Applications are open till May 26 for this programme, which is taught online with lab sessions at IIT Madras campus and is open to everyone who has completed Class 12. JEE Main and JEE Advanced is not a prerequisite.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is inviting applications for the third Batch of the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electronic Systems Programme. This four-year programme features multiple exits and the students can get a Foundational Level Certificate, Diploma or the BS degree. JEE Main or JEE Advanced scores are not required for registering to this programme.

The applications are open for the May 2024 term is open till May 26. Those interested can apply through the following link - study.iitm.ac.in/es.

More than 1,000 students are pursuing the programme currently, an IIT Madras statement said adding that this programme was launched in March 2023.

According to IIT Madras, an important goal of this programme is to create a pool of graduates skilled in the electronics and embedded manufacturing sector in India. The program aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission to make India a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design.

Highlighting the unique points of this programme, professor Boby George, Faculty Coordinator, BS in Electronic Systems programme, IIT Madras, said, "This program integrates online learning of theory with hands-on laboratory experiences and in-person examinations. This innovative approach marks a significant milestone in making high-quality education accessible to anyone anywhere who is interested in studying from this program and underscores IIT Madras' commitment to providing cutting-edge and impactful learning opportunities."

Students can also perform experiments in various lab courses required by this course. The programme design for labs has two parts where students do experiments on a weekly basis and submit videos explaining their work. This culminates in an in-person visit to IIT Madras campus where the students perform the experiments again and complete the examinations, the institute said.