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Q: What is the seat intake for BSc at IIT Madras?

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: Courses Seats BS in Biological Science 43 BS plus MS in Biological Science 42 BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering 30 BS plus MS in Physics 13 Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1st under the Overall category, 2nd under the Research Institutions category, 13th under the Management category, 1st under the Innovation category, 1st under the SDG Institutions category, and 1st under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

IIT Madras has opened admissions for various Olympiad achievers. For this, IIT Madras has reserved 34 Supernumerary Seats under the 'Science Olympiad Excellence' Category from 2025-26.

The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/MTech/PhD courses will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.

A few more updates are given below:

The JEE Main registration 2026 is now open for IIT Madras admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The registration deadline for session 1 is Nov 27, 2025, and the exam will tentatively be conducted between Jan 21 and Jan 30, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 exam date for admission to the MSc course is Feb 15, 2026.

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IIT Madras Highlights 2026

Identified as an ‘Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Chennai IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical & research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India & is autonomous in nature. Chennai IIT Campus, through its 16 departments, 4 national & 10 institute research centres offers 100+ full-time/ part-time/ online courses at UG, PG, & doctoral levels across the Engineering, Science, Humanities, & Management. OpenAI has recently announced its first Learning Accelerator in India in collaboration with IIT Madras, Chennai.

Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras campus is home to India’s first university-based research park- IITMR. IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) aims to build a knowledge & innovation ecosystem. IIT Madras motivates students to indulge in research work. IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is hosted by IIT Madras & funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.

IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1st under the Overall category, 2nd under the Research Institutions category, 13th under the Management category, 1st under the Innovation category, 1st under the SDG Institutions category, & 1st under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

Madras IIT recently launched the country's first online BSc Programme in Programming in Data Science. IITM is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), which is sponsored by the AICTE. Other newly launched courses include B.S. (Chemistry), MTech in Electric Vehicles, & BTech in Computational Engineering & Mechanics (CEM) & BTech in Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering (iBME). To read more, click here.

IIT Madras is a residential college that provides accommodation to various UG, PG, & other course students in the hostels. Madras IIT is a place that gives students rich & valuable exposure to various avenues related to co-curricular, extracurricular activities, & academics. There are several technical fests arranged in this college, namely Shaastra, Saarang, etc. The Centre for Innovation (CFI) has 12 clubs & four competition teams. The members represent the college internationally in various competitions. Recently, IIT Madras India has developed a low-cost chip device. This device is meant to detect the antibiotic resistance in just 3 hours.

A few more interesting highlights regarding Chennai IIT Madras are listed below:

Particulars	IIT Madras (IIT Madras in Chennai) Highlights 2026
Establishment year \| Ownership type	1959 \| Public
Also known as	IIT Chennai (Indian Institute Of Technology Chennai)
IIT Chennai address	Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
IIT Madras University campus size	617 acre
Number of departments	16
IIT Madras Chennai QS Ranking 2026	- 4 by the QS Rankings (Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia) - 70 by the QS Rankings (Asian University Ranking) - 180 by the QS World University Rankings
NIRF ranking 2025 IIT Madras	- 1st under the Overall category - 1st under the Innovation category - 1st under the Engineering category
Newly launched courses	B.S. (Chemistry), MTech in Electric Vehicles, & BTech in Computational Engineering & Mechanics (CEM) & BTech in Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering (iBME)
IIT Madras courses	100+
JEE Main College Predictor 2025	Click Here
IIT Madras Latest News	IIT Madras to Admit Olympiad Achievers Without JEE Advanced, 34 Supernumerary Seats Introduced IIT Madras became the first college in the country to announce separate admission categories for those excelling in Fine Arts & Sports
Total faculty	591
New collaboration	LSU Health New Orleans
IIT Madras Chennai Official website	www.iitm.ac.in
Shiksha Rating (Overall)	4.5/5

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Q: How can I get admission in IIT Madras?

To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main. For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of the respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. IIT Madras admission to most of the courses is entrance-based.

Q: Is IIT Madras BS degree provided online?

Yes, the IIT Madras BS degree is provided online. The content in the BS course is delivered online, whereas various quizzes and exams are conducted in person at examination centres across India and outside India.

Q: What is the hostel fee at IIT Madras for undergraduate courses?

The IIT Madras hostel fee for students pursuing undergraduate courses is showcased in the below table:

BTech and Dual Degree
Particulars	Amount
Hostel Admission Fee	250
Advance Dining Charges	17766
Establishment – A Charges	6500
Establishment - B Charges	2000
Extra-Curricular Fee	1500
Medical Insurance Premium (per annum)	2301
Refundable Deposit (New admission only)	3000
Student Wellness Fee	200
Other Fee (Optional)*	4750

5.0(1)2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹80 K

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Median Salary

₹17.2 LPA

MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.5(11)2 - 5 years#13 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹10 L - 17 L

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Median Salary

₹18 LPA

UG Diploma

1 Course1 year

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹18 K

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– / –

Ph.D.

2 Courses3 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹15 K

Median Salary

– / –

Executive MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.6(1)1 year - 2 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹13 L - 13.5 L

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5.0

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Q: Is JEE mandatory for BSc courses at IIT Madras?

No, JEE exams are not mandatory for BSc admissions at IIT Madras. Candidates who wish to take admissions into the BSc course at IIT Madras must appear for IISER entrance examination. The admissions into IIT Madras BSc courses are decided on merit basis where, the scores obtained by candidates in the IISER entrance exam are taken into account to decide the admissions.

Q: What are the courses that IIT Madras offers?

IIT Madras provides UG, PG, and doctoral courses. The courses include BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD. IIT Madras has also started for an 8-week free online course on Data Science.

Q: Which BTech specialisation does IIT Madras offer?

IIT Madras offers a full-time BTech course across 10 specialisations. Admissions to all BTech specialisations are done through a common selection process. Tabulated below are specialisations candidates can pursue at IIT Madras:

IIT Madras BTech Specialisation
Biological Engineering	Civil Engineering	Engineering Physics
Aerospace Engineering	Metallurgical Science and Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	-	-

IIT Madras Admission Process & Important Dates 2026

The mode of IIT Chennai admission is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance exams, including JEE Main/ JEE Advanced, IIT JAM and GATE, etc. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, students are selected based on valid JEE-Advanced ranks, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. On the successful completion of the counselling process, students are selected for the final seat allotment after the doc verification & tuition fee payment.

Below are the key dates for admission to the programmes offered at IIT Madras Chennai:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

36 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

51 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: COAP, GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
2 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

6 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
5 Jan '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
15 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech?

Admission to the BTech courses offered by IIT Madras are entrance-based and done on the basis of scores obtained in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Seats are allocated through JoSAA counselling after the results of the entrance exams are out. Students who clear the IIT Madras BTech cutoff are then required to go through document verification and pay the required fees to complete the process.

Q: Is IIT Madras hard to get?

No, IIT Madras is not hard to get for dedicated individuals. The mode of IIT Madras course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance examinations including JEE Main/ JEE Advanced, IIT JAM and GATE, among others. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, candidates are selected based on valid JEE-Advanced ranks followed by the JoSAA counselling process.

Q: Can I get direct admission to IIT Madras MA course?

No, IIT Madras does not have the provision of direct admission. The institute admits students based on valid HSEE entrance exam scores.

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Top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Infosys, IBM, etc.

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

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best campus in India, and very good.

Placements: Around 80% of people go for higher studies in India and abroad. The highest package offer is 42LPA, and the lowest is around 6 to 7LPA. Top recruiters included TCS, Wipro, L&T, and Accenture. 60% of people got internships in many companies.

Infrastructure: Facilities in the department and library include Wi-Fi. Everything is good and well. The hostel is maintained well and nicely, with a mess, food, good infrastructure, AC classrooms, and facilitated labs. Medical facilities and sports facilities are also good.

Faculty: Best faculty well connected to the students. Everyone is well qualified and good in some semesters. Due to the workload, we get less time to prepare for this semester. Basically, a student is a mistake, remaining all good. All teachers have a Foreign degree.

Other: Excellent events.

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall best college for M.A. In Economics Course.

Placements: Placements are excellent for our department. Students of finance are assigned to companies related to finance. The typical salary varies between approximately 15-25 LPA. PSUs visit our college for hiring purposes as well. The top packages reach as much as 3 LPA. Approximately 71-76% of students secure placements annually. 59% of learners obtained internships.

Infrastructure: The college is located in the northeast, and connectivity to the rest of India is limited. Thus, there were few female students on campus. Hotels were good. Each student is given an individual furnished room. Each hotel has a mess area, restaurant, and TV room. The food is awesome. It will take some time to adjust the menu for other public school students.

Faculty: Teachers in my department are good. They help others. Most of them give good grades compared to teachers in other departments. Many of us from our branch pursue activities such as software or non-teaching activities. Having this branch gives them enough time to prepare, as the classes are not so busy. Semester exams are easy. Almost everyone passes, but there are exceptions everywhere.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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IIT Madras is the best institute for researchers.

Placements: Very few people are not placed. Most of them get placed. There is a large alumni network at this institution. This year the highest salary package offered is 4.5 crore by institution. If students are well prepared for interviews definitely they get placed in a company with good packages.

Infrastructure: Hostels have LAN facilities but do not institute Wi-Fi. Everywhere except hostels have institute Wi-Fi. Best quality of food is provided by messes. There is one stadium named Watsa for those who are interested in sports. Some indoor games are available to students in hostels.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and qualified. IIT Madras curriculum is best. It makes students ready for industry. Semester exams are very easy if we just understand and analyse courses of that particular semester. There are some pass or fail courses.

Other: Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras has both electrical and electronic communications.

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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Life at IITM is like your dream college life.

Placements: Total 92% of the students in our department got placed in the last year. Top recruiting companies for our department are ITC, RIL, HUL, Nestle, and P&G. Top roles offered in this course are FMCG, energy and fuels, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The highest package offered is 36 LPA, and the lowest package offered is 11.5 LPA. The average package offered is 18 LPA. 55% of the students got placed in internships last year.

Infrastructure: Institute Wi-Fi is present in all public places. Labs and classrooms are very well maintained and mostly air-conditioned. Library is open from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM, and it is air-conditioned too. Hostel facilities are moderate, and we come to the hostel mostly for sleeping. We stay in the library most of the time. The quality of food available is also moderate. The institute hospital is very good, like a multi-specialty hospital. All types of sports are played here like cricket, football, badminton, chess, etc.

Faculty: All teachers are very helpful and friendly. All teachers are qualified and knowledgeable too but everyone has a different teaching style. The course curriculum is mostly relevant. Some topics are not that much relevant but they may be relevant in the future according to the interests of each student. The students become industry-ready. Semester exams are moderately difficult. Pass percentage is above 95%.

Other: Chemical Engineering is an interdisciplinary subject with its application in every other field. The best things about this course are that you can apply for both core profile and non-core profile simultaneously with the same efficiency. Technical fest Shaastra and cultural fest Saarang are held in January, when the institute is filled with joy and happiness.

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B.S. in Medical Sciences & Engineering - Batch of 2028

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A must experience campus life.

Placements: Firstly, the department of medical sciences and technology was launched in the year 2023, which means the 1st batch of students is currently in their third year, so as of now, none of the students have received placements from our department. But the department does organize internships in various hospitals partnered with our department. Some of which are SRM Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS Delhi, VHS hospital, etc.

Infrastructure: All the infrastructure in our department is top-notch, with table Wi-Fi connections, AC classrooms, and lab facilities for various subjects. All the students will be provided with hostels at the time of admission. There are single, double, triple, and quadruple sharing rooms. In each room, a cot, a cupboard, a study table with a chair, a socket, and LAN facilities will be provided. Hostels also have a basketball court, lawns, and various games, including board games. Mess can be selected by the students during each month according to their preference. The institute also has a hospital, which is open 24X7.

Faculty: All faculty members are highly qualified, and as our department is interdisciplinary, both doctors and engineering domain professors give lectures to us. Course curriculum includes subjects of both engineering and medicine, and the curriculum is specially designed by the professors of AIIMS Delhi, along with the founder of the department, so that it aligns with the vision of our department. Semester exams are not that difficult. Exams will either be multiple choice or subjective, depending upon the professor and the subject. The rule of relative grading is being followed for evaluation.

Other: I chose this course as it was a new as well as an interdisciplinary field. The best thing about the course is that we gain hands-on lab experiences as well as in-depth knowledge about various fields of engineering and medicine. I believe this makes our opportunities vast and not limited. Campus is famous for its technical fest Shaastra, and the cultural fest Saarang. Campus has a lot of facilities, including a gymkhana, stadium, sports complex, volleyball and basketball courts, and a central library. There are various clubs also including coding, music, dance, fine arts, and many more.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Lucky to join here. Best environment to study with experience life.

Placements: This course is good, offering opportunities to shift to software roles as well as core fields. The average package offered is 10 LPA. Nearly 75% of students are placed, although the percentage might be higher. Maintaining a good CGPA ensures better placement opportunities.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi quality is good. The hostel provides adequate facilities with proper water supply and good food. The library has more than enough books to enhance knowledge. Labs are well-equipped, and students are provided with good sports facilities and encouragement to participate.

Faculty: Teachers are very good and supportive, encouraging students to study and explore opportunities. The course curriculum is relevant and helps students understand both the course and potential opportunities. The pass percentage varies depending on the difficulty of the paper and the professor's assessment.

Other: This is the best course in IITM. The flexibility to shift to software roles is a significant advantage. Events are organized regularly to encourage socializing among students. The campus is green, clean, and peaceful, offering a conducive environment for study. Students have the freedom to move out of campus and play at any time, with good sports equipment available.

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IIT Madras Cutoff 2026

IIT Madras cutoff was released for admission to the BTech and other Integrated BTech programmes across various categories belonging to the AI quota. Some of the popular branches of IIT Madras include Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Madras MBA : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2022	2023	2024
Overall	85.11	85.11	85.11
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

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Rounds

IIT JAM Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Sc. in Physics	228	173	155
M.Sc. in Chemistry	262	200	228
M.Sc. in Mathematics	228	211	173

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Rounds

JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159	171
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838	849
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	3171	2742	– / –
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419	306
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics	– / –	– / –	1309

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 171 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering with a cutoff rank of 6926. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the BTech course must secure a rank upto 171 to be eligible for IIT Madras

IIT Madras admissio to the BTech course is based on JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSAA counselling process.

Q: How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology?

"IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology will release 6 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs for admission to BTech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

The JEE Advanced score of the candidate
The category of the candidate
The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released."

Q: How is IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 different from that of 2023?

IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 was concluded for different courses such as BTech, Integrated BTech and BS. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates closed at a range of 159 and 10682. During 2023, the cutoff ranks for the same was closed at a range of 148 and 11185. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff for both the years in the table below, to get an idea of the change in cutoff:

Course	2023	2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3237	2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	4439	3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	6132	5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6169	4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7996	7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2572	2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3293	2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering	– / –	– / –
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)	4436	3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1877	1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	3171	2742
B.S. + M.S in Biological Science	– / –	– / –
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering	7967	5755
B.S. in Biological Science	11185	10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419

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IIT Madras Rankings 2026

IIT Madras in Chennai has secured the number 1 position for many consecutive years in the NIRF rankings for 'Engineering' and 'Overall' categories. Further, IIT Madras has been ranked 227 by the QS WUR Ranking 2025. Some of the important IIT Madras rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	IIT Chennai Rank
QS Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	4
QS Rankings 2026	Asian University Ranking	70
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS World University Rankings 2026	180
NIRF 2025	Overall	1
NIRF 2025	Innovation	1
NIRF 2025	SDG Institutions	1
NIRF 2025	Engineering	1
NIRF 2025	Research Institutions	2
QS Rankings 2025	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	3
NIRF 2025	Management	13
QS Rankings 2025	Asian University Rankings	56
QS Rankings 2025	QS World University Rankings	227
NIRF 2024	Overall	1
NIRF 2024	Engineering	1
NIRF 2024	Research Institutes	2
NIRF 2024	Innovation	2
QS WUR Ranking 2025	Overall	227
QS WUR Ranking 2024	Overall	285
The Week 2023	University (Technical)	3
US News 2023	University (Overall)	4

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	1

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	1	1	1
The Week	– / –	– / –	3

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Publisher	2024	2025
NIRF	– / –	1
QS World University Rankings	53	56

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I get admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras if my rank is between 700 and 750?

To get admission at IIT Madras for MTech courses, candidate must qualify the GATE exam. The IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2024 for the General AI candidates was ranged between 492 and 877. Therefore, it is quite likely that at the cutoff of 700-750, candidate can get admission to MTech courses. However, the choice of course would depend on the last-round closing rank of that particular course.

Q: What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Madras? Are there any other options?

IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Physics with a Cutoff of 156, for the General AI Category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Physics stood at 353.

If not eligible for IIT Madras, candidates can opt for IIT Delhi with a linient Cutoff of 157, for the General AI category candidates.

Q: Can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 6106 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology.

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IIT Madras Placements 2026

IIT Madras Consolidated Placement Report 2025 is released on the official site. Madras IIT is visited by top companies for placements like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc. The department-wise average package recorded for BTech, MTech, MS, MSc & PhD programmes in 2025 is presented below:

BTech Department	Average Package (2025)
AE	INR 17.1 LPA
CH	INR 18.8 LPA
CE	INR 17.5 LPA
CS	INR 53.2 LPA
EE	INR 28.8 LPA
ME	INR 16.9 LPA
MM	INR 18.4 LPA
OE	INR 16.5 LPA
PH	INR 34.1 LPA

Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹15 - ₹46 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹10.9 - ₹38.2 LPA
B.Sc.	₹13.2 - ₹20 LPA

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Intel

JP Morgan Chase

Schlumberger

Samsung

ITC Ltd.

American Express

Google

Amazon

Adobe

Flipkart

Wipro

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: How are the placements at IIT Madras?

The institute has released the 2024 placement report on the official website. However, there are no data points to conclude the placement statistics. The key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024) (phase 1)
Median package	INR 19 LPA
Internship offers	19% increase compared with previous year
Placement rate	50% students placed
Top recruiters	JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.

Q: What is the placement package at IIT Madras?

The highest package at IIT Madras has improved year-on-year from 2021 to 2023. On the other hand, the lowest package has been fluctuating. The table below represents the IIT Madras placement package trends in terms of the highest and the lowest salaries:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 70 LPA	INR 2.14 crore per annum	INR 1.31 crore per annum
the lowest package	INR 3.67 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 5.40 LPA

Q: What is the placement trend at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras has released its placements report for 2023. As per the report, 172 offers were presented above INR 30 LPA. Check the complete insights of IIT Madras placements 2023 and 2022 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
No. of offers	1,491	1,612
Companies visited	480+	480+
PPOs	231	350
the highest package	INR 2.14 crore per annum	INR 1.31 crore per annum
the lowest package	INR 3 LPA	INR 5.40 LPA
Offers above INR 30 LPA	203	172
Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA	75	48
Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA	134	135
Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA	264	312
Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA	342	226
Offers between INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA	154	152
Offers less than INR 5 LPA	4	N/A
Popular recruiters	Atlassian, Deloitte India, Capgemini	American Express, Cogoport, SAP Labs

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras offers more than 25 scholarships, which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. To avail of the scholarship benefits, interested and eligible students need to download the respective application forms through the official website of IIT Madras India and submit the same to the academic section. Some of the top scholarships offered by Chennai IITM are mentioned below:

Indian Institute of Technology Chennai (Indian Institute of Madras) Scholarships	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount/ Benefit
-Merit-cum-Means/ Free studentship (offered to 25% of admitted students)	- Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA - Renewal of scholarship for students with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester	67% tuition fee exemption
Notional prize (offered to 7% of admitted students)	- Rank in JEE - Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	One time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST scholarship	- Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA - Renewal of scholarship for students with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester	- Free mess charges - pocket allowance INR 250 per month - over and above tuition fee exemption
Indian Women's Association at Bonn scholarship	- Family income up to INR 5 LPA - Rank in JEE	INR 1,250 per month for 12 months for one BTech student only.
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	Based on the highest CGPA by the end of the fourth semester of BTech/ dual degree electrical engineering	One time amount of INR 20,000

Other Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras scholarships including the scholarships offered by the government/ organisations are mentioned below. Students are eligible to apply for any one of the following:

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Minority Affairs
MHRD scholarship for single girl child
Pratibha Scholarship of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Aditya Birla Scholarship
Inlakhs Scholarship
OPJEMS

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is scholarship available in IIT Madras for BSc students?

A number of scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students pursuing the BSc programme. Some of the scholarships are given by previous alumni of the institute while others are from Companies and the Government of India. Students who want to avail the scholarships are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Students can avail Merit cum Means Scholarship, SC/ ST Scholarship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students, Aditya Birla Scholarship, etc.

Q: What are the different scholarships available at IIT Madras for BTech students?

IIT Madras offers various scholarships and financial assistance to the meritorious students and to the students who belong to reserved categories. Given below is IIT Madras BTech scholarships along with its eligibility criteria and amount:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount/ Benefit
Merit-cum-Means/ Free studentship	Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	67% tuition fee exemption
Notional prize	Rank in JEE and Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	One-time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST Scholarship	Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	Free mess charges Pocket allowance INR 250 pm and Tuition fee exemption
Indian Women's Association at Bonn scholarship	Family income up to INR 5 LPA and Rank in JEE	INR 1,250 pm for 12 months
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	the highest CGPA by the end of the fourth semester of BTech/ dual degree electrical engineering	One time amount of INR 20,000

Q: What are the scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Madras?

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 Institute

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Amount
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA	67% Tuition fee exemption
Institute Notional Prize	Based the JEE rank and, parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA	One-time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST Scholarship	Parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA	Free messing and pocket allowance of INR 250 pm, over and above tuition fee exemption
Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship	Based on JEE rank and parents' income up to INR 5.50 LPA	INR 25,000 pa

Other Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Amount Of Scholarship
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students	Top 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 pa
Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI Merit cum Means Scholarship	Students who belong to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and, Parsis and whose parental income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPA	Maintenance Expenses of INR 10,000 pa for hostellers and INR 5,000 for day-scholars Reimbursement of fee of INR 20,000 or the actual fees whichever is less
MHRD scholarship for single Girl child	As per GoI norms	INR 40,000 pa
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Top 20 students in JEE	INR 60,000 pa
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)	All students admitted to the BS plus MS programme	INR 80,000 pa per student

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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IIT Madras Courses and Fees 2026

Numerous undergraduate - UG, graduate, joint, exchange, & research programmes are available at the Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT Chennai). In the areas of Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, & Social Sciences, Chennai IIT Campus grants the degrees of BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA in IIT Madras, MSc, MS by Research, & PhD. IIT Madras online degree includes a 4-year BS programme. The content in the BS course is delivered online, whereas various quizzes & examinations are conducted in person at examination centres across India & outside India.

The flagship 4-year BTech programme at IIT Madras in Chennai is offered. Madras IIT Postgraduate courses like MTech, MBA, MSc, & so forth have a 2-year duration. Furthermore, IITM has agreements in place with international universities to provide joint PhD & JDP programmes. Chennai IIT is also well-known for its AICTE-sponsored Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), the first online Bachelor of Science programme in history. Below are details regarding IIT Chennai MBA & various other courses:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(36 courses)	8 L - 10 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main JEE Advanced
M.E./M.Tech(51 courses)	1 L - 10 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : COAP GATE+2 More
B.Sc.(6 courses)	8 L - 10 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60-75 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam CBSE 12th+3 More
M.Sc.(6 courses)	10 K - 10 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : IIT JAM GATE+1 More
MS(19 courses)	20 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE Tamil Nadu PG medical
M.A.(3 courses)	80 KGet Fee Details	Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	10 L - 17 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : CAT
UG Diploma(1 course)	18 KGet Fee Details	– / –
Ph.D.(2 courses)	15 K	Exams : CAT GATE+1 More
Executive MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	13 L - 13.5 L	Graduation : 60 %

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?

IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh.

Q: How can I get admission to the IIT Madras BTech course?

The mode of IIT Madras course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance exams including JEE Main/ JEE Advanced, IIT JAM and GATE, among others. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, candidates are selected based on valid JEE-Advanced ranks followed by the JoSAA counselling process. After the successful completion of the counselling process, students are greatly selected for the final seat allotment.

Q: What is the fees for BSc in IIT Madras?

Candidates who get admission to the BS or BS plus MS integrated programme offered at IIT Madras are required to pay the IIT Madras BSc fees according to the components mentioned below:

Course Name

One-Time Fees

Tuition Fees

Hostel and Mess Fees

INR 7,050

INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh

Mess: INR 1.37 lakh

BS plus MS

INR 7,050

INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 2.15 lakh

Mess: INR 1.72 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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IIT Madras Vs Other Colleges- Which is Better?

Among all the IITs, the Indian Institute of Madras was the third to be established in the country. Chennai IIT Campus is often compared with other IITs such as IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur in terms of placements, course fees, and various other factors. IIT Madras, when compared with other IITs, is ranked one by NIRF 2025 under the Overall category.

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIT Madras	₹ 15 LPA - 46 LPA	₹ 8 L - 10 L	#1 NIRF, 2025
NIT Trichy Compare	-/-	₹ 5 L	#9 NIRF, 2025
IIT Delhi Compare	₹ 19.08 LPA - 24.3 LPA	₹ 8 L - 8.35 L	#2 NIRF, 2025
IIT Kharagpur Compare	₹ 19.76 LPA - 21.28 LPA	₹ 8 L - 8.18 L	#5 NIRF, 2025
IIT Bombay Compare	₹ 17.92 LPA - 19.63 LPA	₹ 8 L - 10 L	#3 NIRF, 2025
IIT Kanpur Compare	₹ 19.4 LPA	₹ 8 L	#4 NIRF, 2025

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How does the IIT Madras CSE cutoff compare with that of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay?

For the General AI quota, the IIT Madras CSE cutoff 2025 stood at 171 in the first round. Till the last round, the cutoff remained the same, indicating all seats got filled after the first round of the JEE Advanced cutoff. For IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay, the CSE cutoff ranks were closed at 126 and 66, respectively, for the same category. So, considering the cutoff ranks, the IIT Madras cutoff for CSE was comparatively less competitive for admission among the Engineering aspirants as compared to that of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.

Q: Which is better for MSc: IIT Delhi or IIT Madras?

Both the Indian Institutes of Technology are well-ranked. Given below are the comparison between the two IITs for their MSc course based on parameters including fee, ranking and eligibility criteria:

MSc Institutes	NIRF Rank '23 (Overall)	MSc Total Tuition Fee	MSc Eligibility
IIT Delhi	03	INR 40,000 - INR 4 lakh	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate
IIT Madras	01	INR 20,000 - INR 10 lakh	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

IIT Madras Application Process 2026

Students who have by chance missed Chennai IIT campus JEE Main examinations must not worry. These IIT Madras University students will be given a chance to apply again the next year. Candidates who really wish to get admission in the college must take part in the IIT Madras admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must have the knowledge of their eligibility requirement & application must be submitted accordingly. Follow the IIT Madras application process given below:

1: Visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras IIT Madras & register for the JEE Main examination.

2: Appear for the IIT Madras Campus JEE Main exam.

3: Register for the counselling.

4: Pay the admission fee to the selected & the allotted college.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: What is the eligibility criteria in IIT Madras?

The mode of IIT Madras course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance exams including JEE Main/ JEE Advanced, IIT JAM and GATE, among others. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, candidates are selected based on valid JEE-Advanced ranks followed by the JoSAA counselling process. After the successful completion of the counselling process, various candidates are selected for the final seat allotment.

Q: How much JEE Advanced cutoff is required for IIT Madras BTech in CSE admission?

The JEE Advanced 2023 cutoff for Round 6 at IIT Madras has been released. During the IIT Madras cutoff 2023, the Round 1 and the last round clsoing cutoff rank were 144 and 148, respectively for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering course. During the IIT Madras cutoff 2022, the last round cutoff was closed at 175 for the General All India category students. In 2021, IIT Madras JEE Advanced last round cutoff was 163. So, analysis the three year cutoff data for IIT Madras BTech in CSE, candidates seeking admission to this course must secure a rank between 140 and 150.

Q: What is JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2?

NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 2. JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration will start in January last week. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE 2026 session 1 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30.

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IIT Madras
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The Indian Institute of Madras is spread over 617 acres. The institute comprises residential and academic facilities. It has 19 hostels, a hospital, a bank, a shopping complex, and an Incubation Cell that facilitates students with their everyday lives.

Hostels: IITM Chennai is a fully residential campus. IIT Madras has 19 hostels, out of which four are for girls and 15 are for boys. Hostels are fully equipped with sports facilities, music rooms, tech rooms, and a TV room. It also has a garden and a library.
The Centre for Innovation (CFI): Set up in 2008, it is India’s biggest 24/7 student lab. CFI is an important part of IIT Madras Entrepreneurial culture.
Research Park: IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) is India’s first university-based research park. IITMRP has partnered with various companies and start-ups to conduct research. It has more than 3,000 professionals working across corporate R&D units, multinational research centres, and more.
Library: The IITM Madras has a library that is well-equipped with resources to provide information in digital and printed forms.

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

College events

Busy calendar with more than 3-5 weekly events

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Quality and taste of food is acceptable

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Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Q: What is the seat intake for BSc at IIT Madras?

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:

Courses	Seats
BS in Biological Science	43
BS plus MS in Biological Science	42
BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering	30
BS plus MS in Physics	13

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: What is the seat intake for BTech at IIT Madras?

The total seat intake for IIT Madras BTech course is 994. Candidates can check out the IIT Madras specialisation-wise seat intake for a few BTech courses in the table given below:

MTech Specialisation	Seat Intake
Mechanical Engineering	215
Electrical Engineering	154
Civil Engineering	127
Chemical Engineering	117
Computer Science and Engineering	87
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	78
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	68
Aerospace Engineering	63
Biological Engineering	43
Engineering Physics	42

Q: Is there any canteen facility available at IIT Madras?

Yes, the IIT Madras provides canteen facility for day scholars and hostellers looking for something different to eat.

The following are the food joints available on IIT Madras Campus:

Eateries	Opening time	Closing time
Bachelors Restaurant FFT	9:00	21:00
Coolbiz-Girls SFC	9:00	0:00
Grama Bhojanam-FFT	9:00	21:00
Café Coffee Day (CCD)	10:00	0:00
Kannan Catering Services-FFT	9:00	21:00
Leo Fortune	7:00	23:45
Student Tea Stall	12:00	4:00
Indian Coffee House	9:00	18:00
Stud Dosa-Girls SFC	17:00	0:00
Usha Café-Girls SFC	9:00	4:00
Woss-FFT	9:00	21:00
Wow Momo-FFT	9:00	21:00
Anjappar Chettinad Rest.	9:00	22:30

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IIT Madras Departments

Indian Institute of Technology Chennai (Chennai IIT Campus), through its various departments, offers UG, PG, and other courses to students. These courses are provided across Engineering and various other streams. Below table shows the list of IIT Madras in Chennai departments in detail:

IIT Madras Departments
Aerospace Engineering	Applied Mechanics	Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering	Chemistry	Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Electrical Design	Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Studies	Mathematics	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering	Ocean Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Physics	-	-

Commonly asked questions
On Affiliated Colleges and Departments

Q: How many departments are there under the IIT Madras?

IIT Madras Departments
Aerospace Engineering	Applied Mechanics	Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering	Chemistry	Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Electrical Design	Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Studies	Mathematics	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering	Ocean Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Physics	-	-

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IIT Madras Faculty

Indian Institute of Technology Madras IIT Madras has a wide array of faculty comprising 550 teaching staff and 1,250 administrative and support staff across all academic departments, most of the teaching staff holding PhD degrees in their respective fields. The best-in-class IITM Madras faculty members are all alumni from reputed national and international universities and hold an immense amount of experience in their respective sectors. The faculty members include professors, assistant professors, and associate professors, among others. IIT Madras India students are also visited by several guest lecturers who visit the campus from time to time. Apart from this, IIT Madras Campus also involves the alumni in its educational and research activities, whenever possible, by inviting them to participate on its advisory boards as visiting faculty or as guest speakers.

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Q: Does IIT Madras have any student clubs and societies?

Yes, IIT Madras does have a plethora of clubs and societies managed by the students. These clubs and societies organise various events, competitions, and activities throughout the year for the all-round development of students. Some of the IIT Madras Clubs are mentioned below:

IIT Madras Clubs
Marathi Mitra Mandal	Hindi Mitra Mandal	Diganto (Bengali Society)
Word Games CIub	Thespian Club	Choreo Club
E-Sports Club	Comedy Club	Lifestyle Club
Classical Arts Club	Film Appreciation Club	Oratory Club

IIT Madras Online Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched the ‘IITM School Connect’ programme. This programme was implemented to help students make informed choices about their Higher Education & careers. Towards this, the college has launched two certificate course programmes in ‘Data Science & Artificial Intelligence’ & ‘Electronic Systems'. Chennai IIT Campus teaches these programmes in online mode. These IIT Madras online courses aim at providing hands-on career experience for Class XI & XII students. IIT Madras online class can be attended easily by the students. IIT chennai online courses are 8 weeks long. The following are the USPs of joining the certificate programmes available at IIT Chennai:

Assignments
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Live interactions, & others

IIT Madras Notable Alumni

The alumni of IIT Madras are placed across different sectors like Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, HR, Programme & Product Management, etc. Apart from this, IIT Madras' alumni have also been active participants in our society and represent the country nationally and internationally as social workers and entrepreneurs. Some of the notable alumni who have added value to the system of IIT Madras are tabulated below:

Alumni Description	Alumni Photograph
Kris Gopalakrishnan is one of the seven founders of the leading global IT firm, Infosys. He pursued MSc in Physics and MTech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Madras
Ramanathan Guha is widely known as the creator of web standards like RSS, RDF, and Schema.org. He pursued BTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras
Vishwas Shringi founded Voylla, the leading online fashion jewelry store, in 2012. He pursued BTech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras,	NA
Sridhar Vembu is the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation. He pursued a BTech degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras	NA

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IIT Madras FAQs

Below are the IIT Madras FAQs:

Q: Which is the biggest festival of IIT Madras?

IIT Madras conducts an annual fest called Shaastra. It is an annual technical festival organised to celebrate unconstrained thinking and love for the spirit of engineering.

Another cultural festival organised by IIT Madras is Saarang, It is the largest cultural fest in India held every year in the month of January.

Q: What is the procedure of placements at IIT Madras?

The IIT Madras placement procedure is explained in the table below:

IIT Madras Placement Procedure
Attendance and Punctuality	A student who applies and gets shortlisted for interviews has to go through the entire selection process unless rejected midway by the company.
	Any student who withdraws deliberately in the middle of a selection process will be disallowed from placement for the rest of the academic year.
	Latecomers for GD/ Aptitude Test/ Interview will not be allowed to appear for the selection process.
Discipline	Students should maintain discipline and show ethical behaviour during the entire placement process.
Discipline	Students found cheating or misbehaving in the selection process (Test/ GD/ Interview) will be disallowed to appear for placements in the entire academic year.

Q: What is the average package for M.Tech at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras average package is yet to be released. However, the median package is out for the years 2022 and 2023 for IIT Madras M.Tech course. Check the following table for IIT Madras placement package comparison for 2022 and 2023:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
MTech	INR 13.02 LPA	INR 15 LPA

Q: What is the highest package in CSE at IIT Madras?

The institute has released branch-wise salary data for BTech and M.Tech courses. As per the report, the highest package offered to BTech, DD, and IDDD students from CSE was INR 1.31 crore per annum and for M.Tech CSE, the highest package stood at INR 54.21 LPA. The IIT Madras CSE average package is not out yet. Check the below table to know the IIT Madras CSE placement packages for 2023:

Particulars	Placements 2023 (BTech, DD, IDDD CSE)	Placements 2023 (MTech CSE)
the highest package	INR 1.31 LPA	INR 54.21 LPA
the lowest package	INR 10.20 LPA	INR 12 LPA
Median package	INR 30.36 LPA	INR 24.50 LPA

Q: Who were the recruiters at IIT Madras placements?

Some of the prominent recruiters that were part of IIT Madras placements 2023 are listed in the table below:

IIT Madras Placements 2023: Top Recruiters
Amazon	Big Basket	Accenture Solutions
Axis Bank	Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited	Addverb Technologies
Bain and Company	Collins Aerospace	BCG
Demolish Foods	Deutsche India Private Limited	JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Euler Motors	Kotak Mahindra Bank	Infoedge India Limited

Q: What are the job roles offered at DOMS IIT Madras?

The majority of students were placed in Analytics (31%), Finance (28%) and General Management (20%) job roles. The top roles offered in 2024 are Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Associate Advisor, Deputy Brand Manager, Management Trainee, etc. The table below showcases domain-wise DOMS IIT Madras placements 2024:

Domain	Placement Statistics (2024)
Analytics	31%
Finance	28%
General Management	20%
Sales & Marketing	12%
Operations	9%

Q: How is the placement scenario at IIT Madras for MTech?

The IIT Madras the highest package offered to M.Tech students during 2023 placements was INR 54.21 LPA. As per the reports, 32 PPOs were also attracted. The important details related to IIT Madras M.Tech placements are depicted below:

Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 54.21 LPA
Median package	INR 15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 6 LPA
PPOs received	32
Offers above INR 30 LPA	43
Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA	16
Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA	24
Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA	67
Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA	53
Offers between INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA	62

Q: Can I join BTech at IIT Madras without JEE?

No, IIT Madras BTech admission is only based on candidates' performance in JEE Maine exam, followed by the counselling round. JEE Main is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to IITs. Candidates who have qualified for JEE Main are only eligible to appear for JEE Advanced entrance test for admission to IIT Madras BTech courses. To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main.

Q: What was the stipend offered during IIT Madras internships?

The highest stipend offered to 2022-23 batch was in the Financial Services and IT and Software Development sectors and the amount stood at INR 12 Lacs per month. The table below mentions the sector-wise median and the highest stipend offered during IIT Madras internships 2022-23:

Sectors	the highest Stipend (2022-23)	Median Stipend (2022-23)
Data Science & Analytics	INR 2 Lacs per month	INR 50,000 per month
Education	INR 10,000 per month	INR 10,000 per month
Engineering & Technology	INR 2 Lacs per month	INR 40,000 per month
Financial Services	INR 12 Lacs per month	INR 1.30 Lacs per month
IT & Software Development	INR 12 Lacs per month	INR 80,000 per month
Management	INR 1.50 Lacs per month	INR 60,000 per month
Research & Development	INR 1.50 Lacs per month	INR 40,000 per month

Q: Where are IIT Madras alumni working?

According to unofficial sources, the majority of IIT Madras alumni are working in the Engineering sector with a 37% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

Q: How were IIT Madras internships?

The important highlights related to IIT Madras internships for the batch 2022-23 are mentioned below:

Particulars	Statistics (Batch 2022-23)
the highest stipend	INR 12 Lacs per month
the lowest stipend	INR 7,500 per month
Offers made	778
Total recruiters	140+
Students received PPOs	231
Popular recruiters	Adobe, American Express, Google

Q: What is the average package offered at IIT Madras?

The IIT Madras average package has not been released. However, the median salary is out. Comparing the last two-year median package details, an improving trend was recorded in IIT Madras MBA and M.Tech courses. For UG (BTech, DD, IDDD), MS (Science streams), and PhD courses, the median package dropped from 2022 to 2023. Alongside this, the median package for MS (Engineering streams) and MA (Humanities and Social Sciences) has been stagnant over the past two years. For a better understanding, take a look at the below table depicting the IIT Madras placement package comparison for 2022 and 2023:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG (BTech, DD, IDDD)	INR 18 LPA	INR 17 LPA
MTech	INR 13.02 LPA	INR 15 LPA
MS- Engineering Streams	INR 15 LPA	INR 15 LPA
MSc- Science Stream	INR 14 LPA	INR 9.62 LPA
MA (Humanities and Social Sciences)	INR 13.69 LPA	INR 10.95 LPA
MBA	INR 15.35 LPA	INR 20.80 LPA
PhD	INR 16.50 LPA	INR 15 LPA

Q: What is Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?

Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.

Q: What are the category-wise cutoffs in the GATE COAP exam (for top courses) to qualify for IIT Madras?

IIT Madras accepts GATE COAP exam scores to offer M.Tech courses to the candidates belonging to All India categories. During the IIT Madras M.Tech cutoff 2022, the cutoff score released between 432 and 877 for the General AI category candidates. For top programs such as CSE, Micro Electronics and VLSI Design, and Integrated Circuits and Systems, the General AI quota cutoff stood at 820, 831, and 877, respectively. For the same course, the category-wise cutoffs are presented in the table below:

Categories	CSE	Micro Electronics and VLSI Design	Integrated Circuits and Systems
General	820	831	877
OBC	722	741	810
SC	571	624	637
ST	416	462	535
PWD	476	500	557
EWS	757	808	871

Q: Which branch at IIT Madras has the highest cutoff?

IIT Madras accepts JAM scores for admission to MSc programs. The IIT Madras cutoff 2025 has been released recently for the fourth round of seat allotment results for different categories belonging to the All India quota. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates was closed between the range of 155 and 228. Therefore, the highest cutoff rank for admission among the General AI category was 228, which was admission to M.Sc. in Chemistry. On the other hand, the highest cutoff for OBC AI category stood at 532 for the same course.

Q: Which entrance exam is required for MBA at IIT Madras?

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year, full-time MBA programme through its Department of Management Studies (DoMS IIT Madras). The Institute does not publicly release the final CAT cutoff, which is only accessible through account login for candidates who appeared in the CAT exam. However, as per the previosu years trends, the estimated overall IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2024 is 85.11, while the sectional cutoff percentile is 50 for the students belonging to the General AI quota.

Q: Is IIT Madras worth all the hype?

Yes, IIT Madras is worth all the hype. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1st under the Overall category, 2nd under the Research Institutions category, 13th under the Management category,1st under the Innovation category, 1st under the SDG Institutions category, and 1st under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

Q: Is IIT Madras a good college?

Yes, IIT Madras is a good college. Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature.

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The BTech fees for IIT Madras ranges between INR 9.15 Lacs - INR 15.91 Lacs in the year 2025. The aforementioned fee for IIT Madras BTech fees is a combination of the tuition fee, hostel fees, one-time payments and other fees. Candidates can look at the official website to learn the individual charg

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Firstly you qualify the JEE Mains exam and cuttoff is according to your category like if you are general then your JEE Mains cutoff is 93 percentile if you are obc then your cuttoff is 79 percentile.

Then if you are qualify the exam of JEE Mains then you must clear the JEE advanced. Then according

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What is the BTech tuition fee at IIT Madras in 2025?

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IIT Madras BTech Fees in 2025 is INR 8 L - INR 10 lakh. The tuition fee is applicable for the entire course duration. The course duration is four years. The first fee instalment must be paid at the time of admission to secure the seat.

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What is the total cost of pursuing an MBA at IIT Madras in 2025?

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The total fees for IIT Madras MBA in 2025 is estimated between INR 2.35 Lakh- INR 18.09 Lakh. This includes:

Tuition fee: INR 1.26 L - INR 17 Lakh
Accommodation fee (hostel and mess): approximately INR 1.07 Lakh
One-time fees such as admission and registration fees which is around INR 2,000

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What is the tuition fee for the IIT Madras MBA programme in 2025?

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IIT Madras MBA programme tuition fee in 2025 is somewhere in the range of INR 1.26 Lacs - INR 17 Lakh. The tuition fee also depends on the duration of the course. Tuition fees is payable semester-wise. ALong side, candidates must pay the first instalment of fee to confirm their admission.

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