IIT Madras

Continuing our ascent among the world's leading universities, we are delighted to announce that IIT Madras has been ranked #170 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, improving from #180 in the previous edition, while also maintaining our position as the 3rd-ranked institution in India, reaffirming our standing as one of the nation's premier centres of higher education and research.

This steady rise reflects the collective efforts of our faculty, students, researchers, alumni, staff, and collaborators, whose dedication continues to drive excellence in education, cutting-edge research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement.

From pioneering discoveries in our laboratories to impactful industry collaborations and transformative technologies, IIT Madras remains committed to creating knowledge, fostering innovation, and developing solutions to address real-world challenges.

Thank you to the IIT Madras community for being part of this inspiring journey. Together, we continue to reach new heights.

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India continues to strengthen its presence in global higher education.

52 Indian institutions have featured in the QS World University Rankings 2027. IIT Delhi remains India's highest-ranked institution at 118th globally, while IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras are among the world's Top 200 universities.

IIT Madras extends heartfelt congratulations to Prof. N.V. Ravi Kumar of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering on being awarded the “Academician of the World Academy of Ceramics” at the Formal Induction Ceremony of New Members during the CIMTEC 2026 Ceramics Congress in Perugia, Italy.

This award honours his original contributions in the field of precursor-derived ceramics and advances scientific research to commercialisation and incubation through the mentorship of young entrepreneurs.

A globally respected recognition, this achievement reflects Prof. Ravi Kumar’s excellence in ceramics science and engineering and underscores the culture of impactful research and innovation at IIT Madras.

We once again congratulate, Prof. N.V. Ravi Kumar, on exceptional achievement and global recognition! 🎉👏

मालवीय मिशन शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम (MMTTP) NEP 2020 के अनुरूप शिक्षकों के क्षमता निर्माण हेतु एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल है, जिसके माध्यम से उच्च शिक्षा में शिक्षण गुणवत्ता और वेलबीइंग को सशक्त किया जा रहा है।

From IIT Madras to the global stage in France, Agnikul Cosmos is showcasing India’s growing leadership in space technology and innovation.

Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, being held in Nice, France, Agnikul is among a select group of deep-tech startups presenting breakthrough technologies to global investors, industry leaders, and research partners.

Founded at IIT Madras by Srinath Ravichandran, Co-founder & CEO, and Moin SPM, Co-founder & COO, under the guidance of Prof. Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, Agnikul is pioneering affordable, customizable access to space through its small-satellite launch vehicles.

Founded in 2017 and incubated at IIT Madras, the company achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with the launch of Agnibaan, powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engine, Agnilet, from India’s first private launchpad.

As Agnikul heads to Bharat Innovates 2026, it exemplifies how IIT Madras-founded deep-tech ventures are making space more accessible, affordable, and innovative for the world.

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SWAYAM Regulations 2021 empower students to earn up to 40% of their academic credits through online courses.

Higher education has become more flexible, accessible, and future-ready through blended learning under SWAYAM.

From IIT Madras to the global stage in France, Fabheads Automation is showcasing how advanced manufacturing can transform the future of aerospace, defence, and high-performance composites.

Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, held in Nice, France, Fabheads Automation is among a select group of deep-tech startups presenting breakthrough technologies to global investors, industry leaders, and research partners.

Founded by Mr Dhinesh Ramupillai Kanagaraj, Founder & CEO, IIT Madras alumnus, and Mr Abhijeet Rathore, Co-founder & CTO, M.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, with Nivas Vallavan, CBO, M.S, Solar Energy, College of Engineering, Guindy; BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeethamas, Fabheads is India’s first company to develop automated composite manufacturing processes for applications in aerospace, drones, defence, space, and advanced engineering.

The company has built indigenous solutions including automated fibre placement systems, carbon fibre manufacturing technologies, and advanced composite design software, helping reduce material waste, production time, and manufacturing costs.

With multiple patents and national innovation awards to its name, Fabheads exemplifies how IIT Madras-founded deep-tech ventures are building globally competitive manufacturing technologies.

From IIT Madras to the global stage in France, Quanfluence is advancing India’s ambitions in quantum computing through cutting-edge photonic technologies.

Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, being held in Nice, France, Quanfluence is among a select group of deep-tech startups showcasing breakthrough innovations to global investors, industry leaders, and research partners.

Founded by Mr Sujoy Chakravarty, Co-Founder and CEO; Mr Ravi Mehta, Co-Founder and COO; Mr Biman Chattopadhyay, Co-Founder and CTO; Ms Aditi Vaidya, Co-Founder; Prof Anil Prabhakar, IIT Madras, Co-Founder; and Prof. Sandeep Goyal, Co-Founder, IISER Mohali, and incubated at the IITM Incubation Centre, Quanfluence is building a scalable photonic quantum computing platform designed to deliver practical quantum advantage.

The company is developing a full-stack quantum ecosystem, including photonic quantum computers, coherent Ising machines, single-photon detectors, homodyne detectors, and quantum random number generators (QRNGs). By leveraging photons for computation and communication, Quanfluence aims to create scalable, energy-efficient quantum systems with global impact.

As Quanfluence heads to Bharat Innovates 2026, it exemplifies how IIT Madras-led innovation is shaping the future of quantum technologies and positioning India at the forefront of the global quantum revolution.

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From IIT Madras to the global stage in France, GalaxEye is redefining Earth observation with next-generation satellite imaging technologies.

Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, held in Nice, France, GalaxEye is among a select group of deep-tech startups showcasing breakthrough innovations to global investors, industry leaders, and technology partners.

Founded by Denil Chawda, Co-Founder, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras; Kishan Thakkar, Co-Founder, Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering, IIT Madras, Pranit Mehta, Co-Founder, Dual Degree, Engineering Design, IIT Madras, Raksh*t Bhatt, Co-Founder, Dual Degree, Engineering Design, IIT Madras, and Suyash Singh, Co-Founder & CEO, Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras, GalaxEye is building advanced Earth observation solutions that combine Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical imaging to provide reliable, all-weather, day-and-night insights.

The startup is developing Drishti, India’s first multi-sensor imaging satellite constellation, and Astra, an AI-powered geospatial analytics platform for actionable intelligence across defence, security, and commercial applications.

As GalaxEye heads to Bharat Innovates 2026, it exemplifies how IIT Madras-founded startups are advancing India’s space-tech capabilities and taking indigenous innovation to the world.

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