IIT Madras

OUR Vision “To be an academic institution in dynamic equilibrium with its social, ecological and economic environment striving continuously for excellence in education, research and technological service to the nation”

Our MissionTo create and sustain a community of learning in which stu-•

dents acquire knowledge and learn to apply it professionally with due consideration for ethical, ecological and economic issues

To pursue research and disseminate research findings • To provide knowledge-based technological services to satisfy •

the needs of society and the industry To help in building national capabilities in science, technology, •

humanities, management, education and research.

Quality PolicyTo pursue global standards of excellence in all our endeavors

namely teaching, research and consultancy and continuing educa-tion and to remain accountable in our core and support functions, through processes of self-evaluation and continuous improvement.

Core ValuesIn pursuit of its mission IITM will:

Develop human resources to serve the nation • Recognize teaching as a unifying activity • Nurture integrity, creativity and academic freedom • Retain a willingness to experiment with new paradigms•

Message from the Director

IIT Madras: An Introduction

Program information

Academics

Research and Development

Extra Curricular Activities

Recent Activities

Student’s Page

Our Alumni

Placement office

Placement Procedure

Demographics

List of Previous Recruiters

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The primary objective of the IITs, in the words of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was, “to provide scientists and technologists of the highest caliber who would engage in research, design and development to help building the nation towards self reliance in her technological needs”.

IIT produces graduates at different levels: Doctorates, Masters and Bachelors. IITM has produced MBAs in recent years in addition to scien-tists and technologists. The significant growth in the IT as well as non- IT sectors can only be sustained by constant supply of high quality human resources. It is important that our students find jobs suited to their ap-titude and background. Such a matching of challenges in the job with the aptitude of the students is increasingly important in the competitive world of today, where innovation will be the greatest key to growth.

I sincerely hope that our students will use the facilities provided to them by our placement office and find their metier and justify the trust placed in them by our first Prime Minister in helping the Nation in its march towards becoming a developed country. Let me congratulate the Placement Office for their untiring efforts and wish all the students the very best of luck in their attempts to build purposeful careers for them.

Prof. M.S.AnanthDirector IIT Madras

IIT Madras: Introduction

Established in 1959, IIT Madras, an Institute of world-wide repute, has been instrumental in nurturing the dreams and aspirations of some of India’s brightest minds through a mix of intensive curricular and co-curricular activities. The programs at IIT Madras aimed at developing in each student, a mastery of fundamentals, versatility of mind and motivation for learning, have resulted in well-rounded leaders of the highest professional competence. IIT Madras has just celebrated its much awaited Golden Jubilee re-cently. The celebrations started on 31st July and continued throughout the previous year. While the academia marked the event by a slew of international conferences and pres-tigious book and journal releases, the students have played their part by taking their technical and cultural fests to a completely different level. And of course, the month of December saw IITM host the annual Pan-IIT meet whose guest speakers list read like the Who’s Who of the world.

M TechThis programme is offered to

students taken in through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engi-neering). The programme of in-struction for each stream of spe-cialization comprises core courses, elective courses and project work. The student may be required to give one or more seminars and un-dergo industrial/practical training during the programme.

M ScStudents taking this program

are admitted through JAM (Joint Admission Test to M Sc). On an av-erage only 4% of the aspirants who take the test are admitted to the IITs. The 4 semester M Sc program is carefully designed to impart es-sential knowledge in the respec-tive departments with opportuni-ties for specialization in all major areas.

MS & PhDThese research programs in var-

ious disciplines are designed to ca-ter to the needs of industries and laboratories in cutting edge tech-nologies both in basic and applied research on par with international

standards. Interdisciplinary and indus-try specific problems are undertaken to sustain the institution- industry in-teraction. In the first year of curriculum strong foundations on theory are laid down which is followed by a research project. Tentative time taken for the completion of PhD and MS program is four and two years respectively.

MBAThe Department of Management

Studies (DoMS) of IIT Madras offers a two-year, eight-quarter, full time MBA program designed to produce compe-tent managers. The program places emphasis on knowledge of industrial and business domains and the devel-opment of soft skills.

MAThe unique five year integrated pro-

gramme, launched in 2006, leads to Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in three major disciplines – Development Stud-ies, Economics, and English Studies. The MA Programme exposes students to a wide variety of disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities, mov-ing on to develop strong analytical, communication and research skills in the relevant stream through applied projects, quantitative subjects and a firm theoretical backing.

Specializations in Dual & M Tech

Dual DegreeAerospace EngineeringBioTechnologyChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering- Infrastructural Civil EngineeringComputer Science & EngineeringEngineering Design- Automotive EngineeringElectrical Engineering- Communication Engineering- Micro Electronics & VLSI Design- Power Systems & Power ElectronicsMechanical Engineering - Energy Technology- Product Design - Intelligent ManufacturingMetallurgical & MaterialsEngineeringNaval Architecture & Ocean EngineeringApplied Mechanics- Bio-Medical Engineering- Fluid Mechanics- Soil Mechanics

M Tech DegreeAerospace EngineeringApplied MechanicsMedical BioTechnologyChemical Engineering Civil Engineering- Building Technology & Construction Management- Environment - Geotechnical Engineering- Hydraulic water resources- Structural Engineering- Transportation Engineering- Construction Technology & Management- Computational Engineering

Computer Science- Computer Science & EngineeringElectrical Engineering- Communication Engineering- Micro Electronics & VLSI Design- Power Systems & Power ElectronicsMathematics- Industrial Mathematics & Scientific ComputingMechanical Engineering

- Thermal Engineering- Design- Manufacturing EngineeringMetallurgical & Materials EngineeringOcean Engineering

Physics - Solid State Technology

B Tech & Dual DegreeThese programmes are offered

by 11 departments to students screened through the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination). Renowned for its fierce competition it has an approximately 1.5% acceptance ratio amongst more than 3,00,000 applicants.

B Tech programme is developed to impart fundamentals of profes-sional engineering. The students undergo an internship program in the pre-final year and in the final year they do an engineering proj-ect. Both are necessarily relevant to their academic curriculum.

Dual Degree students will be awarded a B Tech and M Tech de-gree at the end of five years of academic programme. This pro-gramme gives more emphasis on the project work and the students do an exclusive M Tech project in the fifth year. The academic expo-sure includes a variety of courses from professional, humanities, ba-sic sciences and management.

The B.Tech curriculum requires a student to complete at least 165 credits to earn a degree. The re-quirement for dual degree is 195 credits.”

ContaCt us

Lt.Col(rtd). Jayakumar Deputy RegistrarTraining,Placements and Public Relations,IIT Madras, Chennai- 600036

e-mail: placement[at]iitm.ac.inTel: +9144- 22578130, +9144-22578131Fax: +9144- 22578135

Prof. BVSSS PrasadPlacement Advisor,IIT Madras, Chennai- 600036

email: prasad[at]iitm.ac.inTel: +9144- 22578130, +9144- 22574761

Karthik MedarmetlaAcademic Affairs Secretary,IIT Madras, Chennai- 600036

email: aas[at]iitm.ac.inTel: +9144- 22578540

The Departments and Centres of the Institute are responsible for the academic activities which include teaching, research and in-dustrial consultancy. The courses of study are organized on semester programs and each semester pro-vides for a minimum of seventy in-structional days. A number of con-ferences, symposia and workshops are organized in the Institute which attract participation from scholars all over the world.

Summer Internships Pre-final year students of

BTech & Dual Degree courses un-dergo summer internship in vari-ous leading organizations from mid-May to end-July. Such industri-al training provides students with adequate exposure in tackling live problems encountered in working of an industrial entity. Students are also regularly exposed to the latest industry practices through several industry visits. Internships are co-ordinated by the concerned de-partments and student in-charge. You can contact the Academic Af-fairs Secretary at aas@iitm.ac.in for more details.

Minor Degrees

Other than professional ma-jor degree IITM offers a student to choose a minor degree of his/her choice in various areas:

Operational Research • Bio Medical Engineering• Industrial Engineering• Ocean Technology• Computational Mathematics• Physics•

Chemistry• Management Studies• Materials Technology• Development Studies •

Exchange Programmes IIT-Madras has an active

student exchange programmes in which the students spend an entire semester in a foreign university. Some of the exchange programmes are in collaboration with:

DAAD - Deutscher Akademis-• cher Austausch Dienst (German Academic Exchange service).

NTU – Nanyang Technologi-• cal University, Singapore.

NUS – National University of • Singapore, Singapore.

Departmental & Institute Electives

In order to boost interest in other faculties of technology, the students can take up electives and/or audit courses from departments other than their core area of spe-cialization. Students also take courses in Humanities and Man-agement Sciences to broaden their perspective.

Research at IIT Madras is nur-tured through various academic programmes run by the depart-ments and through sponsored pro-grammes funded by national orga-nizations and the industry.

Academic Research Programs These relate to research work

undertaken by individual faculty or specific research groups in each departmnent running academic programmes leading to M.S or Ph.D degree. Research is carried out by scholars admitted to the programmes of study under the guidance of the faculty in each de-partment.

Sponsored Research and Research based Industrial ConsultancyOrganisation of research by funding projects is undertaken by the faculty. The project details are forwarded to various groups based on the nature of research and the interest shown by Government / Research bodies. Industrial Consultancy provides for faculty of the institute to undertake specific assignments for the Industry, which may include project design, testing and evaluation or even training in new areas of industrial development. This is channeled through the Center for Industrial

Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR)

Paper Publications & Patents Students also publish numerous

scientific papers based on their re-search findings in various revered national and international confer-ences and esteemed journals. At the same time, students, who have devised innovative and pragmatic solutions to modern day prob-lems, are encouraged to file for national and international patents

Student ProjectsIt is mandatory for all B.Tech,

Dual degree, M.Tech, M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. students to take up proj-ects under the guidance of faculty. These include basic, development and application oriented research projects. With many of these proj-ects being industry sponsored, they provide both students and faculty an opportunity to tackle live problems.

Research & Development

Shaastra Shaastra, the annual technical

festival of IIT Madras, is the largest technical festival of India and at-tracts more than 25,000 engineer-ing enthusiasts from across the country. An immensely popular event replete with intensely chal-lenging technical competitions, innovative workshops on ground-breaking top-ics, lectures and demonstrations by distinguished l u m i n a r i e s , Shaastra continu-ously strives for excellence in the field of science and technology.

Shaastra holds the unique dis-tinction of being the first student-organized event in the world to earn the coveted ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality Man-agement System.

Tech SocTechSoc, an abbreviation of

Technical Socials, organizes year-

round technical competitions between hos-tels at an institute level. TechSoc presents inventive design and hands-on problems on topics encompassing various aspects of engineering. With the imaginative nature of problems portrayed, it encourages stu-dents to think out of the box and concep-tualize innovative yet practical solutions. It also serves as a source of new ideas and instills in freshers a distinct interest for

technical activities.

C-TIDES C-TIDES, standing for

Cell for Technology In-novation, Development and Entrepreneurship Support, is the entre-preneurship cell of IIT Madras. C-TIDES is a conglomerate of entre-preneurial spirits which aims at fostering inno-vation and entrepre-neurship development through promotion of technological research, incubation, consultan-cy and thereby creating a holistic platform for the support of techno-business entrepreneur-

SaarangSaarang, the annual cultural

festival of IIT Madras, is one of the biggest cultural festivals in India and draws around 50,000 students from across the country. Come Jan-uary and the campus of IIT Madras is completely transformed into a place buzzing with a flurry of ac-tivity in preparation for the much awaited cultural extravaganza of the year.

Lit SocLitSoc, short for Literary So-

cials, is a dynamic organization which aims at inculcating literary

and creative skills in a student by holding inter-hostel events like public speaking, dramatics, music competitions and dance events. It

constantly seeks to pursue a path which leads to all-round develop-ment thereby moulding a student’s personality in a positive manner. These student-led initiatives form the core of extra-curricular activi-ties on campusSports

Sports at IITM generate a lot of enthusiasm - not only from within the campus, but from other col-leges in the country as well. The academic calendar is crowded with sporting events - be it the intra-hostel and inter-hostel events, or the inter-collegiate and inter-IIT tournaments like the Inter-IIT Sports Meet, Schroeter, The Annu-al Bridge Tournament, Sportstar In-ter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations The Golden Jubilee of IIT Madras

was celebrated from 30th July 2008 to 29th July 2009. The year-long activities showcased the contribution of IIT Madras in various fields and projected new initia-tives for the coming years. Many inter-national conferences in inter-disciplinary areas including microelectromechanical systems, ocean engineering and sustain-able development were organized. New academic initiatives were undertaken and programmes were organized in collabo-ration with alumni and industry. Notable examples of the same include technology appreciation programmes for top execu-tives in industry and many new sponsored and consultancy projects. The year saw many high profile extramural lectures by celebrities and experts including Ms. Nan-dita Das, Shri Vijay Amritraj, Justice N Ven-katachala, Dr. M S Swaminathan among others. Many facilities, like the students activities centre and IC&SR hall, were up-graded to enrich the quality of education provided at the institute.

Academic initiativesIIT Madras has shown its cognizance

of the needs of emerging industries by instituting courses designed specifically to cater to the requirements of the in-dustries. The 5 year integrated dual de-gree programme in Engineering Design trains students in the aspects of me-chanical engineering with a focus on the development of products and machines. The department of Biotechnology has been set up to train engineers and en-courage research in the emerging field of biotechnology. New courses in Petro-leum Engineering, Nuclear Engineering and Catalysis Technology are tailor-made to match the needs of these industries. The institute has also recently started a five year integrated Master of Arts pro-gramme.

Centre for InnovationThe Centre for Innovation (CFI) is a

multi-purpose, accessible-to-all labora-tory cum workshop based on the con-cept: “Walk in with an idea, walk out with a product”. Funded by the 1981 batch of alumni, CFI aims to elevate informal learning and cultivate inventions and in-novations. Its parallel aims include con-centrating on technologies which lead to sustainable development, analyzing the effect of prevalent technologies on the environment and developing new technologies for rural development.

IIT Madras Research Park The IIT Madras Research Park

endeavours to enable companies with a research orientation to es-tablish a base in the park and le-verage the research initiatives of IIT Madras. It is modeled on suc-cessful research parks such as Stanford, MIT and Harvard. This technology park has been set up with the sole intention of adding enduring value of industrial signifi-cance essential for the progress of industry and business enterprises.

Pan-IIT 2008 Global ConferenceIn the month of December, 2008, IIT Ma-

dras played host to PanIIT 2008, the annual global alumni meet. With an apt theme of “Inspire, Innovate and Transform” and an im-pressive line of speakers, PanIIT 2008 marked the beginning of a new era and effectively addressed many of the challenges the world faces today.

Golden Jubilee ConclaveWith the purpose of commemo-

rating the Golden Jubilee year of IIT Madras and to contribute to the re-unification of India, the students of IIT Madras organized the Conclave which was held on 1st October, 2008. A forum conceived with the vision of addressing issues of national impor-tance, the Conclave saw a galaxy of speakers discussing the prospects of “Emergent India”. The event brought together Indians like Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, Dr. Ramachandra Guha and Ms.Kanimozhi among others, and featured talks by them on top-ics ranging from society and culture to health, from history to econom-ics. The Conclave also included talks by Mr. Jacques Foulquier, Senior VP, Renault-Nissan, Mr. V K Magapu, Se-nior Executive VP, L&T Infotech, Mr. Sandeep Sibal, VP Qualcomm and Mr S B Vaagal from RIL.

The speakers include Dr. Manmohan Singh, Honorable Prime Min-ister of India,

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The placement office is well equipped and is designed to smoothly handle and support the placement procedure at every stage. Arrangements for Inter-views, Pre-placement talks, Group discussions and Interviews are handled by the staff at the place-ment office.

We are equipped with the fol-lowing facilities to aid the process:

- Auditoriums to conduct pre- placement talks and tests.- Well furnished air-conditioned rooms for Interviews and group discussions.- Fully computerized office.

- Placement volunteers to assist on the day of visit.

- Video conferencing facilities.

1. Invitation sent to the company/organization with relevant information and Employer Registration Form (ERF) by placement office starting from 5th June, 2009.

2. The company/organization sends filled ERF to Placement Office, IIT Madras, along with softcopy of their Pre Placement Interaction (PPI) material by August 1st, 2009.

3. On receipt of information, the Placement Office calls for students to submit resumes before speci-fied date; which are made available to the company through an exclusive login on the website.

4. Placement team schedules the date for campus interviews as per student -rankings.

5. The company sends a shortlist to the Placement Office at least 3 days in advance to their visit on campus.

6. The company is required to furnish the list of final selected students before the end of the sched-uled day.

7. After the selection process, the company needs to send the offer letters to the Placement Office to be handed over to the students through the Deputy Registrar (TP&PR).

Placement Procedure

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MS

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MTech

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Degree wise distribution of students

Department wise distribution of students

Streamwise statistics of students registered for placements

Some of our past recruiters

3MAdobeAdventity BPO IndiaAmada softAmazonAmerican Bureau of ShippingAnalog Devices Ansys FluentArcot Software Ashok LeylandAtherosBajajBank of AmericaBayer Crop SciencesBeceemBeroe Bharat Electronics LimitedBHELBoston AnalyticsCAE Simulation TechnologiesCapital IQCapital OneCaterpillarCDot China State Construction ChronusCiena India Private LimitedCisco SystemsCitigroup Global Computer AssociatesConnexiousCosmic CircuitsCouth IndiaCredit SuisseCrompton GreavesCSEM CTSCypress

Dar Al Handasah ConsultantsDavis Langdon & SeahDe ShawDeloitteDoshion LimitedDRDODr. ReddyEngineers India LtdErnst & YoungEssar GroupEvalueserveExeter GroupFutures FirstGeneral ElectricGeneral MotorsGenpactGeodesic Information SystemsGeometric SoftwareGlobal AnalyticsGoldman SachsGoogle HalliburtonHeadstrongHindustan Aeronautics LtdHP IndiaHSBC Global i2 TechnologiesIBM India Pvt LtdICICI LombardIFCInfosys TechnologiesInsilicaIntelIntergraph ConsultingIntuitInvensysIOCL iRunway

Irevna ResearchITC LimitedIttiam SystemsIVY ComptecJMN InvestmentsJohn DeereKawasaki MicroelectronicsKeppel FELS Offshore KLA TencorKPMGL & TLehman BrothersLSI LogicMahindra & MahindraManhattan AssociatesMarket RXMazagon DockMcAfeeMcKinseyMicrosoftMorgan Stanley (FID)Morgan Stanley (IT)Motorola MR, GermanyMu Sigma Business SolutionsMaytas Infra LtdNational InstrumentsNetappsNovell SoftwareNTPC LimitedNvidia BangaloreNXP SemiconductorsOracle IndiaPangea3Patni Computers PWCPricol Qualcomm

Ramco SystemsRedpine SignalsReflexis Systems Reliance Industries Renault NissanSabre Safran AerospaceSamsung Electronics SandiskSasken CommunicationsSchlumbergerSchneider ElectricScope InternationalShell Technology CentreStrand LifesciencesSumitomo ChemicalsSundaram FastnersSymantecTata Consultancy ServicesTata MotorsTata SteelTexas InstrumentsTIBCO Software Tower Research CapitalTrinity TVS Capital FundsTVS Motor CompanyUnitech LimitedUoPVerizon VestasVeveoVisser & Smit Hanav BVVMwareWipro TechnologiesXilinxYahooZS Associates