IIT Madras has teamed up with Scaler School of Technology to offer learning tools for students pursuing its online BS in Data Science and Applications, in a forward-thinking move to transform digital education in India. Developed under the Institute’s Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), these tools aim to personalise learning experiences and provide flexibility for students across the country.
The collaboration follows a successful pilot earlier in 2025, where 500 students tested the new platform. Now, through a formal agreement signed on June 2, 2025, the initiative is set for broader rollout, combining IIT Madras’ academic excellence with Scaler’s strength in practical tech education.
These AI-powered tools are designed to support students beyond traditional classrooms. Features include interactive coding exercises, real-time feedback, interview preparation modules, and support for mastering advanced concepts—tools that are especially valuable for learners navigating online education independently.
What sets this initiative apart is the direct involvement of students from Scaler. As part of their four-year tech-focused programme, they collaborated with engineers to co-develop the platform’s features, ensuring the solutions reflect real learning challenges faced by students today.
While Scaler will be acknowledged for its role in building the tools, IIT Madras retains full control over data and privacy protocols, reinforcing its commitment to secure, student-centric education.
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Speaking on the partnership, Professor Andrew Thangaraj, who leads CODE, said the technology will help deliver quality education at scale while allowing learners to move at their own pace. Scaler Co-founder Abhimanyu Saxena highlighted the practical nature of the collaboration, blending classroom needs with engineering solutions.
This alliance marks a significant step in making future-ready, tech-enabled education accessible and inclusive, particularly for aspiring data scientists across India.
