IIT Madras Introduces Free Online Course on 'Out of the Box Thinking' for School, College Students

Sanjana Surbhi
Jun 10, 2022, 17:43 IST

IIT Madras has introduced online course - Out of the Box Thinking to encourage innovative thinking. The course will commence from 1st July 2022 and interested candidates can regsiter for IIT Madras free course at pravartak.org.in. Check complete details here 

IIT Madras Introduces Free Online Course
IIT Madras Introduces Free Online Course

IIT Madras Course 'Out of the Box Thinking' - As per reports, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will be offering a free, online course on - ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ through Mathematics to encourage innovative thinking. The course will be offered in the online mode. Also, it will be free of cost to all students in India and overseas. They will be able to register for IIT Madras through the IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation - pravartak.org.in. 

The last date to register is 24th June 2022. As per the updates, the course - ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ will commence on 1st July 2022. IIT Madras aims at targeting one million school and college students as well as working professionals and researchers. The goal is to encourage innovative thinking. 

IIT Madras Course Registration - Direct Link (Available Now)

IIT Madras Tweet Regarding 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course 

 

 

 

 

Important Dates To Apply for IIT Madras Course 

Events 

Dates 

Last date of registration 

24th June 2022

Commencement of the course 

1st July 2022

Check IIT Madras Course PDF Details Here

Important Points To Know When Applying for Out of the Box Thinking Course

  • The online three-month course will be held twice a year in June and January.
  • The course is open to students, professionals, researchers or anyone interested in the field.
  • There will be 20 hours of recorded video sessions, two hours per week. 
  • The final exam will be conducted at centres in selected cities across India.
  • Based on the evaluation of the final exam, a certificate will be issued by IITM Pravartak.
  • The registration is free but to receive a graded certificate, candidates must pay a nominal fee.

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How to Apply for IIT Madras Course? 

The course will be offered in online mode and it will focus on teaching multiple approaches to problem-solving and is open to everyone residing in India and foreign countries. Check the steps below to know how to apply - 

  • 1st Step - Go to the official website of IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation - pravartak.org.in.
  • 2nd Step - Click Registrations and then Register now on the homepage.
  • 3rd Step - Enter the required details in the Google sheet and based on the preference choose the level.
  • 4th Step - The login credentials will be sent to the registered email address before the beginning of the course.

IIT Madras - ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ Course Details 

The course is being made available in online mode, free of cost, to everyone in India as well as in foreign countries. It will be taught by Mr. Sadagopan Rajesh, founder-director of Aryabhatta Institute of Mathematical Sciences. The final examination for the course ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ will be proctored and conducted at centres across India. 

The four graded independent levels of the courses will be easily accessible to students, professionals and researchers. The Out of the Box Thinking - course is focused on multiple approaches to problem-solving and aims to present new techniques in a comprehensible manner, helping learners to deal with real-life projects. 

IIT Madras Course - Multiple Approaches to Problem-Solving

The course will present multiple approaches to problem-solving, debunking a myth that problem-solving is only for a select few. With logic being the undercurrent in the study of mathematics, it is essential to develop broader thinking, through its applications in the expanding world of technology.

From solving a fun Sudoku puzzle to completing an important scheduled project, the logic of working is much more important than the arithmetic involved in it. The course will also introduce new techniques in an easy-to-understand fashion, preparing users to face real-life projects with confidence and ease.

Sanjana Surbhi
Sanjana Surbhi

Content - Senior Executive

Sanjana Surbhi has more than four years-long exposure in the online education industry. She is a post-graduate diploma holder in journalism with a zeal to be better every day. Having worked with ed-tech companies she brings the experience of the education field to add an interesting dimension to her work. Apart from writing, she is a photography enthusiast and a doodler. Sanjana draws inspiration from the lives around. She's currently working as a Senior Content Writer for the College and Careers sections of Jagranjosh.com. She can be reached at sanjana.surbhi@jagrannewmedia.com.
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