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Semester Exchange

Experience academic excellence at IIT Madras through a semester-long exchange at one of India’s premier institutions. Explore diverse courses, collaborate with leading faculty, and engage in a vibrant, multicultural campus community. Build global connections, gain new perspectives, and create an enriching international academic experience.

Nomination Form for Faculty Coordinators

Nomination Timeline

Exchange nominations follow the regular academic cycle for most departments. The Department of Management Studies follows a separate quarter-based structure shown below.

Cycle 1July–November (Autumn/Fall Semester)
April 30
Nomination Deadline
For the July to November cycle
Cycle 2January–May
(Spring Semester)
October 31
Nomination Deadline
For the January to May cycle

DoMS Quarter Cycle

The Department of Management Studies follows a quarter-based academic structure, so exchange students should align their course planning with the cycle below.

Quarter 1July to September
July
Teaching Period
8 weeks
September
Quarter Ends
Course wrap-up
Quarter 2September to November
September
Teaching Period
8 weeks
November
Quarter Ends
Course wrap-up
Quarter 3January to March
January
Teaching Period
8 weeks
March
Quarter Ends
Course wrap-up
Quarter 4March to May
March
Teaching Period
8 weeks
May
Quarter Ends
Course wrap-up

Departments

Eligibility

Students nominated by home universities should meet the following requirements:

  • Be officially registered as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student at the partner university.

  • Be officially nominated by the home university.

  • Be in good academic standing.

  • Be a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student.

  • Have sufficient English-language proficiency to participate effectively in academic activities.

Application Procedure

1

Nomination by Partner University

The partner university nominates eligible students through the designated nomination system.

2

Registration

Nominated students receive instructions and login credentials for the online application process.

3

Application

Students complete the application and upload the required documents through the designated application system.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Semester Exchange Programme at IIT Madras provides international students from partner universities an opportunity to study at IIT Madras for one semester or up to one academic year. Students attend courses alongside IIT Madras students and experience the institute’s academic and research environment.
The programme is open to students enrolled at universities that have an academic partnership or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras. Applicants must be nominated by their home university’s international office or exchange programme coordinator.

The exchange programme typically lasts for:

  • - One semester (approximately 4–6 months)
  • - One academic year (two semesters), depending on the agreement with the partner institution.
Exchange students may enroll in undergraduate or postgraduate courses offered by various departments at IIT Madras, subject to academic eligibility and approval from the respective departments.
Students select courses at IIT Madras that align with their degree requirements at their home university. Upon completion of the exchange programme, academic transcripts are issued, allowing the home institution to transfer the earned credits toward the student’s degree.
Yes. English is the primary medium of instruction for all courses at IIT Madras.
Yes. International exchange students are generally provided on-campus hostel accommodation, subject to institute policies and availability.

Exchange students may join in either of the two main academic semesters:

  • - July Semester (July – November)
  • - January Semester (January – May)
Scholarships and financial support vary depending on the agreements between IIT Madras and the partner university. Students are encouraged to check with their home institution or international office regarding available funding opportunities.

Typically required documents include:

  • - Nomination from the home university
  • - Academic transcripts
  • - Passport copy
  • - Course selection or study plan
  • - Proof of English proficiency (if required)

Exchange students gain the opportunity to:

  • - Study at one of India’s leading technical institutions
  • - Engage with **IIT Madras faculty and students
  • - Access advanced laboratories and research facilities
  • - Experience Indian academic and cultural environments.
For additional information regarding the programme, applicants may contact:

Contact Person

OGE Inbound Team

Email: thukaram@ge.iitm.ac.in

Telephone: +91 44 22578865, +91 8925488839