Enthusiasm among non-science stream students for IIT Jodhpur's Management and Technology course

There has been significant interest from non-science stream students in IIT Jodhpur's 'BS in Management and Technology' course. The institute stated that the admission process for the first cohort (batch) of this course has been completed, with offer letters issued to a total of over 1,200 students. According to the institute's observations, while the majority of the admitted students are from the Class 12 science stream, the number of students from non-technical streams is also significant. These students have chosen to develop technological fluency alongside management thinking, allowing them to learn both subjects together rather than viewing them as separate tracks.

In a press release shared by NDTV, IIT Jodhpur Director Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal stated, "As AI reshapes entry-level roles, the ability to combine management thinking with technological fluency is no longer just an option, but has become a fundamental necessity." He further added that it is very encouraging that many non-science stream students have recognised this. The institute believes that this trend shows that the need to understand technology is no longer limited only to those who studied it in school.

A student named Vicky from Gopalganj district of Bihar, who gained admission to the course, spoke about his experience. He mentioned that because he did not have PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) in Class 12, he was initially hesitant about taking this course, but it is now proving to be an excellent experience. According to Vicky, the lectures here are not merely theoretical, but professors also include real-world examples.

Another student, Utkarsh, who is pursuing this program along with a degree from NIFT, said that previously, management and technology were studied separately, requiring different degrees and years of study. However, this program brings both into a single degree, and its value is further enhanced by being an IIT degree.

A student named Nilay, who gained admission to the course, emphasised the open eligibility and format of the program, stating that anyone can apply regardless of their stream. In his view, this course provides invaluable opportunities for networking and mentorship. Following the success of the first batch, IIT Jodhpur is now undertaking the admission process for the second batch and is accepting admissions for new students.