IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

To get a seat in IIT Madras for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, students need to clear the Joint Engineering Entrance (JEE) (Mains) and JEE (Advanced) exams. The institute offers B.Tech. and dual-degree programs in twelve disciplines, including Computer Science and Engineering. The department has a strong faculty and student body, with around 700 students and 35 faculty members. Students who graduate from the programme are placed in top companies such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM.

IIT Madras is strict about the eligibility requirements for B.S. + M.S. in Physics. The requirements include:
- Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1998, with a 5-year age relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
- 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).
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD should have scored a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) exam, while candidates belonging to other categories should have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) exam.

The IIT Madras offers admission to the M.Tech. in Building Technology and Construction Management course based on GATE 2023 or GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 qualified candidates. IIT Graduates with B.Tech. Degree and CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score.

The hostel charges at IIT Madras for M.Tech. in Building Technology and Construction Management course are as follows:
- Hosteller GE/OBC/EWS Category: Rs 16,400
- GE/OBC/EWS Category (Sponsored): Rs 36,400
- SC/ST Category & all PWD students - Regular/Sponsored: Rs 11,400
- Day scholar GE/OBC/EWS Category: Rs 12,300
- GE/OBC/EWS Category (Sponsored): Rs 32,300
- SC/ST Category & all PWD students - Regular/Sponsored: Rs 7,300

Yes, private companies hire from B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Madras. Some of the companies that have hired from this department include Tata Steel, Essar Steel, Jindal Steel, L&T, Reliance, Ashok Leyland, Schlumberger, and Shell. The salary range for these placements can vary from 5-8 Lacs per annum for core companies and up to 17.2 Lacs per annum for non-core companies.

Yes, there are exceptions or exemptions for 60% eligibility requirement for admission to M.S. in Biotechnology at IIT Madras. The exceptions include students with a Bachelor degree in Biomedical, Biotechnology, Biological/Biochemical Sciences, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgical, Material Science, Naval Architecture, Production/Manufacturing, Robotics/Automation, BS in Electronic Systems, BS in Data science, or Bachelor degree in Design (Engineering, B.Des), Bachelor of Physiotherapy/Sports Science, MBBS/BDS degree, with a valid GATE score or NEET PG qualifying score for certain categories.

To get a seat in IIT Madras for the Discontinued (Jun 2025)- Online B.Sc. in Electronic Systems, follow these steps:1. Check eligibility: Anyone who has passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in any year with Physics and Mathematics can apply.2. Application process: Applications are open now for the September 2025 batch, and the application closes on Sep 4, 2025.3. Qualifier exam: The qualifier exam will be held on Oct 26, 2025.4. Program structure: The programme is split into three levels - Foundational Level (44 credits), Diploma Level (42 credits), and BS Degree level (56 credits), totaling 142 credits for the BS Degree.5. Learning mode: Content, tutorials, doubt-clearing sessions, and assignments will be online, while quizzes, exams, and labs will be conducted in-person, with lab courses being in-person at the IIT Madras campus.