IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

Yes, IIT Madras provides placements for B.S. + M.S. in Physics. According to the placement statistics, the median salary for M.Sc. students, which includes those from the Physics department, is ₹9,62,333 per annum, with a minimum salary of ₹6,00,000 and a maximum salary of ₹19,71,000 per annum.

To be eligible for admission to the B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics at IIT Madras, a candidate should pursue a stream with a strong emphasis on Math Fundamentals, Data Science /AI/ML Foundations, and have a good understanding of sciences and statistics. Admission to this programme is through the JEE (Advanced) exam.

To seek direct admission for the M.Tech. in Building Technology and Construction Management course at IIT Madras, the eligibility criteria are:
1. GATE 2023 or GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 qualified candidates
2. IIT Graduates with B.Tech. Degree and CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score.

For admission to BTech in CSE at IIT Madras, the minimum eligibility requirement is at least 75% marks (General/OBC/EWS) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD) in Class 12 or being in the top 20 percentile. There are no specific exceptions mentioned for the 60% eligibility requirement as it seems the actual requirement is higher, focusing on the performance in JEE Advanced and the percentile or marks in Class 12.

Anyone who has passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in any year with Physics and Mathematics can apply. School students who have appeared for their Class 11 final exams (with Physics and Mathematics as their subjects of study) can apply. The admission process involves a Qualifier Application, which is currently open for the September 2025 term. The Qualifier Application closes on September 4, 2025, and the Qualifier Exam is scheduled for October 26, 2025. Content, tutorials, doubt-clearing sessions, and assignments will be online, while quizzes, exams, and labs will be conducted in-person. Lab courses will be in-person at the IIT Madras campus. The program is split into three levels: Foundational Level (44 credits), Diploma Level (42 credits), and BS Degree level (56 credits), with a total of 142 credits required for the BS Degree. Learn from carefully designed courses taught by experienced IIT Madras faculty and other industry experts. The graduates of this program will have strong fundamentals and industry-ready skills. International students can also apply, and IIT Madras is setting up modalities to conduct in-person exams in several countries.

For the B.S. + M.S. in Physics at IIT Madras, the admission criteria for reserved category students includes a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) exam for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Additionally, candidates must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) exam with Science stream (Mathematics and at least two subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from any board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE).

Yes, an entrance exam is required for admission to M.Tech in CSE at IIT Madras. The required exams are GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025. However, B.Tech. candidates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above are eligible to apply without a GATE score.