IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Madras for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering are:
1. Candidates qualified in GATE 2023/ GATE 2024/ GATE 2025 are eligible to apply.
2. B.Tech. candidates from IITs with CGPA 8.0 and above are eligible to apply.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the M.S. in Computer Science And Engineering course at IIT Madras includes:
- A UG degree in Engineering with a percentage of marks as follows: - GEN: 75%- OBC-NCL / EWS: 75%- SC/ST/PD: 75%
- A valid GATE score as follows:- GEN: 700- OBC-NCL / EWS: 650- SC/ST/PD: 600
The candidate should have completed a B.E/B.Tech degree in Computer Science/Computer Science and Engg/Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications engineering or other closely related disciplines.

IIT Madras is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.S. in Computer Science And Engineering. The college requires a minimum of 75% marks in the undergraduate degree (UG%) for General category students, with a valid GATE score of at least 700. For OBC-NCL/EWS category students, the minimum UG% is 75% with a GATE score of at least 650, while for SC/ST/PD category students, the minimum UG% is 75% with a GATE score of at least 600. The college also considers other factors such as the candidate's undergraduate degree discipline and CGPA.

Yes, IIT Madras provides placements for B.S. in Medical Sciences & Engineering. Students who have completed the BS Programme in Medical Sciences & Engineering are eligible for placements through IITM placements cell, in the same way as any BTech student of the institute.

M.Tech. in Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing at IIT Madras is a good course with promising placement opportunities and future growth. The course provides an excellent platform to enter the industry, with aspects of applied mathematics related to operations research, computational mathematics, and its applications to data Science and machine learning. The placement records are good, with an average salary of around 9 Lacs and the highest package of 22 lakhs. Top recruiters include Oracle, Siemens, TCS, Royal Bank of Scotland, and EXL. To make the most of this branch, it's essential to become good at coding within a year and focus on CS electives, coding, and ML.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.S. in Medical Sciences & Engineering at IIT Madras. These include:
- Application Fee: Rs.500/- for candidates applying under General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, and Rs.250/- for candidates applying under persons with disabilities and SC/ST category.
- Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF): Rs. 35,000/- (Rs.30,000/- + Rs. 5000/- non-refundable administrative fee) for General/EWS/OBC-NCL categories, and Rs.17,500/- (Rs.15,000/- + Rs. 2500/- non-refundable administrative fee) for SC/ST categories.
- Tuition and Hostel Fee: The fee structure is equal to the B.Tech. fee structure of the institute.

IIT Madras is famous for its ranking. Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT–Madras) is ranked 227 by the QS World University Rankings 2025, 3rd by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category 2025, and 56th by the QS Asian University Rankings 2025. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has also been ranked 1 by the NIRF Rankings 2024 under the 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories. There is an IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) that aims to build a knowledge and innovation ecosystem. The college is widely known for its research work.  

There are no hidden charges that you need to pay over and above the course fee for B.S. in Medical Sciences & Engineering at IIT Madras. However, there is a seat acceptance fee (Rs.10,000/- for GEN/OBC-NCL/EWS and Rs. 2000/- for SC/ST/PwD) which will be adjusted against the first semester fee.

To get a seat in IIT Madras for Discontinued (Jun 2025)- Bachelor of Science in Programming and Data science, follow these steps:
1. Check eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, which includes having a 10+2 qualification from a recognised board or equivalent.
2. Apply online: Submit your application through the official IIT Madras website before the deadline (Sep 4, 2025).
3. Take the exam: Appear for the entrance exam on Oct 26, 2025.
Note: Scholarship options are available for learners with an annual income of less than 5 LPA, with up to 75% fee waivers and over 2000 students studying for free.