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Opinion: Fine Arts and Cultural Excellence Quota
Following the Sports Excellence Admissions, IIT Madras has now become the first IIT to introduce the Fine Arts and Cultural Excellence (FACE) program in the…
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Report – SLC 07: Budget Discussion
The budget discussion for the January-May 2025 semester was marked by heated debates. Concerns over a ₹23 lakh deficit from the previous semester set the stage for a tense session, with multiple spheres exceeding their allocated budgets. Overspending, particularly on travel expenses and event funding, and financial mismanagement sparked some of the most intense arguments. Due to low attendance and the lack of quorum, the voting process for the individual spheres’ budgets was postponed.
Disclaimer: The voting process is ongoing. The article includes the results that are out, and is being updated as the remaining results are released.
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Report – SLC 06
The sixth SLC meeting of the academic year and the first meeting of 2025 was conducted on January 21, 2025. The SLC Speaker inaugurated the…
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The Pea Grade Tragedy – To Pea or Not to Pea
The dreaded W grade is gone, but its kinder (?) cousin, the P grade, is here to shake things up. With biometric attendance and strict cutoffs, students scramble to stay above 75%. In this article, T5E takes you through the comical saga of how a tiny Pea turned into a giant serving of chaos, confusion, and creative attendance calculations.
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IITM: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Nestled in the heart of Chennai, our campus is a beautiful sanctuary for nature. It encompasses a wide range of habitats – a dry evergreen…
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Key Discussions from SLC Meeting 5
Key discussions from SLC Meeting 05 included election policies, women’s representation, and proposals addressing P Grades and fee timelines. Stay tuned for updates from the next meeting.
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Governance & A Samosa: The SLC Parliament Trip
The SLC Parliament Trip 2024 was conducted from 7th to 12th December, with an itinerary packed with dignitary interactions, panel discussions with think tanks and various organisations, and visits to iconic monuments in Delhi. The delegation of 40+ students comprised of legislators, GSB members, members of the Public Policy club and more. T5E brings you exclusive coverage of the trip, including interactions with Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon. Minister of Industry, and Shri Rahul Gandhi, Hon. Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha.
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New Year, New Me!
As 2024 winds down to a close, the clock will soon strike midnight, heralding a new era into our lives. At least that’s what we’re…
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Exit Survey 2024 – Personal
Last semester, T5E conducted its annual Exit Survey — capturing the journey of the graduating batch to understand how life at IIT Madras was for those crossing the finish line. In this section, T5E delves into the heart of what makes IIT Madras more than just academics and career milestones: its people.
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Exit Survey 2024: Lifestyle and Mental Health
Last semester, T5E conducted its annual Exit Survey — capturing the journey of the graduating batch to understand how life at IIT Madras was for those crossing the finish line. In this section, the fourth of 5 articles, we turn to lifestyle and mental health, exploring the often-hidden side of campus life. We asked the graduating students about their sleep and dietary routines, their experiences managing stress, and their thoughts on the mental health resources available at IIT Madras. From satisfaction with support services to how students balanced rest, diet, and academics, this section sheds light on the daily routines and mental health journeys of our seniors.