IIT Madras BS Program
Student Life at the IIT Madras BS Program
A true campus experience reimagined for learners wherever they are: community, leadership, friendships, creativity and personal growth, brought together through a unique hybrid model of online learning and meaningful offline engagement.
A connected learning community
Built for belonging, not just attendance
The IIT Madras BS Program was envisioned to democratize access to world-class education by reaching learners wherever they are. Student life extends that vision beyond lectures and examinations through a structured peer network, local support systems and national communities that help learners feel part of something real.
Local Support
Regional chapters help students meet during exams, weekend meetups and nearby activities.
National Network
Houses connect students across cities, backgrounds and interests throughout the program.
Creative Growth
Clubs, contests and cultural spaces make room for expression beyond coursework.
Peer Leadership
Elected representatives shape support, welfare, mentoring and community initiatives.
Student Houses
Where you belong
Every student becomes part of one of 12 Houses named after India's iconic forests. Your House is where you seek, share, support and study together, while building friendships and participating in activities with peers from across the country.
House-and-Region Framework
Houses create a national peer identity. Regions create nearby touchpoints. Together, they make an online program feel grounded, social and alive.
Regions
Local roots, national reach
Regional groupings strengthen engagement on the ground. They help students meet during examinations, attend weekend meetups and participate in local activities, while still staying connected to the wider BS community.
Bengaluru Region
Karnataka, Kerala
Chandigarh Region
Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir
Chennai Region
Tamil Nadu
Delhi Region
Delhi-NCR
Hyderabad Region
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Kolkata Region
West Bengal, North-East States, Odisha
Lucknow Region
Uttar Pradesh, Gwalior
Mumbai Region
Maharashtra, Gujarat
Patna Region
Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
International Region
Students residing outside India
Student Leadership
Leadership in action
Elected student leaders, including House Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries and Regional Coordinators, play a central role in shaping the IIT Madras BS experience and strengthening peer support across the community.
- Study circles and revision sessions
- Peer mentoring and academic discussions
- Soft-skill workshops and career guidance
- Community-building and student-welfare initiatives
Through these initiatives, student leaders foster collaboration, confidence and a strong sense of shared identity.
Clubs & Societies
Explore what you love
The BS Program hosts a rich ecosystem of student-run clubs and societies. Students explore interests, build skills and form lasting connections through debates, hackathons, technical workshops, cultural events, book clubs, sports, e-sports, movie nights, city gatherings and student trips.
Adhyay - The Civil Services Society
Civil services discussions and preparation community.
RAAHAT: Mental Health & Wellness Society
Student wellbeing, awareness and support initiatives.
RaSoR: Ramanujan Society of Research
Research conversations, projects and scholarly exploration.
Student Highlights
Excellence across technology, sport and culture
IIT Madras BS students bring technical depth, discipline and creative energy into national and global forums, while balancing the demands of a rigorous academic program.
Hackathons & Innovation
Students have consistently excelled at prestigious national and international hackathons, demonstrating technical depth, innovation and teamwork in real-world problem-solving.
- Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025 selections
- Smart India Hackathon 2024: National Winners
- PanIIT Hackathon 2025: 2nd Place
- AI Manthan 2025: 2nd Runner-Up
- Innov8 (IIT Delhi x Eightfold AI): 2nd Runner-Up
- Hashnode Hypermode Hackathon: Runner-Up ($2,000)
- Apple Swift Student Challenge 2025: Top 50 Worldwide
Sports & Discipline
Sports form the heartbeat of the IIT Madras BS community, with participation through:
- City-level meetups and training sessions
- Virtual leagues and online tournaments
- National-level competitions
- Interactions with Olympic and Commonwealth medalists, plus Arjuna and Dronacharya Awardees
- 150+ national and state-level athletes across 40+ sports
- Renee Noronha's completion of the IRONMAN European Championship 2025 in Hamburg, symbolizing grit, balance and perseverance
Performing Arts
The program nurtures exceptional talent in music, dance, storytelling and performance. Classical musicians, dancers, theatre artists and storytellers continue to perform and win accolades nationally and internationally while pursuing their degrees, embodying the harmony between passion and academics.
Flagship Fest
Paradox: the spirit of the community
Every term culminates in Paradox, the flagship fest of the IIT Madras BS Program. Hosted every June, it is a four-day celebration of technology, culture, sports and creativity. For many students, Paradox is the moment their IIT Madras dream truly comes alive.
- Paradox in Sāvan (Monsoon): Online
- Paradox in Mārgazhi (Winter): Online
- Paradox Annual Fest (Summer): On campus at IIT Madras
A new paradigm of campus life
The IIT Madras BS Program is more than a degree. It blends the flexibility of online learning with the warmth of human connection and the vibrancy of on-campus experiences. Here, students learn not only from textbooks, but from leadership, teamwork, empathy and shared joy.
IIT Madras BS Degree: where technology meets humanity, and every learner gets to live the IIT Madras experience.