News India Live, Digital Desk: After the declaration of JEE Main 2026 results, many students are disappointed that they will not get admission in IITs. But do you know that the country’s premium institutions are now ‘democratizing’ their education? Today, from IIT Madras to IIT Delhi, many are offering such courses in which there is no requirement of JEE score for admission.
1. IIT Madras: BS in Data Science and Applications
This is currently the most popular program. In this, 12th pass student (of any stream) can take admission.
Admission Process: There is no need for JEE, one just has to pass a ‘qualifier exam’.
USP: There are ‘multiple exit’ options. You can get a certificate in 1 year, a diploma in 2 years or a full degree in 4 years.
2. IIT Kanpur: e-Masters Program (for Professionals)
IIT Kanpur has started special master’s degree programs for working professionals.
Course: Cyber Security, AI and Machine Learning, Business Finance etc.
Benefit: GATE score is not required for this. Admission is based on your work experience and academic record.
3. IIT Delhi: Certificate Courses (AI and Robotics)
IIT Delhi offers several short-term certificate programs that directly respond to industry demand.
Course: Executive Program in Robotics, Data Science and Machine Learning.
Time: These courses usually last for 5 to 7 months and run online on weekends.
4. IIT Bombay: Online Short-Term Program (CEP)
IIT Bombay offers courses in areas like digital marketing, design thinking and fintech under its ‘Continuing Education Programme’ (CEP).
Eligibility: College students or professionals can apply directly to enhance their skills.
5. Design Courses (Through UCEED)
If you are interested in designing and not engineering, then go to institutes like IIT Bombay, Delhi and Guwahati. B.Des Can apply for. For this, not JEE, but UCEED Name examination has to be given, which is quite different and creative compared to JEE.
Comparison of leading institutes (non-JEE courses)
| institute | major course | Duration | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | BS in Data Science | 3-4 years | 12th pass student |
| IIT Delhi | Robotics/AI Certificate | 5-6 months | professionals |
| IIT Kanpur | e-Masters (Various Streams) | 1-3 years | working professionals |
| IIT Patna | BBA/BSc(CSDA) | 3 year | 12th pass student |
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