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The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras's alumni have launched a website 'AskIITM.com' to overcome the gap between alumni and IIT aspirants. Interested aspirants who have queries related to IITs can ask their questions by visiting the official website at askiitm.com.

This IIT-M alumni have launched the website to aid and support aspirants on topics related to placements, academics, faculty, and campus culture at IIT Madras. The aspirants can also check the questions which have already been answered.

The website also ensures to answer all questions within 48 hours by a team of student volunteers and alumni. A response via WhatsApp and/or email will be provided for the asked questions, and the new question will also be displayed on the site to for others.

Moreover, as part of this initiative, the IIT Madras Alumni Association is organizing interaction events in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Vijayawada from Sept 02 to Sept 04. The candidates who are attempting JEE can also participate in these events and ask queries, if any. The virtual tours of the campus and its departments will also be made available on Sept 10 and 11.

The Director of IIT Madras V Kamakoti, while encouraging JEE students to utilize the website, said, "Aspirants go to social media to find information but there is so much information that it is confusing. The need for a credible source of information is very high. I am thrilled that the passionate alumni of this great institute are providing this via AskIITM. I am confident this is the start of a journey not just for IIT, but for Indian education overall".

Source: India Today