IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

According to media reports, 1,091 students were placed in phase I and phase II of 2023-24 placements. More than 80% of BTech/ Dual Degree and 75% of Master degree students have been placed till April 30, 2024. The total count of participating companies stood at 256. Furthermore, 44 international offers were made. The IIT Madras average package and median package for the 2024 batch stood at INR 22 LPA and INR 19.60 LPA, respectively. The majority of students (40%) placed during IIT Madras placements 2024 received job roles in the Core sector, followed by 20% offers in the Software sector. The highest package offered to BTech students during IIT Madras placements 2023 stood at INR 1.31 crore per annum. The top recruiters of placements 2023 were Amazon, Bajaj Auto Limited, EY India, Reliance, TCS, etc.

IIT Madras admissions are entrance exam-based. Candidates have to clear the national-level entrance exams for admission to various courses. For BTech admissions, candidates should have a valid JEE Advanced score to appear for JoSAA Counselling. Based on the IIT Madras cut off for each BTech specialisation, candidates can get admission as per their corresponding rank. Candidates who want BTech admission can visit the official website of NTA to apply online. Similarly, for the M.Tech course, candidates should have cleared the GATE exam for admissions.

IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024 as the institute accepts the rank and scores obtained by candidates in the JEE Main and the IISER Aptitude Test. The IISER Aptitude Test scores are accepted by the institute to offer admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.

IIT Madras BSc admission 2024 is entirely entrance-based. To get admission to the BSc programme offered at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, candidates must appear for the JEE Main and/ or IISER Aptitude Test (for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme). Candidates are also required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent examination.

There are numerous subjects and specialisations to choose from in the BSc programme offered at IIT Madras. Students with a comprehensive comprehension of the principles of the BSc programme in the relevant areas have numerous job opportunities, including Teaching, Research Analysis, Data Scientist, Forest Officer, Biochemist etc.

Absolutely, you can pursue an MBA after completing your BSc in any field from IIT Madras. The primary eligibility for an MBA is primarily a bachelor's degree with minimum marks established by the university, as well as entrance scores and work experience.

IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024. Candidates seeking admission to the programme are required to go through the multiple-step process. Given below is the detailed IIT Madras BS admission process:STEP 1: Application ProcessFill out the JEE Main application form for admission to the BSc programme and IISER Aptitude Test application form for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.STEP 2: Selection ProcessAdmission to the BSc programme is offered in two modes, either via Regular entry or through an entrance exam.Admission via regular entry*:Qualifier Preparation: The qualifier process includes four weeks of coursework based on lecture videos, assignments, and live sessions that will be provided through online portal. Every week an assignment must be submitted for grading.Qualifier Exam: At the end of the four weeks, a qualifier exam will be conducted for eligible candidates.Admission via entrance exam:Candidates must qualify and submit the score of current year JEE.STEP 3: Counselling and Admission ConfirmationThe institute then declares the merit list and the shortlisted candidates are called to appear for the counselling process who must then pay the IIT Madras BSc fees.*The above-mentioned information is as per past year data and hence, may vary.

Candidates must submit the following documents during the time of IIT Madras BS application process:Passport size photograph and signaturePhoto ID Card Scan - Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / Class 12 admit card/ other Government IDCategory certificate for applicants who select the SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ EWS categoryPwD certificate for applicants with 40% or more disability

Popular specialisations including aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, thermal engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, computer Science and engineering, etc. are offered in the M.Tech programme at IIT Madras. There are 717 seats available for this course overall. Some of the specialization-wise seat intake for the M.Tech programme at IIT Madras is mentioned in the table below:CoursesSeatsIntegrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering10Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design74Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering43Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)74M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering15M.Tech. in Computational and Experimental Mechanics12M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering8M.Tech. in Bioprocess Engineering12M.Tech. in Building Technology and Construction Management10M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering9M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering10M.Tech. in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering8M.Tech. in Structural Engineering14M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering9M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering32

IIT Madras BSc seat allotment is based on rank obtained by candidates in the JEE Main and IISER Aptitude Test (for BS plus MS dual degree programme). The total seat intake for the BSc/ BS programme across various specialisations is 128. Check below the specialisation-wise IIT Madras BSc seat intake:CoursesSeatsBS in Biological Science43BS plus MS in Biological Science42BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering30BS plus MS in Physics13Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.