Inclusive Education at IIT Madras
With you, on your learningful journey to freedom
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Our Vision
Register to be included in our database and access the accommodations available on campus.
You will also be added to the mailing list for regular updates. Your information will remain confidential.
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Join the IE Volunteer Services and be part of a student’s journey towards independence.
Advisory Board
Administrative Leadership
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Prof. Nilesh Jayantilal Vasa
Dean, Students
Prof. Prathap Haridoss
Dean, Academic Courses
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Prof. K. Ramamurthy
Former Chairman, Library Advisory Committee
Prof. Saji K. Mathew
Advisor, Inclusive Education
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Prof. Edamana Prasad
Head, Teaching Learning Centre
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Dr. Mahendra N. Jadhav
Librarian, IIT Madras
Expert Members
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Prof. Anil Prabhakar
Assistive Technology
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Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan
Mobility Aid Technology
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Prof. Hemachandran Karah
Disability Studies
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Dr. Rebecca Punithavalli B.
Chief Medical Officer, IIT Madras
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Dr. Namita Jacob
Director, Chetana Charitable Trust
Student Representative
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Aniket Singh Patel
Students’ General Secretary
Our Consultant
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The Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged
IIT Madras signed a Memorandum of Understanding with XRCVC Mumbai, a professional consultancy firm, in October 2021. Following this, Ms. Neha Trivedi, a consultant with XRCVC, drew up a three-year roadmap to build the practice of inclusive education.
Inclusive Education Services
Academic Accommodations
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Accommodation Interviews
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Accommodation Letters
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Database Management
Campus Living
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Mobility & Accessibility Services
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Assistive Technology
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Volunteer Services
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Training & Capacity-building
Learning Resources
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Accessible Resources
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Interlibrary Networks
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Resource Provisioning
Suggestions and Queries
Write to us if you have any concerns, a need for training, or have something to suggest.
An extensive list of the Inclusive Education coordinators can be found at the Contact Us page.
Emergency Contacts
(Preface with 044-2257)
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
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Dean (Students) Office |
8051 / 52 / 54 / 55 |
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Wellness Centre (Mitr, Saathi) |
8521 / 22 / 23 |
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Chairperson, Council of Wardens |
8501 / 00 |
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Vice Chairperson, Council of Wardens |
8505 |
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Help Desk Office of Hostel Management |
8507 |
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Security Emergency |
9999 |
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Chief Security Officer |
8263 |
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Ambulance (Institute Hospital) |
8888 / 8333 |
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Hospital Reception |
8330 / 31 |
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Chief Medical Officer |
8301 |
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Academic Secretary |
8048 |
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Academic Research Section |
8045 |
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Computer Centre (Help Desk) |
5999 |
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Workflow (Help Desk) |
5992 |
For more information, please visit https://www.iitm.ac.in/directory