Overview:

• Established: 2015, IIT Tirupati is a 3rd generation IIT, initially mentored by IIT Madras.
• Location: Yerpedu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
• Status: Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India; declared an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
• Campus Size: 539 acres, including a proposed research park.
• Foundation Stone: Laid by Union Minister Smriti Irani, former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Key Statistics:

• Faculty: 124+
• Staff: 130+
• Students: 1,625+

Campus and Infrastructure

Transit Campus (South Campus):
The Transit Campus at Yerpedu, spread across 50 acres, is fully functional and serves as a key part of the permanent campus. It offers:

• Classroom Complex
• Hostel facilities for boys and girls
• Open-Air Theatre
• Computer Labs and Engineering Workshops
• Library
• 500-seater Mess
• Playground, Indoor Stadium, and Health Center

Additional amenities include a grocery store, a 24/7 cafeteria, and a combined Mess-Canteen building in the North Campus.

Permanent Campus Development

The permanent campus is under phased construction across 548.3 acres, progressing towards the Stage 1C project. Key developments in the North Campus include:

• Academic Zone:
  • Two department buildings with offices for 100 faculty members
  • 50 laboratories
  • Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF)
  • Lecture Hall Complex (LHC)
  • Administrative building
• Hostel Zone:
  • Two hostels, each with 500 rooms
  • Central dining facility
  • Sports infrastructure
• Residential Zone:
  • Director’s bungalow (already occupied)
  • 168 apartments for faculty and staff
  • 20-room guest house

Sustainability and Water Management:

• Two lakes covering 10 acres were created to store water, demonstrating sustainable water management.

Awards and Recognition

IIT Tirupati’s construction projects have earned several accolades for their sustainable practices and safety measures, including:

• GRIHA Council Award for exemplary use of sustainable materials and technologies
• HUDCO Award for sustainable construction
• International Safety Award (Merit) 2021 from the British Safety Council
• RoSPA Gold Award 2020 from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
• Construction Health, Safety & Environment Trophy and Scroll at the 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards, 2021

International Relations at IIT Tirupati

IIT Tirupati (IITT) is actively building international collaborations, reinforcing its status as a 3rd generation IIT. The institute has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with universities and organizations both in India and abroad to foster global academic and research partnerships.

Key International Collaborations:

• Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Network:
  • IIT Tirupati is a partner in this network, which promotes educational cooperation between India and Canada through faculty and student exchange programs, joint research, and scholarships.
• Mitacs Partner Network:
  • IITT collaborates with Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization, to facilitate internships, research exchanges, and collaborative projects with Canadian universities and research centers.
• Dalhousie University, Canada:
  • A recent MoU with Dalhousie University enables student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and academic collaboration across various disciplines.
• Indo-European Heritage Network:
  • IIT Tirupati is a proud member of this prestigious network that promotes academic cooperation in areas related to heritage and sustainable development. The network consists of:
    • European Universities:
      • KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
      • École Centrale de Nantes, France
      • University of Geneva, Switzerland
    • Indian Institutes:
      • IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, and other leading institutions.

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