IIT Madras announces the launch of its Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) program for undergraduate students starting in the 2024–2025 academic year. This initiative highlights the institute’s commitment to encouraging sports talent among students while providing them access to world-class education.
The SEA program offers supernumerary seats in its B.Tech programs for students who demonstrate exceptional achievements in sports. Key highlights include:
- Two supernumerary seats per program: One gender-neutral seat and one exclusively for female candidates.
- Eligibility: Candidates must qualify in the JEE (Advanced) Common Rank List (CRL) or the respective category rank list.
- Sports achievements: Applicants need to showcase proven excellence in recognized sports events at the national or international level.
This program is open to Indian nationals, including OCI/PIO cardholders (cards issued before March 4, 2021). IIT Madras emphasizes a balanced approach to academics and extracurriculars, fostering holistic growth for its students.
For more details, visit the official SEA program page IITM.
This initiative reflects IIT Madras’ dedication to nurturing talent beyond academics and positioning itself as a leader in inclusive education for aspiring engineers and sportspersons.