Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras is one of the top institutes in India. It is the second established institute of the IIT family. It all started with the envision of then Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru after they visited Germany where he was supported by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to establish institutes for high technology studies.  Right after the signing of the Indo-German Agreement in 1959. IIT Madras was established and it was inaugurated by Professor Humayun Kabir in 1959. Known for its excellent academic delivery, it is ranked as one of the top engineering institutes in India. It is a world-renowned institute that offers quality information and research-oriented studies. 

The institute is innovative and diverse and carries a strong envision of new research ideas. They are actively involved in working in the research field related to robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, sustainable energy and many more. The professors of the institute are highly qualified and experts in the respective fields With cutting-edge technology, the latest and dynamic research project ideas and published papers in journals and magazines the institute is creating a new envision. The Institute is striving to achieve an entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting new startups and collaborating with industry newbies.

The institute has introduced various new certificate courses in online mode through the Center for Outreach & Digital Education, which is designed especially for working professionals who are ready to learn and take their careers to the next higher level. Their online programs are in high demand and give flexibility to working professionals to learn with ease. Also, students belonging to the distinct places away from the main campus find it very helpful.

Courses offered at IIT Madras include Undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, doctoral programs and many online courses. Some are Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), and Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Various Engineering Disciplines,  Master of Technology (M.Tech.) - Specializations in Engineering and Technology Fields, Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Two-year Full-Time MBA Program, Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Programs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science, Master of Arts (M.A.) - Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences, Master of City Planning (MCP) - Urban Planning and Development, Master of Design (M.Des.) - Programs in Design and Related Fields,  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Research-Based Doctoral Programs,  and online degree program that is Online B.Sc. Degree in Programming and Data Science.

Many online certificate and diploma courses are provided to the students through SWAYAM, NPTEL and many more. Many departments offer quality education like Aerospace Engineering, Management Studies, Applied Mechanics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, Chemistry, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences and many more. The Institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and ranked as the number one engineering college by the National Institutional Ranking Framework. It is also accredited by NAAC grade. 

Courses Offered by IIT Madras

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of City Planning (MCP)
• Master of Design (M.Des.)
• Online B.Sc. Degree in Programming and Data Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Certification in AI Product design and management
• Certificate in AI agent workflow
• Certificate in Context Engineering
• Certification in UI/UX Design (Pravartak)