IIT Madras School Connect Program is Offering 10 Online Courses; Registration now open
Registration for the August 2025 batch is underway and schools can register and enrol their students till July 25
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has increased the number of courses available through its ‘School Connect’ initiative. Earlier two courses, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Systems, were offered, but now the programme includes 10 online hands-on certificate courses for class 10, 11 and 12 students from schools across the country. These courses will be of eight weeks’ duration.
Registration for the August 2025 batch is underway and schools can register and enrol their students till July 25 at code.iitm.ac.in/schoolconnect/.
IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti highlighted the institute’s approach to school partnerships, stating, “At IIT Madras, we believe early exposure to diverse fields sparks curiosity and fosters future innovators. Empowering students from the beginning is an investment in a nation prepared for tomorrow.”
The School Connect Program represents a flagship outreach initiative instituted by the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) at IIT Madras, aimed at bridging the gap between school education and higher education. The initiative empowers school students, particularly those in classes 10, 11 and 12, to explore new areas and make informed choices about their future academic and career paths.
The courses will include optional projects as well as assignments aimed at providing practical experience. These programmes are offered in three batches during August, October and January of this academic year, giving schools and students an opportunity to join three courses every year.
These programmes are being conducted in three batches in August, October and January this academic year, giving schools and students the opportunity to study up to three courses per year.
The Courses being offered include:
1. Introduction to Data Science and AI
2. Introduction to Electronic Systems
3. Introduction to Architecture & Design
4. Fun with Math and Computing
5. Math Unplugged: Games & Puzzles
6. Introduction to Ecology
7. Introduction to Engineering Biological Systems
8. Introduction to Law
9. The Fundamentals of Aerospace
10. Humanities Unplugged
In a statement on the matter, the institute revealed plans to launch several new short courses soon. These courses will cover a range of subjects, giving students a taste of different academic areas. The statement continued, saying these courses will help students explore career paths and gain practical skills useful for their future studies.
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