Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information that Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) collects through its online Degree and Diploma Programme portals when you interact with IIT Madras, other learners, and the program systems.
Your information is received and controlled by IIT Madras according to this Privacy Policy when you register for an account, apply for qualifiers, or participate in courses. IIT Madras takes the confidentiality and protection of your personal and academic data with the highest degree of care.
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Information That IIT Madras Collects
IIT Madras directly collects information when you:
- Create or sign up for an IIT Madras Degree / Diploma user account.
- Submit qualifying examination details, official government IDs (e.g. Aadhaar, Passport), and educational marksheets for eligibility verification.
- Register, pay fees, and participate in academic terms, weekly assignments, and examinations.
- Attend in-person proctored exams and lab sessions at authorized IIT Madras partner test centers.
- Communicate with the support team, teaching assistants, or forum moderators.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, session tokens, and web analytics tools (such as Google Tag Manager) to understand site navigation patterns, maintain your secure authenticated session, and save your language and UI preferences.
You can modify your browser settings to decline non-essential cookies, though some interactive features of the student portal and discussion forums may not function properly without authentication cookies.
How Your Information is Used
Your information is used strictly to administer and maintain academic integrity, including:
- Processing admissions, course enrollments, grade calculations, and issuing verified certificates or degrees.
- Scheduling in-person examination slots across designated exam cities in India and abroad.
- Communicating critical announcements regarding term dates, hall tickets, fee deadlines, and academic results.
- Enhancing pedagogical techniques through aggregated, anonymized learning analytics.
How Your Information is Shared
IIT Madras does not sell, rent, or commercialize your personal data. Data is shared exclusively with:
- Authorized examination partner centers (e.g., TCS iON) strictly for identity verification and biometric exam hall entry.
- Accredited payment gateways for secure tuition fee processing.
- Government educational verification agencies as required by statutory regulations.
Managing Your Personal Information
You can review and update your contact preferences and profile details directly within the student dashboard. To request corrections to official identification records or academic transcripts, contact the academic verification desk at support@study.iitm.ac.in.
Storage & Security
IIT Madras implements industry-standard physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All web communications utilize TLS/HTTPS encryption.
Privacy Policy Updates
We may periodically revise this policy to reflect enhancements in program technology or statutory guidelines. Updates are published on this page with a revised effective timestamp.
Contact Information
For privacy queries, data protection requests, or grievance redressal, please contact: