IIT Madras Zanzibar is calling for applications for its second batch of students for the academic year 2024-25. The two programmes accepting applications are BS in Data Science and AI & MTech in Data Science and AI.

The last date to apply for the BS programme is April 15, 2024. The screening test will be held on June 9, 2024 (2 pm to 5 pm IST and 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (East African Time). The last date to apply for the MTech programme is March 15, 2024.

Admission to these programmes is a comprehensive three-stage process. All applications are examined not just for minimum educational qualification but also to identify the candidates’ co-curricular and extra-curricular credentials. These supplementary skills carry a weightage of 10 per cent and contribute to the first stage of the selection process.

The second stage, which is a screening test (IITMZST), evaluates the candidates’ aptitude across various subjects and carries 60 per cent weightage. Shortlisted candidates based on stage 1 and 2 are called for interview which constitutes the third stage of the process carrying a weightage of 30 per cent.

The BS programme syllabus for the test covers English and Comprehension, Analytical Ability, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. The maximum mark for screening test is 60.

The screening test for the MTech programme will be held on March 31, 2024 (2 to 5 pm IST and 11:30 am to 2:30 pm East African Time). The syllabus for the test covers Technical Aptitude and General Aptitude. The maximum mark for the screening test is 60. Successful candidates will be called for an interview.

This time, due to overwhelming enthusiasm from the student community in India and abroad, the Institute is considering an increase in the number of seats for both programmes. Additionally, the institute may also add new test centres to cater to the aspirations of students from different parts of the world. The online screening tests will be conducted in 19 international centres spread across various regions in the African continent as well as in the Middle East and South Asia. The number of domestic centres too has been increased to 19. It is believed that more options in terms of test centres will make the test accessible to students.