IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM], Chennai - Overview
IIT Madras Overview
Identified as an ‘Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and operates autonomously.
Situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the IIT Madras campus houses India’s pioneering university-based research park, IITMR.
IIT Madras has consistently secured the top spot (ranked 1) in the NIRF Rankings 2023 for the fourth consecutive time. Internationally, it achieved a ranking of 285 in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and 250 in the QS World University Rankings of 2023.
The institute operates through its 16 departments, 4 national, and 10 institute research centers, offering a diverse range of 100+ full-time/part-time/online courses at UG, PG, and doctoral levels encompassing Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management fields. Notably, it recently initiated the country's first online BSc Program in Programming in Data Science.
| Particulars | IIT Madras Highlights 2024 |
| Establishment year | 1959 |
| Ownership type | Public |
| Campus size | 617 acres |
| No. of students | 8,000 |
| Number of departments | 16 |
| Rankings (NIRF 2023) |
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| Flagship course of study | BTech |
| Number of courses | 100+ |
| Total faculty | 591 |
| Number | Types of scholarships offered |
| 26 | Merit-based, Need-based, Merit-cum-Means Based |
Renowned for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), sponsored by the AICTE, IITM is instrumental in offering 26 scholarships, including Merit-based, Need-based, and Merit-cum-Means Based, to support students' educational pursuits.
This information sheds light on IIT Madras' comprehensive offerings, illustrious rankings, and diverse educational programs that cater to a wide spectrum of academic disciplines and student needs.
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