From July 2022 IIT Madras is offering the 'Thinking Outside the Box' course which is an excellent opportunity for students, professionals, and researchers to gain skills and knowledge.

Startups offer different courses here to help develop solutions through various technologies. This course is offered free of charge by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation (a Sector 8 company of IIT Madras). You can get your certificate by appearing for the exam at different locations of IIT Madras and paying a nominal fee. 

Here is the description of 'Thinking Out of the Club' at IIT Madras:

• Centre for Innovation (CFI) student lab encourages creative and innovative projects from. 
• Nirmaan is an event that helps students develop and find new solutions to real-life problems.
• NPTEL is a platform that offers online courses to enhance learning. 
• They also provide startup support like the IITM Incubation Cell to provide resources and guidance to budding businesses.

You can find the IIT Madras application form 2024 for data science course on the official website of IIT Madras (https://study.iitm.ac.in/ds/admissions.html#AD4). As per the updated information, the registrations for IIT Madras data science course will begin on June 17 for the September 2024 batch.

The important dates regarding IIT Madras data science admission 2024 are mentioned below:

To be admitted to the IIT Madras PhD course, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and also apply for the course following the application process. To be able to meet the eligibility criteria for admission to PhD in IIT Madras you need a master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 60% marks or a total CGPA of 6 out of 10. You will be eligible if you have a bachelor’s degree from IIT with a CGPD of 8 or above. You must also sit for the national-level entrance exams such as NET, GATE, or JRF. To apply to IIT Madras you need to submit the online application form with supporting documents like a research proposal, academic details, and a letter of recommendation if any. The application fee is INR 100. Once you are shortlisted you will be called for an interview either offline or online. 

IIT Madras offers scholarships to its students with exceptional merits and students from underprivileged backgrounds. The scholarship at IIT Madras depends on the quotas determined by the institution. The students receiving scholarships get significant reductions in their fees making it affordable for them to pursue education. Some of the types of scholarships are listed below, you can find more details on the official website of IIT Madras.

There are majorly 2 types of diploma courses offered by IIT Madras i.e. Diploma In Programming and Diploma in Data Science. Both the Diploma in Programming and Diploma in Data Science courses are divided into three terms, four months each, January Term, May Term, and September Term. 

Each of the terms has 12 weeks of course which includes video lectures and assignments, 2 in-person invigilated quizzes, and end-term exams. You may register for up to 4 courses in each of the terms. You must register for two foundational courses in the first term itself and additionally, you can choose one or two courses in the first term. 

Yes, there are free courses available at IIT Madras. IIT Madras offers free courses on the NPTEL platform, also known as the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is an initiative from the Ministry of Education. Students can easily enroll themselves on the NPTEL or SWAYAM portals. To date, the number of learners who have enrolled in this program is around 2.5 crore. This program also helps learners to upskill themselves with theoretical knowledge and practical insights. IIT Madras is known for its exceptionally designed curriculum that helps students in their research and their professional ventures. IIT Madras NPTEL program is led by highly qualified faculties who have years of academic experience and hold expertise in their respective domains, guiding the students throughout the program.

To get admission at IIT Madras, you need to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam and get a very high score so that you can rank in the top 1000. There are many counselling sessions at that place. The closing rank of 

The JEE Advanced cut-off 2023 for different departments is as follows:

Around 80% to 87% of the students are usually placed in Civil engineering every year. The average package is around INR 8 lakhs and the highest package may vary from year to year. Top companies like L&T, AutoDesk, and others hire students from the IIT Madras Civil Engineering Department. Graduates of Civil Engineering from IIT Madras find opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure development, construction, government agencies, consulting firms, and more. 

IIT Madras is one of the top engineering colleges in India. IIT Madras offers good placement opportunities for students from different disciplines including civil engineering. The placement for civil engineering students can vary from year to year depending on different factors like industry trends, economic conditions, and the overall performance of the students. 

In 2023, the opening rank for getting admission in the ECE department of IIT Madras for the gender-neutral category was 150 and the closing rank was 908. Similarly, for the female-only category, the opening rank was 319 and the closing rank was 479. 

To secure a seat at IIT Madras, you will have to secure a very high rank as IIT Madras is the top IIT in India. The competition is quite stiff and only the best of the best get the chance to be admitted at this college. The ranking is done based on the results of the JEE Advanced exam. First, the candidate needs to qualify for the JEE Main exam and then qualify for the JEE Advanced. The final process is counseling where the students are allotted seats according to rank and preference.

• To be eligible for the IIT Madras diploma in programming course, you need to complete a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate education.
• The coursework includes 8 theory courses and hands-on training through 2 projects. 
• The course is flexible. You can learn from anywhere within India or abroad. 
• Once you finish the course you will become a certified data scientist or programmer. 
• The course does not require you to have a computer science or engineering background. 
• This course will give you an edge over your peers and will help you to attract good job opportunities at top colleges.