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The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)

The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) runs 1 checked opportunity for children on WiWit, based in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

About

The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) is India's premier professional body for metallurgists, materials scientists, and engineers, established in 1946 in Kolkata. With over 10,000 members and 23+ chapters nationwide, IIM promotes the science and technology of metals and alloys through conferences, research programs, professional certification (AMIIM), publications, and student engagement initiatives. Recognized by the Government of India through the Ministry of Steel and Mines, IIM publishes Transactions of IIM (academic journal) and IIM Metal News (monthly), provides travel grants for student conference attendance through the Swarna Jayanti Endowment Fund, and offers internship opportunities through IIM-PRIME. The institute celebrates National Metallurgist Day annually on November 14 and conducts the prestigious Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ) for school students.

Affiliations

Ministry of Steel and Mines, Government of IndiaASM InternationalThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS/IOMMMS)

Programs Offered

  • AMIIM Professional Certification in Metallurgical Engineering
  • IIM-PRIME Internship Program
  • Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ)
  • Swarna Jayanti Endowment Fund (SJEF) Travel Grants
  • Annual Technical Meeting (ATM)
  • National Metallurgist Day (NMD) Celebrations

Achievements

  • Over 10,000 members across 23+ chapters nationwide
  • Recognized by Government of India through Ministry of Steel and Mines
  • Conducting BPMMQ national quiz annually since 1990

Leadership

  • Prof. B.S. Murty , President (2025-26) (Director, IIT Hyderabad)
  • Brigadier Arun Ganguli (Retd.) , Secretary General (IIM Headquarters, Kolkata)

Opportunities from The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)

Competition

Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ)

by The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)

National-level materials science quiz for Classes XI-XII students, organized annually by IIM at IGCAR Kalpakkam since 1990.

👶For children ages 16–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Materials science knowledgeAnalytical thinkingTeamwork

Contact Information

www.iim-india.net/info@iim-india.net033-2367-5004
Metal House, Plot 13/4, Block AQ, Sector V, Salt Lake

Quick Facts

Type
Other
Founded
1946
Opportunities
1 on WiWit

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