IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual Degree) Admission 2022: Eligibility, Fee, Cutoff & Seats

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IIT Delhi BTech-MTech (Dual Degree) Admission 2022: Eligibility, Fee, Cutoff & Seats

Apart from the BTech programme, IIT Madras also offers a five-year dual-degree programme (BTech-MTech) across three specialisations. Admission to this programme is also based on JEE Advanced scores obtained by JEE Main-qualified candidates. 

Table of contents
  • IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Highlights 2022
  • IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Admission 2022: Fee, Seats & Eligibility
  • IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Admission Dates 2022
  • IIT Madras BTech-MTech Cut off Trends: 2020 v/s 2021
  • IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Application Process 2022

IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Highlights 2022 

Some of the important dates related to IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) admission 2022 are given below: 

Particular  Statistics 
Duration  5 Years 
No. of specialisation  3
Total Fee  INR 5.31 L - 8.19 L
Application start date  7-Aug-2022
Accepted entrance exam  JEE Advanced 
Total intake  137
Highest package (Dual-Degree)  INR 95.39 LPA
Curriculum  Curriculum

IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Admission 2022: Fee, Seats & Eligibility 

IIT Madras offers a BTech-MTech (Dual Degree) programme in full-time mode. The programme is being provided for a duration of five years, comprising 10 semesters. Like the BTech programme, IIT Madras admission 2022 to BTech-MTech (Dual Degree) programme is also based on JEE Advanced score, followed by JoSAA Counselling. Given below is the IIT Chennai BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) minimum eligibility criteria for admission to this programme: 

Eligibility: Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates).

All the specialisations are given below along with their seat intake: 

BTech-MTech (Dual Degree)

Specialisation

Seat Intake

Aerospace Engineering

20

Biological Engineering

43

Engineering Design

74

IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Admission Dates 2022 

Important dates related to IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) admission dates are given below: 

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Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
A: 

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
A: 

To get in IIT Madras, students have to meet the cutoff. The closing rank usually goes to 150 - 200 for top BTech branches. BTech CSE is the most competitive BTech specialisation. The closing rank for lower branches is around 7433. IIT Madras cutoff 2026 will be out soon for BTech. 

Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech in IIT Madras?
A: 

For admission to IIT Madras, candidates must pass Class 12 and graduation before applying for the course. As per the minimum eligibility requirements for the course, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Further, candidates will be selected based on a valid GATE score.

Apart from this, candidates who graduated from IITs with BTech degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above are eligible to apply for direct admission without GATE score. In addition, it is also crucial that the applicant hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility that has to be submitted at the time of registration and documents verification after gettting admission.

Q:   Who is eligible for JEE Advanced 2025?
A: 

To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025, candidates must be:

  • Among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2025.
  • Born on or after October 1, 2000. Five years age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1995.
  • A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) maximum of three times in two consecutive years.
  • A candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2023, 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
  • A candidate should NOT have been admitted to an IIT irrespective of whether or not the candidate continued in the programme or accepted an IIT seat by reporting “online” / at a “reporting centre” in the past.
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Event  Date 
Registration for JEE (Advanced) 2022 7-Aug-2022 
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates 12-Aug-2022
JEE (Advanced) 2022 28-Aug-2022

IIT Madras BTech-MTech Cut off Trends: 2020 v/s 2021

In the graphs given below, the Round 6 closing ranks of 2021 for BTech-MTech specialisations are compared with Round 6 closing ranks of 2020 for General category (Gender Neutral) candidates.  

BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Specialisation

2020

2021 

Aerospace Engineering 3816 3595
Biological Engineering 7600 7361
Engineering Design  3790 3579

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IIT Madras BTech-MTech (Dual-Degree) Application Process 2022 

Indian Institute of Technology Madras admits students on the basis of JEE Advanced scores. Only those candidates who secure JEE Main 2022 rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates are eligible to fill the JEE Advanced application form. The application process is online and the form is available only on the official website. Candidates seeking admission to this course need to follow the steps given below to fill out the JEE Advanced application form.

Step 1: Register through the official website by providing their JEE Main 2022 roll number, password, and security pin.

Step 2: Now, the students have to enter various personal details like their name, parents’ name, communication details, address details etc.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I have passed class 12 in 2024, can I appear for JEE Advanced 2025?
A: 

Based on the information provided, you are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025 as you have passed Class 12 in 2024. According to the eligibility criteria, candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2025. However, please note that you cannot appear for JEE Advanced 2025 if you have been admitted to an IIT in the past, regardless of whether you continued in the programme or accepted an IIT seat. Also, candidates must have qualified JEE Main 2025.

Q:   How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
A: 

Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.

In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.

Predict your chances of getting a seat to M.Tech course at IIT Madras.

Step 3: Students will also need to enter their choices of exam centres while filling out the application form.

Step 4: Apart from the details, students will also need to upload the scanned images of their passport size photographs and signature.

Step 5: After submitting all the details, students must take multiple printouts of the final application form for future requirements.

Documents Required at the Time of Application Process: 

Candidates will have to upload scanned documents in the online form. The required documents are given below:

  • Class 10 certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or the birth certificate.
  • Class 12 (or equivalent examination) certificate
  • Class 12 (or equivalent examination) certificate
  • If the candidate’s name is not the same as in the Class 10 certificate, a gazette notification showing the change of name. 
  • Caste certificates as needed.
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