Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a public institute of technology located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1959, it operates as an autonomous statutory organization under the Institutes of Technology Act and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Its core mission is to impart high-quality education in engineering, science, and technology, advance knowledge through research, and contribute significantly to the technological, economic, and social development of the nation.

IIT Madras offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees across 18 disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. The institute is also at the forefront of digital learning, providing online programs like the BS Degree in Data Science and Applications and Electronic Systems, and operating the SWAYAM Plus platform. Beyond traditional education, IIT Madras engages in extensive research, industrial consultancy, and fosters innovation through initiatives like the IITM Research Park and its incubation cell, supporting both established companies and startups.

Consistently ranked as the top engineering institute in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), IIT Madras maintains a prominent position in global academia. Professor V. Kamakoti serves as the current Director, appointed in January 2022, with Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka chairing the Board of Governors. In recent news, IIT Madras has demonstrated strong innovation, exceeding its patent filing target with over 370 patents in the last academic year and setting a goal for 100 startups to be launched by its graduates. The institute also recently launched new AI courses through its SWAYAM Plus platform and successfully completed India's first urban drone logistics trials in collaboration with FedEx.