'Join IIT without JEE': Ex-ISRO chief tells 10+2 students how to get engg degree without entrance exam. Check how to apply

IIT Madras has introduced a Bachelor of Science program in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Students can now apply directly, bypassing the Joint Entrance Examination. This offers a new pathway into aerospace studies. Successful students can pursue master's degrees on campus. Applications for the May 2026 batch are open now. The program provides flexibility and a diploma option.