CPC Overview

The Career Pathway Centre integrates IIT Madras's Placement & Internship offices, the students' Career Development Cell (CDC), and the student-run Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of the institute into a single newly established body. Its establishment is aimed at providing students with a unified platform for diverse career trajectories. This initiative is a pivotal step towards providing students with the opportunities, tools and skillset they need to succeed in the ever-evolving professional landscape.

The objective of the Career Pathway Centre is to empower students to independently navigate and decide their career paths. It has been designed to provide students with knowledge, essential skills, and exposure to an entrepreneurial environment, all located in one facility.

The key functions of the newly-established Career Pathway Centre include

  • Career Development Cell & Career Development Cell-Research: Professionally equip students with skill development
  • Entrepreneurship Cell: Hone the entrepreneurship efforts of potential student fraternity
  • Placement and Internship (P&I) Office: Facilitating hiring of students by recruiters for placement and internships
placement office

CDC & CDC-R

Prof. Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi

Prof. Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi
Dean (Students)

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"The Career Pathway Centre, with its three verticals, equips students to face the evolving professional landscape. It provides a dynamic platform for exploring both traditional career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities, instilling a strong support system for students. Our aim is to inspire students to pursue their aspirations, whether it is launching a start-up or building a successful career in established enterprises."

Prof. Sathyan Subbiah

Advisor, Career Pathway
Centre

Prof. P. Murugavel

Prof. P. Murugavel

Advisor, Placements &
Internships

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Prof. Parasuraman Swaminathan

Co-advisor, Placements &
Internships

Prof. P. Murugavel

Prof. Richa Agarwal

Advisor, E-Cells

Prof. P. Murugavel

Prof. Mathangi
Krishnamurthy

Advisor, CDC & CDC-R