B.S. in Biological Science 

at IIT Madras, Adyar

Yes, there are many other courses for which the selection criteria are different and the prescribed entrance exam is also other than JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Below are some of the courses offered at IIT Madras along with their eligibility criteria and entrance exam:

• MTech: IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across various specialisations. The institute inducts candidates for the M.Tech programmes based on valid GATE scores followed by the counselling process.
• MBA: For admission to the full-time two year MBA programme at IIT Madras, candidates are required to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round.
• MSc: IIT Madras accepts admission to the MSc programme based on a valid score/ rank in the IIT-JAM exam.

The institute has released the 2024 placement report on the official website. However, there are no data points to conclude the placement statistics. The key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024) (phase 1)
Median package	INR 19 LPA
Internship offers	19% increase compared with previous year
Placement rate	50% students placed
Top recruiters	JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.

IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 was concluded for different courses such as BTech, Integrated BTech and BS. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates closed at a range of 159 and 10682. During 2023, the cutoff ranks for the same was closed at a range of 148 and 11185. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff for both the years in the table below, to get an idea of the change in cutoff:

Course	2023	2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3237	2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	4439	3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	6132	5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6169	4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7996	7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2572	2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3293	2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering	– / –	– / –
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)	4436	3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1877	1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	3171	2742
B.S. + M.S in Biological Science	– / –	– / –
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering	7967	5755
B.S. in Biological Science	11185	10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419

IIT Madras BSc admission is entrance-based as the institute primarily accepts the rank and scores of the JEE Main examination for admission to its full-time BSc programme. However, if candidates wish to apply for the integrated BS plus MS programme, then they can apply for admission through the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test. Therefore, you can join the BSc course at IIT Madras without giving the JEE.   

The highest package offered and the number of offers made in top IITs during 2023 placements is presented in the following table:

IIT Name	the highest Package (2023)	No. of Offers (2023)
IIT Madras	INR 1.31 crore per annum	1,612
IIT Delhi	INR 2.40 crore per annum  (international)	1,300
IIT Bombay	- INR 3.67 crore per annum (international) - INR 1.68 crore per annum (domestic)	1,788
IIT Kanpur	INR 1.90 crore per annum (domestic)*	1,200*

*The placement details are fetched from media reports. 

To join IIT Madras after Class 12 candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. IIT Madras course admissions are primarily entrance-based. The institute offers various programmes at the undergraduate courses. BTech at IIT Madras is a four-year programme offered across 10 specialisations in full-time mode. Admission to IIT Madras BTech courses is completely entrance-based. IIT Madras BTech admission is based on the JEE Main, followed by the JEE Advanced score. The centralised counselling process is managed and regulated by the JoSAA, based on which candidates are allotted seats. The seat allotment is based on the institute cut-off and a candidate's preference for courses and colleges.

Admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is highly competitive and the admission process is based on the candidate's JEE Advanced rank. However, admission to IIT Madras or any other IIT with a low JEE rank is unlikely, as the cutoff for admission is generally very high. That being said, it's important to remember that JEE rank is not the only factor that IITs consider during the admission process. Other factors such as academic performance, extracurricular activities, and achievements in related fields may also be taken into account. Additionally, some IITs offer other admission channels like the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme, which allows foreign nationals to apply for admission to IITs based on their SAT scores. It's always best to check the official IIT Madras website for the most up-to-date information on their admission process, eligibility criteria, and other requirements.

IIT Madras have great Hostel facilities for students for a comfortable and focused living environment. Each student has their own cot, table and chair, almirah, and all necessary electrical facilities, including high-speed internet through a LAN port and Wi-Fi. The hostel also features a common room with a TV, table tennis, pool, and foosball tables. For those who enjoy outdoor activities there is also a courtyard that can be used as a football or cricket ground, as well as separate basketball and badminton courts.

IIT Madras conducts an annual fest called Shaastra. It is an annual technical festival organised to celebrate unconstrained thinking and love for the spirit of engineering.

Another cultural festival organised by IIT Madras is Saarang, It is the largest cultural fest in India held every year in the month of January.

To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main. For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. IIT Madras admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. For detailed information around IIT Madras course admission, click here.