IIT Madras opens admissions for online BS programmes, no JEE score required

This initiative is part of IIT Madras‘ broader mission to democratise access to premier technical education. While students qualifying through JEE can gain direct entry, others must complete a four-week online preparatory module and clear an in-person qualifier exam.

Currently, over 38,000 learners are enrolled in these programs, including working professionals, career changers, and students from diverse academic backgrounds, as press release claimed . Notably, 25% of the cohort are women, and 20% are over the age of 30, indicating a significant shift from the typical engineering student demographic.

The curriculum is structured to support full-time jobs or other degree programs with multiple exit points, enabling students to earn certificates or diplomas before completing the full degree. The Data Science program is open to students from any academic stream with Class 10-level Mathematics and English, while the Electronic Systems program requires a background in Class 12  Physics and Mathematics.

Meanwhile, the Institute has launched a new postgraduate diploma (PG diploma) programmes designed to equip both fresh graduates and working professionals with industry-relevant technical expertise. The applications are open now, and interested candidates can apply by May 2025. The admissions will be through an entrance exam, which will be held on July 13.

The specializations offered are Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Engineering, Ammunition Technology), Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuits, Communication & Signal Processing, Multimedia, Microelectronics), Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design, Automotive Technology), Engineering Design (E-Mobility) and Process Safety.

The classes will commence in August/ September 2025. The interested candidates can visit the link to apply — code.iitm.ac.in/webmtech.