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EnglishWhat is IIT Madras (iitm.ac.in) and what does the website cover?
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iitm.ac.in is the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), a public technical and research university located in Chennai, India. The site is the main entry point for information about the institute's academic programmes, admissions, research activities, news and announcements. It is most useful if you are a prospective student checking programmes and admission routes, a current student or researcher looking for institute updates, or a visitor trying to understand what the institute offers.
What the institute is
IIT Madras describes itself as a public technical and research university based in Chennai. Its homepage highlights a long-running top ranking claim ("No. 1 for 5 Years Running..." and "No. 1 for 9 Years Running..."), and presents the institute under themes such as "The Champions of Technology," "Incubating Minds," "Catalyzing Careers" and "The Best of the Best." The site also notes an IITM Zanzibar Campus, indicating activity beyond the Chennai location.
What the website covers
The homepage and linked sections group information into several practical areas:
| Area | What you can find |
|---|---|
| Academic programmes | Undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate, research programmes, an online BSc programme, an International Masters' Program (I2MP), and exchange programmes |
| Admissions | UG and PG programme admissions for 2026, plus a Bachelor of Cybersecurity PG programme |
| Research and innovation | News on research findings and launches, an Innovation Challenge, and a Summer Fellowship |
| News and announcements | Press releases, live-stream notices for institute events, and event calendars |
| Careers and recruitment | A rolling advertisement (No IITM/R/3/2025) with a separate application portal |
| International students | A dedicated section for international students and the Zanzibar campus |
The site also lists new academic programmes for 2026 and a four-year Medical Science and Engineering Program among its admission announcements.
Who it is for
- Prospective students can review programme types and admission announcements, including UG and PG admissions for 2026.
- Current students and researchers can follow institute news, research updates and event schedules.
- Job applicants can find the rolling recruitment advertisement and the linked application portal.
- International audiences can check the international students section and the Zanzibar campus information.
Practical notes before you rely on it
The site mixes evergreen programme descriptions with time-bound announcements, so check dates on admission and recruitment notices rather than assuming a listed item is currently open. Some items point to separate portals (for example, the recruitment application portal at facapp.iitm.ac.in), so the main site is a signpost rather than the place where every application is completed. The provided material does not state fees, eligibility details or login requirements for these programmes and portals; confirm those on the specific programme or portal page before acting.