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IIT Madras
4.1
based on 229 Reviews
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IIT Madras is a premier institution focused on advanced education and research in engineering, playing a vital role in technological innovation.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 229 reviews
11% above
industry average
Highly rated for
Skill development, Work-life balance, Work satisfaction
Work Policy
Work from office
62% employees reported
Monday to Friday
69% employees reported
Flexible timing
74% employees reported
No travel
64% employees reported
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Job/Soft skill training
17 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
16 employees reported
Office gym
15 employees reported
Health insurance
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About IIT Madras
Founded in1959 (66 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersChennai, India
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Websiteiitm.ac.in
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. The first Indo-German agreement in Bonn, West Germany for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras was signed in 1959.
The Institute was formally inaugurated in 1959 by Prof. Humayun Kabir, Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs. The IIT system has sixteen Institutes of Technology. The first of these to be instituted are at Kharagpur (estb. 1951), Mumbai (estb. 1958), Chennai (estb. 1959), Kanpur (estb. 1959), Delhi (estb. 1961), Guwahati (estb. 1994) and Roorkee (estb. 1847, joined IITs in 2001).
IIT Madras is a residential institute with nearly 550 faculty, 8000 students and 1250 administrative & supporting staff and is a self-contained campus located in a beautiful wooded land of about 250 hectares. It has established itself as a premier centre for teaching, research and industrial consultancy in the country.
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IIT Madras Ratings
based on 229 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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4.1
Skill development
4.0
Work-life balance
3.9
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3.8
Company culture
3.6
Salary
3.5
Job security
3.4
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IIT Madras is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 229 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at IIT Madras
based on 211 reviews
3.7
Rated by 67 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.8 for Skill development
4.2
Rated by 144 Men
Rated 4.2 for Skill development and 4.0 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at IIT Madras
based on 18 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
62%
Hybrid
33%
Permanent work from home
5%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 229 reviews | 3.6/5 based on 1.1k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 1.4k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Work-life balance Work satisfaction | Job security | Job security Skill development Work-life balance | Skill development Work-life balance Salary |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions Skill development Salary | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 62% employees reported | Work from office 98% employees reported | Work from office 93% employees reported | Work from office 96% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.7 Good rated by 67 women | 3.4 Average rated by 420 women | 4.3 Good rated by 411 women | 4.0 Good rated by 769 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 144 men | 3.8 Good rated by 643 men | 4.1 Good rated by 591 men | 3.9 Good rated by 571 men |
Job security | 3.5 Good | 3.8 Good | 4.1 Good | 3.7 Good |
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IIT Madras Salaries
IIT Madras salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 229 employees.
Project Associate
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Project Officer
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
Junior Executive
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
PHD Research Scholar
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Research Scholar
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Senior Project Officer
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
Research Associate
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₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Project Engineer
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Project Technician
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Post Doctoral Fellow
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India's Hyperloop Tube Will 'Soon Be 'World's Longest': Ashwini Vaishnaw Drops New Update
- India's Railways Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared a video of India's first hyperloop test track, developed by IIT-Madras.
- The 410-meter tube facility, currently in development, will soon be the world's longest hyperloop tube.
- The tube has a thickness of 6 mm and a diameter of 2 meters.
- Once realized, this concept could allow trains to travel between cities like Delhi and Jaipur in less than 30 minutes.
Bloomberg Quint | 18 Mar, 2025
ISRO To Launch First Rocket From Tamil Nadu Site In 2027
- ISRO plans to launch its first rocket from the Kulasekarapattinam spaceport in Tamil Nadu in 2027.
- The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) will support launches up to 500 kg and will primarily be used for polar launches.
- The launch complex will be commissioned in 24 months, and the first launch will take place in two years.
- The SSLV and the newly inaugurated research center at IIT Madras will support India's self-reliance in advanced space technologies.
Bloomberg Quint | 17 Mar, 2025
IIT Madras’ Centre For Innovation showcase technologies built by students
- IIT Madras' Centre For Innovation (CFI) recently showcased various technologies built by students at its annual CFI Open House event.
- Projects exhibited include 'S.A.M.V.I.D,' an AI-powered humanoid, 'Supersyringe,' a precise anesthesia dosage syringe, and 'Drone Swarm,' a fleet of drones designed for payload delivery.
- CFI teams have performed well in national and international competitions, filed 15 patents, and are aiming to start three potential startups.
- Startups like Matterize, Automagri, Pravahan, CGG, and waterfly are examples of CFI teams embarking on entrepreneurial journeys.
HinduBusinessLine | 15 Mar, 2025
IIT Professor Hints at AI Tools Being Allowed in JEE Exams Someday
- Professor Balaraman Ravindran from IIT Madras promotes embracing AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI, highlighting their transformative impact on problem-solving skills.
- Despite concerns about AI diminishing critical thinking skills, Ravindran believes these tools teach individuals to approach problems differently, aiding in tackling larger challenges effectively.
- Balaraman Ravindran, with over two decades of teaching experience at IIT Madras, acknowledged the challenges AI poses to educators, requiring them to adapt their teaching methods.
- To address students' reliance on AI tools, the department at IIT Madras introduced in-class assignments with disabled Wi-Fi, fostering continuous learning and testing basic concepts.
- Ravindran delivers NPTEL courses on reinforcement learning and machine learning, now available in regional languages for wider student access in collaboration with AI4Bharat.
- While acknowledging AI's democratization of advanced skills, Professor Ravindran believes that AI tutors cannot replace human teachers' empathy and psychological support, especially in higher education.
- Ravindran highlighted the need for teachers to provide added value in classrooms beyond teaching fundamentals, leveraging AI for personalized teaching methods based on students' comprehension levels.
- Regarding the impact of AI on critical thinking, Ravindran argued that technology advancements may affect certain skills like mental arithmetic but do not necessarily indicate reduced intelligence.
- Ravindran expressed the need for curriculum revision in India's education system to equip students with AI skills that enhance efficiency and capacity across various fields of work effectively.
- In advocating for a curriculum shift from coding to designing code structures and functional program modules, Ravindran emphasized the importance of emphasizing design principles over mere operation of AI tools.
Analyticsindiamag | 10 Mar, 2025
IIT Madras Prof Balaraman Ravindran Questions IndiaAI Mission’s Timeline to Build an Indigenous LLM
- IIT Madras professor Balaraman Ravindran has expressed skepticism about the Indian government's plan to develop an indigenous large language model (LLM) under the IndiaAI mission within six months.
- Ravindran believes the timeline for building top-notch models is too aggressive and may not position India strongly in the global AI landscape.
- The government aims to have India's LLM ready in the next ten months, with an allocation of ₹2,000 crore for the IndiaAI mission in the Union Budget 2025.
- Despite uncertainties among startups, MeitY will continue accepting proposals for the next six months or until a sufficient number is received.
- IIT Madras, in collaboration with a startup, has submitted a proposal for the IndiaAI mission, emphasizing the need for a startup mindset within the timeline.
- Ravindran suggested that more investment in academia is crucial for cutting-edge research and highlighted the importance of industry-academia partnerships in AI development.
- The IndiaAI mission, involving public-private partnerships, will provide access to over 18,000 GPUs for AI development.
- AI startups like Sarvam AI, Krutrim, CoRover.ai, TurboML, and IIIT Hyderabad have applied under the IndiaAI proposal, aiming to contribute to the country's AI future.
- TurboML and Soket AI have launched initiatives to collaborate on multilingual AI models tailored to India's needs and global competitiveness.
- Ravindran stressed the need for more investment and compute resources in fundamental research, expressing hope for significant progress in AI development in the next year and a half.
Analyticsindiamag | 7 Mar, 2025
The model of IIT Madras Research Park should be replicated in other parts of India, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan
- The model of IIT Madras Research Park should be replicated in other parts of India, said MeitY Secretary S Krishnan.
- The IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) has gained recognition for its successful research and innovation ecosystem.
- The IITMRP was established by Ashok Jhunjhunwala with no government funding.
- MeitY runs an incubation center in the park to support innovative projects.
HinduBusinessLine | 1 Mar, 2025
Startup Policy Forum, IIT Madras Join Hands To Foster Startup Research, Innovation
- The Startup Policy Forum (SPF) has signed a pact with IIT Madras for research and policy advocacy for startups.
- Under the agreement, SPF will collaborate with IIT Madras's Centre For Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST).
- The partnership will contribute to IIT Madras YNOS, a startup intelligence platform that provides information and research on stakeholders and government schemes.
- The MoU aims to foster startup policy research and innovations, bridging the industry gap and supporting the government's initiatives.
Inc42 | 27 Feb, 2025
IIT Madras, Startup Policy Forum sign MoU to bridge industry-academia gap
- IIT Madras has signed an MoU with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to bridge the industry-academia gap.
- The partnership will focus on data-driven and evidence-driven policy advocacy for the Indian startup ecosystem.
- SPF will support IIT Madras' Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST) in conducting research on innovation, startup financing, and entrepreneurship.
- Both organizations will co-host policy discussions, roundtables, and research workshops to promote thought leadership and regulatory innovation.
Yourstory | 27 Feb, 2025
Is BSc Data Science from IIT Madras Worth It?
- The B.Sc Data Science program from IIT Madras offers a comprehensive education in data science with a blend of statistical and computational techniques.
- It covers programming, data structures, algorithms, and elective courses in machine learning, data visualization, and natural language processing.
- The curriculum is divided into levels - Foundation, Diploma (Programming/ Data Science tracks), and Degree, allowing flexibility based on personal goals.
- The program emphasizes both theory and practice to equip students with practical skills necessary for real-world applications.
- It is known for its rigorous coursework, requiring significant time commitment from students, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of concepts.
- The faculty at IIT Madras online program brings depth of knowledge and clarity in teaching, despite occasional drawbacks of recorded lectures.
- The program offers accessibility to a diverse range of learners, including working professionals and individuals from non-technical backgrounds.
- Flexible learning options allow students to progress at their own pace, balancing other commitments with modular courses.
- The B.Sc. Data Science program from IIT Madras is more affordable compared to traditional on-campus degrees, with scholarship opportunities available.
- Placements and career prospects for graduates have shown promise, with internship and job opportunities in startups and mid-sized companies.
Scientificworldinfo | 26 Feb, 2025
Mumbai To Ahmedabad In 60 Minutes? India's First Hyperloop Test Track Completed
- India's first hyperloop test track, 'Avishkar', developed by IIT Madras, has been completed.
- The 422-meter-long test track allows high-speed trains to travel at speeds exceeding 1,000 km/hour in a near-vacuum tube.
- Once the hyperloop project becomes a reality, one will be able to travel from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, a distance of 525 km, in less than an hour.
- The hyperloop test track is jointly funded by the Indian Railways, Larsen & Toubro, and ArcelorMittal.
Bloomberg Quint | 25 Feb, 2025
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IIT Madras FAQs
When was IIT Madras founded?
IIT Madras was founded in 1959. The company has been operating for 66 years primarily in the Education & Training sector.
Where is the IIT Madras headquarters located?
IIT Madras is headquartered in Chennai.
How many employees does IIT Madras have in India?
IIT Madras currently has more than 1,800+ employees in India. Research & Development department appears to have the highest employee count in IIT Madras based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does IIT Madras have good work-life balance?
IIT Madras has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 84% employees rated IIT Madras 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read IIT Madras work-life balance reviews for more details
Is IIT Madras good for career growth?
Career growth at IIT Madras is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 16% employees rated IIT Madras 3 or below, while 84% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading IIT Madras reviews for more detailed insights.
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Working at IIT Madras offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for skill development, work life balance and work satisfaction, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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