IIT Madras Pravartak free courses are open to school students in Classes 7 to 12 across India. The online programme teaches AI, cybersecurity, financial literacy and public speaking. Learning is free. The IITM Pravartak certificate needs a paid exam.
IITM Pravartak runs the programme. It is the innovation hub of IIT Madras, backed by the Department of Science and Technology. The foundation is based in Chennai. Two partners teach with it. BodhBridge Education and Madhubun Educational Books deliver the classes. New batches open every month.
What are the IIT Madras Pravartak free courses for Class 7 to 12?
They are eight online skill courses for Classes 7 to 12. AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. The eight courses are:
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- AI Fundamentals
- Introduction to Computational Thinking
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Design Thinking and Innovation
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
- Public Speaking and Storytelling
- Financial Literacy
Classes run live online. Students get recorded sessions to revise.
Are the courses really free, or is there a fee?
Yes. The classes and the study notes are free. The certificate is not. For a certificate, a student takes a paid online exam. The fee is called nominal. The exact amount is not stated. Those who pass get a certificate from IITM Pravartak.
Who runs the programme, and is it IIT Madras itself?
The courses are run by IITM Pravartak, not by the IIT Madras academic departments. It is a foundation set up under IIT Madras. Its partners, BodhBridge and Madhubun, are private education firms. BodhBridge was founded by an IIT Madras alumnus. So the IIT Madras name is real. The teachers are not its degree faculty.
How do you register for the IIT Madras Pravartak courses?
Registration is online and free. Open the Future Ready Courses page on the IITM Pravartak website. The address is bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in. Pick a course and sign up. New batches open every month. A closed batch is not the end.
Can a Class 8 student with only a phone and home internet join?
Yes. The courses are online and free. A phone with internet is enough. Live classes need a steady connection. Recorded sessions help if a student misses a class. No board or city is barred.
What is not yet confirmed about the current batch?
One fact is not confirmed: the start date of the batch open right now. The last batch on record began on August 7, 2026. Registration for it closed on August 3. Those dates have passed. The programme runs monthly, so a new batch should be open. CampusFeed could not confirm the current date from IITM Pravartak. Check the portal before you plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the course really free?
The IIT Madras Pravartak course is free to learn, including live classes and study notes. A certificate is optional and needs a paid online exam. The fee is called nominal, but the exact amount is not stated.
Who can join the courses?
School students in Classes 7 to 12 anywhere in India can join the IIT Madras Pravartak courses. The classes are online, so a device with internet is the main need. Teachers and schools can also enrol through the same programme.
What courses are offered to Class 7 to 12 students?
Class 7 to 12 students can pick from eight courses, including AI Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Financial Literacy and Public Speaking. The list also covers computational thinking, entrepreneurship, design thinking and emotional intelligence. All eight run online.
Where do you register?
You register for the IIT Madras Pravartak courses online at bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in. Open the Future Ready Courses page, pick a course and sign up for free. New batches open every month, so check the portal for the batch that is open now.
Will students get an IIT Madras certificate?
Students get a certificate from IITM Pravartak, the innovation hub of IIT Madras, not a degree from IIT Madras itself. The certificate is optional and needs a paid exam. It records the skill learned, not an academic degree.
Last verified: November 12, 2026
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Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with IITM Pravartak before you act.
