IIT-Madras blended medical degree course

The first-ever blended medical degree of IIT- Madras has attracted more than 6,000 applications for a sanctioned strength of 30 seats.

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The admissions will be based on the scores in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). The course will begin on July 31

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This programme is one of the initiatives under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 which is promoting interdisciplinary programmes

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IIT-Madras has partnered with seven hospitals and roped in doctors as professors of practice to teach the students

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