IIT Madras Introduces Supernumerary Seats for Olympiad Champions

IIT Madras will reserve supernumerary seats in undergraduate courses for students excelling in national and international Olympiads, starting 2025-26. This initiative, termed Science Olympiad Excellence (ScOpE), allows Olympiad champions outside the JEE framework to secure admissions, with one seat in each course dedicated to female students.

IIT Madras has announced a pioneering initiative to reserve supernumerary seats for students excelling in national and international Olympiads. These seats, termed under the Science Olympiad Excellence (ScOpE) scheme, will be introduced from the academic year 2025-26.

The institution will offer two supernumerary seats for each undergraduate program, specifically one for female students, enabling those who shine in Olympiads in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Informatics, and Biology to pursue courses without going through the JEE (Advanced) Framework.

Admissions under the ScOpE category will adhere to the existing eligibility criteria for JEE (Advanced), excluding prior IIT admissions. A separate portal maintained by IIT Madras will facilitate applications, opening on June 3, 2025. This initiative aims to foster scientific curiosity and innovation among emerging talents on a global scale.

(With inputs from agencies.)