Distinguished Alumnus AwardsThe Distinguished Alumnus Awards are presented annually by the Institute. Since the inception of the awards in 1996, 65 alumni have been selected for the award.
Office of the Alumni Affairs will receive nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus Awards.The selection is done by a committee appointed by the Director. Four to Six alumni are selected for the awards each year.The awards are presented during the Institute Day held around mid April each year.
The nominations are received under the following categories:
| Category A | Academic Excellence. |
| Category B | Technology Innovation Excellence. |
| Category C | Managerial Excellence. |
| Category D |
Entrepreneurial Excellence. |
| Category E | Excellence in Other Walks of Life. |
Download nomination form [word] [pdf]. Nomination can also be sent by email
Please specify the category for which you are nominating the alumnus.
The last date for receipt of DAA 2011 nominations is October 15, 2010.
Please include a CV of the alumnus you are nominating for DAA.
Self-nominations are not allowed. The CV may contain amongst other things:
1. Name and address with Email ID
2. Date of birth
3. Degree obtained from IITM and the year of graduation
4. Qualifications and Professional Experience
5. Contributions that merit this award
6. Any other relevant information
Please send nomination to:
Prof. R.Nagarajan
Advisor, Office of Alumni Affairs
IC & SR Building, 2nd floor
I.I.T Madras, Chennai - 600 036.
Tel: 22578390, Fax: 2275 0545
E-Mail:
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