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Many prestigious institutions in India are now adopting alternative options to offer admission to their undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This shift in the selection process ensures the inclusion of students from varied backgrounds and with different capabilities. Remarkably, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are actively opening their doors to enroll aspirants via Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) and Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions (SCOPE). Latest> For the foreseeable future, JEE will not be the only criterion to take admission into the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITK), as the varsity is planning to put alternatives in place. From the next academic session, candidates will be able to enroll in B.Tech or B.S. programs with or without JEE Advanced. The institute is exploring different possibilities—like Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) and Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions (SCOPE)—as a benchmark of acceptance. But the final modalities are yet to be finalised, according to a TOI report. Key Benefits There are various advantages of having multiple entry options for admission. Have a look at a few of them below: Recognising Talent Beyond Academics Unlike earlier, colleges nowadays are looking for a student's talent beyond academics. They're willing to admit students who actively play sports or are a part of competitive Olympiads, to foster a holistic education approach. Enhancing Institutional Reputation Another major reason is the fact that offering UG/PG admissions to Olympiad winners or sports champions brings reputation and fame to the college, as it demonstrates its students' excellence on national as well as international platforms. Encouraging Diverse Skill Sets Admissions based on sports and Olympiad excellence attract students who have unique abilities, promoting diversity in talents, ideas, and problem-solving approaches within the campus community. Motivating Student Participation Offering admissions via SEA and SCOPE encourages students to pursue their talents and participate in Olympiads and sports competitions. Boosting Campus Competitions & Achievements Students who achieve sports milestones contribute to the college's performance in competitions, tournaments, and rankings, ultimately increasing their visibility and desirability. Institutes Accepting Admissions via Sports or Olympiad Excellence Refer to the table below to check the list of colleges offering admissions via sports or Olympiad excellence: Institute CategoryCollege NameSpecial Admission ChannelIITIIT MadrasScience Olympiad Excellence (ScOpE)IITIIT MadrasSports Excellence Admission (SEA)IITIIT KanpurOlympiad ChannelIITIIT BombayINMO PathwayIITIIT GandhinagarExcellence-Based AdmissionsIITIIT IndoreSports Excellence Admission (SEA)IIITIIIT Hyderabad (IIIT-H)Olympiad Admissions (OLY)SpecialisedChennai Mathematical Institute (CMI)Olympiad ChannelResearchIISERs (All)(Historical/KVPY)State/UniversityJadavpur University (JU)Sports Quota (UG Engg/Tech)State/UniversityAnna University (through TNEA)Sports QuotaUniversityUniversity of Delhi (DU)Sports Quota and ECA QuotaPrivate/DeemedBITS PilaniDirect Admission to Board ToppersPrivate/DeemedSRM UniversitySports QuotaRecommended | Not Just JEE: IIT Kharagpur Considers Olympiad, Sports Achievers for BTech & BS Seats
