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IIT Madras MA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Application Process and Placement
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IIT Madras MA Eligibility & Highlights 2024
IIT Madras offers an Integrated MA programme for a duration of five years. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based.
The admission of Integrated MA aspirants subjects to their valid score in HSEE, conducted by IIT Madras. Upon qualifying, the candidates need to appear for HSEE Counselling to get a confirmed seat. The aspirants also need to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to qualify for admission.
Eligibility: The candidate should have appeared in any one of the following qualifying examinations for the first time in either 2021 or 2022.
- Final exam of Class 12
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University exam
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Final examination of the two-year course of the - Joint Services Wing of NDA
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SSC exam, conducted by NIOS with a minimum of five subjects
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HSC vocational exam
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Class 12 skill courses of CBSE
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General Certificate Education (GCE) examination at the advanced level
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IIT Madras M.A.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 80 K | |
₹ 1.57 L | |
₹ 8 K | |
₹ 2.45 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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IIT Madras MA Admission Dates 2024
Find below the important dates regarding admission:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
27 Mar '25 - 2 May '25 | M.A. Application 2025 start and end date (tentative) |
29 Jul '24 | M.A. Commencement of Classes (tentative) |
IIT Madras MA Application Process 2024
IIT Madras admits students on the basis of HSEE entrance exam scores for MA admission. Candidates can follow the steps given below in order to fill out the HSEE application form for IIT Chennai MA admission 2022:
Step 1: Visit the official website of HSEE to register online. The candidate should register using their Name, Date of Birth, and Email Address. Then create a password, confirm the password and provide the mobile number.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with all the mandatory details.
Step 3: Upload the scanned images of the candidate's photograph, signature and relevant documents.
Step 4: Pay the examination fee by net banking/ credit/ debit card or e-challan of Indian Bank.
Documents Required at the Time of Application Process
- Scanned photographs and signatures of the candidate.
- Scanned copy of Class 10
- Public examination certificate for name and proof of date of birth
- Scanned copy of Class 12 class mark sheet (if already passed Class 12 examination).
- Scanned copy of category certificate (GEN-EWS-Undertaking / OBC-NCL-Undertaking /SC / ST).
- Scanned copy of PwD/Dyslexia/Scribe certificate, if applicable.
IIT Madras M.A.Curriculum
IIT Madras M.A.Seats
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.A. in Development Studies | 25 |
| M.A. in Economics | 25 |
| M.A. in English Studies | 25 |
IIT Madras MA Placements 2025
Placement statistics for some of the MA specialisations have been released by the institute. The average and median package tracked during the placement drive 2025 for the MA Humanities course was Rs. 17.2 LPA.. You can learn more about the placement details from the respective page of IIT Madras placements.
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Internships and industry projects
Students can work with faculty on research projects
Internships and industry projects
Offered every semester
Employment opportunities
Many students started their own start-ups
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Both inside India & outside India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
IIT Madras v/s IIT Guwahati v/s IIT Bombay
A comparison between some of the top IITs for their MA course based on certain parameters such as total fee and selection criteria is given below:
| Institute Name | Total Fee | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | INR 1.65 lakh | HSEE |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 41,850 | Written test + PI |
| IIT Bombay | INR 52,400 - INR 3.55 lakh | GATE/ MET |
Compare M.A. at IIT Madras with other similar colleges
| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 17.2 LPA | ₹ 80 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 3.5 LPA | ₹ 56.91 K | #7 The Week, 2024 | |
| ₹ 4 LPA | ₹ 24 K - 2 L | #36 The Week, 2024 | |
| ₹ 3.48 LPA | ₹ 1.13 K - 3.36 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 6.5 LPA | ₹ 6 K - 12 K | -/- | |
| -/- | -/- | -/- |
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IIT Madras MA FAQs
IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh.
No, IIT Madras does not have the provision of direct admission. The institute admits students based on valid HSEE entrance exam scores.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
IIT Madras MBA admission process 2024 is closed. The admission process for 2026 will start in the month of January 2026.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, IIT Madras MBA admissions are open now. The institute is accepting online applications for its MBA course through the DoMS admission portal. Students must apply before the last date of application i.e., Jan 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, COAP registration is mandatory for IIT Madras admissions done on the basis of GATE exam. The institute accepts GATE + COAP for both M.Tech and MA admissions. Any student choosing to register via GATE score at the institute must register on COAP portal as well.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The MBA admission start at DoMS IIT Madras will start after the CAT November results 2025.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Students must prepare well for the entrance exams such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and others. After 12th, the available programmes are BTech, BSc, and others. Students must get 60% to 70% in 12th and good marks in accepted entrance exams for a successful admission to the available programmes.
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