# \#iitm-advantage
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## [What are the new initiatives at IIT Madras in 2024?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-new-initiatives-at-iit-madras-in-2024/307)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 07:30 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-new-initiatives-at-iit-madras-in-2024/307 "2024-05-31T07:30:45Z")
IIT Madras was established in 1959. Since then, it has regularly implemented changes to its academic system to remain an attractive destination for students. Here are some changes that will take effect in 2024 and some c…
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## [What does NIRF look at?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-does-nirf-look-at/170)
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**Last updated:** [27 March 2024 17:58 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-does-nirf-look-at/170 "2024-03-27T17:58:10Z")
The National Institutional Ranking Framework, or NIRF outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country, including institutes like IITs and NITs. According to the NIRF 2023 report, IITs across the country oc…
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## [How is IIT Madras ranked nationally and internationally?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-is-iit-madras-ranked-nationally-and-internationally/85)
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**Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:52 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-is-iit-madras-ranked-nationally-and-internationally/85 "2024-03-25T17:52:09Z")
Rankings are just numbers that don’t justify the overall experience an institute offers. Nevertheless, they serve as a metric for comparison. IIT Madras is among the best in the world in this regard. Here is some info: …
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## [How to apply for sem-ex at IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-to-apply-for-sem-ex-at-iit-madras/94)
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**Last updated:** [27 March 2024 07:10 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-to-apply-for-sem-ex-at-iit-madras/94 "2024-03-27T07:10:54Z")
IIT Madras has numerous great options for foreign exchange. Here are the steps to follow: Check out the list of universities that have signed an MoU with IIT Madras for the semester exchange. Select a university that s…
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## [What is the IIT Madras Research Park?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-iit-madras-research-park/82)
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**Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:47 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-iit-madras-research-park/82 "2024-03-25T17:47:20Z")
IITM’s Research Park is a hotbed for innovation for the university and for the larger industry. Spread over 11.42 acres, this hub of innovation consists of 5 towers and provides over 1.2 million square feet of workspace…
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## [Why is IIT Madras NIRF#1 since 2016?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/why-is-iit-madras-nirf-1-since-2016/77)
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**Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:40 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/why-is-iit-madras-nirf-1-since-2016/77 "2024-03-25T17:40:40Z")
While securing the first position for two consecutive years itself is considered a great feat for an institution, IIT Madras has been NIRF #1 for seven continuous years. IITs are the best places in the country to pursue …