IIT Delhi Partners with R Systems to Establish Chair in Applied AI for Sustainability
IIT Delhi has established a Chair on Applied AI for Sustainable Systems in collaboration with R Systems, aiming to advance research and innovation at the intersection of AI and sustainability.
IIT Delhi Partners with R Systems
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with R Systems International Limited, a Blackstone portfolio company and global leader in digital product engineering and technology solutions, to establish the “R Systems Chair on Applied AI for Sustainable Systems.” Professor Hariprasad Kodamana from the Department of Chemical Engineering has been appointed to this prestigious Chair.
Endowing a Chair at IIT Delhi promotes faculty excellence, elevates the institute’s global standing, and strengthens industry-academia collaboration by connecting corporate partners with academic talent and innovation. Funded through the CSR initiative of R Systems, the Chair aims to advance cutting-edge research and thought leadership in the field of Applied AI for Sustainable Systems.
Appreciating R Systems for their support in establishing the chair and enhancing research and education at the Institute, Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations, IIT Delhi, said, “This endeavor presents a significant opportunity to advance research and development in Applied AI and Sustainability as it leverages the existing knowledge base, fostering academic excellence and groundbreaking research in this domain. By driving problem-solving and promoting best practices, the impact will extend beyond academia to the broader engineering community.”
Speaking of their decision to support the chair, Nitesh Bansal, CEO, R Systems, said, “R Systems is committed to deepening industry-academia collaboration with the larger purpose of building research in the domain of Applied AI for Sustainable Systems in India. This Chair reinforces our commitment by fostering greater innovation, driving impactful research, and setting new benchmarks in the field. Our partnership with a distinguished institution like IIT Delhi will undoubtedly accelerate these efforts.”
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According to media reports, 50 students received domestic offers with package more than INR 1 crore per annum during IIT Delhi placements 2023. Further, the highest international package offered during IIT Delhi placements 2023 stood at INR 2.5 crore per annum. The highest domestic and international package offered during IIT Delhi placements 2023 and 2022 are presented below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
Highest domestic package |
INR 1.25 crore per annum |
INR 1 crore per annum |
Highest international package |
INR 2 crore per annum |
INR 2.5 crore per annum |
As per the latest media report, a total of 1,050 offers were made (including PPOs) during Phase I IIT Delhi placements 2024. Further, a total of 1,000 students were uniquely selected during IIT Delhi placement 2024 (phase 1). Talking about the MTech placements at IIT Delhi, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered during PG 2-year placements, which is presented below:
| Particulars | Statistics (2023) | Statistics (2022) | Statistics (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | INR 14 lakh | INR 12.5 lakh | INR 15 lakh |
Source: NIRF Report 2024
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A total of 1,200 offers were made and 1,150 students were placed during the Phase 1 of IIT Delhi placements 2025. Further, more than 50 international offers were made during IIT Delhi Phase 1 placements 2024-25.
According to Engineering NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during BTech placements 2023, 2022 and 2021 stood at INR 20 LPA, INR 20.5 LPA and INR 17.6 LPA, respectively.
According to unofficial sources, the placement rate recorded during IIT Delhi BTech placements 2023 was 90.01%.