IIT Madras is now offering an excellent opportunity for students who have completed class 11 or class 12 to enroll in affordable online certificate courses. Here are the essential details:

Course Overview

  • Subjects Offered: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronic Systems
  • Course Duration: 8 weeks
  • Cost: ₹500

Application Details

  • Registration Period:
    • Started on September 16
    • Last date to apply: October 4
    • For partnered schools, the registration deadline is September 30
  • Course Commencement Date: October 21
  • Application Link: Interested candidates can apply at school-connect.study.iitm.ac.in through partnered schools.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Courses: Completion of 12th grade from any stream.
  • Electronic Systems Course: Completion of 12th grade from the Science stream (Physics and Mathematics).

Course Structure

  • Lecture Format: Recorded lectures of 30 minutes will be uploaded each Monday.
  • Live Interaction Sessions: Conducted once a month.
  • Assignments: Issued every two weeks, with a two-week window for completion.

Checking Partnered Schools

  1. Visit the official website: school-connect.study.iitm.ac.in.
  2. Click on the link titled ‘Our Partnered Schools’.
  3. Browse through the list to see if your school is included.

This initiative by IIT Madras aims to provide high-quality education at an accessible price, enabling students to enhance their skills in critical and emerging fields.