NEW DELHI: You can now get an M Tech degree from Indian Institute of Technology (Madras) without being physically present on the campus and at your own pace.In a first of its kind initiative, IIT Madras has taken its teaching process out of the confines of the campus. It has recruited 31 M Tech students who will not have anything to do within the physical boundaries of the campus but will complete their course from their workplace. "The programme we are launching is M Tech in automotive technology for the industry employees who wish to upgrade their qualification and skills. This doesn't require employees to take leave or travel to other locations. "The students will not require to have any physical presence on the campus till the completion of the course.

Source: Times of India May 11, 2017 21:14 UTC