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Which IIT Madras courses are included?
These are online executive education certificate programs listed by IIT Madras CODE for professionals seeking to upskill. They are not the IIT Madras Executive MBA degree. The Department of Management Studies describes that separate degree as a two-year program with its own admissions and a stated fee of ₹17 lakh: IIT Madras DoMS EMBA admissions.
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The Indian Express reported fees, eligibility and schedules for six programs on October 6, 2026. The amounts below are reported totals inclusive of 18% GST, with the pre-GST base shown in parentheses. They are not a substitute for the current fee shown on the course enrollment page.
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| Program | Reported fee | Reported eligibility | Schedule and access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Program on Electric Vehicles (CPEV) | ₹59,000 without lab (₹50,000 + 18% GST); ₹73,160 with optional lab (₹62,000 + 18% GST) | Bachelor’s degree in allied engineering or science, such as B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc. | Reported start: October 9, 2026; four months. Optional lab: February 26–27, 2027. Reported registration deadline: October 8, 2026. |
| Masterclass on ESG: From Compliance to Opportunity | ₹11,800 (₹10,000 + 18% GST) | No prerequisite reported | Reported start: November 13, 2026; two weeks. Reported deadline: November 12, 2026. |
| Electric Vehicles Testing and Validation | ₹47,200 (₹40,000 + 18% GST) | Working professionals | Reported start: November 6, 2026; three months. Reported deadline: November 5, 2026. |
| Additive Manufacturing Technologies | ₹1,18,000 (₹1,00,000 + 18% GST) | Practicing engineers, scientists, medical professionals, faculty members or research students | The Indian Express reported a November 27, 2026 start and six-month duration. CODE’s indexed catalogue lists Cohort 4 from October 2, 2026 to March 5, 2027. The report gave a November 26 deadline. |
| Supply Chain Management Professional Certification (SCMPro) | ₹29,500 (₹25,000 + 18% GST) | The report gives a broad professional/researcher description; confirm the exact criteria on the course page. | The Indian Express reported a November 2, 2026 start and 30 hours of video lectures with one-year access. CODE’s indexed catalogue lists a start of October 1, 2026. The report gave an October 31 deadline. |
| Construction Technology and Management | ₹1,18,000 (₹1,00,000 + 18% GST) | No mandatory criteria reported; architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical or management background preferred | The Indian Express reported January 8, 2026, apparently a year error. CODE’s indexed catalogue lists Cohort 5 beginning January 8, 2027. The report gave a January 7, 2027 deadline and six-month duration. |
Sources for the reported fees and eligibility are The Indian Express report dated October 6, 2026; indexed cohort details are listed in the IIT Madras CODE Executive Education catalogue.
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What schedule discrepancies should applicants check?
The official catalogue’s indexed dates conflict with the Indian Express schedule for Additive Manufacturing Technologies and SCMPro. For Construction Technology and Management, the catalogue gives a January 8, 2027 start, while the report says January 8, 2026, which appears to be a year error. The catalogue’s indexed construction entry also shows an invalid June 31, 2027 end date; that date should not be relied on.
For CPEV, the ESG masterclass and Electric Vehicles Testing and Validation, the catalogue dates broadly align with the report. Even so, dates and enrollment status can change. The October 6 report’s deadlines include October 8 for CPEV, October 31 for SCMPro, November 5 for Electric Vehicles Testing and Validation, November 12 for ESG and November 26 for Additive Manufacturing; check the live course page rather than assuming enrollment remains open.
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Is there another supply-chain course?
Yes. The CODE catalogue also lists Supply Chain Management Data + AI (SCM Data+AI), Cohort 1, beginning November 1, 2026. The Indian Express course table does not include it, and the sources cited here do not establish its fee or eligibility. Consult its course-specific listing for those details.
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How to compare the courses before applying
- Match the subject to your goal. Compare the course focus with the skills you need; the catalogue covers areas including EVs, ESG, additive manufacturing, supply chain and construction technology.
- Check eligibility on the individual course page. The reported criteria vary, and SCMPro’s description is broad. Do not assume a course is open to every applicant.
- Confirm the all-in amount. The reported fees include 18% GST. For CPEV, check whether you want the optional lab and which fee applies.
- Verify the cohort and deadline. Dates differ for some programs, and early October deadlines may already have passed depending on the course and current enrollment status.
- Compare duration and access format. Reported durations range from two weeks to six months. SCMPro is described as 30 hours of video lectures with one-year access; check each course page for its current format and access terms.
- Apply through CODE. The report directs applicants to the online CODE portal to apply and pay the prescribed enrollment fee. Follow the current course-specific enrollment instructions.
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