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Q:   What are the category-wise cutoffs in the GATE COAP exam (for top courses) to qualify for IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras accepts GATE COAP exam scores to offer M.Tech courses to the candidates belonging to All India categories. During the IIT Madras M.Tech cutoff 2022, the cutoff score released between 432 and 877 for the General AI category candidates. For top programs such as CSE, Micro Electronics and VLSI Design, and Integrated Circuits and Systems, the General AI quota cutoff stood at 820, 831, and 877, respectively. For the same course, the category-wise cutoffs are presented in the table below:

CategoriesCSEMicro Electronics and VLSI DesignIntegrated Circuits and Systems
General820831877
OBC722741810
SC571624637
ST416462535
PWD476500557
EWS757808871
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Q:   What is the required score in IIT JAM to get admission in IIT Madras for M.Sc in Physics or M.Sc in Mathematics?
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IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 was concluded for MSc admission. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI Quota. For the MSc in Physics, the cutoff for the General AI Category closed at 173. For admission to MSc in Mathematics, the cutoff rank for the General AI category closed at 211.

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JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202420252026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159171149
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering838849742
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics185814411316
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics419306226
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IIT Madras JEE Advanced Last Round Closing cutoff comparison (General-All India)

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Computer Science Engineering65
Computer Science Engineering123
Computer Science Engineering149
Computer Science Engineering211
Computer Science Engineering276
Electrical Engineering400

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Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?
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The cutoff rank required for IIT Madras admission depends on the rounds, courses, specialisations and categories. If you belong to the General AI quota, the JEE Advanced first-round maximum cutoff rank required for BTech admission was 7648. This is the maximum closing rank required for admission. So, students must target a lower cutoff to secure their seats at this institute. 

Q:   How does the IIT Madras CSE cutoff compare with that of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay?
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The JEE Advanced Round 1 closing rank 2026 for CSE admission was 149 for students in the General AI category. Similarly, for IIT Bombay, the closing rank stood at 65, indicating a very competitive rank for CSE admission. Considering the first-round cutoff, it is much easier to get admission to IIT Madras for CSE as compared to IIT Bombay.

Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for CSE?
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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 much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras? I belong to OBC category
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For students belonging to the OBC category under the AI quota, the maximum cutoff rank required was 3160 in 2025 for BTech admission at IIT Madras. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the B.Tech. branch-wise cutoff details for the last round. 

CourseLast Round Closing Ranks 2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering87
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics165
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering396
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics741
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics1011
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1070
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design1466
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1472
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1508
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1869
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering2242
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2343
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2403
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering3131
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering3160

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IIT JAM Cut Off 2026

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IIT JAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202420252026
M.Sc. in Physics165155217
M.Sc. in Chemistry200228235
M.Sc. in Mathematics211173207

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M.Sc. in Physics173155217
M.Sc. in Chemistry200228235
M.Sc. in Mathematics211173207

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Q:   Which branch at IIT Madras has the highest cutoff?
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IIT Madras cutoff 2026 was released for round 1 for admission to the MS course based on the IIT JAM entrance examination. 

Based on round 1 for the General AI category, the highest cutoff (most competitive) course was for the M.Sc. in Physics course, with the cutoff being 157. To know the most competitive course and its cutoff for other categories, students can refer to the table below. 

CategoryCourseIIT Madras cutoff 2026
GeneralM.Sc. in Physics157
OBCM.Sc. in Physics351
SCM.Sc. in Mathematics897
STM.Sc. in Mathematics956
EWSM.Sc. in Physics340
PWDM.Sc. in Physics3149
Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for MSc?
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IIT Madras MSc cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc course and its various branches for different All India quota categories. Students can refer to the table below to know the IIT Madras cutoff 2026.

CategoryIIT Madras cutoff 2026
General157 - 205
OBC351 - 396
SC897 - 1226
ST956 - 2437
PWD3149 - 5485
EWS340 - 515

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Quants50
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Q:   Can I use CAT score for direct admission to MBA?
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No, you cannot get direct admission to the MBA course based on the CAT score. A valid CAT score only gets you eligible to apply for the management course.

To secure your spot for the course, you have to first attain the accepted CAT cutoff and get shortlisted for the multi-stage selection process, which includes a Personal Interview (PI) and profile evaluation.  Students who clear both these criteria are eligible for the final admission offer letter. 

Q:   What is the IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2025?
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IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2025 is generally not released to the public and is instead only visible to students with login credentials.

 Based on the previous year's estimated CAT cutoff for the General AI category, the overall CAT percentile was 85.11


Note: The cutoff data provided is not official. It is an estimate from unofficial sources. 

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M.Tech. in Structural Engineering835813789
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering811816820
M.Tech. in Micro Electronics and VLSI Design876860831
M.Tech. in Mechanical Design857857795
M.Tech. in Integrated Circuits and Systems877880877
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Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Madras MTech, if my rank is between 700 and 750?
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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. 

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M.Tech. in Ocean Structures - Batch of 2023
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Choosing Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras.
Placements: The placement was 100 %, the average placement package is 8 LPA, and the highest is 15 LPA. The college environment is just great, and each is nearby. Every big company comes for recruitment, like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, but the placement for these companies is a bit competitive. For ocean engineering, the placements are very good. The students have options for both core and non-core jobs.
Infrastructure: The hostels are good, some are old, and some are new. Single room from the second year onwards. In the old hostel, the money problem is there. But the grounds have everything like cricket, volleyball, and badminton. For food, we have 3 meals. Himalaya, Nilgiri, and Vindhyachal. The food is okay in all the mess, not good, not bad.
Faculty: The curriculum for Ocean structure is actually very good, and at the end, the students will have good knowledge of almost every domain related to ocean engineering, ships, and offshore structure. This field is niche and has more demand and less supply, so the job opportunities will be really good. 
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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2022
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Placements: Placement was good as every year, companies come to this college for placement, where usually B.Tech and M.Tech students are placed. Other companies come here for M.Sc. students, but it is entirely up to the student whether or not they want to go. A lot of multinational companies are coming for placements here. Most of them are corporate. We have a lot of internship programs, but I didn't participate in any internships yet, so I don't have any experiences in internships. The maximum package offered was 25 LPA, while the average package was 5 LPA.
Infrastructure: The course curriculum is good, covering the topmost topics and also ensuring a basic understanding that goes on to high diversity in subjects, as they change every semester. Teachers are excellent in their work. They guide us, and we get the best knowledge with practical knowledge in practical classes every week. Hostel facilities are available, and the accommodations are very good, with 24 hours of water supply. The rooms are 2 sharing, and the charges are reasonable. The mess food is hygienic and good as well, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Faculty: All the staff members of the Physics department are fully experienced in teaching and possess in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge. They teach using the best methods. The exam structure is semester-wise. First, we have unit tests organized by the respected department to determine internal marks, followed by assignment marking. It is followed by the practical exams that the respective departments require to assess our practical knowledge. In the end, a theory exam is conducted to assess our theoretical knowledge based on what we have studied throughout the semester (duration - 6 months).
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IIT Madras College review.
Placements: Most people in applied Physics didn't really look for jobs because they wanted to do research. Only about 10% to 20% take jobs, usually teaching at places like Akash or FIITJEE for 7-11 LPA. But in other departments, students got great jobs at government companies like Coal India with really good salaries.
Infrastructure: All our classrooms were digital now, which I think was pretty cool. We had labs for everything, like computers and mechanical stuff. There's Wi-Fi in every room, too. The main library was massive and had all the books you'd need. The hostel rooms were decent and come with a bed and a desk. The mess food was actually good, and there's even a small clinic on campus if you feel sick.
Faculty: The faculty members had a lot of experience and the right degrees for the job. They mostly focused on helping us get ready for big interviews and finding a place to work. A lot of what we learn was about finance, specifically stuff like auditing and accounts. Overall, the staff was really smart, and they usually helped students get good results.
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Review of facilities and life at IIT Madras.
Placements: My batch has 154 students, which makes it the second-largest branch on the campus. The highest package offered is 1.31 crores per annum. The top recruiting companies for our course are Google, Microsoft, etc. A lot of other renowned companies around the world also visit the college. The top roles offered are software development engineer, validation engineer, IC design, etc.
Infrastructure: The department building is very spacious with a lot of classrooms and labs. The building is a bit old, so the renovation is being made now. The hostel infrastructure is nice, but there is a bit of a problem with monkeys in one or two of them. The mess food is of nice quality. Food courts are available throughout the day.
Faculty: Faculty members are the best here. Most of them are a part of research teams or carry on their own research. The course curriculum is mostly relevant to what we see in the industries now. Semester exams are manageable. They are neither hard nor easy.
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Good campus, good placement, good faculty, but hostel alone needs improvement.
Placements: Placements are good and decent, we will receive top recruits. Core options are more. Package offered is decent with respect to our CGP it lies. Getting an internship is a difficult part but getting placed is easy. Nearly 80% of students get placed in a year. But you should maintain decent grades and skills.
Infrastructure: Hostel infrastructure needs to be improved. We will receive free Wi-Fi throughout. Library and many places are provided for students to study. We have wide options for mess and menu. Canteens are available at low cost without compromising the food quality. Labs are awesome.
Faculty: Faculty, exams, and curriculum are good. Faculty members are friendly. Teachers are highly qualified. Teachers have a wide knowledge. They will mentor us in a good way. Difficulty level of the questions is a little higher but all are curriculum-related. The pass percentage is quite high.
Other: You will experience an awesome campus life, and it is pleasant.
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The best campus in India, and very good.
Placements: Around 80% of people go for higher studies in India and abroad. The highest package offer is 42LPA, and the lowest is around 6 to 7LPA. Top recruiters included TCS, Wipro, L&T, and Accenture. 60% of people got internships in many companies.
Infrastructure: Facilities in the department and library include Wi-Fi. Everything is good and well. The hostel is maintained well and nicely, with a mess, food, good infrastructure, AC classrooms, and facilitated labs. Medical facilities and sports facilities are also good.
Faculty: Best faculty well connected to the students. Everyone is well qualified and good in some semesters. Due to the workload, we get less time to prepare for this semester. Basically, a student is a mistake, remaining all good. All teachers have a Foreign degree.
Other: Excellent events.
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Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2026 is available for Round 1 admission across various categories. For the General AI quota, the closing ranks were in the range of 94 and 3028 for BTech admission. Of all the BTech specialisations, the most competitive for admission was Computer Science and Engineering, followed by Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics and Electrical Engineering. For detailed round 1 cutoff information for the General AI category, check out the table below: 

CourseJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering94
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics160
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering377
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics645
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics756
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1218
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design1322
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1456
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1634
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1910
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering2085
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2471
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2537
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering2972
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering3028
Q:   What is the CSE cutoff for admission at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras CSE cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to various categories belonging to the AI quota. The JEE Advanced Round 1 closing rank for CSE admission was 149 in the General category. IIT Madras witnessed a fluctuating trend for CSE admission over a period of three years. The year-wise first-round closing ranks for CSE are given below: 

Course202420252026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159171149
Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

Q:   What is the JAM rank required for IIT Madras MSc admission?
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IIT Madras JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for round 2 for admission to the M.Sc. across multiple specialisations. For the General AI category, the IIT JAM round 2 cutoff ranged from 196 to 235, with M.Sc. in Physics being the most competitive branch for admission. In 2025, the Round 2 cutoff rank for the same competitive branch was 148, while it was 156 in 2024 for the General AI category students. 

Q:   How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
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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 cut off for IIT Madras DoMS?
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DoMS IIT Madras cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the management course, as MBA, based on the candidates' performance in the CAT entrance exam. For the General AI category, the DoMS IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2025 was 85.11 overall and 50 for all the sections, like Quants, VA-RC and DI-LR. 

Students who want admission to this institute need to clear both the overall percentile and the sectional cutoff. Those who clear the final CAT cutoff are then eligible to take part in the selection process that may involve WAT, GD and PI. 

Note: The cutoff data mentioned above is an estimate of the previous year's cutoff data and is thus not official. 

Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
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To get in IIT Madras, students have to meet the cutoff. The closing rank usually goes to 150 - 200 for top BTech branches. BTech CSE is the most competitive BTech specialisation. The closing rank for lower branches is around 7433. IIT Madras cutoff 2026 will be out soon for BTech. 

Q:   Does IIT Madras accept CAT score?
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Yes, IIT Madras does accepts CAT score for admission to MBA level programmes. A valid CAT score is required to pass the selection process of IIT Madras like any other MBA Institution. CAT 2023 exam date was November 26. CAT 2023 registration had  commenced from August 2 at the official website and the last date to apply was Sep 13, 2023. The required fee for the CAT exam is  INR 2,300 to INR 2,400 for General category candidates and from INR 1,150 to INR 1200 for Reserved category candidates. Applicants have to pay the fee at the time of form filling. The application form is not accepted without the payment of fees. 
 
Q:   What is the exam pattern for GATE exam?
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Candidates can check GATE paper pattern 2026 below -

ParticularsDetails
Exam modeOnline
Total Questions65 (10 General Aptitude and 55 subject-specific)
Question typeMCQ, MSQs, and NATs
Time3 hours
Total marks100

Candidates must note that exam pattern (questions) are different for some papers. Make sure to check properly. IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 exam in two sessions. 

Q:   Can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?
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For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 6106 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology.

Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras for other than general categories?
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The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology other than General category are - 3287 for OBC, 1796 for SC, 901 for ST and 1373 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for Integrated BTech + M.Tech in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) at IIT Madras?
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The opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 5365 and closing rank was 5374. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 8323 and 8618. Admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) in IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   What are the qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?
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Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results. 

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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:

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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

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IIT Madras accepted entrance exams include JEE Advanced,  JEE Main, and others. Candidates getting admission through the accepted entrance exams must prepare in advance for the entrance exams. Study as many question papers as possible. Study the mock tests and hence get preapred to face the competit

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The mode of IIT Madras course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance exams including JEE MainJEE Advanced,  IIT JAM and GATE, among others. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, candidates are selected based on valid JEE-A

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered a year ago

IIT Madras is an renowned institute worldwide which offers BTech courses based on JEE Advanced exam scores. It provides admission for various BTech and Integrated courses including CSE, ECE, and Civil Engigineering programs. In 2024, IIT Madras has released the JEE Advanced cutoff 2024. In connectio

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Tanisha Jain

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Updated on Jun 16, 2026

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