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IIT Madras BSc Courses & Fees 2025: Placement, Admission, Eligibility & Scholarship

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IIT Madras BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 8L
Median Package 13.2L - 20L
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  • 10+2 score75%
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    Q:   Is JEE exam mandatory for BSc at IIT Madras?
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    No, JEE exams are not mandatory for BSc admissions at IIT Madras. Candidates who wish to take admissions into the BSc course at IIT Madras must appear for IISER entrance examination. The admissions into IIT Madras BSc courses are decided on merit basis where, the scores obtained by candidates in the IISER entrance exam are taken into account to decide the admissions.

    Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Madras?
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    IIT Madras overall highest package data is not released. The best placement was observed in BTech CS branch with average package of INR 53.2 LPA.

    During MBA and Tech MBA placements 2025, the highest package offered was 35.5 LPA and 81 LPA.

    Q:   Which is the biggest festival of IIT Madras?
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    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.

    Q:   How many faculty members does IIT Madras have?
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    Indian Institute of Technology has over 550 teaching staff and 1,250 administrative and support staff across all academic departments. Almost all these faculty members are holding PhD degrees in their respective fields. The best-in-class faculty members are all alumni from reputed national and international universities, and hold an immense amount of experience in their sectors. The faculty members include professors, assistant professors, associate professors, among others. 

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    Q:   Is IIT Madras a good college?
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    Yes, IIT Madras is a good college. Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature.

    Q:   Can we join IIT Madras without JEE?
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    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.
    Q:   Does IIT Madras accept CAT score?
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    Certainly, IIT Madras accepts CAT results for MBA programme admissions. Specifically, CAT is the sole entrance exam considered for admission to IIT Madras' MBA program. Candidates are evaluated based on their CAT scores as a screening criterion, after which they are shortlisted for the subsequent selection process comprising a group exercise and an in-person interview. The minimum CAT score necessary for admission to the MBA programme at IIT Madras typically falls within the 90th percentile range. However, this percentile requirement varies annually, influenced by factors such as the number of applicants and overall CAT exam performance.

    Q:   What are the top courses offered at IIT Madras?
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    IIT Madras offers numerous courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. The top courses at IIT Madras include BTech and MBA. The MBA programme is offered for a duartion of two years. IIT Madras accepts the scores of CAT for admissioon to its MBA programme. While, for its BTech programme the institute accepts the JEE Advanced scores. The BTech programme is offered in various specialisations such as Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and others.

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    IIT Madras B.Sc.
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    ₹ 8 L
    ₹ 60 K - 1.25 L
    ₹ 8 K - 35 K
    ₹ 50 K
    ₹ 9.18 L - 10.1 L
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    The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (7 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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    Q:   Can I get a refund if I withdraw admission at IIT Madras within the three weeks of the term start?
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    Yes, students can get a refund if they withdraw admission at IIT Madras within three weeks of the term start. Admin charges are retained and the balance course fee, will be refunded, if any.

    • Admin charges for a foundational Level course is INR 2000
    • Admin charges for a Diploma / Degree Level course is INR 4000.

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    IIT Madras BSc Admission Dates 2025

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    13 Jul '25
    B.Sc. Exam
    20 May '25
    B.Sc. (Data Science and Applications) May 2025- Last date to apply

    IIT Madras BSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What are the various components included in the fee structure of BSc at IIT Madras?
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    IIT Madras BSc fees comprises of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time fees. The institute also charges a separate amount for mess charges. Candidates who get admission to the full-time BS programme must pay the one-time fees of INR 7,050 during the time of admission. The tuition fees charged by the institute ranges between INR 1.2 Lakh and INR 10 Lakh depending upon the specialisation selected by candidates and the hostel and mess charges are INR 1.74 Lakh and INR 1.37 Lakh respectively.

    Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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    B.S. + M.S. in Physics2742– / –– / –
    B.S. in Biological Science106821000912204
    B.Sc. in Physics– / –35553918
    B.Sc. in Mathematics– / –– / –1804

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    Q:   What is the seat intake for BSc at IIT Madras?
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    IIT Madras BSc seat allotment is based on rank obtained by candidates in the JEE Main and IISER Aptitude Test (for BS plus MS dual degree programme). The total seat intake for the BSc/ BS programme across various specialisations is 128. Check below the specialisation-wise IIT Madras BSc seat intake:

    CoursesSeats
    BS in Biological Science43
    BS plus MS in Biological Science42
    BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering30
    BS plus MS in Physics13

    Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

    IIT Madras BSc Placements

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    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Q:   Where are IIT Madras alumni working?
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    According to unofficial sources, the majority of IIT Madras alumni are working in the Engineering sector with a 37% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

    IIT Madras alumni

     

    Q:   How are students shortlisted at IIT Madras?
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    At IIT Madras, students are mainly selected on an entrance basis only. For courses, such as BTech and MTech, students also need to participate in the counselling process. Check below the IIT Madras selection criteria for popular courses:

    • BTech = JEE Mains + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
    • MTech = GATE + COAP
    • MSc = IIT JAM
    • MBA = CAT + Interview 

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    4.4/5
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    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.7
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    The top recruiting companies are L&T, Amazon etc., most of the jobs are in data Science field, mostly data Science or data analyst intern in the companies.
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    The placements clearly define that the companies do not treat the online degree as usual IIT Madras degree.
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    A must experience campus life.
    Placements: Firstly, the department of medical sciences and technology was launched in the year 2023, which means the 1st batch of students is currently in their third year, so as of now, none of the students have received placements from our department. But the department does organize internships in various hospitals partnered with our department. Some of which are SRM Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS Delhi, VHS hospital, etc.
    Infrastructure: All the infrastructure in our department is top-notch, with table Wi-Fi connections, AC classrooms, and lab facilities for various subjects. All the students will be provided with hostels at the time of admission. There are single, double, triple, and quadruple sharing rooms. In each room, a cot, a cupboard, a study table with a chair, a socket, and LAN facilities will be provided. Hostels also have a basketball court, lawns, and various games, including board games. Mess can be selected by the students during each month according to their preference. The institute also has a hospital, which is open 24X7.
    Faculty: All faculty members are highly qualified, and as our department is interdisciplinary, both doctors and engineering domain professors give lectures to us. Course curriculum includes subjects of both engineering and medicine, and the curriculum is specially designed by the professors of AIIMS Delhi, along with the founder of the department, so that it aligns with the vision of our department. Semester exams are not that difficult. Exams will either be multiple choice or subjective, depending upon the professor and the subject. The rule of relative grading is being followed for evaluation.
    Other: I chose this course as it was a new as well as an interdisciplinary field. The best thing about the course is that we gain hands-on lab experiences as well as in-depth knowledge about various fields of engineering and medicine. I believe this makes our opportunities vast and not limited. Campus is famous for its technical fest Shaastra, and the cultural fest Saarang. Campus has a lot of facilities, including a gymkhana, stadium, sports complex, volleyball and basketball courts, and a central library. There are various clubs also including coding, music, dance, fine arts, and many more.
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    Read this before enrolling in IIT Madras BS degree in data science and application.
    Learning Experience: IIT Madras BS degree in data science and application is an online program that you can study from any location (also from abroad). All course is published prerecorded on the website of IIT Madras. There is a live doubt-solving lecture on Google Meet or Zoom. It is an online program so there is no need to go, it has campus in Madras but the exams are conducted offline. There are various centers for the exam also in other countries. Its fees are affiliated, also there is a scholarship upto 75%. The total fee is 3-3.5 lakhs for the whole degree.
    Placements: There is very good placement support. I am not saying the best. But here the average package is 10 LPA. This is definitely better than tier 3 colleges but not like IITs offline program.
    Faculty: Faculty members of this program are from IIT Madras (offline program). They are very good faculty members of this program. There are two teachers in one lecture. They explained the topic in conversational way. Personally, I like that approach to teaching. Eligibility to write the final exam, average of the best 5 out of the first 7 weeks of weekly assignment scores less than 40/100, and attendance in one of the 2 quizzes. The calculation of final course score T for eligible students is as T 0.1GAA + max (0.6F + 0.2 max (Qz1, Qz2, 0.4F + 0.2 Qz1 + 0.3 Qz2)
    Course Support: There is good course support online. Definitely, it can't be comparable to IIT Madras offline degree. But there are regular doubts support online classes.
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    4.0
    3.0Placements5.0Faculty4.0Value for Money
    BS Degree : Value for money , Pros and Cons
    Learning Experience: The course content are provided by NPTEL. The teachers are IITian, very well qualified. The challenges which comes to the way is that, as it is an online degree. It sometimes get boring, so you have to take care of it.
    Placements: You should not depend wholely on the campus placement. You need to search other places as well. Because as it is a new degree, there are fewer companies visiting. But I won't deny, students are getting placed from this degree in a very large amount.
    Faculty: Faculty is good there. English is quite boring, but other subjects are interesting and the lectures are interesting too. The program is very structured with weekly assignments and quizzes.
    Course Support: The support team is very cooperative. We have a whole department for support. The email and contact be it WhatsApp or text messaging system is available 24/7.
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    5.0
    4.0Placements5.0Faculty5.0Value for Money
    I would like to summarise saying everything is valuable. It's really good.
    Learning Experience: The course is really valuable for our career. Lectures are well described. They are really good and well designed.
    Placements: I can't say it's the best as we lack some practical exposure, but I'm pretty sure in future it will shine.
    Faculty: Quality of lectures is really good. Faculty is supportive. Assignments and proper exams are there.
    Course Support: Lectures are provided, live sessions and open sessions are held. We get instant help.
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    B.S. in Medical Sciences & Engineering - Batch of 2028
    4.6
    5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    Amazing placements, really good and supportive faculty, and a well-structured curriculum.
    Placements: Hello everyone, Ashish here! I study at IIT Madras, pursuing a BS in Data Science and AIML. This year marked the first placement drive for our course, as it's relatively new. The exact placement percentage after the 4th year wasn't described, but on average, students received a package of 12-15 Lacs PA, with the highest package being 80 Lacs PA.
    Infrastructure: The lectures are designed to be easy to understand, with clear audio and visuals. However, the biggest problem is that they become very tiresome very quickly, almost feeling repetitive after a certain point, which is reached very quickly. But if you push through these difficulties swiftly, this course offers a very realistic understanding of Data Science, AI, and ML.
    Faculty: The faculty, curriculum, and exams are well-structured and strategically planned. The curriculum provides crucial details about the concepts of Data Science, AI, and ML. In my personal opinion, this course is very much worth the while and effort you put into it, as it makes you very industry-ready.
    Other: One fest is conducted every year for us, called Paradox, where all kinds of sports and other events are hosted, in which we participate. The crowd in general is very smart. Here, you will find the environment you desire when in an IIT.
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    5.0
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    Everything is very good at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology.
    Placements: Approximately 90% of students get placed, but most of the students go for higher studies like M.Tech. and MS. There are also many on-campus internships available, and the number of students who got internships is not more, but yes, 50% of the students get placed as per the previous record.
    Infrastructure: When I visited my college for lab work, the hostel was very good, the classrooms were very good, and the library was very good; everything was fine. If we talk about quality, the quality of the classrooms is very good, but the food is not so good. But yes, you will be satisfied.
    Faculty: Yes, the teachers are actually very helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. Most teachers are Ph.D. holders, and their teaching quality is very good. Yes, this course is very great; it will make students ready for the industry. It is India's number-one college.
    Other: I chose this course because I love electronics. There is a festival called Parados where all BS students come to meet and enjoy themselves on campus.
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    IIT Madras BSc Scholarship 2025

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    Q:   What are the scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Madras?
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    IIT Madras BSc scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students. Given below is the list of IIT Madras scholarships along with their eligibility and amount:

    Scholarships offered by the Institute

    ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount
    Merit cum Means ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA 67% Tuition fee exemption
    Institute Notional PrizeBased the JEE rank and, parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAOne-time grant of INR 1,000
    SC/ ST ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAFree messing and pocket allowance of INR 250 pm, over and above tuition fee exemption
    Dr K Vasanth Rau ScholarshipBased on JEE rank and parents' income up to INR 5.50 LPAINR 25,000 pa

    Other Scholarships

    ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount Of Scholarship
    Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST studentsTop 5 students based on JEE rank and parent's income not exceeding INR 6 lakh. (only for Dual Degree programme students)Personal PC INR 45,000 (one time);
    Living Expenses INR 2,200 pm;
    Books and Stationery INR 3,000 pa
    Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI Merit cum Means ScholarshipStudents who belong to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and, Parsis and whose parental income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPAMaintenance Expenses of INR 10,000 pa for hostellers and INR 5,000 for day-scholars
    Reimbursement of fee of INR 20,000 or the actual fees whichever is less
    MHRD scholarship for single Girl childAs per GoI normsINR 40,000 pa
    Aditya Birla ScholarshipTop 20 students in JEEINR 60,000 pa
    Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)All students admitted to the BS plus MS programmeINR 80,000 pa per student

    Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

    Q:   Is scholarship available in IIT Madras for BSc students?
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    A number of scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students pursuing the BSc programme. Some of the scholarships are given by previous alumni of the institute while others are from Companies and the Government of India. Students who want to avail the scholarships are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Students can avail Merit cum Means Scholarship, SC/ ST Scholarship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students, Aditya Birla Scholarship, etc.

    Q:   Is there any scholarship in IIT Madras?
    A: 
    IT Madras provides more than 25 scholarships which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. To avail these scholarship benefits, all the interested and eligible students need to download the respective application forms through the IIT Madras official website and submit the same to the academic section.

    IIT Madras BSc 2025 FAQs

    Q:   Is IIT Madras BSc course worth it?
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    The BSc programme offered at IIT Madras has received good reviews from alumni and students in terms of placements, infrastructure and quality of teaching. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, students have left the following IIT Madras BSc reviews:

    • The exact placement percentage after the fourth year wasn't described, but on average, students received a package of INR 12- INR 15 LPA, with the highest package being INR 80 LPA
    • One fest is conducted every year, called Paradox, where all kinds of sports and other events are hosted, in which we participate. The crowd in general is very smart
    • The teachers are actually very helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. Most teachers are PhD holders, and their teaching quality is very good
    • There are Self study rooms and Libraries. There is Wi-Fi too. There are many seminar halls at our 600 acres campus. There are three messes at our campus. We have a hospital at our campus, all medical needs gets fulfilled through it
    Q:   Do I need to pay any fee apart from the tuition fee for doing BSc from IIT Madras?
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    Candidates who get admission to the IIT Madras BSc course are required to pay the fees apart from the tuition fees. The fees structure comprises of various components apart from the tuition fees such as hostel fees and one-time fees. The institute also charges a separate amount for mess charges. The one-time fees include caution deposit, admission fees, student welfare fund, alumni service fees, career pathway facility charges. 

    Q:   Is IIT Madras BSc admission merit-based or entrance-based?
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    IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024 as the institute accepts the rank and scores obtained by candidates in the JEE Main and the IISER Aptitude Test. The IISER Aptitude Test scores are accepted by the institute to offer admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.

    Q:   Can I pursue an MBA after completing my BSc from IIT Madras?
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    Absolutely, you can pursue an MBA after completing your BSc in any field from IIT Madras. The primary eligibility for an MBA is primarily a bachelor's degree with minimum marks established by the university, as well as entrance scores and work experience.

    Q:   What are the documents required during IIT Madras BSc application process?
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    Candidates must submit the following documents during the time of IIT Madras BS application process:

    • Passport size photograph and signature
    • Photo ID Card Scan - Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / Class 12 admit card/ other Government ID
    • Category certificate for applicants who select the SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ EWS category
    • PwD certificate for applicants with 40% or more disability
    Q:   What is the admission process for IIT Madras BSc course?
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    IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024. Candidates seeking admission to the programme are required to go through the multiple-step process. Given below is the detailed IIT Madras BS admission process:

    STEP 1: Application Process

    Fill out the JEE Main application form for admission to the BSc programme and IISER Aptitude Test application form for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.

    STEP 2: Selection Process

    Admission to the BSc programme is offered in two modes, either via Regular entry or through an entrance exam.

    • Admission via regular entry*:
    1. Qualifier Preparation: The qualifier process includes four weeks of coursework based on lecture videos, assignments, and live sessions that will be provided through online portal. Every week an assignment must be submitted for grading.
    2. Qualifier Exam: At the end of the four weeks, a qualifier exam will be conducted for eligible candidates.
    • Admission via entrance exam:

    Candidates must qualify and submit the score of current year JEE.

    STEP 3: Counselling and Admission Confirmation

    The institute then declares the merit list and the shortlisted candidates are called to appear for the counselling process who must then pay the IIT Madras BSc fees.

    *The above-mentioned information is as per past year data and hence, may vary.

    Q:   What are some of the key dates for BSc admission at IIT Madras?
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    IIT Madras BSc admission dates have not been announced by the institute for the academic year 2026yet. However, the IISER Aptitude Test is usually held in June for the BS-MS dual degree programme, and the results for the IISER Aptitude Test will tentatively be declared in July.

    Q:   How can I get BSc admission in IIT Madras?
    A: 

    IIT Madras BSc admission 2024 is entirely entrance-based. To get admission to the BSc programme offered at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, candidates must appear for the JEE Main and/ or IISER Aptitude Test (for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme). Candidates are also required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent examination.

    Q:   Why choose IIT Madras?
    A: 

    Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature. The institute recently launched the country's first online BSc Programme in Programming in Data Science. IITM is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP),  which is sponsored by the AICTE  (All India Council for Technical Education). 

    Q:   What is the placement process of IIT Madras?
    A: 

    The IIT Madras placement procedure is explained in the table below:

    IIT Madras Placement Procedure
    Attendance and PunctualityA student who applies and gets shortlisted for interviews has to go through the entire selection process unless rejected midway by the company.
    Any student who withdraws deliberately in the middle of a selection process will be disallowed from placement for the rest of the academic year.
    Latecomers for GD/ Aptitude Test/ Interview will not be allowed to appear for the selection process.
    DisciplineStudents should maintain discipline and show ethical behaviour during the entire placement process.
    Students found cheating or misbehaving in the selection process (Test/ GD/ Interview) will be disallowed to appear for placements in the entire academic year.
    Q:   How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
    A: 

    Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.

    In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.

    Predict your chances of getting a seat to M.Tech course at IIT Madras.

    Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for CSE?
    A: 

    IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 is available in the table below for CSE Round 1 admission across various categories under the All India quota.

    CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Round 1) 
    General149
    OBC94
    SC55
    ST27
    EWS31
    PWD2
    Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Madras?
    A: 

    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 the 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. 

    Q:   What are the courses that IIT Madras offers?
    A: 

    IIT Madras provides UG, PG, and doctoral courses. The courses include BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD. IIT Madras has also started for an 8-week free online course on Data Science.

    Q:   Are IIT Madras admissions open?
    A: 

    Yes, IIT Madras admission is open now. The institute is currently in the middle of admission process for UG & PG programmes. For BTech admission, JoSAA counselling is ongoing.

    Q:   Is IIT Madras good for placement?
    A: 

    IIT Madras is one of the leading Engineering Institute in India. The Institute offers good placements to its students. During the placement drive 2025, median package offered to students of BTech branch such as CS, EE and CH was 46 LPA, 22.5 LPA and 17.4 LPA. In MTech, median package recorded in these branch was 24.6 LPA, 22.1 LPA and 15 LPA.

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