IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Tech in Civil Engineering at IIT Madras, including semester fees, hostel fees, and other charges that vary based on the category of students (Indian or foreign nationals) and their program (e.g., dual degree students paying M.Tech fees from the 9th semester onwards). The total fee for the B.Tech program is approximately INR 8.5 lakh for the entire duration of 4 years.

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.

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.

Admission to B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics at IIT Madras is through the JEE (Advanced) exam, with 50 seats available. The program has a strong emphasis on Math Fundamentals, Data Science/AI/ML Foundations, Application Development, and Responsible Design, with a distinct interdisciplinary flavor.

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, the eligibility criteria for M.Tech in CSE differ for reserved category candidates at IIT Madras. The application fee is ₹ 300/- for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates, whereas it is ₹ 600/- for all other candidates. Additionally, candidates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above are eligible to apply without a GATE score.

Yes, the B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at IIT Madras. The minimum marks required in Class 12 for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD) is 65%, which is lower than the 75% required for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

B.Tech Aerospace Engineering graduates from IIT Madras can work in various roles such as:
Aerospace Engineer
Research and Development Engineer
Design Engineer
Systems Engineer
Test Engineer
Some of the top recruiters for Aerospace Engineering graduates from IIT Madras include:
JP Morgan Chase
Procter & Gamble
Morgan Stanley
Texas Instruments
Bajaj Auto
Qualcomm
Graviton
Mckinsey & Company
Cohesity
The average salary for Aerospace Engineering graduates from IIT Madras has increased over the years, with the average salary in 2021-22 being Rs 18.67 Lacs per annum. The minimum package received by a graduate of this department in 2021-22 was Rs 6.5 Lacs per annum, while the maximum package was Rs 46 Lacs per annum.