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Chennai, India
Joined January 2013
We're thrilled to announce that, @iitmadras breaks into the top 200 universities worldwide - ranking 180th in the world and 3rd in India in the QS World University Rankings (@TopUnis) 2026, a huge jump of 47 ranks from last year's 227th position. From classrooms to labs, and
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In conversation with @ThanthiTV , Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (@iitmadras) Director Prof. Kamakoti Veezhinathan and Assistant Prof Manish Anand, Department of Mechanical Engineering, shed light on the development of India’s lightest active wheelchair, which weighs just
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Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Department of Applied Mechanics, @iitmadras, in his podcast - The Prof Mahesh Panchagnula Podcast, chats with Professor Suresh Dhaniyala, a distinguished atmospheric science expert from Clarkson University, unpacking the urgent crisis of urban air
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RT @EduMinOfIndia: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali). At IISER Mohali, science evolves through globa….
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Through @RBG_Labs_IITM' RCAM (Root Cause Analysis Matrix) framework, a comprehensive and scientific evaluation of road crashes is enabled, helping Investigating Officers identify the causal factors and plan targeted interventions. A significant step in this direction was taken
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RT @EduMinOfIndia: Shri @dpradhanbjp, Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, will grace the Opening Ceremony of the University of Southampto….
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@iitmadras, TTK Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (@R2D2_IITMadras ), in partnership with Thryv Mobility, has unveiled YD One, the country’s first indigenously developed ultra-light active wheelchair, weighing just 9 kg! Designed with aerospace-grade
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RT @IITMZanzibar: A Historic First: IIT Madras Zanzibar Celebrates Inaugural Convocation Ceremony. IIT Madras Zanzibar marked a monumental….
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RT @TribalAffairsIn: From EMRS to IIT Madras! 🚀 . Hear G. Soniya’s inspiring journey of dreams, determination & how EMRS paved her path!. #….
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In an interview with @ETNOWlive, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of @iitmadras, discusses the launch of a ₹200 Cr Venture Capital Fund to back startups in critical and emerging technologies — an initiative rooted in the Indo-U.S. collaboration under the ISET (India–US Initiative on
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#TechTuesday Researchers at @iitmadras have made a significant breakthrough in spintronics by growing large, high-quality FeTe₂ nanocrystals using an advanced SAPCVD technique. Led by Ms. Bidisha Priyadarsini Jena and Dr. Sudakar Chandran, the team successfully synthesised the
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A Day of Double Pride! .As @iitmadras celebrated its 62nd Convocation in Chennai, a historic milestone was unfolding in Zanzibar — the very first Convocation Ceremony at @IITMZanzibar!. On the same day, two campuses, one spirit — celebrating excellence, innovation, and the power
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From dreams taking flight to medals of honour, the 62nd Convocation at @iitmadras was a celebration of brilliance, innovation, and legacy. With 3,661 degrees awarded — the highest ever — and inspiring words from Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, and Dr. Padma
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Meet Prof. Swathi Sudhakar from the Department of Applied Mechanics at @iitmadras. A passionate researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering and healthcare innovation, she shares her journey, groundbreaking work, patents, and publications that are shaping the future
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@iitmadras held its 62nd Convocation at the Students Activity Centre, marking a historic milestone, conferring 3,661 degrees to 3,227 graduates, the highest ever in a single convocation - this included 820 B. Tech, 312 Dual Degree B. Tech, 711 M. Tech, 173 M. Sc, 85 M.A, 181
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Step back in time through the humorous strokes of CV Sahasranamam, the legendary @iitmadras alumnus whose iconic caricatures lit up Campastimes, our beloved campus magazine. From capturing campus life, memorable professors, and student antics — his lines live on!. Visit the IIT
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RT @EduMinOfIndia: Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, Shri @dpradhanbjp, addressed the inaugural session of the two-day conference at th….
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RT @EduMinOfIndia: 🟢#LIVE: Hon’ble Union Minister for Education Shri @dpradhanbjp inaugurates the Vice Chancellors’ Conference on 10 July 2….
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RT @EduMinOfIndia: Hon’ble Union Minister for Education Shri @dpradhanbjp will inaugurate the Vice Chancellors’ Conference on 10–11 July 20….
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@iitmadras warmly invites you to the 62nd Convocation, a tribute to our graduating students' perseverance, growth, and excellence. This year’s ceremony is honoured by the presence of Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, as Chief Guest and Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam,
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