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AskIITM · June 2026

Walk the halls before
you make the call.

Get a real feel for life at IIT Madras before you finalise your JoSAA choices. Department presentations, CFI, Heritage Centre, and candid conversations with students and faculty — all in one day.

Demo Day 2026 — What to Expect
5,000+ students & parents attended (2022–2025)
300 on-campus seats (Chennai)
4 cities + online
1 day to experience IIT Madras firsthand
June 2 · Mon
Online
Zoom Webinar
5–8 pm
June 3 · Tue
Blr
BIC, Bangalore
5–8 pm
June 4 · Wed
Hyd
T-Works, Hyderabad
5–8 pm
June 6 · Fri
IITM
IIT Madras Campus
10 am – 5:45 pm
June 7 · Sat
IITM
IIT Madras Campus
10 am – 5:45 pm

The Experience

A day inside one of India's most extraordinary campuses

Demo Day is not a PR event. It's a genuine behind-the-scenes look at IIT Madras — the departments, the labs, the people. You'll leave knowing exactly what kind of place you're choosing.

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Department presentations
Hear directly from faculty and students of every BTech, Dual Degree, and BS programme — what the department is about, what students build, and where they go.
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Tour CFI — where Ather was born
Walk through India's largest student-run innovation lab. See 13 clubs and 6 competition teams at work — robotics, EVs, hyperloop, rockets, and more.
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Heritage Centre visit
Explore the history of a campus that has shaped India's scientific and engineering identity since 1959.
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Campus buggy tour
Hop on an electric buggy and explore the beautiful IIT Madras campus. Spot deer, blackbucks, and lots of monkeys. Get to know the top campus hangouts.
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Interaction with the Director
The day closes with Padma Shri Prof. V. Kamakoti, IITM's Director, taking questions live — directly from JEE aspirants and their families.
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High tea with students
Informal time with current students and alumni. No prepared answers. Just real conversations about life at IITM.

300 seats in Chennai · 50 at satellite cities · Free

Schedule

Chennai Campus — June 6 & 7

Each day runs across various venues in the ICSR building at IIT Madras. You can see the schedule below. Both days are exactly the same — you may attend either one.

💡 How it works: The main hall (ICSR TTJ) runs plenary sessions and selected department presentations. Halls 1 & 3 run other departments in parallel. CFI visits, Heritage Centre, and campus buggy run throughout the day — register at the front desk.
Opening · 9:00 – 11:00 am
9:00
ICSR Front Desk
Registration
Ticket checking, goodie bag distribution
10:00
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
Welcome to IIT Madras
10:15
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
Introduction to Academics at IIT
10:45
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
Introduction to the Placement System
11:00
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
How to Make the Most of Today?
CFI visits & Heritage Centre visits also begin — register at the front desk
Department Presentations · 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Time ICSR TTJ Main Hall ICSR Hall 1 ICSR Hall 3
11:00 BTech CS + AIDA BTech MM BTech ED
12:00 🍽 Lunch BTech EE — BTech AE + Dual AE
13:00 🍽 Lunch BTech ME BTech iBME BTech NA
14:00 BTech CE — BTech EP + BS Ph
15:00 ☕ High Tea BTech CH BTech CEM BTech BE + BSc BS

* Short presentations on sports, culturals, hostel life and wellness will precede each presentation

Closing · 4:00 – 5:45 pm
16:00
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
Outcomes — Placements, Further Studies & Q&A
16:30
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
Innovation Stack — CFI & Startups
17:15
ICSR TTJ · Broadcast
Interaction with the Director
Prof. V. Kamakoti takes live questions · broadcast to all halls
Running throughout the day — register at the front desk
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CFI Visits
4 slots · max 25 per slot · register at front desk
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Heritage Centre
4 slots · max 25 per slot · register at front desk
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Campus Buggy Tour
Every 30 mins · max 10 per ride · no registration needed

Past Years

What Demo Day looks like

Over 5,000 students and parents have been through Demo Day since 2022. Here's what the last two editions looked like.

Demo Day 2023 Highlights
2023 Highlights Demo Day at IIT Madras
Demo Day 2024 Highlights
2024 Highlights Demo Day at IIT Madras

Venues

Coming to a city near you

Can't make it to Chennai? Satellite events and an online session bring Demo Day to Bangalore, Hyderabad, and anywhere with an internet connection.

Main Event
IIT Madras Campus, Chennai
June 6 & 7 · 10 am – 5:45 pm · 300 seats per day
Full-day on-campus programme · department presentations, CFI, Heritage Centre, campus buggy, Director interaction
Satellite
BIC, Bangalore
June 3 · 5–8 pm · 50 seats
Panel with IITM faculty and alumni
Satellite
T-Works, Hyderabad
June 4 · 5–8 pm · 50 seats
Panel with IITM faculty and alumni
Online
Zoom Webinar
June 2 · 5–8 pm · 1,000 spots
Live session with Director Prof. V. Kamakoti, faculty, and alumni

Who Can Attend

Open to JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers

Seats are limited and filled first-come, first-served. To register, you'll need to upload a screenshot of your JEE Advanced scorecard. One parent may accompany each student. Confirmation is sent by email with your entry ticket.

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JEE Advanced scorecard
Upload a screenshot when registering. This verifies you're a 2026 qualifier.
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One parent welcome
Each student may bring one parent.
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First come, first served
300 seats in Chennai, 50 at satellite venues. First-come, first-served.

Secure your spot at Demo Day 2026

Seats fill up fast. Create a free account, upload your JEE scorecard, and get your entry ticket by email.

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