# \#students **URL:** https://community.askiitm.com/tag/students/3.md [Latest](https://community.askiitm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.askiitm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.askiitm.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is it mandatory for all IITM students to stay in the hostel?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-it-mandatory-for-all-iitm-students-to-stay-in-the-hostel/12)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2025 09:39 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-it-mandatory-for-all-iitm-students-to-stay-in-the-hostel/12 "2025-07-16T09:39:10Z")
At IIT Madras, students can choose between being hostellers or day scholars. Generally, students seek accommodation in hostels, but there is an option for students who wish to seek exemption from residence in the hostels… --- ## [What should I bring in my bag?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-should-i-bring-in-my-bag/51)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2025 05:41 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-should-i-bring-in-my-bag/51 "2025-07-11T05:41:17Z")
An important concern to all of you before your initial arrival on campus is: “What should I bring with me?” as it is a huge task to list out things when you are starting a new chapter of your life, in a new city. To add… --- ## [Course selection](https://community.askiitm.com/t/course-selection/378)
**Author:** [@disha](https://community.askiitm.com/u/disha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2024 17:32 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/course-selection/378 "2024-06-09T17:32:13Z")
hello , i wanted to join bs in medical science and engineering iit madras . If i dont get admission there , what are the other courses similar to it through which i can design artificial organs and cardiac devices or mak… --- ## [Are there any scholarships available for students at IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/are-there-any-scholarships-available-for-students-at-iit-madras/87)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:55 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/are-there-any-scholarships-available-for-students-at-iit-madras/87 "2024-03-25T17:55:20Z")
Yes, there are many different types of scholarships provided by IITM for economically and socially challenged students. Some scholarships are awarded by alumni of the institute, while others are provided by companies an… --- ## [Does IIT Madras offer scholarships and financial aid to students?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/does-iit-madras-offer-scholarships-and-financial-aid-to-students/88)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:56 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/does-iit-madras-offer-scholarships-and-financial-aid-to-students/88 "2024-03-25T17:56:40Z")
Financial limitations are sometimes one of the biggest obstacles for students when seeking higher education. After realizing this challenge, IIT Madras has made outstanding efforts to ensure students have access to a top… --- ## [What are some of the successful startups incubated in IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-successful-startups-incubated-in-iit-madras/86)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:53 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-successful-startups-incubated-in-iit-madras/86 "2024-03-25T17:53:34Z")
This could be a REALLY long answer, but we’ll try to keep it concise.There have been more than 200 tech startups incubated at IITM, but some that stand out include: Ather Energy DocsApp Cygni Uniphore. These startups … --- ## [What is the IITM Centre For Innovation? What does it do? Can students join?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-iitm-centre-for-innovation-what-does-it-do-can-students-join/83)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2024 17:48 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-iitm-centre-for-innovation-what-does-it-do-can-students-join/83 "2024-03-25T17:48:55Z")
Housed in the recently inaugurated majestic Sudha and Shankar Innovation hub, the Centre for Innovation, commonly known here as CFI, is the largest student-run innovation lab in India. It was set up to serve as a launchp… --- ## [Is it difficult to be at IIT Madras if you're not fluent in Tamil?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-it-difficult-to-be-at-iit-madras-if-youre-not-fluent-in-tamil/46)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2024 07:44 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-it-difficult-to-be-at-iit-madras-if-youre-not-fluent-in-tamil/46 "2024-03-20T07:44:51Z")
Not at all! Contrary to popular belief, Tamil is not the most commonly spoken language in IITM. If you’re familiar with English or Hindi, you’ll be able to live, study and navigate in IIT Madras (and Chennai itself) perf… --- ## [Will North Indian students face difficulties in adapting to life at IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/will-north-indian-students-face-difficulties-in-adapting-to-life-at-iit-madras/45)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2024 07:44 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/will-north-indian-students-face-difficulties-in-adapting-to-life-at-iit-madras/45 "2024-03-20T07:44:10Z")
Not at all. Surprisingly, the major language spoken by the students here is not even Tamil. It is a wide-ranging and amiable atmosphere where students from all over fit right in. The campus boasts of its varied range of … --- ## [Is Chennai safe for women students?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-chennai-safe-for-women-students/42)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2024 07:16 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-chennai-safe-for-women-students/42 "2024-03-20T07:16:15Z")
Absolutely, when considering the safety of women in Chennai, it is important to note that the city takes immense pride in its significant female workforce. Chennai is bustling with activity throughout the day with women … --- ## [How do Elections at IIT Madras happen?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-do-elections-at-iit-madras-happen/38)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2024 07:09 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-do-elections-at-iit-madras-happen/38 "2024-03-20T07:09:58Z")
Democracy is the essence of the very existence of our nation and its development, and it is only fair that it extends to form a student union or representative group in an institute of repute like IIT Madras. Elections a… --- ## [Is the IIT Madras campus safe for women?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-the-iit-madras-campus-safe-for-women/27)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 09:36 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-the-iit-madras-campus-safe-for-women/27 "2024-03-14T09:36:32Z")
Visit IIT Madras at any time of the day - there would be a reasonable number of students on the roads. Students at the institute often say that Insti comes alive at night, which is true. After the day’s hustle, most stud… --- ## [What are the different festivals organized by IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-different-festivals-organized-by-iit-madras/24)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 09:29 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-different-festivals-organized-by-iit-madras/24 "2024-03-14T09:29:38Z")
There are so many, but they all fall under three categories: Cultural, Technical and Departmental. Cultural fest: Saarang IITM’s cultural fest, Saarang, is the largest student-run cul-fest in India, with over 50,000 att… --- ## [What measures does IITM take to safeguard the mental health of its students?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-measures-does-iitm-take-to-safeguard-the-mental-health-of-its-students/18)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 08:53 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-measures-does-iitm-take-to-safeguard-the-mental-health-of-its-students/18 "2024-03-14T08:53:01Z")
Being in one of the top universities in the country, sometimes it can get hard to cope with the peer pressure and the competitive environment that the campus creates. Many students take time to adjust to their new enviro… --- ## [What will my roommate be like in first year?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-will-my-roommate-be-like-in-first-year/17)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 08:47 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-will-my-roommate-be-like-in-first-year/17 "2024-03-14T08:47:35Z")
Honestly, it is hard to comment on the nature of the roommate that you will be getting, but I can safely say that they will be one of your first best friends of your college life. In your first year, roommates will be al…