The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is known both nationally and
internationally for excellence in technical education, basic and applied
research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industrial consultancy. A faculty of
international repute, a highly motivated and brilliant student community,
excellent technical and supporting staff and an effective administration have
all contributed to the pre-eminent status of IIT Madras. The Institute is proud
to bear the laureate of being No.1 engineering university in India. More
recently, IIT Madras has been given the title of Institute of Eminence.
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.
For details have a look at IIT Madras Website
Over the years, time and again, the department has demonstrated its
achievements through continuous and consistent efforts in contributing to the
growth and development of mathematics, both in India and abroad. The main
objectives of the Department have been to pursue high quality research, to
train young minds to nurture their skills in mathematics, and to serve the
needs of the society in particular and the country at large, by means of
applying the knowledge of mathematics necessary to produce technology for
daily use. Towards achieving these goals, we have been immensely benefited
by our core strength, viz., the faculty members (retired/current) of the
Department, who have contributed significantly in each of the aspects outlined
above. Currently, the numerical strength of the Department is nearly fifty, while
the publication count (on MathSciNet, the primary and perhaps the unique
indicator for mathematical publications) over the last five years is around 500.
Presently, the Department has expertise in the following broad areas of
Mathematics; Algebra and Number Theory, Analysis, Combinatorics,
Optimization, Theoretical Computer Science, Differential Equations and
Applied Mathematics, Geometry and Topology, Probability, Statistics and
Stochastic Processes.
For details have a look at Department of Mathematics
This is a four-year long undergraduate programme in Mathematics with the option for students to continue for an additional year to graduate with a dual B.S.-M.S. degree. The programme is designed to build a strong foundation in core mathematics, followed by multiple pathways for specialization in advanced and higher-level mathematics. This programme also offers a basket of electives for students to pursue job-oriented courses related to information technology, finance and actuaries. While similar B.S./B.Tech programmes across the country primarily emphasize coverage of basic and advanced mathematical topics, this programme places equal emphasis on flexibility after foundational training. With three Humanities electives and six free electives, students may earn a minor in one or more complementary streams, thereby enhancing employability as well as broadening opportunities for higher studies and research. If carefully planned, a student can either be ready to register in a Ph.D. programme, or take up jobs in the industry after completion of the programme. The programme offers courses that are relevant to the industry related to Cryptography, Computational Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Actuaries, Data Analytics, AI-Enabled Industries Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering.