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IIT Madras Rankings
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IIT Madras is a well-known institute recognised across categories by a number of ranking bodies. Last year, the university maintained a strong standing in the #1 in NIRF 'Overall' category rankings, cementing its rank with the top-most institutes in the country. In the 'Overall' category, IIT Madras is ranked No. 1 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

IIT Madras Ranking

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IIT Madras Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
IIT Madras Outlook Ranking 2026
IIT Madras The Week Ranking 2026
IIT Madras QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
IIT Madras Course Ranking
IIT Madras Student Reviews

IIT Madras
IIT Madras Ranking Highlights 2025

IIT Madras has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national and international ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #1 in the Overall category, #1 under Engineering, #13 under Management, #2 under Research Institutions, and #1 under Innovation by the NIRF 2025. Internationally, IIT Madras is ranked #227 by the QS World 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around IIT Madras rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

MBA/PGDM

NIRF, 2025

#13

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Medicine & Health Sciences

QS World University Rankings, 2026

#701-850

4th Best among QS World University Rankings ranked colleges in Chennai in 2026->

Engineering

The Week, 2026

Best among The Week ranked colleges in Chennai in 2026->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Humanities & Social Sciences

QS World University Rankings, 2026

#501-550

Best among QS World University Rankings ranked colleges in Chennai in 2026->

Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

Q: What is the rank of IIT Madras for BTech?

IIT Madras offers BTech course in a full-time. BTech is the flagship programme of IIT Madras. The institute has been top ranked by NIRF from the last three years. Find below the ranking trends of IIT Madras BTech course for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025:

Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	1	1	1

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Q: Do the final campus job numbers look better compared to alternative colleges for a BTech at IIT Madras?

The final campus recruitment records for BTech at IIT Madras stay remarkably strong, often beating other elite engineering options. Leading multinational firms and tech organizations extend high salary packages to undergraduates here. Massive corporate faith in the rigorous training makes this degree an excellent financial investment for students.

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Q: What is the current national rank achieved by the institute for its BTech at IIT Madras program?

IIT Madras holds the Rank #1 in the Engineering Category for its BTech and programs as per NIRF Engineering Ranking. The institute has maintained this top position for 10 consecutive years.

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Q: How does the flexible course credit model here beat other choices for a BTech at IIT Madras?

The undergraduate credit system for BTech at IIT Madras provides greater curricular freedom than most traditional technical institutes. Engineering students can personalize their learning paths using a vast catalog of humanities, language, or economics electives. This structure balances heavy engineering study with creative fields, preventing student burnout effectively.

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IIT Madras
NIRF Ranking 2025

IIT Madras has received strong ranks by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the NIRF 2025. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IIT Madras's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

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One can observe that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, IIT Madras's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Management' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, IIT Madras climbed 3 ranks to #13 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.

It is noticeable that in the 'Research Institutions' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, IIT Madras's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	1	1
MBA/PGDM	16	13
Business & Management Studies	– / –	1
Science	– / –	1

IIT Madras Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2025, IIT Madras achieved #1 rank under the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as IISc Bangalore and IIT Bombay under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Madras with other leading institutes below.

IIT Madras vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
IIT Madras	1
IISc Bangalore	2
IIT Bombay	3

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by NIRF

B.E. / B.Tech

Business & Management Studies

Science

College	Ranking
IIT Madras	1
IIT Delhi Compare	2
IIT Bombay Compare	3
IIT Kanpur Compare	4
IIT Kharagpur Compare	5
IIT Roorkee Compare	6
IIT Hyderabad Compare	7

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IIT Madras
Outlook Ranking 2026

Category	2026
MBA/PGDM	7

IIT Madras The Week Ranking 2026

IIT Madras has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by The Week 2026, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment.

It has been recognized that the institute has displayed stability in trend in the 'Engg' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IIT Madras's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engg' category by The Week ra

Explore the IIT Madras latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	3	3
Engineering	– / –	3

IIT Madras vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week 2026, IIT Madras achieved #3 rank under the 'Engg (Government)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee under The Week 'Engg (Government)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Madras with other leading institutes below.

IIT Madras vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Engg (Government) 2026
IIT Madras	3
IIT Bombay	1
IIT Delhi	2
IIT Kanpur	4
IIT Roorkee	5

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by The Week

B.E. / B.Tech

Engineering

College	Ranking
IIT Bombay Compare	1
IIT Delhi Compare	2
IIT Madras	3
IIT Kanpur Compare	4
IIT Roorkee Compare	5
BITS Pilani Compare	6
IIT Guwahati Compare	7

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IIT Madras QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027

According to the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IIT Madras outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. IIT Madras's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have shown an increasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2027, IIT Madras climbed 10 ranks to #170 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS

Rankings achieved by the institute under the 'Asia' category have exibited a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, IIT Madras fell 14 ranks to #70 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2024	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	– / –	– / –	62
Medicine & Health Sciences	– / –	– / –	701-850
Science	53	56	70
Humanities & Social Sciences	– / –	– / –	501-550

IIT Madras vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

IIT Madras secured #170 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category of QS World University Rankings 2027 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIT Kharagpur and IISc Bangalore. Check out how IIT Madras compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IIT Madras vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
College Name	Top Global Universities 2027
IIT Madras	170
IIT Delhi	118
IIT Bombay	134
IIT Kharagpur	205
IISc Bangalore	221

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by QS World University Rankings

B.E. / B.Tech

Medicine & Health Sciences

Science

Humanities & Social Sciences

College	Ranking
IIT Delhi Compare	36
IIT Bombay Compare	42
IIT Madras	62
IIT Kharagpur Compare	64
IIT Kanpur Compare	86
VIT Vellore Compare	119
IISc Bangalore Compare	129

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IIT Madras
Course Ranking

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
The Week	-	3	3
NIRF	1	1	-
QS World University Rankings	-	-	62

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MBA/PGDM

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Outlook	-	-	7
NIRF	16	13	-

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by	2026
QS World University Rankings	701-850

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Top recruiting companies like CARGILL, Tata, Garv Tech, RNTBCI, L&T, KYRO, etc., visit our campus.

Based on 107 Reviews

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The placements clearly define that the companies do not treat the online degree as usual IIT Madras degree.

Based on 20 Reviews

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BS in Data Science and Applications (online) - Batch of 2028

4.0

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IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications review

Learning Experience: Course content is good and industrial relevant. The website is also user friendly but the lectures are not that good. Exams are quite good and difficult. Overall, this degree is worth the investment of time and money.

Placements: Placements are quite good. Only a few get the opportunity to complete this degree and get placed. Placements are really good as per the online nature of this course. The average package is around 10-12 LPA and the highest is above 40 LPA, as listed (not confirmed).

Faculty: Live sessions on YouTube are quite good and knowledgeable. Lectures uploaded on the portal are quite difficult to understand. Assignments are also good in terms of difficulty level. The course structure is rigorous. The foundation level is not that hard to crack but the difficulty level increases as we move from Foundation to Diploma, then BSc and finally BS.

Course Support: The support experience is good. Doubts can be asked through dedicated emails and discourse ID. Multiple student groups are also created on WhatsApp to interact with other learners.

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026Read More

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BS in Data Science and Applications (online) - Batch of 2028

4.0

5.0Placements4.0Faculty4.0Value for Money

An instance of online learning: My experience of pursuing an online degree at IIT Madras.

Learning Experience: The course content is rigorous. You have to do assignments every week which sometimes becomes challenging if you are a working professional or doing dual degree. The content they provide through their platform is per the industry standard. They do not compromise with their institute's legacy. This programme build skills that you need today and the industries ask for. The only challenge I have experienced in this programme is for standalone students as they do not get the physical environment of the campus so it impacts their overall growth in terms of non-academic skills.

Placements: They have a dedicated cell for placements and internships. After you complete your one diploma, you become eligible for internship guidance. Placements as expected are for those who complete their degree. Due to the curriculum they have designed and the assessment process, many students are not able to proceed than foundation level so they do not get these internships and obviously no placements.

Faculty: Every week they release lectures which are pre-recorded. We have to watch lectures and then do the activities which every lecture is followed by. One can take at max 4 subjects in each term. It is expected to give around 1.5 hours to each subject daily so that you can complete the weekly lectures and assignments. In a term, 3 examinations are held which are known as quizzes. You have to score more than 40 % in these quizzes to pass the course. The faculty that teaches us is from the premier institutes such as the IITs themselves.

Course Support: There are two ways to get clarification on any issue. One is to write an email to their support team and they reply within time. I have myself got into some troubles and I chose this way to get the solutions on what I should do now. The other way they provide is to raise a ticket about your problem and that is solved as per the system. We have to hardly choose the other way.

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026Read More

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M.Tech. in Ocean Structures - Batch of 2023

4.8

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Choosing Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras.

Placements: The placement was 100 %, the average placement package is 8 LPA, and the highest is 15 LPA. The college environment is just great, and each is nearby. Every big company comes for recruitment, like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, but the placement for these companies is a bit competitive. For ocean engineering, the placements are very good. The students have options for both core and non-core jobs.

Infrastructure: The hostels are good, some are old, and some are new. Single room from the second year onwards. In the old hostel, the money problem is there. But the grounds have everything like cricket, volleyball, and badminton. For food, we have 3 meals. Himalaya, Nilgiri, and Vindhyachal. The food is okay in all the mess, not good, not bad.

Faculty: The curriculum for Ocean structure is actually very good, and at the end, the students will have good knowledge of almost every domain related to ocean engineering, ships, and offshore structure. This field is niche and has more demand and less supply, so the job opportunities will be really good.

Reviewed on 25 May 2026Read More

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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2022

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology.

Placements: Placement was good as every year, companies come to this college for placement, where usually B.Tech and M.Tech students are placed. Other companies come here for M.Sc. students, but it is entirely up to the student whether or not they want to go. A lot of multinational companies are coming for placements here. Most of them are corporate. We have a lot of internship programs, but I didn't participate in any internships yet, so I don't have any experiences in internships. The maximum package offered was 25 LPA, while the average package was 5 LPA.

Infrastructure: The course curriculum is good, covering the topmost topics and also ensuring a basic understanding that goes on to high diversity in subjects, as they change every semester. Teachers are excellent in their work. They guide us, and we get the best knowledge with practical knowledge in practical classes every week. Hostel facilities are available, and the accommodations are very good, with 24 hours of water supply. The rooms are 2 sharing, and the charges are reasonable. The mess food is hygienic and good as well, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Faculty: All the staff members of the Physics department are fully experienced in teaching and possess in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge. They teach using the best methods. The exam structure is semester-wise. First, we have unit tests organized by the respected department to determine internal marks, followed by assignment marking. It is followed by the practical exams that the respective departments require to assess our practical knowledge. In the end, a theory exam is conducted to assess our theoretical knowledge based on what we have studied throughout the semester (duration - 6 months).

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026Read More

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Discontinued (Jun 2025)- Bachelor of Science in Programming and Data science - Batch of 2029

4.0

4.0Placements5.0Faculty4.0Value for Money

Good course and placements, but limited interaction. Strong self-motivation is needed to succeed.

Learning Experience: Contents are very good and understandable. I'll it is one of the best contents in India to learn Data Science. For Working Professionals to students everyone can do that. It's structure is designed mainly for Working Professionals. Pros :- We have all the contents to learn . We have Assignments you can practice and submit on weekly basis. We have exams every month so your Consistency will be maintained Cons : - As this is an online Degree lack of Motivation is a very big problem among students. No real time pears support for you .

Placements: The Average Placement offered by our program is 10 LPA . that's very good considering it is an online degree . And the highest package is approx 44 LPA. For Placements you have to register in IIC ( Placement e - cell IIT Madras) . after registering they share you details if they have any openings in companys. According to eligibility you can fill the form. And then after techinal round and Interview round you can get you offer if you do well. Also they share Internships opportunities as well there having same process

Faculty: I'll say Faculties are the best Professors of IIT Madras. Their method of teaching is impressive. The Quality of Lectures they provide you can't find anywhere else. Assignments are from the lectures so you can practice after each time you watch lectures. Course Structure: It is Divided into 12 week of content. Each week 1 Graded Assignments and 4-5 practice assignments. After each 4 week you'll have to give exams so there is 3 exams. Quiz 1 ( Week 1-4 ) , Quiz 2 ( Week 1-8 ) End term ( Final Exam of Each sem Week 1-12 )

Course Support: As a student of IIT Madras if you have any doubts you can mail to them directly on their support help desk. Or directly join on call . Also for each specific courses and student affairs there are different branch of Support team that handles your queries so you don't have to phase any problem

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of facilities and life at IIT Madras.

Placements: My batch has 154 students, which makes it the second-largest branch on the campus. The highest package offered is 1.31 crores per annum. The top recruiting companies for our course are Google, Microsoft, etc. A lot of other renowned companies around the world also visit the college. The top roles offered are software development engineer, validation engineer, IC design, etc.

Infrastructure: The department building is very spacious with a lot of classrooms and labs. The building is a bit old, so the renovation is being made now. The hostel infrastructure is nice, but there is a bit of a problem with monkeys in one or two of them. The mess food is of nice quality. Food courts are available throughout the day.

Faculty: Faculty members are the best here. Most of them are a part of research teams or carry on their own research. The course curriculum is mostly relevant to what we see in the industries now. Semester exams are manageable. They are neither hard nor easy.

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How should I structure my choice list to lock a good branch for BTech at IIT Madras?

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When the online choices window opens, engineering aspirants targeting BTech at IIT Madras must organize their options carefully. Students should list their preferred branch combinations. The automated system reviews these choices down the list against entrance scores.

Rashmi Karan

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Do scheduled caste or scheduled tribe students get free education during BTech at IIT Madras?

Answered 3 days ago

Undergraduate engineering candidates belonging to SC and ST communities receive excellent financial benefits while studying for BTech at IIT Madras. These students enjoy a complete 100% waiver on their academic tuition fees regardless of income. The university also covers basic hostel room rent to s

Rashmi Karan

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How much money should I keep aside for hostel rooms and mess dining during a BTech at IIT Madras?

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Living inside the college residential facilities brings extra expenses during the 4 years of a BTech at IIT Madras. Combined hostel room rent and mess dining charges cost between 1 Lacs and 5.4 Lacs rupees total. These rates vary depending on the specific hostel wings allocated.

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Are there any mandatory one-time registration fees when joining BTech at IIT Madras?

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Yes, newly admitted engineering students must clear a specific one-time fee to finalize enrollment for BTech at IIT Madras. This introductory transaction costs between 8,000 and 31,000 rupees based on student category. It covers library registration, identity card making, and refundable security cau

Rashmi Karan

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What are the general average salary trends for traditional core branches in BTech at IIT Madras?

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Students who pick traditional core fields like mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering secure great offers through BTech at IIT Madras. The average job packages for these departments range between INR 15 Lacs and 18 Lacs per annum. Major manufacturing companies and infrastructure conglomerates vi

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