The Chain Reaction That Got Aaruni Kale to IIT Madras
Aaruni Kale is one term away from finishing his BS Degree in Data Science and Applications at IIT Madras. He joined the degree standalone, straight out of a BCA he dropped out of when COVID shut his university down. Scared of Mathematics, he was skeptical about the qualifier until a group of strangers changed his…
One Night, One Tab, One Bet: How Darshan Ganatra Chose IIT Madras
Currently, 21-years old Darshan Ganatra is living on the IIT Madras campus, where he is a teaching assistant for the MAD-2 course. He is attending offline classes alongside students from the main programme, and also finishing the last stretch of his BS. It started, as most good things in his life seem to, almost by…
Starting Without a Plan, Finding a Purpose: Aditya’s IITM BS Journey
When Aditya Prakash Gupta first started thinking about his future, he didn’t have everything figured out. Like many students, he was exploring different paths, trying to understand what would suit him best. That’s when he came across the IIT Madras BS Degree in Electronic Systems, a program that gave him the chance to learn, explore,…
Gurneet Kaur Bhullar Missed the Deadline by a Day, Then Helped Build Paradox
Gurneet Kaur Bhullar had a habit of cutting it close. She missed the first IITM application window by a single day. Instead of scrambling for the next term, she waited. She watched videos, read student feedback, and decided she’d apply only if the reviews were good. It turned out to be one of the smarter…
Creating Opportunities Through Choice: Roshni’s Journey at IITM BS Degree in Electronic Systems
When Roshni Chaudhuri started thinking about her higher education, she was clear about one thing – she wanted a path that would not limit her choices but instead allow her to grow, explore, and build strong technical skills. This search led her to the IIT Madras BS Degree in Electronic Systems, a program that gave…
Saving a Seat for Community: Tanu Kurade’s Journey with the IIT Madras BS Degree
Picture the Cafe Coffee Day on the IIT Madras campus. Throughout the day, the tables constantly shift. Groups of students, working professionals, and visitors cycle in and out, bringing with them different cultures and conversations. But amidst this revolving door of faces, there was one constant: Tanu. “I would spend hours at the CCD,” she…
Shaping an Industry-Ready Mindset: Gaurav’s Story from the IIT Madras BS Degree
Gaurav Ginodia’s association with the IITM BS Degree in Data Science and Applications began while he was pursuing his undergraduate studies in Computer Science at the University of Calcutta. As Data Science and AI continued to redefine the future of technology, he focused on strengthening his core understanding of these cutting-edge disciplines. Drawn by the…
Beyond the Filter: Why Advait Vats Said Yes to Everything (and Why You Should Too)
The transition from staring at a 13-inch screen at home to a lush, green campus of a renowned institute, filled with students, monkeys, and deer doesn’t just happen. Unless, you’re one of those people who jump at every opportunity, collecting a plethora of experiences that can sometimes be more valuable than a certificate, depending on…
Inside the Box: How the IIT Madras BS Degree Changed the Way Aniket Kalra Thinks
When Aniket Kalra was pursuing the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications, there were nights when he would look up from his laptop and it would be 3 AM, and he had to be at the office in a few hours. He’d been a working professional at a defence organisation for years…
“I’ve Become a Daredevil”: How Kavita Lele Turned an 8-Year Break into a Challenge
Retirement or a slower pace of life is often the goal after a demanding career, but for Kavita Lele, it was never part of the plan. When she left her role as an Associate Project Manager at Accenture to be a mother, it was supposed to be a brief pause. Two years turned into eight,…
