IIT MADRAS

IIT Madras Hyperloop Project Set to Become World’s Longest Test Facility

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently visited IIT Madras' Hyperloop testing facility, where he announced that the test tube will soon become the longest in the world, reaching a length of 410 meters. Currently, it holds the record for Asia’s longest Hyperloop test facility, with plans to extend it by another...

IIT Madras Develops Water-Free Concrete Using Sulphur For Mars Colonization

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have created a revolutionary type of water-free concrete designed for construction on Mars. The innovation, led by the Extraterrestrial Manufacturing (ExTeM) research group, is a major step toward making human colonization of the Red Planet feasible. As Mars lacks readily available...

IIT Madras Patents Drug Delivery System For Breast Cancer Treatment Using Nanotechnology

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer, one of the leading causes of mortality among women globally. The team has developed and patented a next-generation drug delivery system that promises to revolutionize breast cancer treatment by leveraging...

IIT Madras Admits Five National Athletes Under ‘Sports Excellence Admission’ For 2024-2025

IIT Madras has introduced a unique initiative to admit students who excel in sports through its Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) program. The institute has become the first IIT in India to offer separate admissions for athletes who have achieved national-level recognition in their respective sports. For the 2024-2025 academic year,...