IIT Madras To Expand Academic Horizons with BSc BEd Programme; Check Details
IIT Madras is planning to launch a new BSc-BEd course aiming to produce quality Mathematics teachers. Know details here
IIT Madras To Expand Academic Horizons with BSc BEd Programme
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is planning to introduce a BSc programme in Mathematics and Computing with a BEd component starting from the next academic year. The BSc degree will be offered in online mode, while the BEd will be conducted in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), with the aim of developing quality mathematics teachers.
The goal is to produce at least 500 teachers annually. The institute will place greater emphasis on its School of Interdisciplinary Studies, which will feature faculty members from various departments and offer MTech and PhD programmes. Additionally, the 'Startup 100' initiative will see a new startup launched every three days this year. IIT Madras is also expected to introduce a cultural quota for artists in its admissions process.
IIT Madras's NIRF Ranking 2024
For the sixth consecutive year, IIT Madras has secured the top spot in the 'Overall' category and maintained its first-place ranking in the 'Engineering' category for the ninth year in a row. Additionally, the institute achieved a second-place ranking in the 'Research Institution' category, according to the latest rankings released by the Union Ministry of Education.
IIT-M Director V Kamakoti expressed his gratitude to the 11,000 students and faculty members whose efforts contributed to this achievement. He also acknowledged the vital support from students, staff, alumni, and both state and central governments, which he credited for helping IIT Madras meet the nation’s educational needs.
He highlighted that over the past two years, the institute has placed significant emphasis on advanced courses in medical sciences, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Additionally, initiatives such as the sports excellence campaign, which involved national sports champions, have played a crucial role in securing high rankings.
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Q: Is IIT Madras good for MBA?
In terms of placements, the institute has recorded good placement numbers for MBA. The lowest package offered to the MBA students during 2023 placements was INR 11 LPA. The highest package grabbed was INR 30.66 LPA. The majority of offers received were of packages between INR 20 LPA and INR 25 LPA. Tabulated below are the key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2023:
| Particulars | MBA Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 30.66 LPA |
| Median package | INR 20.80 LPA |
| the lowest package | INR 11 LPA |
PPOs received |
26 |
Offers above INR 30 LPA |
3 |
Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA |
6 |
Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA |
12 |
Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA |
10 |
Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
6 |
Q: Is BTech available in IIT Madras?
Yes, a full-time four-year BTech course is available at IIT Madras. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based. Candidates can pursue BTech course across various popular specialisations, including Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace3 Engineering, CSE, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, etc. IIT Madras BTech admission are offered on total 1,195 seats through a common admission process. Candidates are selected based on valid JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced scores.
Q: Is IIT JAM difficult?
Experts share that the IIT JAM exam is difficult to clear. This is not because the difficulty level of the questions asked is very high but because the selection ratio through the IIT JAM exam is low. However, this does not mean that the questions asked in the exam are very easy.
Q: Is IIT Madras good for Masters?
Yes, IIT Madras is good for Masters' programme. During IIT Madras placements 2022, the highest package offered was INR 22 LPA. On the other hand, the average package stood at INR 13.98 LPA.
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