1. Register separately for the certification exam through the official link provided after the training.
2. Pay a nominal fee of ₹1250 (Inc. Taxes) to cover the certification and administrative charges.
3. Attend the Online Proctored Exam (AI) from anywhere, which evaluates your understanding of the training content.
4. Score 40% or above in the exam to qualify for the official certification from IIT Madras Pravartak.

The certification is optional and only applicable to those who choose to register for the exam.

Enhances employability, credibility, and access to promotions or higher-paying roles. Builds advanced skills and professional growth for better classroom impact and mobility. Signals commitment to excellence, fostering trust and superior student outcomes. Receive IIT Madras Pravartak credential, elevating profile.

REGISTER FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM

Your final grade for the certification exam will be determined based on the percentage of marks you achieve. The grading scale is as follows:

• Grade A – 85% and above
• Grade B – 75% to less than 85%
• Grade C – 60% to less than 75%
• Grade D – 40% to less than 60%
• Below 40%, no certificate will be issued.

Retired Faculty, IIT Madras | View Profile

Prof. L.S Ganesh was the former Dean of Students, IIT Madras. He is a Professor at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. He also served as the head of the management studies department from 2004 until 2008. Prof. L.S Ganesh's research work involved the application of time series forecasting models and system dynamics concepts to educational planning in Tamil Nadu schools. He was a key member of some national-level projects sponsored by ISRO and MHRD, and also of international projects concerning Integrated Coastal Zone Management sponsored by the World Bank and the UNDP. He also coordinated the establishment of strategic academic relationships through MoUs between IIT Madras and leading national and multinational institutions (Indian School of Business at Hyderabad; Universities of Mannheim, Passau, and Bremen in Germany; Management Center at Innsbruck in Austria; State University of New York, Binghamton) and business organizations (Caterpillar; LIC of India; @Road Software; SCOPE International). He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the ICFAI University, Hyderabad, from September 2022 to July 2025.