IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Adyar Chennai Answered Questions

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.

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

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.

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 scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students. Given below is the list of IIT Madras scholarships along with their eligibility and amount:Scholarships offered by the InstituteScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmountMerit cum Means ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA 67% Tuition fee exemptionInstitute Notional PrizeBased the JEE rank and, parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAOne-time grant of INR 1,000SC/ ST ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAFree messing and pocket allowance of INR 250 pm, over and above tuition fee exemptionDr K Vasanth Rau ScholarshipBased on JEE rank and parents' income up to INR 5.50 LPAINR 25,000 paOther ScholarshipsScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount Of ScholarshipMinistry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST studentsTop 5 students based on JEE rank and parent's income not exceeding INR 6 lakh. (only for Dual Degree programme students)Personal PC INR 45,000 (one time);Living Expenses INR 2,200 pm;Books and Stationery INR 3,000 paMinistry of Minority Affairs, GoI Merit cum Means ScholarshipStudents who belong to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and, Parsis and whose parental income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPAMaintenance Expenses of INR 10,000 pa for hostellers and INR 5,000 for day-scholarsReimbursement of fee of INR 20,000 or the actual fees whichever is lessMHRD scholarship for single Girl childAs per GoI normsINR 40,000 paAditya Birla ScholarshipTop 20 students in JEEINR 60,000 paInspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)All students admitted to the BS plus MS programmeINR 80,000 pa per studentNote: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

IIT Madras BSc admission dates have not been announced by the institute for the academic year 2026yet. However, the IISER Aptitude Test is usually held in June for the BS-MS dual degree programme, and the results for the IISER Aptitude Test will tentatively be declared in July.

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.

Candidates who get admission to the IIT Madras BSc course are required to pay the fees apart from the tuition fees. The fees structure comprises of various components apart from the tuition fees such as hostel fees and one-time fees. The institute also charges a separate amount for mess charges. Candidates who get admission to the full-time BS programme must pay the one-time fees of INR 7,050 during the time of admission and the hostel and mess charges of INR 1.74 Lakh and INR 1.37 Lakh respectively.Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.