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IIT Madras Launches NIPTA to Standardize Internship and Job Readiness

Free preparation culminates in a proctored exam producing IIT certificates that signal skills to recruiters.

Overview

  • The 10–12 week curriculum covers technical skills, mathematical aptitude, logical reasoning, and communication with free video lectures and sample questions.
  • Students pay a nominal fee only to take the assessment, which is conducted in person at designated centers nationwide.
  • The exam lasts three hours and yields performance-based certificates issued by IIT Madras.
  • Eligibility includes third- and final-year engineering students, recent graduates, final-year diploma students, and diploma holders.
  • IIT Madras will share results with recruiters and plans a National Job and Internship Mela in early 2026 to connect assessed candidates with employers.