Overview
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram (IIITDM Kancheepuram) is a public technical and research institution located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 2007 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The institute was set up with a specific focus on design and manufacturing oriented engineering education and research. Its founding mandate emphasises pursuing academic programmes and research activities that integrate engineering design with manufacturing, distinguishing it from conventional engineering institutions.
A central objective behind the establishment of IIITDM Kancheepuram is to promote the competitive advantage of Indian products in global markets. To this end, the institute orients its teaching and research towards strengthening capabilities in product design, development and manufacturing, with the aim of contributing to industry and the wider Indian economy.
As a public institution under the Government of India, IIITDM Kancheepuram operates within the framework of national higher education policy in the technical and engineering sector.