IIT Madras Recognises Top NPTEL Learners for Their Outstanding Achievements

IIT Madras has recognised exceptional learners from across India as ‘NPTEL Stars’ for their outstanding achievements in online education through the NPTEL platform.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) hosted the ‘NPTEL Stars Event,’ honouring the exceptional achievements of learners through the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) platform. The event brought together over 800 NPTEL Stars learners who completed and earned certifications for more than three NPTEL courses in recent semesters. In the July to December 2024 semester, NPTEL offered 733 courses, with over 29 lakh students enrolling. Of these, 9.2 lakh students registered and appeared for exams, making it one of the largest MOOC initiatives globally.

The NPTEL Stars event, held at the IIT Madras campus, celebrated the accomplishments of students who excelled in various online NPTEL courses. These courses span a diverse range of technical, non-technical, and interdisciplinary subjects, with the goal of making IIT-quality education accessible to learners nationwide. The NPTEL initiative, a joint effort by IITs and IISc, provides a wide range of online courses in technical, non-technical, and interdisciplinary fields, allowing learners from diverse backgrounds to upskill and expand their knowledge.

The event was presided over by Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, in the presence of Prof Andrew Thangaraj, Chair, Center for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), IIT Madras, Prof. Vignesh Muthuvijayan, Associate Chair, CODE, IIT Madras, other faculty, students and learners.

Addressing the ‘NPTEL Stars’, Prof V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “SWAYAM-NPTEL has been a cornerstone of the Ministry of Education’s mission to make quality education accessible to all and IIT Madras takes the pride of being the coordinating institute. The dedication of learners recognized today is a testament to the transformative potential of online education. We are proud to celebrate their achievements.”

Emphasising the importance of technology in learning, Prof Andrew Thangaraj, Chair, CODE, IIT Madras, said, “Digital education platforms like NPTEL are paving the way for a more inclusive and accessible learning environment. Today’s event reaffirms our belief that innovation and education go hand in hand in empowering learners to achieve their fullest potential.”

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