About IKEN

IKEN ( IISc's Knowledge and E-Learning Network) Prime  is designed for premium advanced certification programmes delivered mainly through live online classes. These programmes provide closer interaction with IISc faculty, teaching assistants, and academic mentors.

IKEN Prime courses may include live lectures, interactive sessions, guided learning, assessments, laboratory exposure, on-campus engagement, and advanced learning resources. The programmes are aimed at learners seeking deeper academic engagement and professional upskilling in specialized areas.

Key Features:

• Live online cohorts and classes with structured academic delivery
• Remote lab access for courses
• Premium advanced certification programmes
• Faculty-led learning with TA support
• Strong student engagement and mentoring
• Laboratory exposure and possible on-campus components
• Affordable alternative to external EdTech-based advanced programmes

IKEN (IISc's Knowledge and E-Learning Network)  Edge is designed to offer advanced MOOC-style courses in emerging and research-oriented areas. These courses will primarily include recorded lectures,  discussion forums, TA-led interactions, and live Q&A sessions with instructors.

Unlike regular undergraduate-focused online courses, IKEN Edge focuses on postgraduate and research-level content. It is intended for learners who want to explore advanced topics, research methods, and cutting-edge technologies with IISc academic quality.

• Key Features:

  • MOOC-style advanced online courses
  • Recorded lectures with flexible learning access
  • Discussion forum support with human and AI TAs
  • Live Q&A sessions with instructors
  • Focus on postgraduate and research-level topics
  • Opportunity to earn IISc credits
  • Opportunity to earn ABC credits