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IIT Madras
4.1
based on 225 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 225 reviews
11% above
industry average
Highly rated for
Skill development, Work-life balance, Company culture
Work Policy
Work from office
61% employees reported
Monday to Friday
69% employees reported
Flexible timing
74% employees reported
No travel
64% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
17 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
16 employees reported
Office gym
15 employees reported
Health insurance
15 employees reported
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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 225 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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4.1
Skill development
4.0
Work-life balance
3.9
Company culture
3.9
Work satisfaction
3.7
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 225 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 207 reviews
3.7
Rated by 67 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.8 for Skill development
4.3
Rated by 140 Men
Rated 4.3 for Skill development and 4.1 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at IIT Madras
based on 15 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
61%
Hybrid
33%
Permanent work from home
6%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 225 reviews | 3.6/5 based on 38.8k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 88.8k reviews | 4.4/5 based on 49 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Work-life balance Company culture | Job security | Job security Work-life balance | Skill development Work-life balance Job security |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Salary Promotions Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 61% employees reported | Hybrid 86% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported | - |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.7 Good rated by 67 women | 3.7 Good rated by 11.6k women | 3.8 Good rated by 25.7k women | 4.5 Good rated by 18 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.3 Good rated by 140 men | 3.6 Good rated by 24.6k men | 3.6 Good rated by 57.9k men | 4.3 Good rated by 27 men |
Job security | 3.5 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.5 Good | 4.3 Good |
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IIT Madras Salaries
IIT Madras salaries have received with an average score of 3.7 out of 5 by 225 employees.
Project Associate
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Project Officer
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
PHD Research Scholar
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Research Scholar
(31 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Research Associate
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₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Junior Executive
(30 salaries)
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Senior Project Officer
(26 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr
Project Engineer
(21 salaries)
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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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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
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IIT Madras’ Centre for Responsible AI partners with Switzerland-based Roche Diagnostics for R&D
- IIT Madras’ Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) has partnered with Roche Diagnostics for research and development (R&D).
- CeRAI is a virtual interdisciplinary research centre at IIT Madras, focusing on Ethical and Responsible AI.
- Roche Diagnostics is a global provider of diagnostic solutions for healthcare professionals and patients.
- The collaboration aims to conduct research on Analytics and AI in digital health solutions for in-vitro diagnostics, with a focus on developing ethical frameworks.
HinduBusinessLine | 14 Feb, 2025
IIT Madras, ISRO Successfully Developed and Booted Indigenous Microprocessor for Space Applications
- IIT Madras and ISRO have successfully developed and booted an indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip called 'IRIS'.
- The chip is based on the 'SHAKTI' processor baseline and is a breakthrough towards self-reliance in semiconductor technology for space applications.
- The project is backed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the 'Digital India RISC-V' initiative.
- The chip is designed to power ISRO's space missions, ensuring advanced fault tolerance and computing reliability.
Analyticsindiamag | 12 Feb, 2025
IIT Madras & ISRO jointly develop and successfully boot aerospace quality semiconductor chip
- IIT Madras and ISRO jointly developed and successfully booted aerospace quality semiconductor chip.
- The microprocessor project, called SHAKTI, was led by V. Kamakoti at IIT Madras in collaboration with ISRO.
- The ‘IRIS’ chip, developed from the SHAKTI processor baseline, can be used in diverse domains and aligns with ISRO's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
- This achievement demonstrates the complete semiconductor ecosystem and expertise within India, contributing to the 'Make in India' efforts in semiconductor design and fabrication.
HinduBusinessLine | 11 Feb, 2025
India can be a high tech trailblazer
- India must embody the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — “One Earth, One Family, One Future” to achieve the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”.
- Young entrepreneurs in India are already playing a crucial role in achieving self-reliance, with several startups at IIT Madras focused on solving societal challenges.
- There is an urgent need for reforms in higher education to address gaps and improve access to knowledge and opportunities in India.
- India should prioritize indigenous research and development to accelerate innovation, foster disruptive technologies, and reduce dependency on imported technologies.
HinduBusinessLine | 9 Feb, 2025
IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs To Showcase Industry-Ready Technologies At IINvenTiv
- The third edition of IINvenTiv, a national research and development expo is scheduled from Feb. 28 to March 1 and is being hosted by IIT Madras.
- The expo will feature projects from IITs, NITs, IISc Bengaluru, and IISERs, with a focus on technologies in mature stages that are ready for commercialization and industry transfer.
- Over 300 exhibits will be showcased from participating institutions, including startups based on R&D from these institutions.
- The event aims to increase awareness among industries of technological breakthroughs and promote industry-academia collaboration.
Bloomberg Quint | 9 Feb, 2025
What Pushes Indian Engineers to Leave for the US?
- India is now poised to become the world’s leading exporter of students.
- The country struggles with the issue of 'brain drain', and lack of government policies for creating significant endowment funds for higher education and 'study now pay later' schemes may be hurting India the most.
- Studying abroad, in the past, meant investing in an average or top 150 university in the US or Canada to secure a job, but this is no longer strictly true.
- Immigrants in the US thrive because they must innovate and create opportunities or risk going back home, while in India, an income of ₹1-2 lakh per month can provide a comfortable lifestyle.
- Under the National Education Policy 2020 opened new avenues, India’s publicly-funded higher education institutions can establish campuses abroad. IIT Delhi and IIT Madras have been greenlit to establish campuses in Abu Dhabi and Tanzania.
- Navigating regulatory landscapes, securing resources, maintaining quality standards, and upholding institutional values across borders are the challenges which must be thoughtfully planned and executed before rushing into this expansion.
- In the Union Budget for 2025-26, the funding for IITs were raised to ₹11,349 crore, which is a 10% increase from the previous year and will benefit IITs established after 2014.
- The budget proposes 10,000 fellowships for technological research, and researchers in IITs and IISc will be provided with enhanced financial support.
- The push towards self-sufficiency is going to create new opportunities and led in nurturing India’s brightest minds and hence a promising future.
- It is crucial to support India's best universities and bring up the standard of higher education so we can attract more talent. Brain gain should be the motto, and with the right policies and push, India can move forward on the path of becoming a developed nation.
Analyticsindiamag | 5 Feb, 2025
HDFC Bank Parivartan Start-Up Grants to support over 50 startups with Rs 20 crore
- HDFC Bank has launched the eighth edition of its Parivartan Start-Up Grants initiative, providing up to Rs 20 crore in total grants to 50-60 social ventures this fiscal year.
- The initiative has onboarded 15 incubators and accelerators, including IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad Ventures, to invite applications from social entrepreneurs across India.
- Selected startups will be eligible for grants of up to Rs 50 lakh and will have the opportunity to showcase their work during 'Demo Day' events.
- The program focuses on areas such as AI for social good, climate innovation, financial inclusion, agriculture, education, gender diversity, and sustainable rural economies.
ISN | 4 Feb, 2025
Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan Invests in Brain Research and Deep Tech Startups
- Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has made significant investments in brain research at the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISc and the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at IIT Madras.
- He also supports research at NCBS Bangalore and IIT Gandhinagar, and engages with NMICPS at India DST to foster innovation.
- Gopalakrishnan has made a 10-year grant of INR 675 crore to support brain research, reinforcing his commitment to improving healthcare for the elderly.
- In addition to brain research, he supports deep tech startups and advocates for India's own state-of-the-art AI models.
Analyticsindiamag | 25 Jan, 2025
India’s first hyperloop test track completed at IIT Madras’s Thaiyur campus
- India's first hyperloop test track has been completed at IIT Madras's Thaiyur campus.
- The hyperloop project is a joint initiative of Indian Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr (incubated startup).
- Hyperloop involves an electromagnetically levitating pod in a vacuum tube, allowing high speeds of over 400 kmph.
- The completion of the hyperloop test track makes India a global center for hyperloop research.
HinduBusinessLine | 6 Dec, 2024
India’s first Constitution Museum to have semi-humanoid guide robot
- India's first Constitution Museum at JGU will have a semi-humanoid guide robot.
- The robot, developed in collaboration with IIT Madras, aims to enhance visitor engagement.
- The robot will utilize advanced technology called SAMVID for providing detailed information about the exhibits.
- The collaboration between JGU and IIT Madras aims to enrich the visitor experience at the Constitution Museum.
HinduBusinessLine | 13 Nov, 2024
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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.
What are the pros of working in IIT Madras?
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 company culture, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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