Indian Institute of Technology Madras is a public engineering and research institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and is one of Indias most prestigious universities. It is recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The institute has nearly 550 faculty, 8,000 students and 1,250 administrative and supporting staff. IIT Madras offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees across 16 disciplines in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Management.

the advancement of knowledge through education and research, in both Pure and Applied Science, in engineering, Social science and Humanities;
service to the community and nation (which are referred to as Extension activity) through the use if their resources both intellectual and material, particularly through Continuing Education for professionals working in Industry.

To foster, promote and sustain scientific research in all aspects - pure, applied and educational;
To ensure adequate supply of research scientists of higher quality;
To recognize the work of research scientists as an important component of the strength of the nation;

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