DoST - IIT Madras

Join us for “Let’s D-Stress – Campus Conversations”, a nationwide initiative by The Times of India promoting healthier digital balance and conversations on managing digital stress and mental well-being. 📅 25 April | ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Central Lecture Theatre (CLT), IITM #IITMadras

Game on — now 3X more exciting ⚽🔥 IIT Madras brings you OmegaBall — where three teams, three goals, and non-stop action redefine football! 📍 Campus Football Field, IITM 📅 17 April 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM IST @iitmadras #OmegaBall #IITMadras #CampusSports

SAATHI Bachpan Mela 2026 💛brought the @iitmadras community together with games, art, pottery & pure childhood joy. Grateful for the presence of the Director, Dean (Students), and all families, students & performers. Kudos Team SAATHI! #bachpanmela #iitm

@iitmadras is delighted and proud to share that our Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Awards 2026 by the Government of India. A distinguished academician and eminent researcher, Prof. Kamakoti has made transformative contributions in the fields of computer science, systems engineering and interdisciplinary research. His visionary leadership has further strengthened IIT Madras’s commitment to cutting-edge research, technological innovation, a thriving startup ecosystem and inclusive institutional development. The Padma Shri Awards recognise his outstanding service and exemplary leadership in the field of Science and Technology, which stands as a testament to his enduring impact in academia. The entire IIT Madras community takes pride in this well-deserved national recognition and extends its heartfelt congratulations, wishing him continued success in service of the nation. @EduMinOfIndia #PadmaAwards2026 #Padmashri2026 #PadmaAwards

The Office of the Dean of Students wishes everyone a very Happy and Prosperous Pongal 2026. @iitmadras #Pongal2026 #PongalCelebration

Saarang, the iconic cultural festival of IIT Madras, returns to campus from 8–12 January 2026, marking its 52nd edition with renewed energy, bold new experiences, and a deeper celebration of cultural diversity. With an expected footfall of over 80,000, Saarang continues to be one of India’s largest student-run cultural festivals and a defining part of Chennai’s cultural calendar. Themed ‘Beyond Realms’, Saarang 2026 explores how art transcends boundaries, transforming the IIT Madras campus into a vibrant arena of competitions, workshops, exhibitions, performances, and intellectual exchanges. This year sees the debut of exciting additions, such as the Nova Experience Zone, a Non-Competitive Cluster, the return of the Saarang Parade, and the much-awaited revival of the Saarang General Championship, encouraging inter-college excellence across multiple events. Rooted in its rich legacy since 1974, Saarang also shines a spotlight on Tamil Nadu’s cultural heritage, alongside national and global artistic expressions. The festival features flagship events like IIT Madras Model United Nations, immersive Spotlight Lectures, impactful social outreach through ‘Kalaa’, and spectacular Professional Shows spanning classical, hip-hop, EDM, rock, and pop. With world-class performances, international World Fest concerts, and the collective effort of over 800 students, Saarang 2026 promises five unforgettable days of culture, creativity, and celebration at IIT Madras. @iitmadras @Saarang_IITM #IITMadras #Saarang2026

Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Shri Dr. S. Jaishankar at IIT Madras for the inauguration of IITM Festival Fortnight — Shaastra & Saarang 2026, and the launch of IITM Global Research Foundation. @iitmadras @DrSJaishankar #Shaastra2026 #Saarang2026 #IITMadras

✨ Happy New Year 2026! ✨ Warm wishes to everyone from the Office of the Dean (Students). May the year ahead bring success, good health, and happiness. #newyear2026 #positivity #iitmadras

✨ Welcoming 2026, the SAATHI way ✨ Our first-ever New Year Night Celebration is here — and it’s all about joy, togetherness and spreading smiles 💫 Music | Cake & Drinks | Performances HFC | 31 Dec | 11:30 PM Because this year, and every year… Be a Cause of a Smile

Hear4You 5K Run | Shaastra 2026 @iitmadras Raising awareness for inclusivity and accessibility for the hearing-impaired community at Besant Nagar. Graced by Prof. Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi & Dr. Murugaiyan Amirthalingam. #Hear4You #Shaastra2026 #IITMadras #RunForACause

🎄✨ Office of the Dean (Students) Wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! May this festive season bring joy, peace, and happiness to all. #ChristmasWishes #celebration

🏆 Overall Champions – Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2025! @iitmadras tops the table with 155 points, winning both Men’s (84) & Women’s (56) General Championships. 💪🔥 #IITMadras #InterIIT2025

The 58th Inter IIT Sports Meet 2025 has officially commenced at IIT Madras, marking the return of India’s premier intercollegiate sporting event. Co-hosted with IIT Hyderabad and IIT Tirupati from 14–21 December 2025, the meet brings together 3,800 student athletes from across all IITs, competing in 12 sporting disciplines over a week of high-energy competition and sportsmanship. The inaugural ceremony at IIT Madras was graced by Indian international cricketer Sai Sudharsan as Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honour Sridharan Sriram, former Indian cricketer, and Muin Bek Hafeez, Captain of the Indian men’s basketball team. Presided over by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, the ceremony celebrated India’s sporting heritage with traditional performances, including Mallakhamb. IIT Madras is hosting Badminton, Basketball, Squash and Table Tennis for 950 athletes, supported by world-class indoor facilities. With a proud legacy of 24 General Championship titles, IIT Madras continues to champion the integration of sports, education and innovation, reinforcing the IIT ecosystem’s growing focus on sporting excellence and athlete development. #InterIITSportsMeet #IITMadras #SportsExcellence @IITKgp @iitbombay @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitdelhi @IITGuwahati @iitroorkee @iitjodhpur @iitrpr @iitgn @IITHyderabad @IITPAT @IITBHU_Varanasi @iit__mandi @IITIOfficial @iitbbs @PalakkadIIT @iit_tirupati @DMS_IITDhanbad @IIT_Bhilai @iitdhrwd @IITJammu @IITGoaofficial

Our Inter IIT Sports contingent met Prof. @Sathyanara57096 , Dean (Students), who inspired and motivated the team ahead of the event. As we gear up for the 58th Inter IIT Sports Meet 2025, our athletes are ready with renewed energy and determination to represent @iitmadras!

@iitmadras Our tech contingent is off to Patna for Inter IIT Tech Meet 14.0! 🚀 The Dean (Students) and Advisor (Co-Curricular) boosted their spirits. All the best, team! ✨

@iitmadras Congrats to Rahul Kumar Mahamalla (ED22B079) — a MiTr Core Member — for securing the 🥉 in Engineering Design CAD at the National Abilympics 2025 and qualifying for the International Abilympics! 🌍👏 #MiTr #Abilympics2025 #Achievement

@iitmadras PSC-R hosted “Truth Without Apology” with Acharya Prashant at IITM — an inspiring session on clarity, responsibility & purposeful living. Grateful to Prof. @Sathyanara57096 for his presence and to everyone who made the event a success.

@iitmadras students joined the Jharkhand Diwas & Jan Jaatiya Diwas celebrations hosted by the Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu at @rajbhavan_tn . Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, the event honoured Bhagwan Birsa Munda and his enduring legacy for tribal welfare.

Commemorating 150 Years of Vande Mataram The @iitmadras community came together at the Student Activities Centre (SAC) for a collective singing of Vande Mataram, marking the commencement of year-long celebrations at the Institute. 💚🤍❤️ @EduMinOfIndia #vandemataram

🎶 Samarambh ’25 celebrated the soul of Indian classical arts at @iitmadras ! From Kuchipudi & Hindustani vocals to Terracotta pottery & Kathakali, tradition met youth in 3 unforgettable days. 🌸 #Samarambh25 #SPICMACAY #IndianCulture #IITMadras