Victoria's
IIT Alumni
Community
Connecting alumni from all 23 IITs across Victoria and the ANZ network, building tomorrow's leaders together.
23
IITs Represented
15+
Years Active
2010
Est. Victoria
The peak body for IIT alumni in Victoria
Founded in October 2010, IITAV unites graduates from all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology living in Victoria and across the ANZ region. A non-profit run entirely by volunteers who share a commitment to excellence.
Connect alumni with each other, global associations, and all 23 IIT chapters
Resources and support for personal and professional development
Network across business, academia, government, and industry
Promote innovation and entrepreneurship across ANZ
Contribute to Victoria's social and economic development
Management Committee
Volunteer leaders from across IIT institutions, bringing decades of industry and academic expertise.
Dr. Karan Thanawala
Treasurer
IIT Bombay
Senior BA, Tennis Australia
Jitendra Ojha
Membership Manager
IIT Alumni
IITAV Committee
Reach the committee at mail@iitav.org.au
Recognising Excellence
Our annual awards programme celebrates outstanding IIT alumni in research, entrepreneurship, and community service.
Lifetime Achievement Award
HonoraryIITAV's highest honour, recognising extraordinary sustained contributions to industry, academia, or community across a lifetime.
Naming rights available — A$2,000/year
Nominations close Sep 12
MCR Young Researchers Award
A$1,000Recognising outstanding early-career IIT researchers under 35 residing in Victoria, in honour of the late Prof. Mahesh Chandra Rander.
Nominations close Sep 12
Dilip Desai Rising Entrepreneur Award
A$1,000Celebrating IIT alumni founders building impactful ventures, in honour of the late Dilip Desai.
Nominations close Sep 12
Volunteer of the Year
Certificate and TrophyAcknowledges outstanding voluntary service to IITAV and the broader community. Determined entirely by the IITAV Management Committee — no nominations required from members.
Naming rights available — 3 or 5-year tenure
3–5 year sponsorship
Create a Custom Award
Propose a new award category with a minimum contribution of A$1,000. Your brand, your category.
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From Diwali celebrations to industry panels, IITAV brings the community together throughout the year.
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IITians in Victoria
From professional panels to Diwali galas — our community gathers all year round.
Join the Community
Choose a membership term that works for you.
Current University Student?
Associate membership available for students at any Australian university. Just A$10.
Membership Benefits
Access to the member area and connect with active IITians in Melbourne and across ANZ
Discounted rates on all IITAV events
Professional networking across business, academia, and industry
WhatsApp, Facebook, and LinkedIn community groups
Invitations to exclusive alumni events and panels
Priority access to Annual Awards nominations
Proud to Partner With
Leading Institutions
Swinburne University
Corporate Member
University of Melbourne
Corporate Member
Targeted Reach
Direct access to highly skilled IIT alumni across Victoria and ANZ
Award Naming Rights
Brand your organisation on prestigious annual awards, with 3 to 5 year naming tenure
Event Visibility
Feature at IITAV events, newsletters, and digital channels
Community Trust
Align with a non-profit representing one of the world's most respected engineering institutions
Become a Sponsor
Join Swinburne University and University of Melbournein supporting Victoria's IIT alumni community. Sponsorship starts from A$1,000.
Connect With Us
Whether you're an IIT alumnus, a prospective member, or interested in sponsoring, we'd love to hear from you.
Registration
IIT Alumni of Victoria Inc
ABN: A0055190H
IITAV is a non-profit volunteer organisation. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 3–5 business days.
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