"When I(IT)'m 64..."

IIT Madras celebrated its 64th Foundation Day on 20th April 2023 with students, faculty, teaching and non-teaching staff on campus. The occasion was commemorated all over the world by alumni, celebrating their cherished friendships and moments at IIT Madras.

On this occasion, Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations Office, IIT Madras, put out a linkedIn post, which sparked warm responses from our Alumni across the world who went down memory lane to reminisce about how IITM laid their foundations. Here are a few replies that we felt would resonate with you. The original link to the post is here: Click here.

“Imagine the number of people who have walked through your corridors to attain the best an educational institution can provide to become successful people within and without wherever they are. The values, discipline and knowledge combined with the resolve to succeed in such a competitive environment is indeed a fête to accomplish and become responsible people in the communities they serve for the betterment of all Mankind.”

“Congratulations!! What an epoch-making day it has been. Personally, it has been 58 years since my first year at the campus. Whenever I think of my alma mater, the following words jump into my head- Happy times, serious times, periodicals, Knick Knack restaurant, Ganga Hostel, Krishna Hostel, Deputy Director Sampath, OAT, J-Techs, 8::00 p.m. milk/coffee time at the ‘mess’ so on and so forth. What an enjoyable trip down the memory lane. Thank you, IIT Madras!”

“It's a privilege to have a postgraduate from IITM, what a lovely institute right in beautiful green nature with many deer across campus, all lovely truly knowledgeable profs, all labs, friends, Cauvery and Bramha hostels and cafes. Unforgettable memories, great two years of time. Salute to all professors and people making this campus so vibrant.”

“Beautiful memories, enjoyable learning, enlightening discussions and arguments with my professors and friends - all because of IIT Madras! Blessed to be a small part of this institution! Thank you, IIT, an unique entity in the world. Congratulations!”

What a privilege to have graduated from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras! Some of us IITM Alumni in Toronto took time to celebrate the institute’s foundation day. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable one! Thanks to Damodar Arapakota for hosting us.