Established in 2009, IIT Indore is one of the newest-generation IITs, yet it has rapidly grown to become a top-tier institution, renowned for its academic rigor, vibrant research ecosystem, and focus on innovation and societal impact. As an Institute of National Importance, IIT Indore has built a dynamic ecosystem that inspires creativity, cultivates critical thinking, and drives innovation. The Institute has made significant strides not only in academic and research excellence but also in contributing meaningfully to society and national development.
IIT Indore continues to evolve its academic offerings to align with the ever-changing needs of society. Guided by the vision of the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Institute has embraced progressive teaching methodologies, including
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) modules, project-centric learning, and a flexible
Academic Credit Bank System—allowing students to accrue and carry forward credits throughout their educational journey.
What began with just three academic programmes at its inception has now grown into a rich portfolio of
60 diverse programmes spanning engineering, sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary domains.
To further foster innovation and hands-on learning, the Institute has established cutting-edge facilities such as the
Maker’s Space Laboratory and the Professor Deepak Phatak Tinkerer’s Lab. These creative labs empower students to explore their wildest ideas—encouraging them to make, break, remake, and research—building a strong foundation for future innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
IIT Indore stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research, with a strong commitment to addressing real-world challenges and contributing to national and global development. The Institute has cultivated a robust research culture that spans across disciplines and directly impacts society.
With over 7,500 international publications in high-impact journals,
700 sponsored research projects, 500 consultancy projects, and more than 90 patents, IIT Indore has established itself as a powerhouse of research and innovation.
While rooted in technological excellence, the Institute also places a strong emphasis on the
humanities and social sciences. Recognizing the importance of interdisciplinary engagement, IIT Indore has launched the
Jai Prakash Narayan National Centre for Excellence in Humanities to explore the convergence of technology and human values.
To accelerate the journey from research to real-world application, the Institute has developed a
Translational Research Ecosystem—a dynamic Lab-to-Land model that transforms theoretical innovations into practical, scalable technologies. This ecosystem bridges the gap between laboratories and industries, ensuring that research outcomes translate into tangible benefits for society.
The Institute is preferred choice to many industries, companies and PSUs for placement owing to the bright minds carefully nurtured for research and innovation. Core profiles in the Computer Science, IT, Software, Machine Learning/Data Science domains have been the major highlights of the Campus Placements in the recent past. While on the domestic front, companies like Goldman Sachs, Infurnia, DEShaw, Razorpay, Oracle, Amazon, Jio Platforms, Walmart, Siemens made the highest number of offers, well-paid international offers were made by Rakuten Mobile Inc., Accenture Japan, Money Forward Inc. and Chowagiken Pvt. Ltd.
IIT Indore is committed to expanding its academic and research activities to align closely with industry needs and societal impact. A key initiative is the introduction of a new
elective framework, where students will choose from two baskets starting in their first year:
Societal Basket: Includes courses like
Industry Immersion, Rural Engagement, and Design Thinking. Professional Basket: Focuses on
AI, Machine Learning, Quantum Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
Indore City: Indore is the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh with many industries in the vicinity. It is an educational hub and has institutes of international repute such IIM Indore, Raja Ramanna Center for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, etc. Indore has a young and vibrant students’ population. The city is well connected by road, rail and air and is geographically located near Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. Indore has been declared as no.1 cleanest city in all the Swachh Survekshans of the country seventh time in a row.
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