The heads of various PSUs and Corporate entities attended the event, during which the Institute showcased its areas of expertise and avenues for collaboration in technology.

Dignitaries

The summit was held in the presence of Thiru T.R.B. Rajaa, TN Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras.

Special address

Delivering a special address T.R.B. Rajaa said IIT Madras is one of the crown jewels of the State.

This CSR Event is an important moment. The linkage between the Industry, academia and the Government is key. This Government is keen to identify the gaps and address, he said speaking at IIT Madras.

There is this need from the society. There is intention from the Government and the industry. These need to be bridged, he said.

T R B Rajaa further said companies are gaining out of the rich talent pool of Tamil Nadu and the State’s resources should spend CSR funds in the State. CSR, as such, which is focused on areas that need focus with a little bit of Government intervention can go a long way.

Funding for research is very important. If I have a problem in Energy storage, I know I can come to IIT Madras and get a solution and connect with the Industry, he said.

Right now, Tamil Nadu is the third largest State when it comes to utilization of CSR Funds. So, the State knows where to put CSR, he said.

The outcomes of these initiatives, if successful, could lead to significant outcomes especially in areas like Sustainability, said IIT Madras director.

A major example is the Carbon Zero Challenge of IIT Madras, which encourages institutions in Tier 2 and 3 cities and encourages innovation in environment-friendly technology, he said.

We have had 25 start-ups come of out the Carbon Zero Challenge. Research and Innovation in devices for differently abled have also grown with the help of CSR Funds, he said.

Students of BS Degree in Data Science and Programming have also been supported with CSR Funding, he said.

Awards

As a part of the summit, the Institute presented the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047- IIT Madras Innovative Tech-for-Tomorrow CSR Awards’ to recognize and encourage meaningful industry participation in creating innovative technologies for lasting social impact via CSR.

IITM also recognized its current corporate partners for their enduring commitment to driving social impact through pioneering technology research and innovative collaborations.

“We at IIT Madras, have proudly partnered with more than 200 corporates and PSUs to leverage technology research for social impact and the greater good.

From deploying scalable solutions such as Rural Technology Centres and our BS online degree programme, to establishing Centres of Excellence and executing impactful research projects, IIT Madras continues to stay in the forefront of pioneering technology research for social good, he said.

Corporate firms

Welcoming corporate firms to work with IIT Madras, Mr. Kaviraj Nair, CEO – Office of Institutional Advancement, IIT Madras, said at IIT Madras, they believe in harnessing the power of technology and innovation to address societal challenges and drive transformative change.

CSR funds have been instrumental in enabling impactful social transformation, supporting initiatives that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and on-ground implementation, he said.

Tech-enabled interventions, in particular, have unlocked the potential for non-linear changes, amplifying the scale and speed of solutions to address pressing social issues, he said.

The National CSR Summit’s theme, ‘Viksit Bharat – Driving Inclusive Growth and Social Transformation through Tech-enabled CSR,’ reflects our collective vision to build a sustainable and equitable future, he said.

Together with our corporate partners, we are committed to turning bold ideas into actionable, life-changing outcomes that empower communities and foster a truly developed Bharat”

Culture of collaboration

Over the years, IIT Madras has built a culture of collaborating with industry to create a lasting impact across diverse themes such as agriculture, healthcare, environment, skilling and education.

The Institute invited the Corporate firms and PSU to join its in socially relevant initiatives.

Ecosystem

IIT Madras has also nurtured a vibrant innovation and incubation ecosystem and is at the forefront of creating new technologies that address societal challenges.

IITM has also created enduring value and lasting social impact via technology and research across diverse themes from agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, skilling, and education etc. by leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility.

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The registration has started on 15 March 2025. Notification in this regard is released. It is all about submitting applications for the entrance exam for admissions.

AP EAMCET 2025 registration Schedule

AP EAMCET 2025 registration schedule is about the duration when students will be able to apply for the exam, make corrections in the application forms, download hall tickets.

Hall tickets will be available for download from 12.05.2025 onwards. The exam will be conducted on 19.05.2025 and 20.05.2025. For other dates, they can refer the table shown above.

What is AP EAMCET 2025?

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Kakinada will be conducting AP EAMCET 2025 on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE).

The full name of the exam is Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET).

The former name for the exam was AP EAMCET – Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test.

Name would have changed to AP EAPCET, but still continues to be known with its popular past name.

It is a state-level exam conducted once a year. AP EAMCET 2025 is meant to be held this year (2025).

The exam is conducted in online mode and answers have to be registered on a computer screen at the designated test center.

The questions in AP EAMCET 2025 would be related to maths/biology, physics, and chemistry.

Questions will be in a multiple-choice format where each question has more than one reply and the right one among that has to be chosen to get marks.

AP EAMCET 2025 registration eligibility

AP EAMCET 2025 registration eligibility is about the criteria candidates must have to be eligible to apply for the exam. As per AP EAMCET 2025 registration eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed plus-two from a recognized educational institution can take up AP EAMCET 2025 registration.

Subjects in the plus-two must be from the science stream, engineering aspirants have to pass plus-two with maths, physics, and chemistry as subjects.

Agriculture and pharmacy aspirants have to pass plus-two with biology, physics and chemistry as subjects as per AP EAMCET 2025 registration eligibility criteria.

Applicants targeting commerce in graduation must pass plus-two preferably in the commerce stream.

Students who are appearing for plus-two or who have appeared and are waiting for the results can also apply.

They have to, however, pass the exam and provide proof of it by the time of admission.

AP EAMCET 2025 registration process has to be completed online. Applications can be submitted on the official website of the exam.

Candidates have to visit the official website of AP EAMCET 2025 at ‘https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx’ to submit applications.

1. The URL mentioned earlier has to be typed into the browser and the webpage must be allowed to download.
2. Once the webpage is ready, candidates have to pay the registration fee and obtain confirmation.
3. After obtaining confirmation, the applicants can start AP EAMCET 2025 registration, filling the application form for the entrance exam.
4. Upload required documents and submit the application.
5. Post submission, wait for confirmation of successful submission and then download the acknowledgement and take a printout.

AP EAMCET 2025 registration fee

The AP EAMCET 2025 registration fee is Rs 600 for General category applicants for engineering.

The same is Rs 550 for BC students and Rs 500 for SC/ST students.

Applicants choosing both have to pay Rs 1200 as AP EAMCET  2025 registration fee if they are from General category.

The same is Rs 1100 and Rs 1000 for applicants from BC and SC/ST categories respectively.

Point to remember

Those who wish to take up AP EAMCET 2025 registration must also remember that registration fees may change due to various reasons.

They can browse the information brochure on the official website of AP EAMCET 2025 registration to know the exact amount to be paid while applying for the exam.

How to download the hall ticket

Students who have successfully completed the process of AP EAMCET 2025 registration alone can download hall tickets.

The date for availability of admit cards for will be known when the schedule of AP EAMCET 2025 registration is released.

The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website.

The URL to access the official website is ‘https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET/Eapcet/EAPCET_HomePage.aspx’

They must appear for the exam at the test center chosen by them. Students who pass AP EAMCET 2025 with the required qualifying marks can apply for counselling.

They can choose the college and the course they wish to study there in the counselling process.

Students who get a seat can accept the offer and pay the fees and then join the respective college for the classes.

Counselling will be conducted in more than one round likely, those who do not get a seat in the initial rounds of counselling can try in later rounds.

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