The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) the Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards, often referred to as ‘the Oscars of Education.’ IIT madras’ BS in Data Science and Applications gets a silver prize in the ‘Best Online Program’ category. Additionally, NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) won the Gold in the ‘Lifelong Learning category.’
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning)
- It is a joint initiative of IITs and IISc and is India’s largest technical dissemination program.
- Ministry of Education, Government of India funds the project.
- The project aims to increase the quality of engineering education in India by providing free online courses and video lectures.