IIT Madras Pravartak offers free courses for school students

IIT Madras Offers Free AI and EV Courses for Classes 7–12. What Students Can Learn and How to Apply
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School students in India can now explore emerging technologies through free online training programmes offered by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation in collaboration with BodhBridge Education.

The initiative is designed for students from Classes 7 to 12, with programmes covering artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, future mobility, entrepreneurship, design thinking and innovation.

Registrations are open for the November 2026 to February 2027 programme cohorts.

What courses are available?

The programme introduces students to technologies and skills that are increasingly influencing industries and employment opportunities.

Some of the major learning areas include:

• Artificial Intelligence fundamentals.
• Electric vehicles and future mobility.
• Entrepreneurship fundamentals.
• Design thinking and innovation.
• Financial literacy.
• Space science and aerospace.
  The initiative aims to move beyond textbook-based learning by introducing students to practical applications of emerging technologies.

How will the training be conducted?

The programmes include live online sessions, practical activities, case studies and industry-oriented examples.

Sessions will be conducted by experts from the IIT Madras alumni network, start-ups and industry.

The initiative also includes opportunities for teachers and educators through programmes in career counselling, leadership development, classroom management and student engagement.

According to IIT Madras Pravartak, more than 45,000 teachers have already benefited from its free training initiatives.

Are the courses completely free?

Registration for the online training programmes is free.

However, students seeking formal certification can opt for an additional proctored certification examination. Applicants should check the relevant course conditions and fees before enrolling.

How can students apply?

Interested students and teachers can explore the available courses and register through the official programme portal:

IIT Madras Pravartak official course and registration portal.

Why does this matter?

As artificial intelligence, automation and electric mobility reshape the employment landscape, early exposure to emerging technologies can help students develop stronger foundations in problem-solving and innovation.

However, access to technology education must also extend beyond students in major urban centres.

The real opportunity lies in making practical, future-oriented learning accessible to students across India.