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IIT Madras PhD Highlights 2024
IIT Madras offers PhD through management courses, and selection process is based on GATE.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Placements at IIT Madras are good. According to the placement report 2025 released, median and average package recorded during BTech CSE placements was 46 LPA and 53.2 LPA. In BTech EE, the median and average salary offered was 22.5 LPA and 28.8 LPA. In ME, MM and PH branch, the average package stood at 16.9 LPA, 18.4 LPA and 34.1 LPA.
IIT Madras eligibility for each course-level is different. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get a seat at IIT Madras. The basic eligibility requirements for IIT Madras programmes are as below:
- For IIT Madras UG Engineering courses - Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
- For IIT Madras PG courses - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The minimum marks may vary depending on the course.
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.
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:
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IIT Madras Ph.D.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 3 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 15 K | |
₹ 2.13 L | |
₹ 2 K | |
₹ 2.3 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On Ph.D. Fees
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.
At IIT Madras, students are offered several scholarships. These are offered only to eligible students. Some of the schemes include:
- Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
- Institute free studentship
- Institute Notional Prize
- Institute SC/ ST Scholarship
- Girish Ready Scholarship
- Indian Women Association at Bonn Scholarship
- Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship
- Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship
- Aditya Birla Scholarship
- Minsitry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Central Sector Scholarship for SC students
- MHRD Scholarships for single girl child
IIT Madras degrees don't require the UGC (University Grants Commission) approval. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. Being highly ranked college, makes this college famous.
The IIT Madras hostel fee for students pursuing undergraduate courses is showcased in the below table:
BTech and Dual Degree | |
|---|---|
Particulars | Amount |
Hostel Admission Fee | 250 |
Advance Dining Charges | 17766 |
Establishment – A Charges | 6500 |
Establishment - B Charges | 2000 |
Extra-Curricular Fee | 1500 |
Medical Insurance Premium (per annum) | 2301 |
Refundable Deposit (New admission only) | 3000 |
Student Wellness Fee | 200 |
Other Fee (Optional)* | 4750 |
Advance dining charges and Student Medical Insurance Premium are subject to change depending on the new tenders.
*Other fees (Optional) include Saarang / T-shirt of Shaastra / L-tap / Hostel Night charges.
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IIT Madras Ph.D.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
4 Apr '25 - 31 Oct '25 | Ph.D. (Jan 2026) Application start and end date |
11 Nov '24 - 3 Apr '25 | Ph.D. (Jul 2025) Application start and end date |
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hi,
If your son is in Class 12 and wants to join engineering, the process is simple. First, he should complete 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Then apply for entrance exams like JEE Main or university-level tests. After results, fill application forms of colleges, attend counseling, ch
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Yes, you can still get admission to aerospace engineering even if you didn’t score 75% in your polytechnic. Most colleges require around 50–60% minimum marks for lateral entry, not necessarily 75%. Eligibility depends on the specific university and entrance criteria. You may need to appear for a
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To crack JEE Advanced, start building strong fundamentals in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Class 10. Focus on NCERT concepts, then gradually move to higher-level problem-solving. Maintain a consistent study routine, practice daily, and revise regularly. Begin early with mock tests and
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Your son can apply for aeronautical/aerospace engineering after completing his polytechnic diploma. The process involves finishing the diploma with required marks (usually 50–60%), then applying for lateral entry (2nd year B.Tech) through entrance exams or direct admission, followed by counseling
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With 92% in Class 10, your son is off to a strong start. For aeronautical (aerospace) engineering, he must first complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 60%. Then he should appear for entrance exams like JEE Main or other university-level tests. After results
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