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IIT-Madras to host invention fair for all NIRF top ranking institutions
2 days, 19 hours ago

IIT-Madras to host invention fair for all NIRF top ranking institutions

The Hindu  

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has proposed to host an invention fair ‘IlnvenTiv-2025’. 1 position in the ‘overall category’ for the 6th consecutive year and in the ‘engineering category’ for the 9th consecutive year, witnessed several firsts this year. A few days ago, it announced ‘Fine arts and cultural excellence admission’ for the academic year 2025-26 to reward and encourage …

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In a first, IIT Madras introduces 'Fine Arts and Culture Excellence' quota
5 days, 14 hours ago

In a first, IIT Madras introduces 'Fine Arts and Culture Excellence' quota

India Today  

In a historic move, the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras has launched the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence admission scheme for its undergraduate programmes. Speaking at the launch, IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti said, “IIT Madras is embarking on a new journey to recognise and reward talent in fine arts and culture through FACE admission. A FACE Rank …

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IIT Madras hosts ICIIS 2024 with workshops on quantum computing and 5G/6G tech
1 week ago

IIT Madras hosts ICIIS 2024 with workshops on quantum computing and 5G/6G tech

India Today  

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and IEEE are jointly hosting the 18th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems from December 21 to December 23, 2024, at the IIT Madras campus. A key feature of the conference is a workshop on ‘Programming with Quantum Computers’ and ‘5G/6G Wireless Networks’, scheduled for December 21, 2024. "We aim to foster awareness …

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IIT Madras unveils world's first 3D high-resolution human fetal brain images
1 week, 6 days ago

IIT Madras unveils world's first 3D high-resolution human fetal brain images

India Today  

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by releasing the most detailed high-resolution 3D images of the human fetal brain. Developed by researchers at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, this pioneering project is the first of its kind globally, showcasing over 5,132 digitally captured brain sections at a cellular level using advanced brain mapping technology. A …

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India's first Hyperloop train test track completed by IIT Madras. Key details
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India's first Hyperloop train test track completed by IIT Madras. Key details

India Today  

In a major leap forward for transportation technology, IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward futuristic transport systems. COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE CAVUUM TRAIN TECHNOLOGY The project is being led by IIT Madras’s Avishkar Hyperloop team in partnership with TuTr, a startup incubated at the institute. The Hyperloop concept, originally popularised …

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India’s Hyperloop test track is ready: How it could make travel super-fast
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s Hyperloop test track is ready: How it could make travel super-fast

Firstpost  

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared on X that a 410-metre-long Hyperloop test track is now completed in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai. Sharing a video of the Hyperloop test track on X on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote, “Bharat’s first Hyperloop test track completed.” He also congratulated Indian Railways, IIT-Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr Hyperloop, a deep tech startup …

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India’s first Hyperloop train test track completed by IIT Madras; trains to operate in vacuum-like tubes
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s first Hyperloop train test track completed by IIT Madras; trains to operate in vacuum-like tubes

Live Mint  

In a major breakthrough in transport technology innovation in India, IIT Madras has successfully developed a 410-meter-long Hyperloop test track, Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. While sharing a video of the Hyperloop test train track on X, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote, “Bharat’s first Hyperloop test track completed. IIT Madras's Avishkar Hyperloop team and TuTr IIT-Madras’s team …

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IIT Madras school fires principal over tests on students without parental consent
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IIT Madras school fires principal over tests on students without parental consent

India Today  

Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School, located on the IIT Madras campus in Tamil Nadu, has come under scrutiny after parents discovered that physical tests resembling human trials were conducted on students without their consent. The revelation sparked outrage among parents, prompting an inquiry by the school and IIT Madras authorities. According to complaints lodged by parents via email, their …

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IIT Madras faces criticism over product test on students without parents' consent
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IIT Madras faces criticism over product test on students without parents' consent

India Today  

A product testing exercise conducted at the Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School, located on the Indian Institute of Technology Madras campus, has sparked controversy after parents alleged that the test was carried out without their consent. The test, conducted on August 19, 2024, involved students wearing a “smart insole” placed inside their shoes and a smartwatch. Clarification on clinical …

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IIT Madras develops test track for 1,100 km/h avishkar hyperloop
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IIT Madras develops test track for 1,100 km/h avishkar hyperloop

India Today  

IIT Madras has successfully completed a 410-meter test track for Hyperloop, marking an important milestone in India’s journey towards advanced transportation systems, following Bullet Train and Hydrogen Train tests. Vaishnaw praised the efforts of the Railways, the IIT Madras Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr, an incubated startup at the institute, for their contributions to the project. 👍 Team Railways, IIT-Madras’ …

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IIT Madras student secures ₹4.3 crore job offer from Wall Street trading firm Jane Street
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Madras student secures ₹4.3 crore job offer from Wall Street trading firm Jane Street

Live Mint  

In a landmark achievement, a student from IIT Madras received a pre-placement offer worth over ₹4.3 crore from Jane Street, a renowned Wall Street trading firm. This lucrative package, including salary, bonus, and relocation costs, is the highest offer made to an IIT Madras student this year. Apart from Jane Street, major companies like BlackRock, Glean, and Da Vinci have …

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IIT Madras Pravartak introduces new courses in supply chain and logistics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Madras Pravartak introduces new courses in supply chain and logistics

India Today  

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has collaborated with Cambtech Training and Placement firm to offer certification programmes in the Supply Chain and Logistics sector. EMPOWERING STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS FOR INDUSTRY-READY CAREERS Highlighting the importance of this course, Professor Mangala Sunder, Founder, of Digital Skills Academy - IITM Pravartak, said, "The objective of these courses is to provide graduate students from …

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IIT Madras student gets Rs 4.3 crore offer from top US firm
3 weeks ago

IIT Madras student gets Rs 4.3 crore offer from top US firm

India Today  

IIT Madras has once again grabbed headlines with a remarkable pre-placement offer for one of its students. Global trading firm Jane Street has offered an annual package of Rs 4.3 crore to a student for a role based in Hong Kong, marking the highest offer of this placement season at the premier institute. The offer was made to a computer …

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How to sail through the four-year hybrid BS programme at IIT Madras
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How to sail through the four-year hybrid BS programme at IIT Madras

The Hindu  

Arushi Shinde with her JEE advance rank could secure a seat at an IIT. While currently there are around 25,000 students who have enrolled in the data science course, only around 60 have successfully reached the degree level qualification. “Sometimes such students start feeling if they should put so much effort into the course while they are at a regular …

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B.S. Electronic Systems at IIT Madras: Industry ready course that doesn’t need JEE
3 weeks, 4 days ago

B.S. Electronic Systems at IIT Madras: Industry ready course that doesn’t need JEE

The Hindu  

Some 1,500 students are actively enrolled in the IIT Madras B.S. The hybrid course is conducted through pre-recorded lecture videos, live online classes every week in which faculty talk to students and clear doubts, exams at nearly 100 centers all over India, and experiments supervised by faculty at home culminating in one week of lab work in IIT Madras. Explaining …

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IIT Madras Pravartak launches free career counselling programme for teachers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Madras Pravartak launches free career counselling programme for teachers

India Today  

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has teamed up with BodhBridge Education, an organisation founded by IIT Madras alumni, to provide Career Counselling Certification Training for School Teachers. This initiative aims to empower teachers, who are the first counsellors to school students, across the country by equipping them with essential career guidance skills, enabling them to guide students toward well-informed educational …

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IIT Madras launches 'Centre for Human-Centric AI' to amplify human potential
4 weeks ago

IIT Madras launches 'Centre for Human-Centric AI' to amplify human potential

India Today  

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a 'Centre for Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence' to harness AI to amplify human potential, which could be a critical opportunity for India. This newly launched centre will help identify risks to inform future regulations, ensuring that India's AI development is safe and responsible, especially in the Indian context, while maximising innovation. The centre was …

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IIT Madras, Andhra government sign 8 MoUs for deep-tech, skilling, innovation
1 month ago

IIT Madras, Andhra government sign 8 MoUs for deep-tech, skilling, innovation

India Today  

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Andhra Pradesh government have joined hands to drive innovation and strengthen digital skills. The institute will also enable partnerships between Andhra Pradesh and international universities, according to IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti. IIT Madras will also help develop advanced governance systems using AI and data science to enhance administrative efficiency. On …

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AR Rahman to get IIT Madras award for virtual reality innovation in Le Musk film
1 month, 1 week ago

AR Rahman to get IIT Madras award for virtual reality innovation in Le Musk film

India Today  

IIT Madras will honour the iconic AR Rahman by dedicating the Experiential Technology Innovation Centre, a Centre of Excellence in Virtual Reality and related fields, as part of its ‘Institute of Eminence’ initiative. This recognition celebrates Rahman’s novel work on the Virtual Reality film Le Musk. ABOUT XITC XTIC at IIT Madras serves as a global research hub for Virtual …

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JGU and IIT Madras Collaborate to Design Advanced Robot Tour Guide for India’s First Constitution Museum
1 month, 1 week ago

JGU and IIT Madras Collaborate to Design Advanced Robot Tour Guide for India’s First Constitution Museum

Live Mint  

OP Jindal University Sonipat / Chennai, November 15: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and O.P. Jindal Global University have entered into a noteworthy Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of S.A.M.V.I.D., an innovative semi-humanoid guide robot designed for the new established India's First Constitution Museum & The Rights and Freedoms Academy at JGU Campus in Sonipat, Haryana. …

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IIT Madras, IIT Palakkad launch collaborative educational initiative
1 month, 1 week ago

IIT Madras, IIT Palakkad launch collaborative educational initiative

India Today  

In a significant move to enhance educational opportunities, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad have partnered to provide students with access to shared academic resources, research internships, and summer immersion programs. The initiative is designed to leverage the strengths of both institutes, enriching the learning experiences of students in IIT Madras’s Bachelor of …

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IIT Madras & ISRO team up to tackle thermal challenges faced by spacecraft and launch vehicles
1 month, 1 week ago

IIT Madras & ISRO team up to tackle thermal challenges faced by spacecraft and launch vehicles

Firstpost  

Thermal management is a critical aspect of spacecraft and launch vehicle design. The partnership is expected to nurture a new generation of experts in thermal and fluid sciences By combining ISRO’s practical experience in space exploration with IIT Madras’s academic prowess, the partnership promises to drive technological breakthroughs and offer students and researchers valuable hands-on experience in space engineering. Image …

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IIT Madras Virtual Reality Centre XTIC to launch National Academic Partnership to boost Research in XR
1 month, 1 week ago

IIT Madras Virtual Reality Centre XTIC to launch National Academic Partnership to boost Research in XR

The Hindu  

To drive the growth of ‘eXtended Reality’ sector in India the eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre, an IIT Madras Institute of Eminence Centre in virtual reality and related fields, will soon launch the ‘XTIC-APP’ for academic partnership programme. Vice- chancellors and principals of leading academic institutions are expected to sign the MoU during the XR Summit, scheduled to be held on …

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For better placements, IIT Madras extends Btech internships to six months
1 month, 1 week ago

For better placements, IIT Madras extends Btech internships to six months

The Hindu  

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has modified the structure of their existing Bachelor of Technology curriculum to accommodate internships for a longer duration of six months, as opposed to the current three-month period. In the four-year BTech programme, internships are scheduled during the summer of the sixth semester in the third year from the months of May to July. But …

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