Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram (IIITDM-K),  is an Institute of National Importance established in 2007 and fully funded by MHRD, Govt. of India with the mandate of specializing in design and manufacturing oriented engineering education and research. The curricula and other academic/research activities adopt an inter-disciplinary approach with focus on experiential learning and information science based modern tools and techniques. A strong foothold in the design market will propel the nation’s growth and IIITDM’s are a result of the Government of India’s vision to produce next generation engineers capable of designing innovative products.