Students of Classes 9 to 12 at Jamia Senior Secondary School will now have an opportunity to explore a wide range of academic and emerging fields through IIT Madras School Connect.

Jamia Senior Secondary School, under Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has partnered with IIT Madras School Connect to provide students with access to eight-week online certificate programmes. The initiative is designed to give school students early exposure to different disciplines and support informed decisions about higher education and future careers.

Courses Across Technology, Science, Humanities and Management

The programme covers a variety of academic areas, enabling students to explore subjects beyond their regular school curriculum. The courses include:

• Mathematics and Science
• Engineering and Computing
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Economics and Finance
• Law
• Digital Humanities
• Ecology
• Forensic Sciences
• Electronic Systems
• Architecture and Design
• Product Design
• Biological Systems
• Chemical Engineering
• Aerospace
• Game Technology

The wide range of options is intended to help students understand different areas of study and potential career opportunities before making important academic decisions.

Programme Aims to Support Academic and Career Planning

For students in Classes 9 and 10, the courses can provide exposure to different disciplines before they select Science, Commerce or Humanities for Class 11.

Students in Classes 11 and 12 can use the programme to explore specialised fields that may help them evaluate undergraduate study options and possible career directions.

By introducing students to multiple disciplines at an early stage, the initiative aims to support more informed decisions regarding subjects, higher education and career planning.

JMI Officials Support the Initiative

The programme is being implemented with the support of JMI Vice-Chancellor Prof Mazhar Asif and Registrar Prof Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi.

At the school level, Principal Dr Mohd Arshad Khan is overseeing the initiative. PGT Computer Science Ms Wasiya Siddiqui has been appointed as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for coordinating activities related to the programme.

Students to Receive IIT Madras E-Certificates

Students who meet the prescribed course requirements, including assignments and examinations, will be eligible to receive e-certificates from the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), IIT Madras.

The collaboration is expected to give school students greater exposure to emerging academic disciplines while helping them assess potential pathways for higher education and future careers.