Archive · 8 Sep 2026
IIT Madras Opens School Connect Applications for Class IX-XII
IIT Madras has started accepting applications for its School Connect programme.
Students in Classes IX, X, XI and XII can apply.
Class IX students can join for the first time.
The programme uses short online courses to introduce students to different subjects and careers.
Younger students can explore subjects before choosing their school streams.
Older students can learn more about degree programmes and career choices.
The programme covers 17 fields, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Applications close on September 30, 2026, and classes start on October 5.
Courses are taught in English and Hindi, with more languages being developed.
Students who finish the requirements receive an e-certificate from IIT Madras CODE.
IIT Madras has opened applications for the October 2026 School Connect cohort.
Students in Classes IX, X, XI and XII are eligible, with Class IX included for the first time.
The eight-week online courses introduce students to 17 academic and career fields, including artificial intelligence, data science, aerospace and cybersecurity.
Applications close on September 30, 2026, and courses begin on October 5.
Courses are available in English and Hindi, while modules in seven additional regional languages are being developed.
- Who
- IIT Madras, through its Centre for Outreach and Digital Education, and students in Classes IX to XII.
- What
- Applications have opened for the October 2026 cohort of the School Connect programme, which offers online courses introducing academic and career fields.
- When
- Applications remain open until September 30, 2026; courses begin on October 5, 2026.
- Where
- The courses are conducted online and are available to students across the country.
- Why
- The programme aims to give students early exposure to academic disciplines, degree programmes and career options before important subject and academic decisions.
- Programme
- School Connect
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Cohort
- October 2026
- Eligibility
- Students in Classes IX, X, XI and XII
- Application deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Course start
- October 5, 2026
- Course format
- Eight-week online courses
- Languages
- English and Hindi; seven additional regional-language modules are being developed
