The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced a free, nine-day residential training program in STEM education for college faculty across India. This initiative is part of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), implemented through the institute’s Teaching Learning Centre (TLC).
Designed to boost teaching quality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the program will be conducted in batches from August to December 2025. It is open to faculty teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Biotechnology.
Important Dates
| Subject | Training Dates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | August 22–30, 2025 |
| Chemistry | October 7–17, 2025 |
| Physics (Batch 1) | November 11–19, 2025 |
| Physics (Batch 2) | November 20–28, 2025 |
| Mathematics | December 15–24, 2025 |
Each batch is limited to 50 participants, and selected candidates will be notified via email.
What’s Included?
- Completely free of charge
- Residential training at IIT Madras
- Conducted by top IIT Madras faculty and STEM education experts
- Emphasis on hands-on teaching methods, pedagogy, and subject enrichment
Who Can Apply?
- Faculty members teaching UG/PG courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, or Biotechnology
- Applicants from any college or university in India — public or private — are eligible
How to Apply
- Visit the TLC IIT Madras official website:
- Alternatively, use the registration portal hosted on Fundaspring:
- Complete the online application form with academic and teaching credentials
Shortlisted applicants will receive confirmation via email. Travel and accommodation during the training will be provided by IIT Madras at no cost to the participants.
Objective of the Program
The primary aim of this STEM capacity-building initiative is to:
- Strengthen subject expertise among faculty
- Promote interactive, research-based teaching methods
- Bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world scientific applications
From IIT Madras
A spokesperson from the Teaching Learning Centre said:
“Through this initiative, we aim to empower college teachers to deliver high-quality STEM education using modern, learner-centric methods. This is a step towards strengthening the national education framework at the foundational level.”