Latest Update: IIT Zanzibar Date of Examination Disclosed; Open To All Indian Students

In a first of its kind, the Government of India inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week with Tanzania to establish IIT Zanzibar Campus modeled after its home campus, the IIT Madras. Preeti Aghalayam, Dean of School of Science & Engineering & Director-in-charge, Zanzibar campus, said that the home campus is proud to bring its long-term education and research strengths to East Africa.

The 300 acres campus situated in the midst of pristine beauty will be similar to the IIT Madras facility, with verdant natural surroundings, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, and innovation. The IIT Zanzibar Campus is scheduled to be completed by 2025.

IIT Zanzibar Campus: Eligibility Criteria

Below are the eligibility criteria for admission to the prestigious IIT Madras and its affiliate IIT Zanzibar:

Students who have passed class 12 or equivalent can apply irrespective of age or academic background.
Students who have appeared in their Class 11 final exams can apply irrespective of their group/stream/board. If qualified, they can join the program after passing Class 12.
Students who have passed B.Sc passed.
It is expected that the applicants have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10.

No additional eligibility other than the ones mentioned above is required to apply for the qualifier process or join the foundational level courses after clearing the qualifying exam.

IIT Zanzibar: Admission Process For Indian Students

The director of IIT Madras Prof. V. Kamakoti has informed that its office of global engagement will coordinate the student entrance process.

As per the information received from the director, the entrance process to shortlist Indian students to study at IIT Zanzibar, Tanzania will be in the format shown below:

Submission Of Application	IIT Madras, Zanzibar
Screening Test	Faculty Experts At IIT Madras
Interview	IITM Senate- approved Admission for International Students

IIT Zanzibar: Academic Courses And Fees

The campus will offer two full-time academic programs. Students can take a look at the courses that will be offered for graduates and postgraduates level:

Degree	Course	Fee	Duration
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	INR 9,84,960	4-years
Master of Technology (M.Tech)	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	INR 3,28,346	2-years

IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus: Important Dates and Deadlines

Online application for the IIT Madras Zanzibar, 2023 batch is currently open.

Detailed overview of the online application to IIT B.Sc.

Application Opens	July 06, 2023
Application Closes	August 05, 2023
Date Of Examination	September 03, 2023
Time Of Examination	2pm- 4pm IST
Date Of Interviews For Shortlisted Candidates	September 10-15, 2023
Results And Admission Letters	September 20, 2023

To apply directly for the IIT B.Sc, Madras Zanzibar Campus, 2023 click here IIT B.Sc. Zanzibar Online Application

Detailed overview of the online application to IIT M.Tech.

Application Opens	July 06, 2023
Application Closes	August 05, 2023
Date Of Examination	August 20, 2023
Time Of Examination	2pm- 4pm IST
Date Of Interviews For Shortlisted Candidates	August 27-30, 2023
Results And Admission Letters	September 05, 2023

To apply directly for the IIT M.Tech, Madras Zanzibar Campus, 2023 click here IIT M.Tech Zanzibar Online Application

Important Information For IIT Aspirants

A total intake of 70 students will be admitted every year for the respective courses with 50 students for Bachelors and 20 for Masters.

Classes for the first cycle of the IIT Zanzibar offshore Campus will commence in October, 2023. Faculty will be deputed from IIT Madras or recruited from India during the initial days of IIT Zanzibar campus.

You can also visit the website of IIT Zanzibar Campus to know more about its academics, students, faculties, etc.

Best of Luck to all IIT aspirants!

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