IIT Madras has launched the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) quota for undergraduate admissions, aiming to recognize and reward students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and achievements in fine arts and cultural activities. This initiative is a first-of-its-kind in India’s higher education landscape.
Eligibility Criteria:
– Candidates must qualify for JEE (Advanced) 2025 with a valid rank.
– They must fulfill the minimum academic criteria for IIT admissions.
– They must demonstrate significant achievements in fine arts or cultural activities recognized within specific categories.
Admission Process:
– Applications will be submitted through a dedicated portal, independent of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) platform.
– A FACE Rank List (FRL) will be prepared based on candidates’ cultural achievements.
– Seats will be allocated in multiple rounds based on the FRL.
Key Features:
– Two additional seats per program will be created across all BTech and BS courses at IIT Madras.
– One seat will be reserved exclusively for female candidates, while the other will be open to all genders.
– The provision applies to Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who have opted to be treated as Indian nationals during the JEE (Advanced) 2025 registration process.
