The Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards, also known as "the Oscars of Education," gave significant recognition to the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M). The best programme awards went to the IIT Madras courses, BS Data Science and NPTEL in partnership with IISc Bangalore.
The BS in Data Science and Applications programme earned Silver in the category of "Best Online Program," according to a statement released by IIT Madras. The National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning, or NPTEL, won the Gold award in the category of "Lifelong Learning."
Due to its hybrid teaching and learning approach and ranking as the best online degree programme, the Data Science programme received an award. The NPTEL programme was recognised for giving students a chance for professional and personal growth, including up- and re-skilling.
‘The Wharton-QS Reimagine Education awards are an honour for us. In spite of a student's location, our BS programme and NPTEL serve as examples of how technology may be used to provide them with a top-notch education. We are dedicated to carrying on with innovation and identifying fresh approaches to enhancing the learning experience for our students,’ said IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti,
More than 15,000 students are enrolled in the Data Science and Applications programme at IIT Madras at various levels. More than two crore students have enrolled in the NPTEL program's more than 4,000 certification-related courses, and more than 23 lakh have registered for examinations.