IIT Indore

History

IIT Indore was established in 2009 as one of the eight new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India under The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2011. The institute started its first academic session in 2009-10 with undergraduate programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.

The IIT Indore campus was established on an area of 657 acres in the Simrol region, about 25 km from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The campus was designed to be eco-friendly and sustainable, with features such as solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a waste management system.

Since then, IIT Indore has grown significantly and now offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields such as engineering, technology, sciences, and humanities. The institute has also established several research centers and collaborations with reputed national and international institutions to promote research and academic programs. The institute also conducts various workshops, seminars, and conferences to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and learning.

Department

Academic

IIT Indore offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various fields such as engineering, technology, sciences, and humanities. The institute currently offers the following undergraduate programs:

• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering
• B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
• B.Tech in Physics
• B.Tech in Chemistry

The institute also offers postgraduate programs such as M.Tech, M.Sc, and MBA. The institute also offers various doctoral programs in different fields of engineering, sciences and humanities.

The academic curriculum at IIT Indore is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in their respective fields and to prepare them for a career in industry or research. The curriculum includes a mix of theoretical and practical courses, and also includes various opportunities for students to conduct research and engage in hands-on projects. The institute also encourages students to participate in internships, co-op programs, and study abroad programs to gain real-world experience and exposure to different cultures.

Campus

IIT Indore campus is located in Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, on an area of 657 acres. The campus is designed to be eco-friendly and sustainable, with features such as solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a waste management system. The campus comprises of various academic and research buildings, hostels, sports facilities, and residential areas for faculty and staff. The academic area comprises of several modern buildings for classrooms, laboratories, and offices. The library, which is one of the main academic resources on campus, has a collection of over 2,00,000 books and subscriptions to several national and international journals.

The campus also has several research centers and labs that support the research activities of the institute. Additionally, the campus also has several amenities for students such as computer centers, a health center, and a campus store. The campus also has a variety of recreational facilities, including sports fields, a gym, a swimming pool, and a student activity center.

The hostels are equipped with all necessary facilities such as mess, common room, and 24*7 security. There is also a separate hostel for international students. The campus also has a guest house for the faculty, staff and visitors. The campus is well-connected to the city and has good transportation facilities with regular bus service and auto-rickshaws.

Placement

IIT Indore has a strong placement record, with a large number of students getting placed in top companies every year. The institute's placement cell, known as the Training and Placement Cell, is responsible for coordinating and conducting the placement process for students.

The institute has a good reputation in the industry and attracts a large number of recruiters from different sectors like IT, core engineering, consulting, finance, research and development, and management. Many leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, and Goldman Sachs, visit the campus to recruit students.

The placement process typically begins in the seventh semester for undergraduate students and the fifth semester for postgraduate students. The institute also provides training and internships to students to help them prepare for the placement process. The percentage of students placed varies from year to year and it depends on the batch strength and the job market scenario. However, the placement rate is generally high and majority of the students get placed with good packages. The median salary for the batch of 2021 was around 12 Lakhs per Annum.