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IIT Madras Opens School Connect Applications for October 2026
IIT Madras has started accepting applications for its School Connect programme.
The programme offers short online courses for school students.
Students in Classes IX through XII can apply.
Class IX students are eligible for the first time.
The courses help students learn about subjects, higher education and possible careers.
Students in Classes IX and X can explore fields before choosing streams in Classes XI and XII.
Older students can learn about degree programmes and career choices.
Applications are open until September 30, and classes begin on October 5.
Courses are available in English and Hindi, while seven more regional languages are being developed.
IIT Madras has opened applications for the October 2026 School Connect cohort.
Students in Classes IX, X, XI and XII are eligible to apply.
Class IX students will be included in the programme for the first time.
Applications close on September 30, and courses begin on October 5.
The online courses are available in English and Hindi, with seven additional regional languages under development.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras and students in Classes IX to XII.
- What
- Applications have opened for the October 2026 cohort of the School Connect programme.
- Where
- The short courses are offered online.
- When
- Applications close on September 30, and courses begin on October 5, 2026.
- Why
- The programme gives students early exposure to academic fields, degree programmes and potential careers.
Key facts
- Programme
- School Connect
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Cohort
- October 2026
- Eligible students
- Classes IX, X, XI and XII
- Application deadline
- September 30
- Course start date
- October 5, 2026
- Languages
- English and Hindi; modules in seven additional regional languages are being developed
Sources
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