IIT Madras
The Indian Institute of Chennai (IIT Madras) is one of the finest engineering institutes in India. It is considered today as one of the pioneers of educational institutions operating in the country. IIT Madras has opened up new opportunities and avenues for its students over the years. IIT Madras students have reached great heights in their careers today supported by the intense, thorough and research based technical education imparted to them. About IIT Madras The agreement to set up IIT Madras was signed in the year 1959. The agreement was signed between the government of India and the German government with the aim of establishing an institution that would provide high standard engineering and technical knowledge education. The formal inauguration of the institution took place in the year 1959 and was presided over by the then Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs, Professor Humayun Kabir. IIT Madras was the former name of IIT Chennai. It was later changed to i...