When was IIT Madras established ?
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras was established in the year 1959. It is the third IIT among the seven IITs established by the Ministry of Human Resources.
Where is IIT-Madras located ?
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is situated on Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, between Raj Bhavan and the Guindy National Park. The other landmarks nearby IIT Madras are CLRI and Anna university.
How do I obtain information about the other IIT's ?
The best sources of information are the webpages of the respective IITs. Please look under 'Other IITs' link given at the bottom of this home page.
How do I contact IITM ?
The working hours at IIT are as follows: Academic Programmes 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m. Administration: 9:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m More details are given under 'Contact Us' link at the bottom of this page.
What is IIT's Quality policy ?
Please follow the given link 'Quality Policy' under 'About IITM'.
Who are the Administrative Heads of IITM ?
Director of IITM - Prof.M S Ananth Dean Administration - Singaperumal MDean Academic Courses - Prof. S. Santhakumar Dean Academic Research - Krishnaiah K Dean IC & SR - Narendran T T Dean Students - Prof. V. G. IdichandyDean Planning - Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi
What is the hierarchy of Administration at IITM ?
Administration at IITM is divided into 3 categories: The Board of Governors, Academic Administration, and Central Administration. Please see the 'Organizational chart' under 'Administration' menu.
Where can I find information about Alumni of IITM ?
Check with the database maintained by the Alumni Association. Tel : 2257-8390; Fax :2235 0509; E.mail : alumni[at]iitm.ac.in You may also want to look at the Alumni Web site at http://www.iitmaa.org
I am an ex IITian, How do I obtain transcripts /certificates from IIT ?
To know how to get transcripts, Please click on 'Transcripts' under 'Academics' menu.
I couldn't find a person on the online directory. What do I do ?
Either you have spelt his/her name wrong, or we do not have a student or faculty member with that name. There is a very small chance that our database is incomplete and if you cannot locate a person who is certainly known to be in IIT Madras, please send your feedback to Webmaster.
Where can I find more information about the history of the IIT's ?
Please look under 'About IITM' in the IITM Home page.
Where can I look for employment opportunities at IITM ?
Advertisements are published in major dailies periodically. Notices are also put up at prominent places inside the campus. You could also watch the advertisements' link in the IITM home page. Faculty openings at Assistant Professor level are always open.
Are outsiders allowed to use the library facilities of IIT?
Yes, if your organisation is a corporate/Alumni/Institutional member of IIT Madras library. All others can avail the library facilities as temporary users/visitors.
How do I give comments about this web-site ?
You can use the Feedback Form to give your comments and suggestions. You can send an email to the webmaster for any specific query.
How do I get into IIT ?
You have to qualify in JEE to get into the B.Tech programmes, or GATE to get into the M.Tech programmes. Please look for 'admissions' under 'academics' in the home poge.
How do I prepare for JEE/GATE ?
You may want to look at "IIT Aspirants" link on the bottom of the home page.
Whom do I contact for doubts regarding the admission ?
Information about admissions can be obtained from the Academic Section in the Administrative Block. Also check out the Newspapers for the Institute advertisements. IITM webpage also carries this information under 'Contact us'.
Do reservations apply for admissions into IIT ?
Yes, Reservations exist for students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Physically Handicapped and for children of Defence personnel killed in action or permanently disabled.
What are the courses offered at IITM ?
IITM offers many courses at UG and PG level. Please refer to 'courses offred' under 'Academics'.
Does IIT have continuing education programmes?
Yes, IIT does have a centre for continuing education which conducts various programmes. For more information visit their website at http://www.cce.iitm.ac.in
Does IITM undertakes industry-sponsored research programs ?
Yes, our Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research Centre (ICSR), undertakes sponsored projects i.e. specific assignments proposed by the faculty. These projects are normally funded by national organisations and quite often by Government agencies. As part of Industrial Consultancy, the Institute also takes up assignments of direct relevance to the Industry. For more Information please check the link 'IC&SR'.
Does IITM have a students exchange program ?
Yes, IIT Madras has a student exchange program for graduate students and for undergraduate students of some branches. For more information check 'students exchange programmes' under academics.
What are my options after graduating from IITM ?
Most of the students find employment through the placement cell of the Institute. Some go for higher studies in India/abroad. A few join IAS or IIMs. Some students have also started companies of their own.
What are the co-curricular activities at IITM?/How do I relax in there ?
At IIT co-curricular activities and competitions go on round the year. There are three festivals which are well known all over India : Saarang, the cultural festival; Shaastra, a science festival; and Bharat Utsav, a festival on India.
Are there good sports facilities in IITM ?
Yes, we have a stadium where international cricket matches have been held. Two smaller grounds, an Olympic sized swimming pool and other facilities a sports enthusiast might ask for. There are regular Intra and Inter IIT competitions besides tournaments such as the Sportstar trophy and the Gerhard Fischer-Kokila Rajaiah Cup.
