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- Estd. 1959
IIT Madras Admission Dates 2025
IIT Madras accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT Madras admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, COAP, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
May '26 | COAP 2026Tentative |
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
B.Sc. Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Entrance Exam
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
9 Mar '26 - 13 Mar '26 | Response SheetOngoing |
5 Mar '26 - 13 Apr '26 | IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration WindowOngoing |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
At the postgraduate (PG) level, DoMS IIT Madras offers Post-Doctoral Research, MBA, EMBA, PGPEX-VLM, programmes, and dual degree MS courses to students. DoMS IIT Madras also provides MDP and various other programmes to students. Candidates willing to get admission must take part in the DoMS IIT Madras admission process before the last date of admission.
IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 171 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering with a cutoff rank of 6926. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the BTech course must secure a rank upto 171 to be eligible for IIT Madras
IIT Madras admissio to the BTech course is based on JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSAA counselling process.
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.
Candidates who get admission to the BS or BS plus MS integrated programme offered at IIT Madras are required to pay the IIT Madras BSc fees according to the components mentioned below:
| Course Name | One-Time Fees | Tuition Fees | Hostel and Mess Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | INR 7,050 | INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh | Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh Mess: INR 1.37 lakh |
| BS plus MS | INR 7,050 | INR 10 lakh | Hostel: INR 2.15 lakh Mess: INR 1.72 lakh |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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BTech CSE highest package data is not released. However, the average and median package recorded during IIT Madras BTech CSE placements 2025 was 53.2 LPA and 46 LPA.
IIT Madras MSc DSAI placements are good. The average and median package recorded during MSc DSAI placements 2025 was 26.5 LPA and 17.6 LPA.
The average package recorded during IIT Madras M.Tech placements 2025 for branch such as CS and EE was 29 LPA and 24.4 LPA.
EE branch recorded the best placement during IIT Madras MS placements 2025. The median and average package received in EE branch was 24 LPA and 26.5 LPA. It was followed by CS branch wherein the average and median package received was 22.2 LPA and 21.9 LPA.
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IIT Madras MTech placements are good. For top MTech branch such as CS, the median and average package recorded in 2025 was 24.6 LPA and 29 LPA. In MTech branch such as EE, CH and CE, the median package recorded was 22.1 LPA, 15 LPA and 18 LPA.
The average package offered during IIT Madras BTech placements 2025 for all branch was from INR 16.5 LPA in OE branch to 53.2 LPA in CS branch. In MTech, the average package was between 10.2 LPA and 29 LPA.
The average package offered during MBA and MA placements 2025 was 17.9 LPA and 17.2 LPA. In MSc DSAI, the average package was 26.5 LPA.
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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Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. The institute offers 30 MTech specialisations for BE/ BTech graduates across 12 departments. IIT Madras MTech admission will be conducted via the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates seeking admission must register for GATE to get admission to IIT Madras.
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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IIT Madras MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in CAT, conducted by IIMs. Students seeking admission can apply online by visiting the official website of CAT. The final admission is granted on the basis of CAT score, past academic record, work experience, performance in PI round, academic diversity, gender diversity and other achievements (if any). Apart from all these, candidates also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement. Check here the CAT exam pattern and detailed syllabus to ace the exam.
The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.
The last date for the GATE 2024 registration was October 20 with late fees. The last date for GATE 2024 registration without late fees was October 12. GATE 2024 application form was available online on the IISc Bangalore official website. GATE 2024 registration link is gate2024.iisc.ac.in. The registration window opened on August 30, 2023. Candidates can apply for the GATE exam until the last date. Before filling out the GATE application form, it is advisable for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria. In case a candidate fails to fulfill any of the GATE exam eligibility conditions, then his or her candidature will be cancelled and he or she will not be able to download his or her GATE admit card for 2024. Read more about GATE 2024 Exam: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam. The GATE 2024 exam will be held on February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024.
The IIT Madras placement procedure is explained in the table below:
| IIT Madras Placement Procedure | |
|---|---|
| Attendance and Punctuality | A 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. | |
| Discipline | Students 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. | |
To get admission at IIT Madras for MTech courses, candidate must qualify the GATE exam. The IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2024 for the General AI candidates was ranged between 492 and 877. Therefore, it is quite likely that at the cutoff of 700-750, candidate can get admission to MTech courses. However, the choice of course would depend on the last-round closing rank of that particular course.
The highest, average and median package recorded during IIT Madras MBA placements 2025 is mentioned below:
Particulars | MBA Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 35.5 LPA |
Average package | INR 17.9 LPA |
Median package | INR 18 LPA |
Top 10% average package | INR 26.1 LPA |
Top 25% average package | INR 22.7 LPA |
Yes, IIT Madras can be one of the prime choice for MBA aspirants. The institute recorded a 100% placement rate for its MBA batch passing out in 2024. The highest and average package offered during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 29.65 and INR 16.93 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package offered to during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 20.40 LPA.
Talking about the Indian Institute of Technology Madras rankings, the institute has been ranked 15 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 for its Management category courses. In the year 2022, IIT Madras was ranked 10 in the Management category by the NIRF. Find here about the other top ranking IITs in India.
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.
Students who wish to get admission to the IIT Madras after Class 12th must apply for the entrance exams and appear for the entrance test. The mode of IIT Chennai course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance exams, including JEE Main/ JEE Advanced, IIT JAM and GATE, etc.
IIT Madras course fee vary depending on the programme. The institute charges components including tuition fees, lab fees, caution desposit, and more. The fees for some of the popular IIT Madras programmes is as below:
| Course Name | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BTech | INR 8 lakh |
| BSc | INR 8 lakh |
| MTech | INR 1 lakh |
| MS | INR 20,000 |
| MBA | INR 10 Lacs - INR 17 lakh |
Note: This amount is taken from official sources and can change.
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. Given below is the BTech eligibility and selection criteria along with the admission details for the integrated BTech course:
| Course Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
| BTech + M.Tech (Dual degree) | Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
The application fees for JEE Main is written below
- INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
- INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
- INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
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IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the last-round seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 10682 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, for getting into BTech in CSE, you must have a rank upto 159. Also, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the last-round cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 10682.
A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota.
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2815 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 3972 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 5688 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 159 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 838 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 4748 |
| B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering | 7404 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 2310 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2984 |
| Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) | 3656 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 1858 |
| B.S. + M.S. in Physics | 2742 |
| B.Tech. in Biological Engineering | 5755 |
| B.S. in Biological Science | 10682 |
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics | 419 |
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Answered 2 weeks ago
If you belong to the General AI category, the highest (most competitive) last round cutoff was 155 for admission to the M.Sc. in Physics course. The lower the cutoff rank, the more competitive the course is for admission, and vice versa.
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Is IIT Madras is known as a tier 1 college. IIT Madras is known as an 'Institute of Eminence'. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Chennai IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical & research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India & is
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In terms of average package, AE branch students received the best average package of 31.4 LPA during PhD placements 2025. With respect to median package, CH and MA branch students received the highest median package of 25 LPA in 2025.
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In past year, IIT Madras student got INR 4.3 crore job offer from Wall Street trading firm Jane Street. Placement statistics are flexible, hence changes from time to time. The below is the average package received by BTech students in 2025:
BTech Department | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|
AE | INR 17.1 LPA |
CH | INR 18.8 LPA |
CE | INR 17.5 LPA |
CS | INR 53.2 LPA |
EE | INR 28.8 LPA |
ME | INR 16.9 LPA |
MM | INR 18.4 LPA |
OE | INR 16.5 LPA |
PH | INR 34.1 LPA |
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