instrumentation and biomedical engineering programme will train students to develop next-generation medical devices by integrating core biomedical engineering with strong foundations in electrical and instrumentation engineering. Students who clear JEE (advanced) can choose these two new programmes in the upcoming Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) counselling. They will have a total student strength of 40 each. "The new BTech programmes shall address all novel concepts relevant to industry 5.0, health technology, and advanced manufacturing areas," IIT-M director V Kamakoti said in a release. Both programmes offer students the opportunity to upgrade to the five-year dual degree (BTech + MTech) through interdisciplinary . "These cutting-edge programmes will equip students with a strong systems approach to problem-solving, blending core engineering principles with the latest technological advancements," said professor Sayan Gupta, head, department of applied mechanics and biomedical engineering, IIT-M. In computational engineering and mechanics, students will study computational methods, including machine learning, data science, and high-performance computing, along with foundational training in solid and fluid mechanics, core electrical engineering, and material science. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They will pursue careers in aerospace, robotics, automotive, manufacturing, smart infrastructure, sustainable energy, and digital twin design. In instrumentation and biomedical engineering, students will learn application-driven topics such as IoT, AI, and web-enabled medical technologies. It prepares graduates for roles in the medical device industry, rehabilitation technologies, and AI-driven healthcare systems.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
IIT-Madras launches first-of-its-kind career counselling podcast
Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has launched a first-of-its-kind podcast series focused on career options for students in science and technology. According to the IIT-M, the podcast titled 'Prof. Mahesh Podcast. Future. Simplyfied' will air a new episode every week. It aims to inform students and parents of the exciting prospects in various disciplines and to simplify career choices in science, engineering, and technology fields. The podcast will be available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. IIT-M said the new initiative reflects its mission to create impactful educational tools beyond the classroom. By providing credible, up-to-date guidance, 'Prof. Mahesh Podcast. Future. Simplyfied.' promises to become an essential resource for students, parents, and educators navigating decision-making in the modern STEM landscape. Supported by IIT Madras Global (the Office of Global Engagement at IIT Madras), the podcast will stand out for its educational depth, practical advice, and student-centric approach. It arrives at a crucial moment, as technology and career paths evolve faster than ever, leaving many young people searching for reliable guidance. Addressing a press conference on Thursday to mark the podcast launch, Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, 'We want to create pathways for bright students to be able to go into any discipline and make a difference to society by following their passion.' Congratulating Prof Mahesh Panchagnula on the podcast launch, V Kamakoti added, 'Prof Mahesh has been a fountainhead of ideas for the Institute. This latest venture spearheaded by him will fix the information asymmetry problem in the country, where parents and students are making decisions without fully realising the career potential in each discipline.' Highlighting the need for such podcasts, Prof Mahesh Panchagnula, who is also the Head of the Centre of Excellence on Sports Science and Analytics, IIT Madras, said, 'I want to take the stress out of career decision-making and help students, parents, and well-wishers make informed, confident choices. It is time to cut through misinformation and ensure that credible information is available to all stakeholders about different paths in science and engineering, especially in a growing country like India.' On Thursday, the first episode was aired, featuring Madhura Swaminathan (ISI Bangalore) speaking on 'Emerging Trends in Agricultural Intelligence-How Does Food Get on Our Table? and Balaraman Ravindran (IIT Madras) on 'Emerging Trends in AI and Data Science.' Prof Panchagnula said that the new podcast seeks to bridge the gap between academic aspirations and real-world opportunities by offering – Expert Interviews: Conversations with leading professionals and innovators; Student Q&As: Real questions answered, busting myths and clarifying doubts; Career Insights: Simplyfied breakdowns of emerging trends in India and abroad and it will have multilingual access with summaries available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and English.
