The interview process

IIT-M is perhaps the most orthodox, compared to other IITs and IISc, in the manner in which the solicit and recruit new faculty. You are given a regular appointment (on probation) only after you apply in response to an advertisment and undergo a formal interview process. The recruitment office gives you less than a month's notice about the interview date. You are expected to produce all original certificates (tenth grade upwards) for verification, including any degrees awarded by IIT-M. The process will take up the entire day as candidates make presentations and take turns being interviewed. Bring a good book to read or ask for

• a visit to the department if you haven't already gone there,
• a visit to the campus housing if you plan to stay on campus,
• a list of facilities available on campus,
• information on start-up funds (IISc offers up to Rs. 15 lakhs)

The interview itself is conducted in a fairly informal manner and a qualified candidate will easily survive the exercise. The interview panel consists of 5 individuals, including the head of the department and the director of the institute.