IIT Madras Invites Public to Institute Open House 2026
IIT Madras will host the Institute Open House 2026 from 2–4 January, offering public access to advanced research labs and innovation projects.
CHENNAI, November 24, 2025 — The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has invited the public to participate in its annual Institute Open House 2026, scheduled to be held from 2nd to 4th January 2026. The event aims to provide students, educators, industry professionals and the general public an immersive experience of the institute’s research ecosystem, technology innovation and advanced laboratory infrastructure.
During the three-day event, IIT Madras will open access to its research laboratories, innovation centres and student project facilities, enabling visitors to explore a wide range of scientific and technological work. The previous edition of the event drew strong participation from students, particularly from Chennai and nearby rural districts.
Registration for participation is open until 5 December 2025 through the official link provided by the institute. Interested individuals can also subscribe to WhatsApp updates via the dedicated Open House 2026 channel.
This edition will showcase around 80 exhibition stalls featuring projects developed by students and researchers, along with live demonstrations and innovation showcases. Attendees will also be able to visit more than 100 state-of-the-art laboratories, including National Research Centres and Centres of Excellence. IIT Madras expects an impressive turnout of nearly 95,000 registrants and around 60,000 visitors, making it one of the institute’s largest outreach programmes to date.
Welcoming participants, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, said the initiative reflects the vision of “Anaivarukkum IITM – IIT Madras for All”, aimed at encouraging students from diverse backgrounds, including rural communities, to pursue higher education and research careers.
The Institute Open House 2025 edition recorded nearly 35,000 visitors and participation from over 550 schools. This year’s event is being organised as part of the Annaivarukkum IITM initiative, in collaboration with Shaastra 2026, the institute’s annual technical festival.