IIT Madras to offer more joint degree courses, look at re-skilling, says Director

IIT Madras to offer more joint degree courses, look at re-skilling, says Director

IIT Madras is currently in an expansion mode with plans to set up an offshore campus in Tanzania taking shape along with a push to increase the number of collaborations with various foreign universities. IIT Madras Director Prof V Kamakoti recently interacted with a group of reporters on some of the ongoing projects of India’s […]

Continue Reading
PM Modi lauds IITs for making ‘Techade of India’

PM Modi lauds IITs for making ‘Techade of India’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised IITs and talked about the recent developments, research, and inventions undertaken by the premier engineering institutes. Modi said he had talked about making this decade the ‘Techade of India’, and expressed his happiness at how the IITs have followed the idea and showcased several innovations this month. “This month […]

Continue Reading
IIT-Bombay, Delhi and JNU most sustainable institutes in India: QS World University Rankings (Sustainability)

IIT-Bombay, Delhi and JNU most sustainable institutes in India: QS World University Rankings (Sustainability)

IIT-Bombay is the best educational institutions in India in the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sustainability released today. A total of 15 Indian universities ranked in the list with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) featuring in the 281-300 rank range, followed by IIT-Delhi (321-340 rank) and Jawaharlal Nehru University at the third rank […]

Continue Reading
IIT Madras, BHU collaborate as knowledge partners for ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’

IIT Madras, BHU collaborate as knowledge partners for ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) today collaborates with the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to serve as a knowledge partner for the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’, an initiative of the Government of India. The initiative aims to bring the academic, economical, social and cultural relationship between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu to light. Interested candidates can register […]

Continue Reading
IIT Madras wins National Intellectual Property awards 2021, 2022

IIT Madras wins National Intellectual Property awards 2021, 2022

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has won the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022’ organised by the Government of India. The varsity has been identified as the top Indian academic institution for patents filing, grants and commercialisation. This award is given out by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal […]

Continue Reading
Education News: Top newsmakers of the week- NEET, DU admissions, THE rankings, IITs and more

Education News: Top newsmakers of the week- NEET, DU admissions, THE rankings, IITs and more

A lot happened this week in the education sector, NMC announced the academic session for the incoming MBBS students. The NEET PG counselling process for two states are underway. THE rankings were announced and six IITs boycotted it. Delhi University added a new feature on the dashboard for undergraduate students to check tentative ranks. Here’s […]

Continue Reading
IIT Madras to host Space Technology Conclave

IIT Madras to host Space Technology Conclave

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the US Consulate General Chennai and Indian Space Association are organizing a three-day Space Technology Conclave starting today October 15 until October 17, 2022. A key outcome of this conclave will be establishing the ‘Association of Space Entrepreneurs in the Indo-Pacific’ (ASEIP). A White Paper will also […]

Continue Reading
IIT Madras invites applications for skill development courses in banking and finance; here’s how to apply

IIT Madras invites applications for skill development courses in banking and finance; here’s how to apply

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras today started enrollment for seven courses which are fit for students who want to build a career in banking and financial services. Interested candidates can check all details and register for these courses at the official website — iit.infactpro.com. These courses are being offered by IIT Madras Pravartak […]

Continue Reading
World Teachers’ Day 2022: Over 4,500 faculty posts vacant across IITs, Kharagpur tops the list

World Teachers’ Day 2022: Over 4,500 faculty posts vacant across IITs, Kharagpur tops the list

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) — country’s premier technology schools — together have over 4,500 faculty positions vacant, according to government data. Of the 23 IITs, IIT Kharagpur has the highest number of faculty vacancies at 798, followed by IIT Madras with 482 vacant positions, and IIT (ISM)- Dhanbad with 446 vacancies. IIT Tirupati […]

Continue Reading
Nobel laureates to lecture at IIT Madras under Subra Suresh Distinguished series

Nobel laureates to lecture at IIT Madras under Subra Suresh Distinguished series

Indian Institute of Technology Madras will soon launch the Subra Suresh Distinguished Lecture series that will feature lectures by Nobel laureates and globally-renowned speakers from various walks of life. They will also deliver a science talk which will be open to all members of the public. Nobel laureate Prof Didier Queloz will deliver the inaugural […]

Continue Reading