Chennai: IIT Madras Zanzibar has called for applications for its second batch of students for the academic year 2024-25. The two programs accepting applications are - B.S. in Data Science and AI & M.Tech in Data Science and AI. Due to overwhelming enthusiasm from the student community in India and abroad, the Institute is considering an increase in the number of seats for both programs. To make the teaching-learning experience substantive and aligned with the needs of the market, industry collaboration and exchange programs are being assiduously explored. In 2023, IIT Madras became the first IIT to establish a full-fledged campus in a foreign country. The last date to apply for the BS program is 15th April 2024. The screening test will be held on 9th June 2024 (2 pm to 5 pm IST and 11.30 am to 2.30 pm East African Time). The last date to apply for the MTech program is 15th March 2024. Since its launch in 2023, the Zanzibar campus has not only attracted students from India and Africa but has also created a buzz among engineering aspirants across the globe.