IIT Madras Opens Applications for October 2026 School Connect Programme for Classes 9 to 12
IIT Madras has opened applications for the October 2026 cohort of its School Connect programme, now including students from Classes 9 to 12. The eight-week online courses cover 17 disciplines such as Data Science, AI, Aerospace, and Cybersecurity, offered in English, Hindi, and soon seven regional languages. The programme aims to help students explore academic and career options early, with successful participants receiving an official e-certificate. Applications close on September 30, and courses start on October 5.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, hindustantimes, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 7 Sept, 07:45 am. Other outlets followed.