Alma Matters

Sep 23, 2025

From Discipline to Life Lessons: What Alumni Remember Most About Their Professors

Teacher’s Day 2025 was a moment to pause and reflect on the remarkable mentors of IIT Madras who have shaped countless journeys with their wisdom, guidance, and unwavering dedication. Beyond imparting knowledge, our professors have inspired curiosity, instilled values, and nurtured leaders who continue to make a difference across the world. Their influence extends far beyond classrooms and laboratories, leaving lasting imprints on the lives of students who carry these lessons into every walk of life.

Apr 15, 2025

A Song that Echoed Across Time: Prof. R. Natarajan’s IIT Madras Journey

For some, IIT Madras is a prestigious educational institution. But for those who have walked its tree-lined avenues, spent sleepless nights in its hostels, and built lifelong friendships within its walls, it is a home away from home.

Sep 25, 2024

Teachers’ Day 2024

Teachers are the guiding lights who shape the paths of their students, inspire dreams, and help them reach their full potential. Their influence stretches beyond classrooms, planting the seeds of curiosity, resilience, and integrity that guide students throughout their lives.

Aug 21, 2024

Prof. Nagarajan's World of Science and Verse

Imagine someone who can shift from discussing complex chemical processes to spinning humorous tales about mosquito-hunting without missing a beat, that's exactly how one can describe Prof. Nagarajan’s illustrious journey at IITM.

Jun 13, 2024

Revitalizing IIT Madras Hostels for Generations to Come

The renovation of the Ganga, Jamuna, and Godavari hostels is a testament to the strong bond between IIT Madras and its alumni community. As Professor Mahesh Panchagnula, the Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations, eloquently stated, "This is a testament to what alumni can do for their Alma Mater to make the lives of the students more pleasant and more rewarding for the times to come." The Chivukula Family's Commitment to IIT Madras

Mar 07, 2024

Prof. T.T. Narendran: A Journey of Music, Academics, and Reflections on IIT Madras

Prof. T.T. Narendran, an eminent faculty member at IIT Madras, much-loved by generations of students and affectionately called as ‘Mama’, shares his personal account of a remarkable journey that started with music, and led to a flourishing career in academia at IITM.