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What are the different cultural and technical clubs on the campus? How many can we join? What kinds of activities are conducted by them?

So many options! From drama, music, comedy, media, design, to 3D printing, Electronics and Aero... read on for more details.

What are the different festivals organized by IIT Madras?

Our Cultural fest is Saarang and Technical fest is Shaastra, but there are also many many departmental fests in various fields.

If I want to play sports on campus, are there any facilities available?

IITM's sporting culture is strong with facilities like swimming pools, weightlifting arenas, athletics stadiums, & even skating rinks.

Is Chennai safe for women students?

Yes, it has the lowest crime rate against women as compared to 19 other metro cities in India. This extends to the IITM campus too.

What is the climate of Chennai like?

Hot and humid, like other coastal cities like Mumbai and Panaji (Goa). The IIT-M campus is within a forest - so cooler than outside.

What's the city of Chennai like?

Large, beautiful and cosmopolitan! The food, culture and sights are noteworthy, and exploring the city is be a wonderful experience.

Is it difficult to be at IIT Madras if you're not fluent in Tamil?

Not at all. Almost all students speak English. In addition, you'll hear Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and more.

Do North Indian students face difficulties at IIT Madras?

Not at all. From language to food to culture, life at IITM and Chennai is cosmopolitan & multicultural.

How far is IITM from the city?

It's in the heart of the city, close to the airport, railway stations and metro stations. It's also well connected by public transport.

How big are the hostel rooms? Do we have to share rooms? Do the rooms have attached restrooms?

First year UG students stay in comfortable double occupancy rooms. Restrooms are common and shared by around 8 rooms.

Are there stores inside campus?

There are many shops to buy groceries, stationery, items of daily use, and even multiple restaurants. IITM is a city within a city!

Do students in IITM have to stay in the college hostel or can stay at home?

Students have the option of being residential students or day scholars.

Do we need to buy our own fan and mattress?

Fans are already provided but you will need your own mattress. This can be bought from our general store for a subsidised price.

What kind of food is served at the mess?

There is SO much variety, including North Indian, South Indian, Jain and global cuisines in the many messes, canteens, and restaurants!

What are the placements like at IIT Madras? Do people get 1 Cr+ salaries?

The 2021-22 placement season saw 1491 offers from 480+ companies including Microsoft, Qualcomm and Goldman Sachs. Read the full report!

How many IITians get placed?

Across UG and PG, over 80% get placed. Many students also choose to study further, start their own business, or take a break.

Between CS, Electrical, Mechanical - Which branch is always safe for job security?

All of these IIT-M degrees offer great job security. Pick the one you want based on your interests!

What are the UG programs unique to IIT Madras?

This includes Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design, Naval Architecture, Engineering Physics, Electric Vehicles and Energy Systems.

What is the IIT Madras Research Park?

It's a hotbed of innovation for IITM and the industry. It has incubated ~200 startups with its infrastructure, faculty and resources.

What is the IITM Centre For Innovation? What does it do? Can students join?

It's India's largest student-run innovation lab. It has many technical clubs under it and hosts many renowned competitions.

I've heard that IIT Madras is a centre for EV excellence. Is that true? What does that mean?

It's true! IITM is leading the EV revolution with its EV master's program and the Centre of Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicles.

What are some of the successful startups incubated in IIT Madras?

More than 200 have been incubated here, including 11 unicorns! This includes Ather Energy, DocsApp and Cygni.

How is IIT Madras ranked nationally and internationally?

Pick a ranking and you'll find IITM right on top. #1 in NIRF. #1 in the ARIIA rankings. #17 as per the QS BRICS rankings.

What is the IIT Madras library like?

Large, comprehensive, and fully stocked with all sorts of resources, including over 2 million books spread over 5 storeys!

What are the different cultural and technical clubs on the campus? How many can we join? What kinds of activities are conducted by them?

So many options! From drama, music, comedy, media, design, to 3D printing, Electronics and Aero... read on for more details.

What are the different festivals organized by IIT Madras?

Our Cultural fest is Saarang and Technical fest is Shaastra, but there are also many many departmental fests in various fields.

If I want to play sports on campus, are there any facilities available?

IITM's sporting culture is strong with facilities like swimming pools, weightlifting arenas, athletics stadiums, & even skating rinks.

What are some scenic localities around the campus?

The whole campus is gorgeous but some student favourites are Bonn Avenue, NAC rooftop and the campus lake (in the middle of a forest!)

Where can I go to pray within campus?

IITM is a secular space, with temples, Chapels and Islamic Prayer halls all within easy reach of students, faculty and staff.

Are there any restrictions against going outside campus?

There are no restrictions unless enforced by the administration for health or safety reasons. But you should always carry your ID card!

What measures does IITM take to safeguard the mental health of its students?

IITM has counsellors and well-being bodies to help students. These include the SAATHI platform, the MITR body and the Wellness Centre.

What is the Open Air Theatre used for?

It's used for Saturday night movie screenings and many pro-shows during our tech and cultural fests for live music performances.

What are the IITM hostels like?

Comfortable, clean, and full of camaraderie. The hostels at IITM have all the facilities you need.

Is there a curfew?

There may be an evening curfew for freshers for a short while but apart from that there is none.

How many percentile/AIR to get CSE department of IITM?

The closing ranks for every year are publicly available.

Will I be able to handle another college along with IIT-M BSc Data Science or will it be difficult?

You should be able to do the IIT-M BSc Data Science program with another college course.

What is the online BSc program in Data Science? What are the benefits? What are the job prospects?

IITM offers an online BSc program in Programming and Data Science. It is an unique program that is open to students from all streams.

I want to join IITM's BS degree program - please share details on fees, scholarship and placement for the same

The fees depend on the number of courses the student signs up for

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Is Chennai safe for women students?

What is the climate of Chennai like?

What's the city of Chennai like?

Is it difficult to be at IIT Madras if you're not fluent in Tamil?

Do North Indian students face difficulties at IIT Madras?

How far is IITM from the city?

How big are the hostel rooms? Do we have to share rooms? Do the rooms have attached restrooms?

Are there stores inside campus?

Do students in IITM have to stay in the college hostel or can stay at home?

Do we need to buy our own fan and mattress?

What kind of food is served at the mess?

What are the placements like at IIT Madras? Do people get 1 Cr+ salaries?

How many IITians get placed?

Between CS, Electrical, Mechanical - Which branch is always safe for job security?

What are the UG programs unique to IIT Madras?

What is the IIT Madras Research Park?

What is the IITM Centre For Innovation? What does it do? Can students join?

I've heard that IIT Madras is a centre for EV excellence. Is that true? What does that mean?

What are some of the successful startups incubated in IIT Madras?

How is IIT Madras ranked nationally and internationally?

What is the IIT Madras library like?

What are the different cultural and technical clubs on the campus? How many can we join? What kinds of activities are conducted by them?

What are the different festivals organized by IIT Madras?

If I want to play sports on campus, are there any facilities available?

What are some scenic localities around the campus?

Where can I go to pray within campus?

Are there any restrictions against going outside campus?

What measures does IITM take to safeguard the mental health of its students?

What is the Open Air Theatre used for?

What are the IITM hostels like?

Is there a curfew?

How many percentile/AIR to get CSE department of IITM?

Will I be able to handle another college along with IIT-M BSc Data Science or will it be difficult?

What is the online BSc program in Data Science? What are the benefits? What are the job prospects?

I want to join IITM's BS degree program - please share details on fees, scholarship and placement for the same

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