IIT Madras releases official welcome kit for the new batch ahead of their orientation ceremony
2 min readNew DelhiJul 23, 2026 06:10 PM IST Before the lectures, lab sessions and all-night coding marathons begin, the newest batch of IIT Madras students has something else to look forward to — an official welcome kit. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Thursday unveiled its Freshers Kit 2026 on X, giving incoming students a sneak peek at what awaits them as they step onto campus. Curated in collaboration with the Office of the Dean Students (DoSt), the kit is designed to welcome the 2026–27 batch before classes commence on July 30. So, what’s inside the box? A branded backpack, an IIT Madras-engraved pen, a polo T-shirt, a reusable water bottle and an IITM cap — everything students need to kick off campus life in style. The celebrations begin even before the first lecture. IIT Madras will hold its orientation programme on July 25, with the forenoon session reserved for newly admitted undergraduate students and an afternoon session for parents. Families will also get an opportunity to visit their wards’ departments between …
