Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
With the JEE Advanced examination over and counselling season approaching, the focus for thousands of aspirants has now shifted from securing a rank to choosing the right institute and academic programme.
To help students and their families make informed decisions, IIT Madras will organise its annual Demo Day 2026 on June 6 and 7, offering JEE Advanced qualifiers an opportunity to explore the campus and interact directly with members of the institute community.
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The two-day event is designed to give students and parents a closer look at life at IIT Madras before they make their choices during the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.
According to the institute, participants will be able to interact with faculty members, current students, alumni and institute leadership while gaining insights into academics, research opportunities, student life and extracurricular activities.
As part of the programme, visitors will have access to academic departments and various undergraduate programmes offered by the institute. They will also be able to visit the Centre for Innovation (CFI), one of IIT Madras’ major student-led innovation hubs.
The event will include guided tours of the campus and the IIT Madras Heritage Centre, providing participants with a glimpse of the institute’s history and infrastructure.
One of the highlights of the programme will be a live question-and-answer session with IIT Madras Director Padma Shri Prof. V. Kamakoti, where students and parents can seek clarifications related to academics, campus life and future opportunities.
IIT Madras said that since the launch of Demo Day in 2022, more than 5,000 students and parents have participated in the initiative. The programme has been aimed at helping aspirants navigate the counselling process with greater clarity by offering a first-hand experience of the institute.
The institute has announced that participation is open to JEE Advanced qualifiers and their parents. Seats will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration for Demo Day 2026 is available through the institute’s portal.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
