Director's Message

A very warm welcome to IIT Palakkad. It is my pleasure to introduce you to this institute, which has grown tremendously since its inception in 2015 and is steadily evolving in stature. The institute offers various Bachelor's programs (BTech), Master’s programs (M.S. by Research, M.Sc., and M.Tech), and Doctoral programs (Ph.D.) through ten departments.

An institution is only as good as its people, and onboarding excellent human resources to facilitate and guide learning and practice is pursued with hallmark IIT zeal. The student community, drawn from all over the country, has grown and continues to grow in strength and diversity. The dream of building a creative, multidisciplinary institution that delivers quality education, original research, and impactful practice drives the academic community here.

Research at IIT Palakkad has gained momentum, with faculty and students publishing widely in peer-reviewed journals and making their presence felt at conferences and workshops both in India and abroad. We have also established the IIT Palakkad Technology Innovation Hub (IPTIF) to spearhead research in cyber-physical systems, and a business incubator, the Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad (TECHIN), to promote faculty and student startups.

Periodic Industry-Academia Conclaves and a strong emphasis on industry internships are further evidence of our commitment to a robust education-industry interface. The mandate of our Career Development Centre, as the name indicates, goes far beyond coordinating campus placements.

Developing robust infrastructure is a priority, and the institute has established state-of-the-art centres and facilities for research and development in areas such as data science, computational imaging, high-performance computing, micro-nano fabrication, materials and manufacturing, and instrumentation. We are also in the process of establishing a centre on renewable energy, focusing on solar, wind, and green hydrogen technologies.

As you explore our website, I hope you find all the information you’re looking for and more about this vibrant learning community that is also socially engaged. If you are a prospective student or a potential colleague and have any specific queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our motto is "Nurturing minds for a better world," and I hope you will find a reason to partner with us in this endeavour, in whatever way you can.