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Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
MADRAS 600036
INDIA
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THE BOTTOM LINE

What makes the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, so successful? High standards and its independence, says Prof. M.S. Ananth, dean of academic courses. "Students are selected after rigo rous testing, people don't work for awards, and most importantly, unlike other universities, there is no political interference here." IITM's institutional strength has helped it weather the tough economic times, adds Prof. R. Natarajan, the director. "Th e Crisis has not affected us. We've remained insulated. Alumni support has been forthcoming, and we generate a third of our resources from a pool of donations, consultancy fees and grants, mostly from the corporate sector."

As with its sister IITs, the Madras campus's close cooperation with business is integral to maintaining the high quality of students and faculty. Ford Motor Co. recently gave a grant for a new chair in automotive technology. IITM also joined with Analog Devices of the U.S. to develop a wireless communications system, while the university and multinational Siemens Solar Industries are training designers and technicians. IITM is also cooperating with domestic industry. The Indian Space Research Orga nization has given IITM several aerospace-related research projects.

All these commercial links have boosted IITM's student-placement record. Of the 704 students completing programs last year, positions were found for 543. Those results give students a sense of security. IITM teaches "front-line stuff," says Anand Ranganathan, a 20-year-old computer-sciences major. "We get to know what the cutting edge is. And after passing out, jobs are no problem." He marvels too at the facilities. "Almost every student gets a computer, which is unique in India. The laboratories are well equipped and hostel life is fun." Classmate Anil Alexander, also 20, agrees. The pace at IITM is "hectic," he concedes. "The environment is studious. But if you're not riding high on illusions, this place is great." Rave reviews from people who s hould know.

- Reported by Ritu Sarin

in the rankings score out of rank
academic reputation 16.69 20 8
student selectivity 23.27 25 2
faculty resources 20.18 25 2
research output 5.33 20 10
financial resources 3.19 10 9
OVERALL SCORE 68.65 100 5

statistics   rank
rank this year 5
rank last year 3
median annual
pay, teachers
and researchers,
ppp$
24,690 24
students
per
teacher
9 13
citations in
international
journals,
per teacher
0.68 7
internet
bandwidth
per student,
kbps
0.66 14

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