Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Former President of India, graduated in 1954, known for his contributions to aerospace engineering and as the 'Missile Man of India'.
Dr. Manmohan Singh - Former Prime Minister of India, graduated in 1957, renowned economist and politician.
Dr. Raghuram Rajan - Economist and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, graduated in 1985, noted for his work on financial stability.
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Founder of Biocon Limited, graduated in 1973, a leading figure in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.