IIT Madras invites applications for free ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ course

The OOBT programme includes four levels each lasting 10 weeks with periodic assessments and solutions. The final examination, conducted in select cities across India, is proctored. Successful candidates will receive a grade certificate issued by IITM Pravartak based on exam performance.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has commenced the application process for the ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ (OOBT) through Mathematics course. Under this programme, IIT-Madras aims to nurture creative thinking. Candidates interested in IIT Madras ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ (OOBT) through Mathematics course must note that the course will be taught in online mode and will be free of cost. The four graded independent levels of the courses will be easily accessible to students, professionals, and researchers.

Successful candidates to receive grade certification

The OOBT programme includes four levels each lasting 10 weeks with periodic assessments and solutions. The final examination, conducted in select cities across India, is proctored. Successful candidates will receive a grade certificate issued by IITM Pravartak based on exam performance.

Last date to register for exam is September 20

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is conducting examinations for Levels 3 and 4 with registrations open between August 14 and September 20, 2023. Interested individuals can register here through the following: pravartak.org.in/out-of-box-thinking.

Emphasising the course’s importance, Professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “This course is first-of-its-kind in India and will make a major impact in the coming days. We will see the benefits in the next few years. This course is being offered free of cost and will greatly benefit school and college students, especially those residing in rural India. Thinking different is crucial for innovation leading to entrepreneurship. Training the young mind to think differently will, in the long run, yield creative youth for our nation.”

In parallel, IITM Pravartak is seeking registrations for the next batch of ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ course for Levels 1 and 2, which would be open between August 15 and September 16, 2023. Interested individuals can register through the following link: https://pravartak.org.in/out-of-box-thinking.

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