If you have reached this page then it is likely that we have some mutual interest in the research areas or thoughts.
Here is a brief info on how/when you should or should NOT contact me. 
This note is mainly for the students.
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If you are looking for admission to IIT Madras and want some fundas on the same -- I am not the right person to talk to. See the department FAQ 
here.
 
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If you do not have time to write individual emails and resort to bulk emails to write to faculty -- be rest assured the faculty is/are more busy than you and your email will be ignored.
 
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It is recommended that you read through the department FAQ page to clarify many of your initial doubts before reaching me.
 
-  If you are interested in pursuing an MS or PhD at IIT Madras: Interviews for our MS research program are held twice a year and throughout the year for the PhD program; read details  here. 
 
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If you have a random idea (anything under the sun) that you think is cool and want to discuss it - you are most welcome. 
 
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If you have a clear mind and want some hard + interesting problems to occupy it - you are most welcome to approach. 
 
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Email communication is better than phone.
 
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Be honest in your communication about what you know/don't know, have done and not done. Otherwise, it may be mutually harmful.
 
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If you are applying for an open position (see homepage)
do include your short resume (1-2 pages, preferably in txt or pdf form or as a weblink) in your email.
 
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 Internships.  I prefer taking graduate CS interns (summer or otherwise).  Minimum span - 3 months. 
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Suggestion for motivated 2nd year BTech/BE/BS students: I DO NOT take 2nd year Bachelor students; you are encouraged to apply in your 3rd year. 
 
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For BTech 3rd year students: I prefer interns who have plans to continue for higher studies (MS or PhD) at IIT Madras.
 
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Non CS students need not apply for internship, unless they have done sufficient CS courses.
 
 
-   Post-docs. 
If you have a PhD from a reputed institution and want to apply for a post-doc position -- write to me with your research proposal.
 
Last updated: 
Wed Jan 29 11:04:32 IST 2020