Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE)

IIT Madras
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Registration Open - August 2025 Batch certification programs for school students. Please visit: code.iitm.ac.in/schoolconnect

About

Centre for Outreach and Digital education (CODE) is the centre which coordinates all non-campus academic & outreach activities from IIT Madras. This was formerly called Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) started in 1986.

Major Academic Programs from CODE

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Web Enabled Masters Programs

Web Enabled M. Tech Programs for Industries

Web enabled MTech programs that are targeted at working professionals in more than 11 areas currently. Companies that may be interested in knowing more about this program may kindly contact: webmtech@code.iitm.ac.in.

Applications will be open from Feb 1, 2025, for more details visit,code.iitm.ac.in/webmtech

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BS programs from IIT Madras (Online)

BS in Data Science and Applications

BS in Programming and Data Science is a 4 year, large scale undergraduate degree program which runs in the web enabled mode. More than 15000 students study in the program at present. Anyone anywhere irrespective of age, geographical location or educational background can apply to this program. For more details visit, study.iitm.ac.in/ds/

BS in Electronic Systems

BS in Electronic Systems is a 4-year degree from IIT Madras. This program is open to all, irrespective of age, who have studied Mathematics and Physics in their Class 12 (or equivalent). Admission to the program is through a Qualifier process. The program comprises a mix of theory and laboratory courses. For details visit, study.iitm.ac.in/es/

For both the above programs:
Students who have a valid JEE score and are eligible to write JEE advanced are deemed to have qualified for both the programs and can start with the foundation level directly.

Get an admission to IIT Madras even while in school:
Students who have completed std XI final exams, can attempt the qualifier exam and be admitted into the foundation level of the IITM BS degree, even while they are in school studying class XII. They can join the program after they complete std XII.

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Diploma programs from IIT Madras (Online)

Diploma in Programming

This is an opportunity for learners interested in developing their skill sets related to full stack development. Admissions are open to anyone who have either completed a UG Degree or completed at least 2 years of any UG Degree. Learners have to complete 8 courses related to programming and 2 projects. For more details visit, study.iitm.ac.in/diploma/

Diploma in Data Science

This is an opportunity for learners interested in developing their skill sets related to Data Science. Admissions are open to anyone who have either completed a UG Degree or completed at least 2 years of any UG Degree. Learners have to complete 2 foundation courses, 3 courses related to Machine learning, 3 courses related to Business aspects of Data and 2 projects. For more details visit, https://study.iitm.ac.in/diploma

Diploma in Electronic Systems

The Diploma is intended for those who probably already have a degree and wish to strengthen their fundamentals or progress in their career in the field of Electronic Systems. For details visit, study.iitm.ac.in/es/

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Certification Programs

NPTEL

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, is a joint venture of the IITs and IISc, funded by the Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of India, and was launched in 2003. Initially NPTEL was started as a project to take quality education to all corners of the country. NPTEL was awarded Gold in Lifelong Learning category by QS-Wharton Reimagine Education 2022. Every year, about 1300 courses are offered for certification that sees more than 40 lakh enrollments and 9 lakh learners registering for certification.

There is no fee to access any NPTEL course either on nptel.ac.in or swayam.gov.in. You can attempt assignments and clarify your doubts through the forum at no cost. To get a certificate, there is a nominal exam fee of Rs 1000/- and you have to appear in person for the certification exam at designated centres in 170 cities around the country and pass the exam. For details visit, nptel.ac.in/

GIAN

Government of India approved a new program titled Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs, internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India so as to augment the country's existing academic resources, accelerate the pace of quality reform, and elevate India's scientific and technological capacity to global excellence.The local GIAN Co-ordinator will request proposals from faculty from IITM.For details visit, code.iitm.ac.in/gian

NPTEL+

NPTEL+ is the arm of NPTEL, where we offer a wide range of short term courses/workshops and self-paced courses on several topics in various disciplines. We partner with both academicians and industries to bring in the best to all our end users. For details visit, elearn.nptel.ac.in/

Executive Education programs

CODE, IITM conducts certification programs for exclusive upskilling of professionals already in the industry. The topics currently offered include eMobility, Quantum computing, Construction Technology and Management, Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Practicing Engineers, and Analytical Operations and Supply Chain Strategies. For details visit, code.iitm.ac.in/ExecEdu

IIT Madras School Connect Program

Schools can partner with IIT Madras

IIT Madras offers Hands on Career Experience Programs for Class 11 and 12 Students, to help them make informed decisions about their higher education choices. There will be 4 to 8 week long courses in various disciplines, offered exclusively to partnered schools. code.iitm.ac.in/schoolconnect