IIT Madras launches new PG Diploma for fresh graduates and professionals

IIT Madras launches new PG Diploma for fresh graduates and professionals

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a new postgraduate diploma (PG diploma) programmes designed to equip both fresh graduates and working professionals with industry-relevant technical expertise. The applications are open now, and interested candidates can apply by May 2025. The admissions will be through an entrance exam, which will be held […]

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IIT Madras sets up Centre of AI Research to solve compute accessibility challenges

IIT Madras sets up Centre of AI Research to solve compute accessibility challenges

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation have partnered with Ziroh Labs, a California-based Innovation-driven Deep-Tech Startup, to establish a Centre of AI Research (CoAIR) to solve India’s compute accessibility challenges.  The CoAIR seeks to focus on developing practical, efficient AI solutions focusing on CPU and edge device inferencing. […]

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Life in an IIT | From Warangal streets to IITM Labs — a journey of grit, guidance and growth

Life in an IIT | From Warangal streets to IITM Labs — a journey of grit, guidance and growth

I chose Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras because of my love for coding and problem-solving. I was also interested in Mathematics and Computing as a backup option. The idea of using technology to solve real-world problems fascinated me from an early age. Being a candidate with 75 per […]

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IIT Madras to set up Science of Happiness centre

IIT Madras to set up Science of Happiness centre

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has collaborated with Rekhi Foundation for Happiness to set up ‘Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness’. Rekhi Foundation for Happiness is a not-for-profit organisation. Coming up in the Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Madras, this Centre of Excellence will focus on several areas, […]

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Chennai-based deep tech startup pioneers in 3D printed villas

Chennai-based deep tech startup pioneers in 3D printed villas

The deep tech startup has built a 3D printed villa in Pune for Godrej Properties. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tvasta, a startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has built the country’s first 3D printed villa.  The deep tech startup has built the villa in Pune for Godrej Properties. The automated construction […]

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IIT Madras to offer course on Advanced Quantum Computing

IIT Madras to offer course on Advanced Quantum Computing

The course is being offered in collaboration with Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) India and Mphasis Centre for Quantum Information, Communications and Computing (MCQuICC). This new course, as per IIT-Madras, will focus on introducing specialised topics to participants familiar with the fundamentals of quantum computing. It will also introduce QISKIT runtime which will soon be […]

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IIT Madras students record ‘strong’ pre-placement offers, amid IT layoffs

IIT Madras students record ‘strong’ pre-placement offers, amid IT layoffs

Despite major lay-offs around the globe in the IT sector, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) is claiming to have registered a strong performance in pre-placement this academic year with the offers increasing during 2022-23. According to the data shared by the institute, nearly 333 PPOs (as on November 13) have been made to […]

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IIT-Madras partners with Sutherland to support 10,000 NPTEL students

IIT-Madras partners with Sutherland to support 10,000 NPTEL students

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) today joined hands with Sutherland to support the education of 10,000 students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative is being taken as a part of the Corporate Citizens programme of Sutherland. Under this initiative, selected students are being provided scholarships that will help reduce the cost of certification by […]

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IIT Madras grants admission to 87 school students in BS programme

IIT Madras grants admission to 87 school students in BS programme

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) granted admission to 87 students from government and corporation schools. These students have been given admission in the institute’s BS programme under the ‘Anaivarukkum IITM’ initiative. Out of these 87 students, there are 39 female children, and students have been selected from more than 20 districts in Tamil […]

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IIT Madras, Purdue University to jointly offer dual-degree programme in semiconductors

IIT Madras, Purdue University to jointly offer dual-degree programme in semiconductors

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras — in collaboration with Purdue University (US) — will develop a dual-degree programme in semiconductors. The two institutions, as per the institute, will also be undertaking international cooperation in education and research in the areas of semiconductors and microelectronics. The two institutions signed a letter of intent on November […]

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