IIT-Madras steps into 60th year with series of events across country

The collective contribution of alumni, faculties and students for over the past six decades has driven the rise of the Institute to become a globally recognised education centre of repute.

IIT Madras is nationally and internationally known for its excellence in technical education, innovation, entrepreneurship and research, besides industrial and educational consultancy. Its strengths include highly motivated and talented students, qualified and dedicated faculty, comprehensive experimental and computing facilities and well-trained technical and administrative supporting staffs.

Speaking about the institute entering its diamond jubilee year, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthy, Director, IIT Madras, said, “We have taken great strides since our golden jubilee in 2008 in every parameter by which one may choose to measure our institute’s growth and performance. As we enter the diamond jubilee year, we are confident that we will accelerate even further and scale new heights in research, teaching, and innovation.”

IIT Madras is marking the diamond jubilee year with a series of events throughout the year. The events include ‘Technology Summits’ in various countries to showcase IIT Madras R&D and innovations. They will be held in locations such as the Bay Area and Houston, U.S., Toronto, Canada and London, England.

Further ‘Thematic Conclaves’ will also be held in Indian cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. ‘Campus Congresses’ would be hosted to bring together academic leaders from around the world. A ‘Technology Day’ has also been planned on campus to celebrate the Institute start-ups and applied R&D Centres.