The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), allowing students studying the IIT MBS (Data Science and Applications) course at IIT Madras to enroll in courses on the IIT Ropar campus. This agreement also paves the way for these students to apply for a Master’s degree.
Through their joint effort, the collaboration will also help in finishing the Bachelor’s Degree credits for IITM by participating in classes at IIT Ropar. The Memorandum of Understanding was executed by Prof. V Kamakoti, who serves as the Director of IIT Madras, and Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, the Director of IIT Ropar.
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“The goal of the BS degree programs at IIT Madras is to make higher education accessible to everyone, so the initiative by IIT Ropar to admit outstanding students into the BS programs at IIT Madras for graduate studies is a highly progressive move and will significantly contribute to creating successful careers for deserving students, particularly those from rural areas of India. I extend my congratulations and gratitude to the Director of IIT Ropar for this effort. I aspire that other higher education institutions in our nation will adopt a similar approach as IIT Ropar,” stated Prof. V Kamakoti, the Director of IIT Madras.
“As we begin this thrilling adventure, we are preparing the foundation for significant progress in education and research. Together, IIT Ropar and IIT Madras are expanding our educational and research perspectives while also providing chances for our students and staff to participate in valuable dialogues that support both career and personal development. This collaboration is poised to carve out new directions in higher education and research, setting new standards for achievement,” Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, the Director of IIT Ropar, expressed.
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