What are co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at IITM?

In IIT Madras, co-curricular activities and cultural activities have a clear distinction based on their supervision. As completely student-run organisations, these activities come under the supervision of specific student-body elected executive council members.

Organisations under the purview of the Co-Curricular Affairs Secretary include:

• Shaastra

• Centre for Innovation (CFI)

• Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell)

• Nirmaan

• Institute Technical Society (ITS)

• Inter-IIT Tech Teams

• Inter-Hostel Tech Society (TechSoc)

Organisations under the purview of the Cultural Affairs Secretary include:

• Sangam

• Saarang

• Cultural Contingent

• Inter-Hostel Literary Society (LitSoc)

Sports activities at IIT Madras are conducted separately under the Sports Secretary and the Gymkhana structure. These include:

• NSO

• Schroeter

• Inter-IIT Sports Teams

• Inter-Hostel Sports

Together, these student-run bodies contribute significantly to campus life at IIT Madras, giving students opportunities to explore technology, culture, leadership and sports alongside academics.

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