Indian Institute of Technology Madras is renowned both nationally and internationally for excellence in technical education, basic and applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industrial consultancy.
IIT Madras was established in 1959 and is today a premier centre for teaching, research and industrial consultancy in the country. A faculty of international repute, a brilliant student community, excellent technical and supporting staff and an effective administration have all contributed to the pre-eminent status of IIT Madras.