About the Institute
Nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Tirupati, IIT Tirupati stands upon a vast expanse of 548 acres of awe-inspiring lush green campus on the foothills of the Seshachalam range. Emerging from humble beginnings under the mentorship of IIT Madras in 2015, IIT Tirupati has become the epitome of a third generation IITs with an unwavering vision to become a leading center of higher education with global outlook and local relevance. With the completion of Phase I construction, the campus houses a fully operational state of the art infrastructure in terms of classrooms, laboratories, workshops, hostels, and sports facilities which caters to the holistic development of students and prepares them to excel in their chosen fields. IIT-Tirupati offers undergraduate programs in five engineering disciplines, which includes Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The rigor and depth of academic curriculum in each discipline is meticulously crafted to impart adept knowledge and skills required for the fast-evolving opportunities in new engineering domains. The challenge of a demanding academic curriculum is fittingly met with the world class faculty to create a perfect synergy for stimulating learning experience. In addition to the curriculum, the institute’s academic fraternity engages actively in organizing seminars, conferences, and workshops throughout the year.
The campus currently accommodates about 1400 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Despite the prevailing gender imbalances prevalent in numerous IITs, IIT Tirupati stands as a beacon of progress, proudly showcasing a remarkable accomplishment with a commendable admission rate of female students into its B. Tech programs. Embracing the significance of creating an inclusive environment, IIT Tirupati proactively extends support to students hailing from financially marginalized backgrounds by providing tailored scholarships that alleviate financial barriers, ensuring that their educational aspirations are not hindered by financial constraints. In our relentless pursuit of fostering synergistic endeavors in academia and research, we have forged formidable alliances and established Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and academic affiliations with prestigious research institutes and laboratories, as well as renowned industry partners. IIT Tirupati encourages entrepreneurship and innovation among its students by providing support, resources, and incubation facilities for aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them turn their ideas into viable startups.
The campus is developed with modern and sustainable infrastructure to meet green building standards and incorporate energy-efficient systems. The campus accommodates student hostels equipped with all the essential amenities to make it a home away from home for students. Nevertheless, in the event of a much-needed respite, the campus boasts exceptional connectivity with the outside world_ facilitated by its proximity to Tirupati airport (12 kilometers) and Renigunta railway junction, at a mere distance of 14 kilometers. Welcome to IIT-Tirupati.
“As the sun sets upon the horizon, casting its golden glow upon the sprawling campus of IIT Tirupati, it serves as a reminiscence of boundless opportunities and the radiant future that awaits.”
Academic Structure
Academic Programmes
IIT Tirupati offers following Bachelor of Technology programmes for the academic year 2023-24:
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Programme
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Intake
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Chemical Engineering
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39
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Civil Engineering
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39
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Computer Science and Engineering
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53
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Electrical Engineering
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60
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Mechanical Engineering
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53
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In all the B.Tech programmes, credit based curriculum for 8 semesters will be followed. Each course is evaluated on a 10-point grading system with letter grades. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated at the end of each semester. At the end of the sixth semester, based on academic performance, students can opt for the dual-degree programme. Under the dual-degree programme, the student can complete both B.Tech and M.Tech degrees in five years.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) by Research in all the streams have been started from the academic year 2017-18. Currently, the Institute offers the following postgraduate programmes:
M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Environmental & Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation & Infrastructure Engineering), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Design & Manufacturing), Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering and Energy systems),
Electrical Engineering (Signal Processing & Communication, RF and Microwave Engineering, Microelectronics and VLSI) and Computer Science & Engineering.
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics.
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) programme is introduced from the academic year 2022.
Rules For Change Branch
Under Regulation 5.0 of the B.Tech Ordinances & Regulations, Change of branch is be permitted subject to the following rules:
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Such change will be considered only at the end of the first year. The performance during the first year will be the basis for consideration for change of branch.
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All students who have successfully completed the first year of the course, will be eligible for consideration for change of branch, subject to the availability of vacancies.
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In making a change of branch, the strength of a class should not fall below the existing strength by more than ten percent and should not go above the sanctioned strength by more than ten percent. For this purpose, the strength in both cases refers to the total strength of the students in the class.
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However, a minimum of one student will be eligible for consideration for change of branch from each discipline at the end of the first year, irrespective of the limitation in Point(3) above.
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If a student with a higher CGPA is not offered a particular branch because of other constraints, this should not be offered to any other students with a lower CGPA even if he/she is eligible on the basis of the existing norms.
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Change of branch rules is subject to revision from time-to-time and the decision of the Senate will be final and binding.
Faculty
IIT Tirupati initiated its academic programmes in 2015 with the help of faculty members from IIT Madras and other Institutes. Six senior professors from IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur and IIT Bombay joined the Institute from the beginning and have mentored in setting up the academic programmes and laboratories. Regular full time faculty members were appointed from 2017 onwards. Currently, IIT Tirupati has about 110 highly motivated faculty members for teaching and research.
Industry And Alumni Relations
Industry Relations:
IIT Tirupati inked around fifty Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with educational Institutions, Govt. Research and Development agencies, Public Sector Undertakings & Government bodies as well as Industry associates from the inception. IIT Tirupati is working closely with Industries to build strong relations with the Industry.
The Institute has entered numerous collaborations with various organizations. Few notable MoUs are listed below,
M/s Amara Raja, M/s Venusgeo/7InQ, M/s Toshiba, M/s NVIDIA and M/s Analog Devices for R&D collaboration. IIT Tirupati signed MoU with M/s Jama Botanics Pvt. Ltd. for Food science and related technology development and these MoU’s help to bridge the gap between Industries & Institutions and also enable internships & placements for students etc.
The Institute also signed MoUs with various Government bodies like the Central Power Research Institute for protection of power grids from cyber security threats and ISRO- National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) for atmospheric and weather research, CSIR laboratories such as Central Electronics Engineering Institute, Structural Engineering Research Centre and Central Food Technology Research Institute, Ground Water & Water Audit (GW&WA) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India and National Highway Authority of India. These MoUs also facilitate the exchange of Scientist, faculty members, researchers and joint collaborative research and promotional activities etc.
IIT Tirupati signed MoUs with academic institutions like The Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. These MoUs facilitate research and teaching visits, mutual support in Under & Postgraduate programmes as well as sharing of research facilities etc.
The institute also signed MoU with Public Sector Undertaking like M/s Hindustan Shipyard Limited focusing initially on welding technologies and skill development etc. Industry oriented workshops and conferences have been held in association with organizations such as Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and other Industries.
Alumni Relations:
IIT Tirupati recognizes the role that alumni play in the success of an institute. The office of alumni affairs (OAA) at IIT Tirupati focuses on building a strong alumni network, which currently has five batches of graduates and is growing at about 250 members a year. The OAA initiates and participates in events that are beneficial to alumni, the institute and the society at large.
Recreational/Extra Curricular activities
IIT Tirupati has 16 clubs related to Acting, Photography, Debating, Quizzing, Dance, Music, Trekking etc. IIT Tirupati conducts a plethora of extra-curricular activities for the students. These activities provide students a way to get away from day to day tensions and relax themselves. The Aranya trekking club conducts trekking activities at nearby trails and waterfalls. The Chaturanga club conducts chess events where students rack their brains on the 64 square battlefield. Traditional festivals are celebrated with great pomp and ethnic programs help students in connecting to their roots. Music and art events are also held by organisations such as SPIC MACAY. Tirutsava, the annual techno-cultural fest of IIT Tirupati, has been growing year by year. Our students also participate in the Inter-IIT Cultural, Technical and Sports events organized by the IITs. With thriving clubs and active support from the institute, IIT Tirupati provides a vibrant atmosphere for the students on campus.
Location and Accessibility
The permanent campus of the Institute is located on the Yerpedu–Venkatagiri Highway in Merlapaka Village, 25 km from Tirupati town, 14 km from Renigunta Junction Railway Station and 12 km from the Tirupati International Airport with a scenic mountain backdrop. The campus is very well connected to the other parts of the country by road, rail, and air.
Route map : http://iittp.ac.in/images/routemap.jpg