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IIT Madras Admission 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Selection

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IIT Madras Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Are MBA admissions open at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras MBA admissions are open now. The institute is accepting online applications for its MBA course through the DoMS admission portal. Students must apply before the last date of application.

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Q:   How can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech?
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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.

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Q:   Do I need to apply separately on IIT Madras website after JoSAA counselling?
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No, one does not have to apply separately at IIT Madras website after JoSAA counselling. This is because the institute follows a common admission process for its BTech course just like the other IITs. Shortlisted students who get a seat through the JoSAA counselling, simply need to report for document verification and pay the acceptance fees. All the details of the students will be forwarded to IIT Madras by JoSAA directly. Information about the orientation, fee payment, and hostel allocation will be mailed online.

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Q:   What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
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NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

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JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

Common Rank List

90-91

Gen-EWS

75-76

OBC-NCL

73-74

SC

51-52

ST

37-38

PwD

0.0013527

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IIT Madras Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

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Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?
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IIT Madras eligibility for each course-level is different. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get a seat at IIT Madras. The basic eligibility requirements for IIT Madras programmes are as below:

  • For IIT Madras UG Engineering courses - Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
  • For IIT Madras PG courses - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The minimum marks may vary depending on the course.
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Q:   How are students shortlisted at IIT Madras?
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At IIT Madras, students are mainly selected on an entrance basis only. For courses, such as BTech and MTech, students also need to participate in the counselling process. Check below the IIT Madras selection criteria for popular courses:

  • BTech = JEE Mains + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
  • MTech = GATE + COAP
  • MSc = IIT JAM
  • MBA = CAT + Interview 
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Q:   What are the courses that IIT Madras offers?
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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.

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Q:   What is the fees for MBA at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras MBA fee ranges between INR 1.3 lakh and INR 1.7 lakh. The fee structure may vary for both Day Scholars and Hostellers. The regular day scholars have to particularly pay for Tuition Fees, Establishment Charges and for Extra-curricular activities. Additionally, hosteller candidates have to pay for Hostel Admission Fees and Advanced Dining Charges, also. However, this information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University for a detailed IIT Madras MBA fees structure.

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IIT Madras Admission Process 2026

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Q:   What is the fees for IIT Madras course admission?
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IIT Madras course fee vary depending on the programme. The institute charges components including tuition fees, lab fees, caution desposit, and more. The fees for some of the popular IIT Madras programmes is as below:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
BTechINR 8 lakh
BScINR 8 lakh
MTechINR 1 lakh
MSINR 20,000
MBAINR 10 Lacs - INR 17 lakh

Note: This amount is taken from official sources and can change.

Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Madras?
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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 COAP mandatory for IIT Madras admission?
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Yes, COAP registration is mandatory for IIT Madras admissions done on the basis of GATE exam. The institute accepts GATE + COAP for both M.Tech and MA admissions. Any student choosing to register via GATE score at the institute must register on COAP portal as well.

Q:   Is JEE exam mandatory for BSc at IIT Madras?
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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.

IIT Madras BTech Admission 2026

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iconEligibility Criteria

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

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2
20 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before
23 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for Indian Nationals
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) Candidates
16 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates
DatesPast Events
29 Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 (For April 2 and 4)
12 Mar '26 - 13 Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 Reopens
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2
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Q:   Can I take admission in BTech at IIT Madras without JEE?
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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 is the admission process for BTech course at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras BTech admission is based on the JEE Main, followed by the JEE Advanced score. The centralised counselling process is managed and regulated by the JoSAA, based on which candidates are allotted seats. The seat allotment is based on the institute cut-off and a candidate's preference for courses and colleges. Given below is the BTech eligibility and selection criteria along with the admission details for the integrated BTech course:

Course NameEligibilitySelection Criteria
BTechClass 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCMJEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
BTech + M.Tech (Dual degree)Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCMJEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?
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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. 

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IIT Madras NIRF Student Demographics Report 2024

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UG 4 years2024-25
Total students3589
% Female students
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21%
% Outside State Students
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81%
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UG 5 years2024-25
Total students1186
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74%
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Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Madras MTech, if my rank is between 700 and 750?
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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:   Can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?
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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.

Q:   Is IIT Madras a tier 1 college?
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Yes, IIT Madras is known as a tier 1 college. IIT Madras is known 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 various departments, offers various full-time/ part-time/ online courses at postgrduate, undergrdauate, & doctoral levels across the Engineering, Science,  Humanities,  Management,  and various other streams. The available flagship programmes are BTech and MBA.

Q:   What is the international ranking of IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) aims to build a knowledge & innovation ecosystem. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. The below is the international ranking:

Ranking Body

Category

IIT Chennai Rank

QS Rankings 2026

Asian University Ranking

70

QS World University Rankings 2026

QS World University Rankings 2026

180

QS Rankings 2026

QS Sustainability Ranking 2026

305

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IIT Madras Application Process 2026

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Q:   How can I apply at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras applications are strictly based on the registrations of various national-level entrance exams that are accepted for admission. Candidates are required to visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam/ conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. Check out the detailed application process for IIT Madras popular courses in the following section:

  • For BTech, aspirants need to complete the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
  • MTech candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
  • For MSc, candidates need to complete the IIT JAM Application Form.

Further, for BSc and integrated courses, the applications are filled on the online portal of IIT Madras. The steps to fill IIT Madras application form are given below:

  1. Visit the official website of IIT Madras. On its homepage, click on ‘Admissions’. From the drop-down menu that appears, click on ‘Announcements’.
  2. The admission brochure, admission pamphlet and prospectus can be downloaded from this page. Click on ‘Apply Now’ button to proceed further.
  3. Fill out the application form with all the mandatory details, including guardian info, address of communication, qualifications, etc.
  4. Upload all the required documents in PDF format. Also, upload a passport-size photograph and signature and JPG/ JPEG format.
  5. Conclude the application process by paying an application fee using a debit card/ credit card/ net banking.
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Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee?
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The application fees for JEE Main is written below

  • INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
  • INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
  • INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
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Q:   What are some important documents for IIT Madras admissions?
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Students have to present some documents during IIT Madras admissions for verification purposes. A list of important documents is as below:

  • the latest passport-size photograph
  • First and last pages of Aadhaar Card/ Voter ID Card/ Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Admission offer letter
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Qualifying degree certificate
  • Qualifying exam mark sheet
  • Category certificate (only in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD category)
  • No objection certificate (only in case of part-time applicants)
  • Sponsorship certificate/ Relieving letter (in case of full-time sponsored/ full-time working candidates)
  • Medical certificate (in case of full-time candidates)
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Q:   What is the fee for BTech at IIT Madras?
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The IIT Madras fee includes Institute Fees, Hostel Fee, and various other fee components. The fee is exclusive of various charges such as tuition fee, admission fee, and others. For knowing the exact fee details, please visit the official website of the college and ask for the details. Till the time, students can check the below fee breakup:

CoursesTuition Fees
5.3 L - 10 L
1.2 L - 17 L
1.2 L - 10 L
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Q:   Is there any scholarship in IIT Madras?
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IT Madras provides more than 25 scholarships which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. To avail these scholarship benefits, all the interested and eligible students need to download the respective application forms through the IIT Madras official website and submit the same to the academic section.
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Q:   What are the scholarships offered by IIT Madras?
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At IIT Madras, students are offered several scholarships. These are offered only to eligible students. Some of the schemes include:

  • Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
  • Institute free studentship
  • Institute Notional Prize
  • Institute SC/ ST Scholarship
  • Girish Ready Scholarship
  • Indian Women Association at Bonn Scholarship
  • Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship
  • Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship
  • Aditya Birla Scholarship 
  • Minsitry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Central Sector Scholarship for SC students
  • MHRD Scholarships for single girl child
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Q:   How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
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IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh. 

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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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Infrastructure: Hostel infrastructure needs to be improved. We will receive free Wi-Fi throughout. Library and many places are provided for students to study. We have wide options for mess and menu. Canteens are available at low cost without compromising the food quality. Labs are awesome.
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IIT Madras Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Is M.Tech programme available at IIT Madras?
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Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. The institute offers 30 MTech specialisations for BE/ BTech graduates across 12 departments. IIT Madras MTech admission will be conducted via the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates seeking admission must register for GATE to get admission to IIT Madras.

Q:   What are the qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?
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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:   How can I get a seat in IIT Madras?
A: 

To get a seat in IIT Madras for BTech, Intergrated BTech and BS, candidates have to qualify the JEE Advanced exam. The cutoff ranks to get a seat in IIT Madras on the basis of JEE Advance ranks are given in the table below. The cutoff provided is as per the General AI Category candidates:

Course2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2815
B.S. in Chemical Engineering3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159
B.Tech.7 in Electrical Engineering838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2984
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics2742
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering5755
B.S. in Biological Science10682
Integrated2 in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics419
Q:   Can I get direct admission to IIT Madras MA course?
A: 

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

Q:   Is IIT Madras BS degree provided online?
A: 

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 fees for BSc in IIT Madras?
A: 

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 NameOne-Time FeesTuition FeesHostel and Mess Fees
BSINR 7,050INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh

Mess: INR 1.37 lakh

BS plus MSINR 7,050INR 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.

Q:   I am getting 70 percentile in CAT 2024. I want MBA at IIT Madras. Is it achievable?
A: 

No, for IIT Madras, it is clear no. Candidates scoring overall CAT percentile of 70 won't be able get admission at IIT Madras. As per the IIT Madras cutoff 2024, the MBA cutoff rank stood at 85.11 for the General AI category candidates. For sectional cutoffs, the CAT percentile stood at 50. 

Q:   Which are the popular programmes available at IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras popular programmes are BTech and MBA. IIT Madras BTech and MBA students are placed in top companies such as Honeywell, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank, and others. For the IIT Madras BTech departments such as EE, CS & CH, the average package recorded was 28.8 LPA, 53.2 LPA, 17.5 LPA. There are other top courses also available for students such as IIT Madras Data Science course is quite renowned.

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

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:

CategoriesCSEMicro Electronics and VLSI DesignIntegrated Circuits and Systems
General820831877
OBC722741810
SC571624637
ST416462535
PWD476500557
EWS757808871
Q:   Can I do M.Tech in IIT Madras without GATE?
A: 

No, to get admission into IIT Madras MTech course, students have to appear for the GATE exam. This is a part of minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech course admissions. After clearing the GATE exam, the students are selected on the basis of merit list. The students have to obtain a minimum of 60% in their UG course to be eligiblr for admisison. 

Q:   What is the IIT Madras cutoff for all categories in JEE Advanced 2025?
A: 

IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 was released up to Round 6 for B.Tech. admission across different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. Students can refer to the table below to view the cutoff range across different categories. 

CategoryJEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff Range (Covering all rounds)
General171 - 7433
OBC87 -  2403
SC43 - 2009
ST28 - 1076
EWS29 - 1476
PWD9 - 227
Q:   What is JEE Main 2026 application form date?
A: 

The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.

Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
A: 

NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website.

Q:   When will JEE Main 2026 be conducted?
A: 

Every year, NTA conducts the JEE Main entrance exam for the selection of eligible candidates in IIT, NIT and IIITs. The admission process for JEE Main 2026 (session 1) registrations has been completed. JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held from January 21 to 30, and session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9.  January 21 to 30.

 

Q:   Can we join IIT Madras without JEE?
A: 

Yes, there are many other courses for which the selection criteria are different and the prescribed entrance exam is also other than JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Below are some of the courses offered at IIT Madras along with their eligibility criteria and entrance exam:

  • MTech: IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across various specialisations. The institute inducts candidates for the M.Tech programmes based on valid GATE scores followed by the counselling process.
  • MBA: For admission to the full-time two year MBA programme at IIT Madras, candidates are required to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round.
  • MSc: IIT Madras accepts admission to the MSc programme based on a valid score/ rank in the IIT-JAM exam.
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Madras IIT admissions are considered a little tough as it is one of the top IITs present in India. For the IIT Madras BTech departments like EE, CS & CH, the average package noticed was 28.8 LPA, 53.2 LPA, 17.5 LPA. The college recorded decent placement statistics. 

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Are IIT Madras admissions 2024 open for MBA?

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IIT Madras MBA admission process 2024 is closed. The admission process for 2026 will start in the month of January 2026. 

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Is direct admission possible at IIT Madras?

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Direct admissions are possible in IIT Madras for some Diploma programmes. For other programmes such as UG and PG courses, direct admissions are not available. Students will have to appear for the entrance exam for admission to the available programmes. 

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How can I get admission at IIT Madras?

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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-

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What is the CAT cut off for MBA admission at IIT Madras?

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IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2024 is available in this section. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year, full-time MBA programme through its Department of Management Studies (CAT exam. IIT Madras). The Institute does not publicly release the final CAT cutoff, which is only accessible th

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