> | PLACEMENT | BROCHURE 2014-15“% Our Mission * To create and sustain a community of learning in which students acquire knowledge and learn to apply it professionally with due consideration for ethical, ecological,and economic issues. * To pursue research and disseminate research findings. * To provide knowledge-based technological services to satisfy the needs of society and the industry. * To help in building national capabilities in science, technology, humanities, management, education and research. Quality Policy * To pursue global standards of excellence in all our endeavors namely teaching, research, and consultancy and continuing education and to remain accountable in our core and support functions, through processes of self-evaluation and Coolio Moco Le fel OAYE INT) * Developing human resources to serve the nation. * Recognizing teaching as a unifying activity. * Nurturing integrity, creativity and academic freedom. * Retaining a willingness to experiment with new paradigmsContents Introduction Director's Message Programs Ny of terre Departments offering M.S and Ph.D Campus and Infrastructure In the News Placement procedure eR aie Cella acy Dy atic} Departments and Programs Pr XeTe ily Research and Development 14 15 16Introduction Established in 1959, IIT Madras, an Institute of worldwide repute, has been instrumental in nurturing the dreams and aspirations of some of India’s brightest minds through a mix of intensive curricular and co-curricular activities. The programs at IIT Madras aimed at developing in each student, a mastery of fundamentals, versatility of mind and motivation for learning, have resulted in well-rounded leaders of the highest professional competence. Our students acquire various other entrepreneurial qualities and management skills by organizing and executing a plethora of events and festivals round the calendar. The multi-tasking and highly competitive environment in the campus makes the standards of our graduates commensurate with the demands of the industry. Our Vision “To be an academic institution in dynamic equilibrium with its social, ecological and economic environment striving continuously for excellence in education, research and technological service to the nation.”Director's Message July 1, 2014 IIT Madras continues to produce world-class graduates and post graduates year after year. Particularly noteworthy is the increase in the number of post-graduates, both at the Masters’ and Doctoral levels who continue to be immediately absorbed by industry and academia all over the world. Our graduates are an integral part of India’s growth story. The nation's best education system, along with the finest facilities, has ensured that our students achieve excellence in their chosen fields. Iam certain that our students, with the help of the Placement Office, will find their dream jobs. Equally, I am sure the organizations they join will be glad they came here. I appreciate the Placement Office for their untiring efforts and wish the students all the best in Placement 2014-15. ye Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi Director, IIT MadrasPrograms B.Tech WE NST NOK ACE CS ORE EME WW OE Dual Degree ot es WE AT AO ACE MGS AE) HE HME HM CE M.Tech We WM AE Os HEM Ee ni a B.Tech & Dual Degree These programs, offered by ten departments, are devel- ‘oped to impart the fundamentals of professional engi- neering to the students. The admission to these programs is carried out through the Joint Entrance Exam (IIT-JEE), ‘one of the toughest examinations in the world, with an approximately 2.5% acceptance ratio amongst almost 5,00,000 candidates. Students gain practical industrial exposure through pursuing summer internships in their pre-final year. A two-semester project in the final year is also a part of the curriculum. Aimed at inculcating a sense of original research amongst the students, it also gives them an exposure to state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge research undertaken in the Institute. The Dual Degree program, a unique ten-semester pro- gramme, confers a B.Tech in a basic field of engineering along with an M.Tech in specialized areas through addi- tional courses and an exclusive M.Tech project in the final year. The academic curriculum is a well-rounded one. It includes courses from humanities, basic sciences and management, thus helping students excel in all spheres of their professional careers A ten semester Dual Degree (B.S. & M.S.) program in Physics is offered by the Institute from 2009. M.Tech This four-semester program, offered by twelve depart- ments, is developed to provide graduates with a synergetic combination of industry-oriented course work and research. Graduate students in various fields of engineering are admitted to various specializations through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). The academic cur- riculum includes core courses and electives to develop a strong theoretical base with a final -year project and seminars. Admitted graduates may have prior work experi- ence.M.Sc This four-semester programm takes in the best science graduates of the country through JAM (Joint Admission Test to M.Sc). On an average, only 4% of the aspiring can- didates are admitted to this programme offered by the IITs. The program is developed to impart essential knowl- edge in the respective departments and provides oppor- tunities for specialization in all major areas. MBA The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) at IIT Madras, offers a two-year/ eight-quarter full-time MBA program designed to meet the growing demand for Top Management Talent. The salient features of the program are its intellectual rigor, distinctive curriculum and pedagogy and exceptional faculty and students. A batch of 100+ students is selected through an interview process from among candidates appearing for the Common Aptitude Test administered by the IIMs. The program offers specialization in Business Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations and Supply Chain Manage- ment and Information Systems. With formal industry rela- tionships, through courses and regular class room interactions, DoMS, IIT Madras prepares MBA students with the necessary acumen to be competitive in the Global Arena. M.A The unique five year integrated program, launched in 2006, leads to Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in three major streams — Development Studies, Economics, and English Studies. The MA Program exposes students to a wide variety of disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities, moving on to develop strong analytical, communication and research skills in the relevant stream through applied projects, quantitative subjects and a firm theoretical backing. Hare THR Wey A tpeates psa DeiepmenSues Etnois Eris Studies 13 16Programs M.S and Ph.D These research programs in various disciplines are designed to promote core fundamental MS research and cater to the needs of the industries HAE bAY wet cH oce mcs vee wep mys and laboratories in cutting edge technologies both HME mu ce in basic and applied research on par with interna- a tional standards. Interdisciplinary and industry specific problems are undertaken to sustain the institution-industry interaction. Scholars undergo a curriculum wherein strong foundations on theory are laid down in their first year which is followed by a research project culminating with an exhaustive thesis of high standards. Every scholar publishes his work in journals of international repute. They also help the faculty as teaching assistants in classes and laboratories, thereby increasing their knowledge of the subject M.S by research is a unique masters program offered by very few institutes in the country. Ph.D Admission to this program is through the HAE uA NBT mCH “CE mcs ~& me mus Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Me mM NOE CY MHS mA BPH examination and through a written test and inter- Canaan ? x ; 16 view process in each department. Tentative time taken for completion of M.S is 2-3 years. 5 a , Ph.D is the culmination of a person’s education. As such at IIT Madras high standards are set for a scholar pursuing his Ph.D. Admission to Ph.D is 21 through a rigorous selection process comprising of written test and interview. Ph.D scholars also undertake a comprehensive viva examination which tests the scholar's core fundamentals in his subject. Tentative time taken for completion of a 3 Ph.D is 3-4 years. 8Specializations Dual Degree (B.Tech & M.Tech) Aerospace Engineering ‘Aerospace Engineering AE (B.Tech) & Applied Mechanics (M.Tech) Biotechnology Biotechnology I Engineering Infrastructural Civil Engineering Building Technology & Construction Mgmt. Geo technical Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering CE (B.Tech) & Applied Mechanics (M.Tech) Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Engineering Design with M.Tech in Automotive Engineering/Biomedical Design Electrical Engineering Communication Engineering Micro-Electronics & VLSI Design Power Systems & Power Electronics EE (B.Tech) & Applied Mechanics (MTech) Mechanical Engineering Energy Technology Product Design Intelligent Manufacturing Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Ocean Engineering Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering NA&OE (B.Tech) & Applied Mechanics (M.Tech) Dual Degree (B.S. & M.S.) Physics Master of Technology (M.Tech) Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering Applied Mechanics Solid Mechanics Fluid Mechanics Bio Medical Engineering Biotechnology Clinical Engineering Civil Engineering Building Technology & Construction Mgmt. Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Catalysis Technology Computer Science & Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Communication Systems Power Systems & Power Electronics Microelectronics & VLSI Design Control & Instrumentation Systems Photonics Mathematics Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing Mechanical Engineering Thermal Engineering Mechanical Design Manufacturing & Precision Engineering Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Nuclear Engineering Ocean Engineering Ocean Engineering Petroleum Engineering Physics Solid State TechnologyDepartments offering M.S and Ph.D M.S ‘Aerospace Engineering Applied Mechanics Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Design Electrical Engineering Management Studies Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy and Material Sciences Ocean Engineering Ph.D Aerospace Engineering Applied Mechanics Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Design Electrical Engineering Humanities and Sciences Mathematics Management Studies Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy and Material Sciences Ocean Engineering PhysicsDepartments Aerospace Engineering Established in 1969, the Department of Aerospace Engineer- ing at IT Madras has excellent experimental and computa- tional facilities and has been actively engaged in research activities of national importance. The department offers B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech M.S and Ph.D programs. The faculty of the department can be divided into three broad categories: Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Structural Mechan- ics. The well planned out curriculum ensures that the funda- mental knowledge of students is sound and they are exposed to a wide range of basic practical and theoretical courses. Applied Mechanics The Applied Mechanics department has been in existence since 1959 and has grown into a full-fledged inter disciplinary graduate research department over the years offering M.Tech, M.S and Ph.D programs. The Department focuses on academic activities in three broad areas viz., Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering. The faculties of this Department are drawn from the fields of Aerospace Engi- neering, Applied Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and Mechanical Engineering teaching various subjects such as advanced structural mechanics, composite structures & smart materials, FEM, advanced fluid mechanics, CFD, turbulence, haptic, biomechanics, biomedical signal processing only to name a few. Biotechnology The Department of Biotechnology, setup in 2004 offers B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.S and Ph.D programmes in Biotech- nology. The department also offers M.Tech and PhD programs in Clinical Engineering, a joint initiative by IT Madras, Sree Chitra Tirunal IMST & CMC Vellore. This is an interdisciplinary program that exposes students to the growing health care needs by providing access to super spe- cialty hospitals and state of the art facilities in bio- medical/bio-engineering research. The focus of the department includes basic research in molecular basis of life processes to applied research in modern biotechnology. This is the most interdisciplinary department amongst all the IITs, and has the finest infrastructure for carrying out research in proteomics, genomics, bioprocess engineering and computa- tional biology. Several of the faculties have long industry experience. 8Chemical Engineering The Department of Chemical Engineering offers an undergraduate program B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, Master of Science (M.S) and Ph.D. The department also offers M.Tech. Program in Catalysis Technology. With sophisticated and state of the art lab facilities, the best Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF), a rigorous curriculum and trained by highly qualified and experienced faculty members, it churns out the best chemical engineers in the country every year. It also offers a variety of elective courses such as Biochemical engineering, Polymer technology, Renewable energy resources etc. The Process Control and Systems engi- neering group has been ranked among the best world- wide. Chemistry Since inception the department has been engaged in imparting academic education of the highest quality and has focused on addressing key scientific problems, which have gathered worldwide appreciation and recognition. The department comprises of a 33-member faculty, experts in frontier areas of research. Since 1995, the department has seen the publication of over 25 books, 725 research papers and 15 patents. There are about 50 ongoing research projects sponsored by various Govern- ment organizations, the military as well as the industry. The department imparts education towards the award of M.Sc. and PhD. degrees. Civil Engineering The Department of Civil Engineering has produced some of the finest nation-builders known to the country. The department offers B-Tech, M-Tech, Dual Degree, M.S and Ph.D programs and embraces planning, design, construc-tion and management activities. The depart- ment offers a wide array of core courses and electives, across all major areas of civil engineering. The activities of the department are carried out in five different divi- sions. The department has 14 laboratories, equipped with some of the finest equipment in the country, to aid the researchers.Computer Science & Engineering The mission of the CSE department is to impart knowledge, both theoretical and practical, so as to enable the student to take on challenging real world problems upon graduation. The CSE department at IIT Madras brings together a highly talented and motivated set of professors and students, a situa- tion that is unique to an institute of excellence such as IIT Madras. The department offers B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, M.S and Ph.D programs. Engineering real world and large scale systems is a key component of the CSE curriculum, both in the theory courses as well as the labs and correspondingly there is a strong emphasis on tear work. Electrical Engineering The Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras, which has a fine blend of renowned as well as young and dynamic personalities as faculty, is involved in providing quality educa- tion at both Postgraduate (PG) & Undergraduate (UG) levels. It has a broad based UG curriculum and specialized Dual Degree & M.Tech programs in Communication Systems, Microelec- tronics &VLSI design, Power Systerns & Power Electronics, Control & Instrumentation and Photonics. It also provides the opportunity for high quality research through its M.S and Ph.D. programs. The Department has strong academic and industry collaboration and has been involved in the development of many state-of-the-art products. Engineering Design The Engineering Design department was set up in the year 2005 with an aim of catering to the growing need of design engineers with a good base in engineering skills and with a multi- disciplinary perspective. The department offers dual degree programs with master specialization in two streams, Automotive and Biomedical. A group of highly motivated pro- fessors teach the students the concepts of mechanics, manu- facturing, electronics, mechatronics, modeling, automobile design, biomedical design, conceptual, functional and system design, ergonomics and aesthetics. All the students gain real world experience in the field by taking up design projects in an industry for a period of 6 months in organizations like Daimler, Caterpillar, Ashok Leyland, Bosch to name a few. 10Management Studies In addition to the MBA programme, the Department of Management Studies offers research programs leading to MS and PhD in the various functions of Management. The Department also offers a unique program in Entrepreneurship leading to an MS degree. The research programs are aimed to develop (a) exceptional faculty resources in various areas of management (b) professionals capable of leading innovative industrial research and development activi- ties. Research activities at the Department are in the areas of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Financial Management, Mar- keting Management, Human Resources, Information Systems and Integrative Methodologies. Both the programs (MS and PhD) have a combination of a taught element consisting of postgraduate level and research level courses, and a rigorous research process requiring publications in _ international journals and participation in international confer- ences. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DoHSS) was setup in 1959 with the purpose of pro- viding the engineering students with a multi-disciplin- ary experience. Over the years, the Department has grown from strength to strength, finally emerging as the only DoHSS at IITs in the country to initiate an Integrated Master of Arts Program in 2006. The 5 year Integrated Masters provides students with specializa- tions in Development Studies, Economics and English Studies. The Department has also produced over 100 PhDs (since 1982) in a variety of disciplines, including economics, history, and linguistics, literature, philoso- phy, political science and urban studies. 100 Ph.Ds (since 1982) in a variety of disciplines, including eco- nomics, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science and urban studies, to name just a few.Mathematics The Department researches in Algebra, Analysis, Computational & Theoretical Fluid Dynamics, Math- ematical Physics, Stochastic Processes, Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics to keep in pace with the advances in technology. The unique M. Sc/M. Tech. and Ph. D. programmes promote interdisciplinary investigations to solve industrial problems. Mechanical Engineering The Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras attracts a diverse set of talented individuals, with nearly 700 undergraduates, 500 post graduates who are trained by over 50 distinguished faculty members. Students can choose from over 100 elec- tives and pursue their interests. The department also includes 9 widely equipped laboratories catering to the three streams - Thermal Engineering, Design and Manufacturing. The students and faculty interact with the industry through internships, projects and hence are in touch with the latest industry trends. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engi- neering offers B-Tech, Dual Degree, M-Tech, M.S & Ph.D programs and draws in faculty's expertise in a variety of areas like Metal Forming, Metal Joining, Materials Technology, Extractive Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Iron and Steel Technology, Computa- tional Techniques, Corrosion, Materials Processing, etc. to equip the students with an unmatched skill set in these core areas. The emerging areas in Materials Science such as Nanotechnology, Fuel Cells, Bioma- terials, and Additive Manufacturing are also covered through course. This department wherein courses are offered by faculty from other departments too like Mechanical and Chemical Engineering also offers an M.Tech program in Nuclear Engineering. Students admitted to this program also undergo compulsory summer training at Indira Gandhi Centre Atomic Research (IGCAR) where they undergo rigorous training and work on challenging projects. 12Ocean Engineering Established as the Ocean Engineering Center in 1977 and upgraded to an academic department in 1982. The academic degree programs offered by the department are : B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engi- neering), Dual Degree (B.Tech in Naval Archi- tecture and Ocean Engineering and M.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering or Applied Mechanics), M.Tech (Ocean Engi- neering), MTech (Ocean Technology), M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering), MS and Ph.D programs (research degrees). The department is equipped with a range of hydro dynamic and other experimental facili- ties unique in nature. The department has a strong association with the industry forged through consultancy projects, sponsored research and student internships. Physics The Department of Physics at IIT Madras consists of 47 faculty members with diverse research interests covering many areas of theoretical and experimental physics. The department offers programs at under- gradute, Master’s and Doctoral levels. The B.Tech program in ‘Engineering Physics’ is an unique combination of Physics and Electrical Engineering. The B.S and M.S Dual Degree program in Physics and the M.Tech program in Solid State Technology with a one year project requirement as well as the M.Sc. Physics Program prepares students well for a career in research or industry. The Ph.D program offers several exciting frontier research areas spreading across theory, experiments and applications. 13Departmental and Institute Electives Departments B.Tech DualDegree M.Tech | M.Sc. MBA M.A M.S Ph.D "Rerospace Engineering (AE) v v | % rw ‘Applied Mechanics (AM) 7 7 v | Biotechnology (67) v v v l (an i Chemical Engineering (CH) 7 v v v v Catalysis Technology 4 Chemistry (CY) vw | Lz Ea v v v v 7 v vo mii v o 7 | | 4 v | Engineering Design €D) 7 | Voi | Humanities & Social Sciences (HS) | v ca | Management Studies (MS) v “ [7 | Mathematics (A) v v |v | Mechanical Engineering (ME) 7 v v | 7 [| ¥ Metallurgical & MaterialsEngg.(MM) v v v v ‘Nuclear Engineering v Naval Arch. & Ocean Engg. (05) v v v | v v Petroleum Engineering iz | Physics (PH) v v v | ¥ Engineering Physics 7 A ticked box indicates a running department programAcademics Known for its well-rounded academic cur- riculum, IIT Madras is a Centre for talented students to pursue academic excellence in their fields through a healthy interaction with globally acclaimed faculty. The courses of study are orga- nized on semester programmes. Confer- ences, symposia, workshops and extramural lectures are regularly orga- nized in the institute, which attract scholars all over the world and present the students with an opportunity to interact with them. Some of the salient features of the academics at IIT Madras are highlighted here. Departmental and Institute Electives Knowledge of one field applied to another field leads to innovative solutionsITMadras encourages this by allowing students to take up electives and/or audit courses of their interest in departments other than their core area of specializations. Courses in Humanities and Management Sciences are also offered to broaden their perspectives. The courses strengthen the fundamental concepts through assignments, presenta- tions and seminars Laboratory and Workshop Training ‘As part of curriculum,students are provided hands-ontraining in the state of art labo- rataries and workshops of IITMadras,thus providing a practical perspecive to their imagination Summer Internships Pre-final year students of the Btech,Dual Degree and MBA programmes undergo summer internships in leading organization as a part of their curriculum.This enables them to get an exposure in tackling live problems that occur in the working of an_ industrial entity.These internships along with various industrial visits keep the students informed about the latest industrial practices.The con- cerned departments and student representa- tives coordinate internships.The students will be available for summer internsip will commence in August 2014.You can contact the Secretary (Academic Affairs) at sec_acaf@smail.iitm.ac.in for more details Minor Streams IIT Madras offers minor streams in various fields, essentially aimed at giving a broad perspective of the respective field. It includes three fundamental courses in the area, to be done through three semesters. The areas in which Minor streams are offered are given below. 1. Bio-Medical Engineering 2. Engineering In Everyday Life 3. Sustainable Infrastructure Environment Management 4, Structural Mechanics 5. System Engineering 6. From Molecules to Materials Structure, Dynamics and Functions 7. Assistive Technologies 8. Micro Electronics 9. English Studies 10. Development Policy 11. Economics 12. Mathematics for Computer Science 13. Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship 14. Management 15. Industrial Engineering 16. Operations Research 17. Materials Technology 18. Energy Technology 19. Ocean Technology 20. Foundations in Physics 15Research & Development IIT Madras makes active efforts in promot- ing Research and Development through various academic programs run by the departments and sponsored programs funded by national organizations and industries. IIT Madras has produced the highest number of patents in the last five years. Sponsored Research These relate to research work undertaken by individual faculty or specific research groups in each department running academic programs leading to M.S or Ph.D degree. Research is carried by scholars admitted to the programs of study under the guidance of the faculty in each department. For further information, you can contact the Secretary Research Affairs at sec_resaf@smail jitm.ac.in. Academic Research Programs Organization at the national level and industries sponsor specific programs of research by funding projects undertaken by the faculty. Sponsored projects allow for new resources to be created in a department and often permit staff employed for the project to register for academic degrees in the institute. Indus- trial Consultancy provides for faculty and staff of the institute to undertake specific assignments for the industry, which may include project design, testing and evalu- ation or even training in new areas of industrial development. Industrial Con- sultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) at IIT Madras coordinate all Sponsored Research and industrial consultancy activ- ities in the institute. More information can be found at www.icandsr.iitm.ac.in Student Projects All Dual Degree, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.S and Ph.D students undergo a project under the guidance of a faculty member for the completion of their degrees. These include basic development and applica- tion oriented research projects. With many of these projects being industry sponsored, they provide both students and faculty an opportunity to tackle live problems and pursue research in their field of interest. IITM Research Park Being the first of its kind in India, the ITM Research Park is modeled along the lines of successful research parks at Stanford and MIT. It is a pioneering effort to facili- tate collaborative research and develop- ment between the industry and IIT Madras to provide an impetus to innovation and nurture entrepreneurship. Companies with a strong research and innovation focus are assisted in setting up a base in the Park to leverage the expertise and infrastructure available at IIT Madras. Students are in turn encouraged to take up projects and internships with these companies thus providing them with a golden opportunity of being involved in the latest and the most advanced indus- trial research. More details about the ITM Research Park can be found at http://resparkiitm.ac.in 16Campus & Infrastructure IIT Madras has been set up on 250 hectares of natural reserve in 1959 in collaboration with the German government. Since then, IIT Madras has developed to possess excellent infrastructure benefit ting both student development and cutting edge research. The institute has been ranked No.1 in infrastructure among all the engineering colleges in the country by the India Today magazine, owing to the institute’s exceptional resources. The Central Library of IIT Madras houses around 2 million books and subscribes to over 1000 journals, while the Student Activities Centre is the biggest air-conditioned auditorium in Chennai. The Centre for Innovation provides work-environment and resources to promote technical endeavors, and has assisted in design and prototyping of several commercially viable products. High computing facilities set up in many places of campus expose students to state-of-the-art simulation and CAD resources. Multiple agencies have set up their centers of regional excellence at IIT Madras, developing an impressive set of research facilities which are considered the best in India. The Institute Sports Complex, complete with a gym- nasium and indoor sports facilities, is one of many steps to ensure extra-curricular activities such as sports and literary events are a commensurate impetus in contrast to academic amenities. Extra curricular activities IITM with a plethora of extra-curricular activities provides its students with various oppor- tunities to develop their social, communication and managerial skills outside the class- room, with the intention of producing well rounded and skilled students. These events are a learning experience outside the classroom, enabling them to discover and achieve their talents and potential. Alumni often claim that lessons learnt through these activities come most in handy and last the longest. Shaastra (www.shaastra.org) is the annual technical festival of IT Madras. It plays host to more than 20,000 engineering students across India. The event is very popular owing to the innovative competitions, workshops, lectures and demos organized during the 5-day event. Shaastra also holds the unique distinction of being the first student-managed event in the world to earn the ISO 9001:2008 certification for implementing a Quality ment System. 17Saarang (www.saarang.org) is the annual cultural festival organized and hosted by IIT Madras. Debate, dramatics, Choreo,music com- petitions and professional shows are the mainstay of Saarang. More than 30,000 college students across the country attend the festival each year. Center for Innovation (cfi.iitm.ac.in) is the student | lab funded by the IIT Madras Alumni. CFI is equipped with State-of-art technology and aims at fostering the creative minds of the students. Established with the motto of “Walk in with an idea, walk out with a product”, CFI has been the site of various student projects undertaken in the past, some of which have received international acclaim and awards such as the International Aerial Robotics (ARC), Robocon. Tech Soc, short for Technical Society, organizes competitions at the Intra-Institute level throughout the year with the purpose of challeng- ing the students’ technical prowess and applying their learning’s prac- tically. The hands-on problems posed often inspire and motivate students to think innovatively and act collectively. Sports (www.sports.iitm.ac.in) occupy the pride of place in hearts of students on campus, with students competing in Inter-IIT tournaments, inter-hostel events (Schroter, Dean's Trophy) and inter-collegiate events through the year. Lessons in teamwork and enthusiasm are often learnt on the field. Lit Soc, the Literary Society at IITM plays host to a wide variety of events such as in music, dramtics, dance and fine arts among others, with the intention of honing the talents of the students. These events enrich the lives of the students by providing them a platform to showcase and develop their skills and abilities. Research Scholars Day, an annual event organized by the M.S/Ph.D scholars hosts eminent technocrats, scientists and academicians. It promotes discussion and exchange of ideas, inspires the community and effectively bridges the gap between academic and industrial research. Showcasing quality research in the Institute, it explores global Opportunities for Indian researchers. 18Placement Procedure Placements at IIT Madras are organized and conducted by the Placement Office with assistance from students. Arrangements for pre-placement talks, written/online tests, GDs and interviews (video conferencing could be made avail- able too). The recruitment process is as follows: # Companies or organizations or institutions interested in recruiting students from IIT Madras are requested to register their intent with the placement office before 30th September by filling and submitting the Employer Regis tration Form (ERF) online, along with a softcopy of their pre-placement inter action material. # The companies are requested to conduct pre-placement talk from mid August to end of October and written/online tests before end of November. Slots for the same would be allotted based on mutual convenience and avail ability. # The internal date allotment committee, comprising of professors, students and other staff, convenes to decide campus interview dates for all registered companies. This information is conveyed to them by the 5th of November. # The Placement interviews start from Ist December. # An online portal will be available to all registered companies to access resumes of the interested students. # By the end of the scheduled day of campus interviews, the company is required to submit a list of final selected students. At the end of the selection process, the company is required to send offer letters to the Placement Office who will then hand it over to the concerned students. Such letters should reach The Placement Office before end of March. 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