IIT Madras

Pocket Guide for Freshies

2024
Dean (Students)

Prof. Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi

9444008050

Dean (Academic Courses) Dean (Academic Research)

Prof. Prathap Haridoss Prof. Shanthi Pavan

9444008030 9444008040

Dean (Planning & Wellness Co-ordinator) Registrar

Prof. Sarathi. R Dr. Jane Prasad

9444009080 9444008100

Chairperson Council of Wardens Vice Chairperson Council of Wardens

Prof. J. M. Mallikarjuna Prof. Y. V. S. S. Sanyasiraju

9444009052 9444094430

Advisor (Special Needs)

Prof. Shaligram Tiwari

9444094433

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 Message from Dean (Students)

Dear Student,

Welcome to IIT Madras, the No.1* Institute in the Country. As you embark upon a very
important journey of your life, this pocket guide book is a small endeavour to help
you maneuverer the labyrinths of Insti life. It not only informs you about the `Who’s
Who’ in IIT Madras but also about the various spheres (Student Clubs), amenities and
wellness support system available on Campus.

IIT Madras is not only known for its robust academics and research but also for the
plethora of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including entrepreneurship
skills that it offers. I encourage you to explore these opportunities and strive to
become the best versions of yourself.

I hope your stint at IIT Madras turns out to be the most memorable and enriching
experience of your life!

your DoST
Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi

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CONTENTS

Section I

• Vision & Mission of IIT Madras

• About IIT Madras
• Major Landmarks
• Sports Facilities of IIT Madras

Section II

• Institute Secretaries
• Hostel Administration
• Faculty Advisors (Various Activities)
• MiTR, Saathi Teams
• Emotional Wellness and
Wellness Centre

Section III

• Amenities and Food Joints

• Banks and ATMs
• Schools

Section IV

• Instructions for Students

• Emergency Contact Numbers
• IIT Madras Map
• Institute Related Links

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 Important contact details

Designation NAME PHONE NUMBER

Deputy Registrar (Research) Ms. Vijayalakshmi K 044-2257-8044

Deputy Registrar (Career

Mr. Sudhakar Rao Pujari Y E L 044-2257-8131
Pathway Centre)

Assistant Registrars (Research) Ms. Sivagami R 044-2257-8295

Assistant Registrars (Courses) Mr. Vijay Shankar B 044-2257-8036

Assistant Registrars (Students)

Ms. Rashmi Uday Kumar 044-2257-8053/8293
& (CO & PR)

Wing Commander S Prakash

Chief Security Officer i/c 044-2257-8262
(Retd)

Dost Office – Senior Assistant Mr. Vijayakumar 9444008051

Warden Mandakini - A Dr. Ramkumar P 044 - 2257-8732

Warden Mandakini – B Prof. STG Raghukanth 044 - 2257-8732

Warden Swarnamukhi Dr. Rupashree Baral 044 -2257 - 4561

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rebecca Punithavalli B 044-2257-8301

044-2257-8513
Hostel Allotment Mr. Johnkennedy
8015765192

044-2257-8511
Mess Allotment Mr. Srinivasalu
9566229672

044-2257-8509
Hostel and Mess Biometric Mr. Krishna
8778213518

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Section I
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 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS

MISSION
• To create and sustain a community of learning in which students acquire
knowledge and learn to apply it professionally with due consideration for ethical,
ecological and economic issues.
• To pursue research and disseminate research findings.
• To provide knowledge-based technological services to satisfy the needs of society
and the industry.
• To help in building national capabilities in Science, Technology, Humanities,
Management, Education and Research.

VISION
To be an academic institution in dynamic equilibrium with its social ecological and
economic environment striving continuously for excellence in education, research and
technological service to the nation.

ABOUT IITM

IIT Madras was established in 1959 with technical assistance from Germany. German
Universities and other agencies continue to collaborate with IIT Madras till date for
various R&D projects.
IIT Madras has developed over the years into a comprehensive centre for technological
education, fundamental and applied research in India with more than 300 laboratories
organised in a distinctive pattern of functioning. Faculty members (600+) of
international repute, a stellar student community (11,000+), 18 departments with
an excellent ministerial and technical staff (500+), and an efficient administration all
of which contribute to its pre-eminent status. IITM has been Ranked No.1 institute
in India in ‘Overall’ category for 5th consecutive year and in ‘Engineering’ category
for 8th year in a row, in the NIRF India Rankings 2023. It has been Ranked No.2 in
the ‘Research’ category and ‘Innovation’ category of the same rankings. IIT Madras is
recognised globally for its intellectual leadership. A global alumni diaspora second to
none in terms of accomplishment is also a part of the IITM Community. Apart from its
state-of-the-art academic facilities and its lush greenery and wildlife, the campus has
adequate amenities to meet the everyday needs of its residents.
For more information, please visit https://www.iitm.ac.in/

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 HOW TO REACH IIT MADRAS

The IIT Madras Campus area is 617 acres, 2.5km2 located in the centre of the city, 12.7
kilometres from the airport and 14 kilometres from Chennai Central Railway Station. It is
located on the Sardar Patel Road, between the Raj Bhavan and the Adyar Bus Terminus.

The other Landmarks around the campus are:

Cancer Institute & Guindy Gandhi Mandapam (Anna

Snake Park University Bus Stop)

Central Leather Research

Institute (CLRI) Madhya Kailash (Bus Stop)

IIT MADRAS HAS THREE GATES:

01 02
Main Gate, on the Sardar Patel Road Velachery Gate (for pedestrians /
two – wheeler vehicles)
03
Taramani Gate (for pedestrians /
two – wheeler vehicles)

The campus is connected to the IIT Madras Research Park (IITM RP) through the
Industry-Academic Bridge.

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 TO–AND-FRO FROM CAMPUS

Bus: IIT Madras is connected to the Chennai Railway Station and other major land marks
by bus routes. Madhya Kailash and CLRI / Cancer Institute are the bus stops near the
Main Gate. Gandhi Road and Guru Nanak College are the bus stops near the Velachery
Gate. Outstation buses are available from the Chennai Mofussil bus Terminus (CMBT),
Koyambedu. For bus route information, visit the MTC website.

MRTS: Kasturba Nagar station (near Madhya Kailash) is located at 1.2km from the Main
Gate.

Chennai Metro : Little Mount (around 3 km) and Guindy (3.3km) metro stations are about
5-10 minutes by road.

Local Train: Local trains are also available from Guindy (3.3km). Outstation trains are
available from the Chennai Central Railway Station and Egmore Railway Station.

Autos and Taxis: The city is well-serviced by autos and taxis and common ride-hailing apps
can be used.

On-Campus Bus Transport:

(a) On-campus bus service is available for all on all days from 6.15 am to 9.30 pm at an
interval of 15 minutes. The buses start at 6.15 am simultaneously from the Main Gate to
the Hostel zone and from the hostel zone to the Main Gate. The last starts from the main
gate at 10.00 pm to the Bus Depot via Gajendra Circle (GC).

(b) Additional bus services from the Academic zone to the Hostel zone any time between
9.30 pm and 4.00 am is available on call. Contact the security section (044-2257 9999)
for availing the bus service.

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 MAJOR LANDMARKS (in Alphabetic Order)

Administration Block: It is close to the Gajendra Circle (GC). Academic Section, Academic
Research Section, Administration section, Accounts Section, Engineering Unit offices,
Security Section, Heritage Section are located in this block.

Ajanta: A 24/7 Reading Hall is located at Central Library.

Bose-Einstein Guest House (BEGH): It provides lodging facilities for VIPs and Institute
Guest.

Career Pathway Centre: is to empower students to independently navigate and decide

their career paths. It has been designed to provide students with knowledge, essential
skills, and exposure to an entrepreneurial environment, all located in one facility.

The key functions of the newly -established Career pathway Centre include

• Career Development Cell & Career Development Cell – Research: professionally

equip students with skill development

• Entrepreneurship Cell: Hone the entrepreneurship efforts of potential students’

fraternity

• Placement and Internship (P&I) Office: Facilitating hiring of students by recruiters

for placement and internships

Campus Café: This is a canteen facility in the academic zone

Central Electronic Centre (CEC): Electronic laboratories are situated at CEC. CEC is
located at Electrical Sciences Block.

Central Lecture Theatre (CLT): This air-conditioned Lecture Theatre is located a little
ahead of the Central Library, in the Humanities and Sciences block. It is often used as the
venue for quizzes, special lectures, cultural activities and more.

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Centre For Innovation (CFI): CFI is unique 24/7 student laboratory located near the New
Academic Complex. CFI houses various technical teams of students.

Central Library: This five storeyed building is home to a large number of books and
journals and it’s located close to the Gajendra circle. It also has a book bank where one
can borrow text-books for a semester.

Central Skill Training and Fabrication Facility (CSTF): Workshop practice laboratories
are conducted at CSTF. CSTF is located on Alumni Avenue, opposite to the Mechanical
Sciences Block.

Class Room complex (CRC): On Alumni Avenue, it is situated hall-way between the
administrative building and the Velachery Gate. The majority of first-year classes are
held here.

Discovery Campus: Discovery campus at Thaiyur (163 acre) is located at 36km from the
main Campus. It will host state-of-the-art research centres with large dedicated facilities.

Ellora: Hangout place located next to the building of the Department of Management
Studies (DoMS)

Engineering Unit: Engineering Unit provides Civil/Electrical maintenance services

in Academic, Hostel and Residence zones. For any Civil/Electrical issues, contact the
Engineering Unit via your hostel office.

Food for Thoughts (FFT): This is the Food court facility on the first floor of Campus Café.

Gajendra Circle (GC): This is the primary intersection and the key reference point for
moving around campus.

Heritage Centre: It is located on the front side of the Administration Block-Ground Floor.

Himalaya, Nilgiri, Vindhya Dining Facility: This is a dining hall adjacent to Gurunath,
containing majority of the messes.

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IC&SR Building: This is located apposite to the Humanities and Social Sciences building
on Alumni Avenue. The auditorium here has hosted distinguished lectures by eminent
personalities including Dr. Kiran Bedi and Mr. Kamal Hasaan, to mention a few.

IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP): IITMRP provides an ecosystem for

Academic-Industry collaborations with particulars focus on R&D and start-up facilities.
IITMRP is connected to the IITM campus via bridge.

Institute Hospital: Hospital which provides primary health care services. Hospital is
located on first cross road.

New Academic Complex-I (NAC–I): New Academic Complex-I is located next to campus
café.

Heritage Centre IC & SR Building NAC - I

New Academic Complex-II (NAC –II): New Academic Complex-II is located adjacent
to the building of the Department of Ocean Engineering and opposite to the building of
Biotechnology-II

Office of the Dean of Students (DoST): It is situated adjacent to the west end of the
Administration Building.

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Office of the Dean of Students (DoST)

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Office of Hostel Management (OHM): Takes care of various Hostel Accommodation /
dining) related activities.

Open Air Theatre (OAT): It is an amphitheatre where the Film club shows movies every
Saturday. It is situated between the GC and the hostel area. It hosts professional shows
at the time of Saarang.

Quark: Student activities space near Saraswathi hostel. A restaurant is located in the
ground floor. 81 lounge for student’s activities is located on the 1st floor.

Raman and Ramanujan Blocks: These are the places where most of your common classes
will take place. These are the places you would want to memorise in and out as this is
where you would be headed to, most mornings, half- awake. The ground floor of the Class
Room Complex is air-conditioned and is open for the use of students till 1 AM during the
quiz weeks to serve as hangout spots for the muggu junta apart from the library.

Security Section: The main office of Security section is located on the back side of the
Administration Block-Ground Floor.

Stadium (Manohar C Watsa Stadium): This large open air stadium is situated on Delhi
Avenue and is used for various sports activities, air shows during Shaastra, and more.

Students’ Activity Centre (SAC): The registration will be conducted in this building. It
has a music room, a large auditorium, and more. Important events like Institute Day and
Convocation are held here -

Taramani Guest House (TGH): Provides lodging and

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boarding facilities for guest &
Faculty/staff/students.

Up-Top Interaction Lounge (UTIL): UTIL is located on the roof-top of the DoST Building.
The space is well utilized for the interaction meetings.

Wellness Centre: Institute has Wellness Centre where students can consult mental health
professionals. It is situated in the premises if the DoST building (1st floor).

Wellsness Centre

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 CLUBS

Activity Clubs: Numerous Co-curricular and cultural clubs are available for various
activities. These clubs organize various events and get–togethers throughout the year.
For more information, visit https://www.iitm.ac.in/campus-life/clubs

Cultural Clubs: Student’s team coordinate 16 cultural clubs including various art forms
ranging from music to dance, classical arts, E-Sports, etc.

Film Club: Screens a movie at OAT every Saturday night. You will require a membership
card or a ticket.

Fitness Club: The fitness club’s amenities at Sports Complex are accessible to members
which is located across Taramani Guest House. Contact the Gymkhana office on the third
floor of the Health Club to obtain membership card

Prakriti, the wildlife Club: Encourages residents to understand and value the
unique ecological diversity of the IIT Madras campus. It hosts talks, excursions
and observation programmes, involving nature enthusiasts. Wildlife Helpline:
http://home.iitm.ac.in/prakriti/prakriti/helpline.html contact: prakriti@iitm.ac.in

Staff Club: Located near Vana Vani nursery school. All permanent staff of the Institute can
become member.

Women’s Forum: This is the official organisation for all women at IITM, including faculty,
permanent and temporary support personnel, students and the nurse and doctors that
work at the hospital.

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 OTHER OFFICES AND RESOURCES

Engineering Unit: The Engineering unit provides the requisite infrastructure facilities and
takes care of the maintenance. The offices are located in the academic, hostel and resident
zones.

Computer Centre: The PG Senapathy Centre for Computer Resources is a centralized

computing facility. It also takes care of network/internet connectivity. For more
information, visit https://cc.iitm.ac.in

Workflow: All academic activities related to Course registration, Bonafide certificates and
grade information can be accessed.

Ikollege: Registration of Hostel and mess.

Special Needs: Faculty Advisor, Special Needs helps in implementing policies and
practices concerning students with disabilities. IIT Madras, seeks to nurture students
with disabilities (SwD) so that they become professionally competent and personally
independent, by enabling reasonable participation in curricular, co-curricular and
extra-curricular activities in the IIT campus. Inclusive education brings all students
together regardless of their strengths and weaknesses and ensures that they are part of
the mainstream education. IIT Madras provides assistive technologies to help them to
learn and also ensures safe and comfortable living conditions on the campus.

Complaints and Grievances: The Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) or the Complaint
Committee Against Sexual Harassment (CCASH) at IIT Madras acts as an inquiry
authority for complaints of sexual harassment, in accordance with the guidelines laid down
by the Supreme Courts of India. CCASH is involved in creating a safe environment to
study and work without the fear of harassment. For more information, visit the Institute’s
website. The Chairperson can be reached at ccash@iitm.ac.in. Grievances may be brought
to the attention of the Head of the Department.

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 SPORTS FACILITIES AT IITM

Sitara indoor multigame Sports

facility (Near tennis courts)
houses Shuttle courts/ Basket
Ball/Volley Ball Court (GF), Table Volleyball Court, 2 nos. of Mud Court
Tennis (FF), Gym (FF), Open near Sports Complex. -
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Terrace Tennis Court.

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Basketball Court, 2 nos of Concrete
court near Volleyball Court.

Tennis Court, a Court near Basketball

Court.

Badminton, 5 Nos
(Indoor multigame Sports
facility in Ground floor)

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Sports Complex.
(Opp. To Taramani Guest House)
Ground Floor: Weightlifting, Table Tennis -

1st floor: Fitness Centre

2nd Floor: 2 nos. of Wooden Squash Courts

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Cricket, Chemplast Ground near Dept. of
ED (Practice pitch/ground to be booked.
Subject to availability and prior booking
with Sanmar). In 2017, IITM-Chemplast
ground was renamed as K.S. Narayanan
Centre for Cricketing Excellence.

Swimming Pool, one shallow pool and

one deep pool Opp to SAC Building

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Skating Facility.
Sangam Ground, Near Saraswati Hostel -
(Subject to booking in advance)

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Football & Hockey,
Near Dept of Biotechnology

Manohar C Watsa Stadium, we have

400 meters synthetic Track Opposite
to Director’s Bungalow. The Stadium
remains closed between 10 am and 4 pm.

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SECTION II
 INSTITUTE SECRETARIES (Students Executive Council 2024-2025)

S. No Position Name

1 Academic Affairs Secretary Mr. Lakshya Singh

2 Co-Curricular Affairs Secretary Mr. Sukheth K M

3 Cultural Affairs Secretary Arts Mr. Aaromal S Kesav

4 Cultural Affairs Secretary Literary Mr. Akash S B

International & Alumni Relations

6 Mr. Rohan Yadav
Secretary

5 Hostel Affairs Secretary Mr. Marni Veera Venkata Rama Akhil

7 Research Affairs Secretary Ms. Robin Rathi

8 Institute Sports Secretary Mr. Mohd Owais Siddiqui

9 Speaker Students Legislative Council Mr. Atharv Joshi

10 Students' General Secretary Mr. Atul Kumar Pandey

Chief Commissioner (Student Ethics and

11 Ms. Meenakshi Anoop
Constitution Commission) SECC

12 CFI, Students Head Mr. Madhavnambi R V

13 MiTR Student Head Mr. Dinesh Bandi

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 Roll No Inst.Cell No. Official Email id

MM20B035 9444005765 sec_acaf@smail.iitm.ac.in;

ME20B179 9444407541 sec_cocur@smail.iitm.ac.in;

HS20H061 9444005768 sec_arts@smail.iitm.ac.in;

CE21B005 9444005769 sec_lit@smail.iitm.ac.in;

PH20B011 9444396170 sec_iar@smail.iitm.ac.in;

EE21B084 9444005783 sec_hosaf@smail.iitm.ac.in;

MM22D057 9444005772 sec_resaf@smail.iitm.ac.in;

CH20B068 9444005774 sec_sprts@smail.iitm.ac.in;

HS21H015 9444397340 spkr_sac@smail.iitm.ac.in;

NA21B012 9444005782 gen_sec@smail.iitm.ac.in;

HS21H031 - secc@smail.iitm.ac.in;

NA21B045 9444005773 cfi@smail.iitm.ac.in;

AM18D202 - mitr_studentadvisor@smail.iitm.ac.in;

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 HOSTEL ADMINISTRATION – 2024

S. No Hostel Warden Mobile No Official Mail

Chairperson
1 Council of Prof. J. M. Mallikarjuna 9444009052 ccw@iitm.ac.in
Wardens

Vice
Chairperson
2 Prof. Y. V. S. S. Sanyasiraju 9444094430 ccwvc@smail.iitm.ac.in
Council of
Wardens

wardenalak@smail.iitm.
3 Alakananda Dr. Babji Srinivasan 9444009068
ac.in

wardenbhadra@smail.
4 Bhadra Dr. N. Lakshminarasamma 9444397349
iitm.ac.in

Dr. Soumendra Nath wardenbrahma@smail.

5 Brahmaputra 9444009070
Kuiry iitm.ac.in

Dr. Sivasrinivasu wardencauvery@smail.

6 Cauvery 9445556802
Devadula iitm.ac.in

Dr. Suhas Jayakumar wardenganga@smail.iitm.

7 Ganga 9444009074
Pandit ac.in

Dr. Prabhat Ranjan wardengodavari@smail.

8 Godavari 9444009076
Pujahari iitm.ac.in

wardenjamuna@smail.
9 Jamuna Prof. Vidya Bhushan Maji 9444009078
iitm.ac.in

wardenkrishna@smail.
10 Krishna Dr. Chester Rebeiro 9444009580
iitm.ac.in

Prof. Md. Mahiuddin wardenmahanadhi@smail.

11 Mahanadhi 9444393520
Baidya iitm.ac.in

wardennarmada@smail.
12 Narmada Dr. R. Vijaykumar 9444009084
iitm.ac.in

wardenpampa@smail.
13 Pampa Dr. Piyush Shakya 9444393521
iitm.ac.in

wardensabar@smail.iitm.
14 Sabarmati Dr. Merin Simi Raj 9444395488
ac.in

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S. No Hostel Warden Mobile No Official Mail

wardensaras@smail.iitm.
15 Saraswathi Dr. Neelesh S Upadhye 9444009086
ac.in

wardensarayu@smail.
16 Sarayu Dr. Merin Simi Raj 9444393522
iitm.ac.in

Dr. Jayeeta wardensharav@smail.

17 Sharavathi 9444009092
Bhattacharyya iitm.ac.in

Prof. Lakshman wardensindhu@smail.

18 Sindhu 9444009088
Neelakantan iitm.ac.in

wardentambi@smail.iitm.
19 Tamiraparani Dr. Subhadeep Banerjee 9444393523
ac.in

wardentapti@smail.iitm.
20 Tapti Dr. Santosh Kumar Sahu 9444009089
ac.in

wardentunga@smail.iitm.
21 Tunga Dr. Sabita Sarkar 9444397346
ac.in

wardenmandakini@smail.
22 Mandakini - A Dr. Ramkumar P 9444009082
iitm.ac.in

wardenmandakini@smail.
23 Mandakini - B Prof. STG Raghukanth 9444008708
iitm.ac.in

wardenswarnamukhi@
24 Swarnamukhi Prof. Rupashree Baral 9840938692
smail.iitm.ac.in

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 FACULTY ADVISORS (VARIOUS ACTIVITIES)

S. No Advisor Name Official email Contact No

adcul@smail.iitm.
1 Advisor (Cultural) Prof. Prasad Patnaik BSV 9444008756
ac.in

Advisor (Co- Dr. Murugaiyan adcocur@smail.

2 9444008757
curricular) Amirthalingam iitm.ac.in

Chairperson, Career
sathyans@smail.
3 Pathway Centre Prof. Sathyan Subbiah 9445062253
iitm.ac.in
(CPC)

Advisor (Placement
4 Prof. P Murugavel adtp@iitm.ac.in 9444008057
& Internship)

Advisor (Career Dr. Mathangi adecdi@smail.iitm.

5 9444094438
Development Cell) Krishnamurthy ac.in

adecell@smail.iitm.
6 Advisor (E-Cell) Prof. Richa Agarwal 9444094436
ac.in

Prof. Basavaraja Madivala eml@smail.iitm.

7 Advisor (EML) 9445394730
Gurappa ac.in

8 Advisor (Flim Club) Prof. Jitendra Sangwai 9444384168

Advisor (Hostel adinfra@smail.iitm.

9 Prof. Shaikh Faruque Ali
Infrastructure) ac.in

adiar@smail.iitm.
10 Advisor (IAR Affairs) Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam 9444094439
ac.in

Advisor
headcfi@smail.iitm.
11 (Innovation and Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal 9444397342
ac.in
Entrepreneurship)

12 Advisor (MiTR) Prof. Ramesh L. Gardas mitr@iitm.ac.in 9444008760

adncc@smail.iitm.
13 Advisor (NCC) Prof. Ethayaraja Mani 9444094435
ac.in

Advisor (NSS, Ivil, adnss@smail.iitm.

14 Prof. Rupen Goswami 9444008762
Society Services) ac.in

saathi@smail.iitm.
15 Advisor (Saathi) Prof. Beeraiah Baire 9444094431
ac.in

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S. No Advisor Name Official email Contact No

Prof. Anbarasu adslc@smail.iitm.

16 Advisor (SECC / SLC)
Manivannan ac.in

Advisor (Special adws@smail.iitm.

17 Prof. Shaligram Tiwari 9444094433
Needs) ac.in

adsports@smail.
18 Advisor (Sports) Prof. K Arul Prakash 9444008758
iitm.ac.in

adt5e@smail.iitm.
19 Advisor, T5e Prof. P Sudarsan
ac.in

adwellness@smail.
20 Advisor (Wellness) Prof. Sarith P Sathian 9498665027
iitm.ac.in

Co - Advisor
Prof. Parasuraman
21 (Placement & adi@iitm.ac.in 9444008126
Swaminathan
Internship)

Co - Advisor (S- coadnss@smail.

22 Prof. Pijush Ghosh 9444094434
Reach) iitm.ac.in

coadvsports@
23 Co - Advisor (Sports) Prof. Shruti Dubey 9444008055
smail.iitm.ac.in

Centre for
Dr. Satyanarayanan dheadcfi@smail.
24 Innovation Deputy 9444094432
Seshadri iitm.ac.in
Faculty Head

Chairperson Prof. Somnath Chanda cmgfs@smail.iitm.

25 9444008125
(CMFGS) Roy ac.in

Chairperson Council
26 Prof. J. M. Mallikarjuna ccw@iitm.ac.in 9444009052
of Wardens

Vice Chairperson ccwvc@smail.iitm.

27 Prof. Y. V. S. S. Sanyasiraju 9444094430
Council of Wardens ac.in

Chairperson,
Institute Disciplinary sriram@ae.iitm.
28 Prof. P Sriram 9444119425
Committee for ac.in
Students (IDCS)

Chief Election
29 Prof. Sudakar Chandran 9444094437
Officer

Deputy Election
30 Prof. M Jeganmohan
Officer

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 MiTR Core

Sl. No. Post / vertical Name

1 Student advisor Mr. Dinesh Bandi

2 Events head Ms. Hiba Fathima

3 Counselling head Mr. Rahul Raj

4 Counselling core Mr. Senthilnathan T

5 Events core Mr. Bhargav Joshi

Mr. Marni Veera Venkata Rama

6 Events Core
Akhil

7 Events Core (Wellness Circle) Ms. M. Tinaharini

8 Design Core Mr. Mohammad Asim Ansari

SAATHI

UG Core

Mr. Rahul Manohar Mr. Jashnani Angel Anilkumar

7736600617 87887 33112
hs21h042@smail.iitm.ac.in na21b031@smail.iitm.ac.in

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Roll number Official mail Mobile number

AM18D202 mitrhead@smail.iitm.ac.in 9912982970

HS21H025 mitrhead@smail.iitm.ac.in 9497511408

PH19D068 mitrhead@smail.iitm.ac.in 7034332787

ED21B057 mitr@smail.iitm.ac.in 7010975399

MM21B018 mitr@smail.iitm.ac.in 8755259481

EE21B084 mitr@smail.iitm.ac.in 9179130164

EE22B119 mitr@smail.iitm.ac.in 9704072737

NA22B027 mitr@smail.iitm.ac.in 9702671513

PG Core

Mr. Sanidhya Chaturvedi

83196 98619
ee23s400@smail.iitm.ac.in

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 EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

BE HAPPY WEBSITE: https://behappy.iitm.ac.in/

Message from the Director

Attitude is half the battle in a difficult situation.

Staying optimistic releases endorphins or
“happy hormones”, which sends a constructive
message to our brain and shifts focus on to the
positive aspects. This healthy outlook will go a
long way in moulding us to be pragmatic rather
than dramatic.

Now, we have all heard of the glass half-full analogy. This litmus test determines if a
particular situation should be a cause for pessimism (half empty) or optimism (half full).
Our point of view reframes our position and this highlights the opportunities that can be
taken advantage of, rather than problems to avoid. It definitely helps to look on the bright
side of things.

However, this does not imply that we ignore the negatives, instead acknowledging,
validating and addressing them allows us to move forward without hanging on to
animosity, a trait that will help us respond rather than react to situations that are not in
our favour.

Aiming for contentment in every endeavour can be the strength that puts us at ease with
our situation, body and mind. Socrates described this by saying, “He who is not content
with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.”

My personal mantra to you would be to focus on what you can change within yourself or
your environment, and start taking small steps in that direction. The trick is to focus your
energies on what you can control, while letting go of the rest.

It’s very simple, happiness does not depend on what we have, but on what we are. Look
inward to introspect, accept your negatives, celebrate every success, acknowledge your
potential and strive for fulfillment.

Remember, you are not what happened to you, you are what you choose to become.

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 BEING HAPPY IS IMPORTANT

Wellness Initiative

Gatekeeper Training Program

https://behappy.iitm.ac.in/gatekeeper-training-program.html

Wellness Session

https://behappy.iitm.ac.in/documents/Wellness-Session-Series_NHM_19-Apr-23-Press-release.pdf

Wellness Survey

https://behappy.iitm.ac.in/wellness-suevey.html

Details of Listeners

Dr. M. S. Sivakumar Dr. P. Kandhasamy (Rtd.)

94452 84085 9498118888

Mr. Sridhar Boovaraghavan Mr. Akshar Patel

94449 00395 +44 7424914823

Ms. Gargi Mukherjee Mr. Keshav Bharadwaj

62025 51936 WhatsApp at +1 541-791- 6632

Dr. Tiju Thomas Mr. Manikandan R

WhatsApp number is +91-8056456442 WhatsApp no +91-9942212076

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 WELLNESS CENTRE (044 - 2257 8521)

Details of Counsellors at Wellness Centre

Location: 1st Floor, Office of Dean (Students) Building

Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Friday and one Counsellor will be available on

Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm)

S. Name of the
Designation Gender E-mail Landline
No Counsellors
Clinical
1 Ms. Niranjana Female wellness5@smail.iitm.ac.in 044 2257 8540
Psychologist

Clinical
2 Mr. Cemmal Male wellness3@smail.iitm.ac.in 044 2257 8524
Psychologist

Counselling
3 Ms. Lalitha Female wellness6@smail.iitm.ac.in 044 2257 8522
Psychologist

Counselling
4 Ms. Gayathri Female wellness4@smail.iitm.ac.in 044 2257 8527
Psychologist

Ms.
5 Front Office Female wellness1@smail.iitm.ac.in 044 2257 8521
Subalakshmi

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 DETAILS OF COUNSELLORS AT INSTITUTE HOSPITAL

Location: Institute Hospital, Ground Floor (Adjacent to Pharmacy)

Timings: 10 am to 6 pm & 8 pm to 6 am (365 days)

Name of the
S.No Designation Gender Duty Timing Mobile Number
Counsellors
Head of
1 Dr. S.Srividhya Female NA
Psychology

Ms. Arshiya Consulting

2 Female Shift Duty
Khan Psychologist

Consulting 9080618874
3 Mr. Cynil Male Shift Duty
Psychologist
044 2257 8324
Ms. Aishwarya Consulting
4 Female Shift Duty
Lakshmi Psychologist

Consulting
5 Ms. Srija C Female Shift Duty
Psychologist

DETAILS OF YOURDOST FACILITY

Online Counselling:-
Helpline – 044-48136222
Book an appointment – bit.ly/IITMF2FNew
Timings – (YourDost 24/7) for online counselling

Name of the
S.No Designation Gender Duty Timing
Counsellors
Dr. Sumathi Senior
1 Female Thursday - 5 PM to 8 PM
Narayan Psychologist

Dr. Vasuki Senior

2 Female Tuesday - 10 AM to 1 PM
Mathivanan Psychologist

Senior Clinical
3 Dr. Pangajam Female Sunday - 10 AM to 1 PM
Psychologist

Friday - 5 PM to 8 PM
Ms. Anusuya Clinical
4 Female Saturday - 5 PM to 8 PM at CCW
Ramakumar Psychologist
office

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Section III
 AMENITIES AND FOOD JOINTS

Name of the Shop Shop Location

Rotorman’s (Food Truck) Behind TGH

Isthara (Food Aggregator) HFC

Thouway Technologies (Cookincloud) ICICI Bank Hangout (A)

7 Star Beauty Salon Narmada Basement

Srivari Browsing centre Narmada Basement

Prime Mart (Stationary shop) Near CCW Office

CCD (Café Coffee Day) Near DoMS

Speed Buy Cycle (Cycle repair shop) Near Sangam Ground

Zaitoon Restaurant & Grill Quark

Usha Café (Snacks) Shop No 01 NSFC

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 BANK AND ATM CENTRES

The Campus has two banks and a few ATM outlets

• Opposite the KV School and Post Office (around

200m from Gajendra Circle on Bonn Avenue)
• ATM 1: SBI Opposite to KV
• ATM2 : Tarmani Guest House (towards Hostel zone)

• Campus Shopping Centre on Delhi Avenue

• ATM 1: Canara Bank, Campus Shopping Centre
• ATM 2: Student Facilities Centre

• Near Office of Hostel Management

• Near Nilgiri

Post Office
Campus Post Office is located opposite the SBI Bank,
Near KV School on Bonn Avenue. Railway Ticket
Booking Counter (limited Schedule) is also co-located.

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SCHOOLS

Kendriya Vidhyalaya IIT Madras - On Bonn Avenue, Opposite the SBI

and Post Office.

Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School, IIT Madras - On

Bonn Avenue, around 1.2 km from Gajendra Circle, Near Staff Club

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Section IV
 INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS

• Powered vehicle are not allowed in the campus
• Poaching, hunting, and fishing are strictly prohibited
• Don’t feed animals
• Smoking and Consumption of alcohol inside the campus is strictly prohibited
• Trafficking or possession of, any type of drugs is a criminal offence.
• IIT Madras comes under the jurisdiction of the J-4 Kotturpuram Police Station
• On 13th August 1997, the Supreme Court of India held that sexual harassment
of women is a violation of the fundamental right of women to work in a safe
environment.

For More Information, Please Visit: https://www.iitm.ac.in/campus life/

other-facilities

THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO GET YOU GOING IN CAMPUS

• A lock and bucket, mug and toiletries
• A mattress, bedsheet and pillow
• A laptop, scientific calculator and other required stationery
• A uniform prescribed by the Academic Section and black leather shoes for Central
Skill Training and Fabrication Facility.
• English Learning Platform: To Improve Communication Skills using an AI-based
engine. Central Library has Subscribed: LANQUILL. Visit behappy.iitm.ac.in for
further details

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SAY NO TO RAGGING

SAY YES TO JOYFUL CAMPUS

What Constitutes Ragging: Action/Punishment in the event of Ragging:

Ragging Constitutes one or more of • Cancellation of Admission

any of the following Acts: • Suspension from attending classes.
• Mental/Physical/Sexual Abuse • Withholding/withdrawing Scholarship/Fellowship
• Verbal Abuse and other benefits.

• Indecent Behavior • Debarring from representing the institution in any

regional, national or international meet, tournament
• Criminal Intimidation/Wrongful Restraint or youth festival etc.

• Undermining Human Dignity • Collective Punishment: when the persons committing

or abetting the crime of ragging are not identified the
• Financial Exploitation/Extortion
institution shall resort to collective punishment as a
deterrent to ensure community pressure on potential
ragger.

For details: Refer to UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational
Institutions, 2009 Act
The University is grants commission (UGC) has issued a revised advisory regarding students’ anti –
ragging.

Students may fill in the online undertaking against anti- ragging at https://www.antiragging.in/affida-
vit_registration_disclaimer.html

You can also visit the overall website at www.antiragging.in/

1.For Ragging Related Complain: (24/7) Helpline No: +91 (44) 2257 9999, 044 2257 8280 Email:
secsec@iitm.ac.in

2.You may also contact: Hostel Warden, CCW, CCW-VC, Dost Office

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 INSTITUTE RELATED WEBSITE LINKS

IITM Students Academic Portal: http://academic.iitm.ac.in

IIT Workflow Portal: http://workflow.iitm.ac.in

Office of Hostel Management: http://cww.iitm.ac.in

Hostel Related Workflow Portal: ikollege.iitm.ac.in

Office of Alumni Affairs: http://alumni.iitm.ac.in

IIT Madras Alumni Association: http://iitmaa.org

Dostoffice Website: http://dost.iitm.ac.in

Behappy: https://behappy.iitm.ac.in

Wellness Centre : https://www.wellnessiitm.com/

Mitr: www.mitr.iitm.ac.in

Saathi: www.saathi.iitm.ac.in

Scholarship: https://www.iitm.ac.in/academic/academis/academic-services/scholar-
ships-and-financial-assistance

CCASH: https://www.iitm.ac.in/the-institute/administration/complaint-committee

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MOBILE APPLICATIONS

CLINST IIT MADRAS

INSTISPACE

END NOTE

Please keep this pamphlet close by during your first few days at the institute you may
find it useful.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS (LANDLINE: 044-2257-XXXX)

DoST Office Chief Medical Officer

8051/8052/8053/8054/8055 8301

24*7 Electrical Emergency Security Emergency

8181/8185 9999

Security Officer Hostel Allotment

8263 8513

Hospital Enquiries Hostel and Mess Biometric & I-kollege

8333/8888 queries
8509

Temporary Accommodation Ambulance (Institute Hospital)

8500 8888/8333

Please Visit For More Information - https://www.iitm.ac.in/directory

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