Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a public technical university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most prestigious engineering institutes in India and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.

The history of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) dates back to 1956, when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was on an official visit to West Germany. The German government offered assistance to set up a higher technological institute in India, and this offer was accepted.

The first Indo-German agreement for the establishment of IIT Madras was signed in Bonn, West Germany in 1959. The institute was inaugurated in the same year by the then Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs. The first batch of students, comprising 120 students from across India, was admitted in July 1959.

IIT Madras was started with technical, academic, and financial assistance from the Government of West Germany. It was at the time the largest international educational project sponsored by the West German government. IIT Madras has grown significantly since its inception.

IIT Madras is a world-renowned institution that is at the forefront of engineering education and research. It is a place where students can learn from the best and brightest minds in the world, and where they can prepare for careers in the most cutting-edge fields.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Indian Institute of Technology Madras is positioned as the #285 top university in the world, which makes it the #6 top university in India.

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2024 Ranking	#6
University Name	Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Acronym	IITM
Year Established	1959
Motto	Siddhirbhavati Karmaja
Motto in English	Success is Born out of Action
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Sub-urban
Colors	Maroon, Gold

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Address	Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Phone	+91 (0) 44 2257 8201
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