IIT Madras

Fourth wave scare: Covid-19 cases continue to surge at IIT Madras, total 111 now

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has recorded 32 new coronavirus cases.

Apr 26, 2022, 14:03 PM IST

IIT Madras turns Covid hotspot: 25 more test positive for virus, total count now 55

25 more people tested positive for Covid-19 at IIT Madras on Saturday taking the total toll to 55, the Tamil Nadu government said on Saturday.

Apr 24, 2022, 10:01 AM IST

Fourth wave scare! IIT Madras turns Covid-19 hotspot as 18 more tests positive, total count is 30

Eighteen more students tested positive for Covid at IIT-Madras on Friday, just a day after Twelve students were found infected with the virus. The total number of infections on the premises is now 3O

Apr 22, 2022, 12:49 PM IST

IIT Madras research scholar alleges sexual assault, harassment, FIR filed against 8

The IIT Madras research scholar, a member of the Scheduled Castes community,  has accused her fellow scholar of sexually assaulting and harassing her at the workplace since she joined the institution in 2016. 

Mar 26, 2022, 18:39 PM IST

IIT Madras alumni create app that pays students for learning

Melvano is an artificial intelligence-powered learning application that analyses weak areas of students and creates personalized coursework based on the assessment. 

Mar 06, 2022, 14:59 PM IST

Mahindra partners with IIT Madras-incubated entity to launch Bolero-based campers in India

This is the first time that an Indian automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) has ventured into the caravan segment in India.

Mar 04, 2022, 16:00 PM IST

When will third wave of COVID-19 hit India? IIT Madras predicts amid rising cases

India's R-naught value which indicates the spread of COVID-19 was recorded at 4 this week, suggesting a very high infection transmission rate.

Jan 08, 2022, 11:41 AM IST

IIT Madras Recruitment 2021: Apply for 49 Assistant Professor posts on iitm.ac.in, details here

Candidates need to note that they can apply online through the official site of IIT Madras on iitm.ac.in. I

Nov 11, 2021, 17:49 PM IST

IIT-Madras records over 200 pre-placement offers, highest ever

As many as 227 pre-placement offers (PPOs) have been made to IIT-Madras students during the 2021-22 academic year and will continue to be made till the commencement of phase one of campus placements, which is scheduled on December 1.

Nov 08, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

IIT-Madras unites startups to work on self-reliance in space tech, applications

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation would focus on building an end-to-end, self-reliant ecosystem for space technologies. 

Sep 30, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

NIRF ranking 2021: IIT Madras ranked in top spot for third consecutive year, check full list

IIT-Madras is at the top institue inthe country while IISc Bengaluru is ranked the best among research institutions, check full list of NIRF ranking announced by Ministry of Education.

Sep 09, 2021, 14:04 PM IST

IIT Madras Recruitment 2021: Application for various vacancies open on July 24, check details

Candidates can apply through the official website IIT Madras Recruitment at https://recruit.iitm.ac.in

Jul 23, 2021, 22:13 PM IST

Hyperloop pod developed at IIT-Madras to compete at European competition

Building upon the lessons they learnt from competing and earning a spot in the top 21 at the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition 2019, the team had been making modifications to their prototype.

Jul 17, 2021, 20:57 PM IST

IIT Madras Assistant Professor quits job over alleged caste discrimination, resignation letter goes viral

IIT Madras Assistant Professor Vipin P Veetil has allegedly resigned from his job over the issue of caste discrimination at the institute.

Jul 02, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

IIT-Madras faculty quits alleging casteism, corpse of another staff found on campus

According to the institute, the temporary project staff who was found dead, had joined the institute in April this year and was living outside the campus.

Jul 02, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Elderly adversely affected by COVID-19, only 19% have health insurance: IIT study

The study suggests that the elderly are bound to be adversely affected by COVID-19 norms such as physical distancing, isolation, which can lead to depression and other issues. 

Jun 14, 2021, 17:59 PM IST

IIT Madras’ Maritime Traffic Management Software to cost 50% less than Foreign options, says Institute

The present VTS at VOC Port has been operational for nearly seven years. Given the rapid increases in maritime traffic in India and abroad, a more VTS effective system would help create higher safety levels.

Jun 10, 2021, 18:34 PM IST

IIT Madras alumni help India fight COVID-19, contribute USD 2 million for relief efforts

The fundraising campaign was coordinated by the office of Alumni and Corporate Relations (ACR), IIT Madras, in association with IIT Madras Alumni Association of North America and IITM Foundation in the US.

Jun 07, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

IIT-M, MIT scientists grow Human Brain tissues for research on Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

In order to uninterruptedly observe brain tissues as they grow and develop, scientists from Indian and American Institutes claim to have developed a novel solution in Cell Culture.

May 17, 2021, 22:20 PM IST

Peek inside India's first ever 3D printed house, as IIT Madras creates history

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated India's first 3-D Printed house which is situated within IIT Madras, said the Institute. 

Apr 29, 2021, 06:19 AM IST