The establishment of IIT Tirupati was announced in 2014 by the Government of India, along with five other new IITs. The foundation stone for the Institute was laid on March 28, 2015, and subsequently, the Institute launched its academic programme on August 5, 2015, with the support of its mentor Institute, IIT Madras, from a temporary campus situated in the premises of Krishna-Teja Institutions on TirupatiRenigunta Road. The Government of Andhra Pradesh provided this picturesque 548 acres of land with a mountain as a backdrop to develop the permanent campus of the Institute.

Academic Programmes The Institute began its academic journey in 2015 with an initial intake of 106 students in the B. Tech programme in four branches. The Institute expanded its academic offerings with the launch of MS (Research) and PhD programmes in 2017, followed by the commencement of the M.Tech. programme in 2018. Additionally, the Science departments offer M.Sc programs in Chemistry, Mathematics & Page 2 of 12 Statistics, and Physics. In 2022, the Institute further diversified its curricula by introducing a master’s program in Public Policy, becoming the third IIT to do so. In the academic year 2024-25, the Institute had a total strength of 1,667 students, comprising 913 B.Tech. students in six programs, 2 (B.Tech. + M. Tech.) Dual degree students, 228 M. Tech. students in 11 specialised areas, 99 M.Sc. students in the 3 science disciplines, 32 MPP (Master of Public Policy) students, 47 M.S. (Research) students, and 346 Ph.D. scholars. Currently, female students constitute 23.70 % of the total student enrollment across various programmes at the Institute. During the last year, the institute has taken various initiatives on the academic front. Students were admitted in the newly introduced inter disciplinary B.Tech. programme in Engineering Physics, coordinated by the Departments of Physics and Electrical Engineering. Introduced a cross-disciplinary M. Tech. programme in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, both in regular and self-sponsored mode, and MSc. in Mathematics. M. Tech. in Advanced Energy Storage Technology under Industry Sponsored category has also been introduced from admission year 2025-26. To give multidisciplinary experience to all the undergraduate students, 12 minors encompassing the recent technology trends and natural demands such as Artificial Intelligence, Green and Renewable Energy, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Environmental Management, Public Policy etc. for undergraduate students were introduced. In this 7th convocation, many students have benefited from these minors. The Institute has entered into MoUs with a few international, academic and research Institutes in the last academic year, such as (a) International Advanced Research Center for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), (b) University of Agder (UiA), Norway, and (c) BITS Pilani to promote student and faculty exchange. The Cotutelle programme for joint supervision and award of the Ph.D. degree from both the institutes up on completion of the degree requirements has been launched with the University of Agder (UiA), Norway. The Institute also has introduced a new B.Tech.+ M.S. (R) dual degree programme for a course intensive and research-based learning. For the supportive learning of the weak students, Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) was also initiated, where students can learn from each other. For exceptional performance in Academics, 27 students were awarded with Institute Merit Awards on 10th Institute Day.

It has been planned that the Permanent Campus would be constructed in phases. The Campus seeks to provision 2,500 students, 250 faculty members and 275 staff members in the initial phases. In Phase A, the infrastructure development to cater Page 3 of 12 to 1,200 students along with all associated facilities was completed in September 2023. Now the campus is fully operational with all the developed facilities. During 2024-25, 780 kW roof top solar power works under CAPEX model has been completed and operational. In addition to the previously received awards from various national and international agencies in recognition of the sustainable construction, health, and safety practices adopted at IIT Tirupati construction project, the following awards were received during 2024-2025. • GRIHA Council conferred IIT Tirupati with 4 Star GRIHA LD Masterplan Rating during 16th GRIHA Summit held in December 2024. • Ministry of Jal Shakti conferred IIT Tirupati with Special Mention in the Best Institution Category of the 5th National Water Awards 2023. Award was received in October 2024. • Best Completed Project Award 2024 across CPWD for Permanent Campus for IIT Tirupati. • Best Innovative and Use of New / Green Technology Award 2024 across CPWD jointly shared by IIT Tirupati with IISER Permanent Campus Tirupati IIT Tirupati has coordinated for submitting the DPR for phase B campus development of Five 3G IITs to the MoE which has been approved by the cabinet recently. Under Phase B IIT Tirupati is targeted to increase the number of students to 2685 by 2028-29. Budget approved for this phase is Rs. 2313 Cr. which includes Rs. 1243 Cr. for construction and Rs. 517 Cr. for Equipment and Furniture. Currently, Phase B building designs are being finalised to enable us to float the tenders by the end of 2025.

The faculty members of the Institute have published 1,703 publications, encompassing journal articles, book chapters, and authored or edited books published by internationally esteemed publishers. IIT Tirupati faculty members are actively engaged in research and consultancy projects. Over the past year alone, we secured 44 sponsored research projects totaling Rs. 24.05 Crores and 61 industrial consultancy projects valued at approximately Rs. 3.253 Crores. Cumulatively, our efforts have yielded 231 sponsored research projects amounting to Rs. 211.1 crores and 284 industrial consultancies worth Rs. 28.75 crores. Page 4 of 12 I want to mention here some of the notable research projects received in the past year. Dr. Arijit Sharma received a consortium project under the National Quantum Mission titled “A multi node quantum repeater network for entanglement distribution-based quantum communication”, with Lead PI from RRI Bengaluru, the total project cost is about INR 101 crores out of which IIT Tirupati will receive INR 25.3 crores. Dr Arijit Sharma will work towards the development of a transportable cold atom quantum memory system based on the DLCZ (Duan-Lukin-Cirac-Zoller) protocol. Dr. Bijily B and CO PI’s from Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, have received a sponsored research grant of 7.81 crore from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This Project aims to develop Mix Design, Structural Performance & Construction Guidelines for Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) elements. Dr. Brindha Moorthy, and Dr. Ranjith T from Department of Chemical Engineering received a consortium project, Development and Demonstration of Materials & Fabrication Technologies for Tropical Batteries under Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas - Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) , with lead PI from ARCI Hyderabad, with total project cost of 73.96 Crore, IIT Tirupati will receive 2.3 crore for developing next generation battery materials. Dr. Ranjith T, Department of Chemical Engineering, has received a sponsored research grant of 1.44 crore from the Central Power Research Institute. This Project aims to Design & Development of High Energy Density Sodium-ion Batteries  from Indigenous Minerals with wide temperature adaptability for ESS applications. Dr. Thiyagarajan R, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has received a sponsored research grant of 1.24 crore from the Ministry of Earth Sciences. This Project aims to develop underwater Glider with Indigenous Sea Battery. We have established a Common Incubation Centre (CIC) under the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, focused on processing mangoes, citrus fruits, and tomatoes. The center is now well equipped and ready to support local farmers in producing value-added products from their harvests. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is establishing the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) using a hub-and-spoke model to promote inclusive, innovation-driven development across the state. Our Institute is actively participating in this initiative as the knowledge partner for the Tirupati Spoke and is currently hosting its temporary facility on our campus. IIT Tirupati has also been strategically positioned as a core academic partner in the initial phase of Amaravati Quantum Valley. Our contributions will focus on manpower development through curriculum design, faculty training, and academic support. The institute is deeply involved in National Missions like Interdisciplinary CyberPhysical Systems (ICPS), Quantum Technology Applications (QTA), and initiatives such as the Hydrogen Mission and India Semiconductor Mission. Additionally, the Institute has set up a Center of Excellence on Smart Manufacturing and EV Technologies in collaboration with Siemens and Wipro, a 5G Use-Case Lab funded by the Department of Telecommunications. Page 5 of 12 IIT Tirupati is actively fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through various initiatives and collaborations. The institution has established key bodies such as the Institution’s Innovation Council, Entrepreneur Cell, Pre-incubation Cell, and IPR Cell, alongside technical clubs, all aimed at driving innovation and startup activities. Notably, the Innovation Fund, constituting 1% of the Institute's recurring budget, supports internal innovations. The pre-incubation cell further aids students and research scholars with funding of up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for innovative technical business ideas, enhancing Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and facilitating prototyping and testing.

IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) Labs & Translational R&D: IITTNIF has established advanced labs in GNSS, GIS & Remote Sensing, Computer Vision, LiDAR, Quantum Navigation, and Geospatial Intelligence to support translational R&D, industry services and hands-on skill development. The hub is supporting 26 projects—including 19 product developments and 7 technology innovations—with a total funding of around ₹12 crores, helping researchers convert ideas into market-ready solutions. Startups & Operation Dronagiri: IITTNIF actively supports startups in the PNT sector through funding, mentorship, and business connections, having funded nearly 10 startups with over ₹2 crores. Its VIKAS initiative links startups directly to industries and government users. Additionally, IITTNIF leads the ₹14 crore Operation Dronagiri program, which supports startups solving sectoral problems in agriculture, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Events & Capacity Building: IITTNIF has organized national seminars and industry training programs in collaboration with top partners like ESRI and SAFRAN. Programs like VIDYA-GIS and workshops in PIX4D and photogrammetry have expanded outreach. It has also set up 12 PNT labs across India to build skills, foster innovation, and generate employment. Recently, DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar visited IITTNIF and praised its innovative initiatives and impactful contributions in deep-tech and PNT domains, recognizing its growing role in advancing India’s technology ecosystem.