The student-run Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of the Institute has also been integrated into this newly-established body.

This initiative is a pivotal step towards providing students with the opportunities, tools and skillset they need to succeed in the ever-evolving professional landscape, say sources from IIT Madras.

It provides a dynamic platform for exploring both traditional career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities, instilling a strong support system for students.

Our aim is to inspire students to pursue their aspirations, whether it is launching a start-up or building a successful career in established enterprises, said Prof Sathyanarayana of IIT Madras.

Soft skills

The Career Development Cell offers essential soft skills training to complement academic readiness, and the Entrepreneurship Cell serves as a testing ground for students to explore self-employment opportunities.

Through this centre, students will benefit from comprehensive training, networking opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, and enhanced employability.

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The objective of Career Pathway Centre is to empower students to independently navigate and decide their career paths.

It has been designed to provide students with knowledge, essential skills, and exposure to an entrepreneurial environment, all located in one facility, say sources from IIT Madras.

The Placement and Internship office facilitates students in establishing connections with companies to explore potential career prospects, say sources from IIT Madras.

Ø Professionally equip students with skill development by CD Cell led by Prof. Arun Menon, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Advisor, CDC & CDC-R

Ø Honing the Entrepreneurship efforts of potential student fraternity by E-Cell, led by Prof. Richa Agrawal, Dept. of Management Studies, Advisor, E-Cell

Ø Facilitating hiring of students by Recruiters for Placement and Internship by Placement and Internship (P&I) office led by Prof. Sathyan Subbiah, Advisor, P&I and Prof. P. Murugavel, Dept. of Physics, Co-Advisor (P&I)

Workshops

Participating in Career Development workshops provides students with the opportunity to connect with a varied group of mentors comprising accomplished entrepreneurs and experienced professionals, say sources from IIT Madras.

This exposure enables students to acquire a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and resources essential for success in today’s professional landscape.

Furthermore, these workshops encourage innovation, enterprise, and entrepreneurship by actively nurturing and assisting the growth of start-ups, say sources from IIT Madras.

The centre presents a range of skill development programs, covering activities such as resume building and mock interviews along with opportunities to connect with a broad network of industry professionals and potential investors.

Emphasis

Speaking about the CPC, Mr. Mevit Mathew, Academic Affairs Secretary IIT Madras, said, “Our emphasis is on catering to all students with varying goals and aspirations.

Be it placements or entrepreneurship or higher studies, our various teams work together to open the best doors for our students and help them with their preparation, he said.

The are also strategically pursuing faculty positions, internships with our dedicated Academic Placement team, he said.

This reflects our steadfast commitment to excellence in research and academia, he said.

The schedule to submit applications for JEE Advanced 2025 has been announced along with that of AAT 2025 registration,

Application process for AAT starts after result declaration of JEE Advanced. This year too, the trend is no different.

Who will conduct AAT 2025?

AAT 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur and is expected to see a participation in impressive numbers. The same institution is conducting JEE Advanced 2025.

Details about the exam are available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2025 will be able to study BArch in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) Varnasi.

Who can take up AAT 2025 registration?

Students who have passed JEE Advanced 2025 with required qualifying marks can take up AAT 2025 registration. Applying for JEE Advanced requires a pass in JEE Mains.

Candidates who have passed plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects will be able to take up JEE Mains registration. The process to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration is online.

1. The URL has to be typed into the browser and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, students should click the link for JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and enter JEE Advanced 2025 registration number, their date of birth, mobile number and email address.

3. Post providing the above details, applicants will be asked if they are interested in AAT. Students have to answer ‘Yes’ to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

4. Candidates have to provide the required information and choose the centers where they wish to write the exam and submit the form.

5. They will receive message indicating successful completion of JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

The message has to be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for use in future. This could be of use during the admission process.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025/AAT 2025 Registration is Here

Exam pattern

Candidates who have completed JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration must also know the exam pattern if they are to score good marks.

Those who have taken up AAT 2025 registration can take up the exam which will be held in offline mode, as a pen and paper mode test.

Candidates will have three hours time to answer all the questions. The medium of the test is English.

The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

Syllabus for AAT 2025

The next thing to do after completing AAT 2025 registration is focus on preparing for the test.

The subjects to be studied while preparing for AAT 2025 are mentioned below. Candidates can also refer the official website for more information on syllabus when the registration for the exam begins:

Geometrical Drawing

Exercises in geometrical drawing containing lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, etc. Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.

Freehand Drawing

This would comprise of simple drawing depicting the total object in its right form and proportion, surface texture, relative location and details of its component parts in appropriate scale.

Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory.

Three dimension perception

Understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional forms with building elements, colour, volume and orientation. Visualization through structuring objects in memory.

Architectural Awareness

General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations – both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity

Composition exercise with given elements. Context mapping.

Creativity check through innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. Sense of colour grouping or application.

The medium of the test is English. The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

The admit cards obtained for JEE Advanced 2025 can also be used to gain entry into the test centers for AAT 2024.

Point to remember

Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Advanced exam for more information on JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and other related topics.

The students have to quickly take up the AAT 2025 registration as the time left would be very short.

Like JEE Advanced exam where the registration is open for a longer duration, that of AAT 2025 registration is open for only a short period.

The details about AAT 2025 registration provided above are for general understanding purpose of the students.

There could be some changes in the exam, students can visit the official website of the exam at regular intervals to receive updates.

More information could be provided as the time for AAT 2025 registration would commence, till that time, students can refer other sources also.

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