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IIT Madras has opened applications for its October 2026 School Connect Programme for Class 9 to 12 students. The eight-week online programme offers exposure to 17 future-focused disciplines. The last date to apply is September 30.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has opened applications for the October 2026 cohort of its School Connect Programme, which aims to introduce school students to diverse academic disciplines and help them make informed decisions about their future education and careers.

For the first time, the programme has been expanded to include Class 9 students, along with students of Classes 10, 11 and 12. The initiative is designed to give students early exposure to different fields and career pathways before they make important academic choices.

Applications for the October 2026 cohort are currently open, and the last date to apply is September 30, 2026. The courses will commence on October 5, 2026.

IIT Madras School Connect Programme: Key Details

• Programme: School Connect Programme

• Institute: IIT Madras

• Cohort: October 2026

• Eligible students: Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12

• Application deadline: September 30, 2026

• Course commencement: October 5, 2026

• Course duration: Eight weeks

• Mode: Online

• Languages: English and Hindi

• Courses offered: 17 future-focused disciplines

• Implementing centre: Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), IIT Madras

Class 9 Students included for the first time

The School Connect Programme has been expanded to Class 9 students this year. IIT Madras said the early exposure is intended to help students explore different career options before selecting their Class 11 and 12 streams.