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Q:   Is IIT Madras a private college?
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IIT Madras is a government college. The college is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras campus is well-known as the India's first university-based research park- IITMR. IIT Madras was established in the year 1959 & now has a total of 18 departments. 

Q:   Is IIT Madras approved?
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IIT Madras degrees don't require the UGC (University Grants Commission) approval. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. Being highly ranked college, makes this college famous. 

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.

Q:   How are the placements at IIT Madras?
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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:

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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.

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IIT Madras Admission Process & Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

36 Courses4 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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12 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 by
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Ongoing
Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
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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 BSc admission in IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras BSc admission 2024 is entirely entrance-based. To get admission to the BSc programme offered at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, candidates must appear for the JEE Main and/ or IISER Aptitude Test (for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme). Candidates are also required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent examination.

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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Top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Infosys, IBM, etc.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Review of facilities and life at IIT Madras.
Placements: My batch has 154 students, which makes it the second-largest branch on the campus. The highest package offered is 1.31 crores per annum. The top recruiting companies for our course are Google, Microsoft, etc. A lot of other renowned companies around the world also visit the college. The top roles offered are software development engineer, validation engineer, IC design, etc.
Infrastructure: The department building is very spacious with a lot of classrooms and labs. The building is a bit old, so the renovation is being made now. The hostel infrastructure is nice, but there is a bit of a problem with monkeys in one or two of them. The mess food is of nice quality. Food courts are available throughout the day.
Faculty: Faculty members are the best here. Most of them are a part of research teams or carry on their own research. The course curriculum is mostly relevant to what we see in the industries now. Semester exams are manageable. They are neither hard nor easy.
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2027
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Good campus, good placement, good faculty, but hostel alone needs improvement.
Placements: Placements are good and decent, we will receive top recruits. Core options are more. Package offered is decent with respect to our CGP it lies. Getting an internship is a difficult part but getting placed is easy. Nearly 80% of students get placed in a year. But you should maintain decent grades and skills.
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.
Faculty: Faculty, exams, and curriculum are good. Faculty members are friendly. Teachers are highly qualified. Teachers have a wide knowledge. They will mentor us in a good way. Difficulty level of the questions is a little higher but all are curriculum-related. The pass percentage is quite high.
Other: You will experience an awesome campus life, and it is pleasant.
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Great campus life with good placements and strong academic support.
Placements: Around 70% of students got placed. The highest package was 18 LPA, the lowest 5 LPA, average salary was 9 LPA. Top companies like L&T, ISRO, and DRDO. 60% of students got internships in same companies. Roles offered were design engineer, research associate, and tech consultant. It's quite good here.
Infrastructure: Department had good labs, classrooms with AC and projector, and Wi-Fi all around. Library was big with many books. Hostel rooms were fine, and shared type. Mess food was okay, sometimes good, sometimes not. Medical help was available 24X7. Many sports ground and gym were also there. It's quite good.
Faculty: Teachers were helpful and well-qualified. Most of them were Ph.D. holders. Teaching quality was good. Course was updated and useful for the industry. Exams were tough, and need to study well. Around 85-90% of students pass. Some subjects were really challenging. It's nice here.
Other: It offered applied mechanics course at IIT Madras. I chose this course because I liked mechanics and research. Best thing was the exposure and advanced labs. Course should include more industry projects. Campus life was great. Crowd was smart. Fests like Saarang and Shaastra were awesome. It had good Wi-Fi and greenery all around. Buses and auto facilities were available outside. Scholarships were also provided. Lots of clubs and activities were there for all interests.
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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
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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 Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
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Absolutely beautiful campus with wildlife.
Placements: Internship is mostly based on software companies; not many core companies come even for core courses. Applying for out-of-campus placements is recommended. Better to have other options in hand. Roles in software companies would generally be developers. And engineering roles are fewer.
Infrastructure: Courses in my branch are difficult; others are pretty okay. Infrastructure depends on the branch you are in. Aerospace has a very mediocre infrastructure. Coming to the hostel, it is okay. I can't describe it as good exactly. Food is edible, extra in the mess would be good, food courts have good food. Medical facilities are good, and they have good sports facilities.
Faculty: Teachers mostly say you are independent; they don't force you to study, you have to study on your own; they will be there to explain the contents, that's all. Sometimes, the explanations aren't so well-structured either. Your grades are completely based on how you study and spend time on the subject (and also on the mood of the paper corrector). The courses are structured well; they give you good insights. The difficulty of the course is pretty high, as well as the exams. The pass percentage is pretty decent.
Other: I chose this course because I wanted to be an astronaut since my childhood, but coming here, I realized that what I want and what the course is about are completely different. I highly recommend people look deeply into what they're getting into so that they won't regret it later. But the coursework is pretty engaging; if you like Physics and Maths, you'd love the content.
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IIT Madras Cutoff 2026

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IIT JAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
M.Sc. in Physics228165155
M.Sc. in Chemistry262200228
M.Sc. in Mathematics228211173
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Q:   How is IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 different from that of 2023?
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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:

Course20232024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering32372815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering44393972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering61325688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering148159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering964838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering61694748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering79967404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering25722310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering32932984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering– / –– / –
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)44363656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics18771858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics31712742
B.S. + M.S in Biological Science– / –– / –
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering79675755
B.S. in Biological Science1118510682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics– / –419
 
Q:   What is the cut off for IIT Madras BTech course?
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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has concluded the BTech admission for the academic year 2023-24. IIT Madras cutoff 2023 was concluded after the release of Round 6 of the Engineering Advanced Seat Allotment Result. As per the IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech was ranged between 148 and 11185 for the General All India category students. Considering the last round closing rank, BTech in CSE was the most competitive specialisation. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the last round closing rank of a few BTech specialisations for the General AI category candidates: 

BTech SpecialisationLast Round Closing Rank
Computer Science and Engineering148
Electrical Engineering964
Engineering Physics1877
Mechanical Engineering2572
Aerospace Engineering3237
Chemical Engineering4439
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. 

Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
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Hello aspirant!

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the last-round seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 10682 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, for getting into BTech in CSE, you must have a rank upto 159. Also, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the last-round cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 10682.

A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Course2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159
B.Tech. 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
Integrated 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
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics419

IIT Madras Rankings 2026

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Q:   Can I get admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras 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:   What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Madras? Are there any other options?
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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:   Why choose IIT Madras?
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Presently, the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras offers around 100 UG, PG, joint degree, exchange and research programmes. It awards the degrees of BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD in the fields of Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, and Social SciencesBTech is the flagship programme of IIT Madras and it is of four-year duration. The duration of PG programmes, such as MTech, MBA, MSc, etc. is two years each. IIT Madras in Chennai has secured the number 1 position for many consecutive years in the NIRF rankings for 'Engineering' and 'Overall' categories. The college placements are also good. 

Q:   What is the ranking for BTech at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras offers BTech course in a full-time. BTech is the flagship programme of IIT Madras. The institute has been top ranked by NIRF from the last three years. Find below the ranking trends of IIT Madras BTech course for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023:

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IIT Madras Placements 2025

CourseMedian 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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Microsoft
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

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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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

ParticularsMTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 54.21 LPA
Median packageINR 15 LPA
the lowest packageINR 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:   What is the average package offered at IIT Madras?
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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:

CourseMedian Package (2022)Median Package (2023)
UG (BTech, DD, IDDD)INR 18 LPAINR 17 LPA
MTechINR 13.02 LPAINR 15 LPA
MS- Engineering StreamsINR 15 LPAINR 15 LPA
MSc- Science StreamINR 14 LPAINR 9.62 LPA
MA (Humanities and Social Sciences)INR 13.69 LPAINR 10.95 LPA
MBAINR 15.35 LPAINR 20.80 LPA
PhDINR 16.50 LPAINR 15 LPA
Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Madras?
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The overall the highest package for the academic year 2022-23 stood at INR 1.31 crore per annum and was grabbed by UG students (BTech, DD, and IDDD). The highest package offered to the 2022 passing-out batch was INR 2.14 crore per annum. Looking at the past three years' record, year-on-year growth was recorded in the highest package. The following table represents the IIT Madras the highest package trends for better clarity:

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Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

INR 64.30 LPA

INR 2.14 crore per annum

INR 1.31 crore per annum

Q:   What is the procedure of placements at IIT Madras?
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The IIT Madras placement procedure is explained in the table below:

IIT Madras Placement Procedure
Attendance and PunctualityA 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.
DisciplineStudents should maintain discipline and show ethical behaviour during the entire placement process.
Students found cheating or misbehaving in the selection process (Test/ GD/ Interview) will be disallowed to appear for placements in the entire academic year.

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

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Q:   What are the different scholarships available at IIT Madras for BTech students?
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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:   Is there any scholarship in IIT Madras?
A: 
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.
Q:   What are the scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Madras?
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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

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount
Merit cum Means ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA 67% Tuition fee exemption
Institute Notional PrizeBased the JEE rank and, parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAOne-time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAFree messing and pocket allowance of INR 250 pm, over and above tuition fee exemption
Dr K Vasanth Rau ScholarshipBased on JEE rank and parents' income up to INR 5.50 LPAINR 25,000 pa

Other Scholarships

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount Of Scholarship
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST studentsTop 5 students based on JEE rank and parent's income not exceeding INR 6 lakh. (only for Dual Degree programme students)Personal PC INR 45,000 (one time);
Living Expenses INR 2,200 pm;
Books and Stationery INR 3,000 pa
Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI Merit cum Means ScholarshipStudents who belong to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and, Parsis and whose parental income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPAMaintenance Expenses of INR 10,000 pa for hostellers and INR 5,000 for day-scholars
Reimbursement of fee of INR 20,000 or the actual fees whichever is less
MHRD scholarship for single Girl childAs per GoI normsINR 40,000 pa
Aditya Birla ScholarshipTop 20 students in JEEINR 60,000 pa
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)All students admitted to the BS plus MS programmeINR 80,000 pa per student

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

Q:   Is scholarship available in IIT Madras for BSc students?
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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.

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IIT Madras Courses and Fees 2026

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B.E. / B.Tech(36 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
M.E./M.Tech(51 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : COAPGATE+2 More
B.Sc.(6 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE MainJEE Advanced+1 More
M.Sc.(6 courses)
10 K - 1 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : IIT JAMGATE+2 More
MS(19 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
M.A.(3 courses)
Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
10 L - 17 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : CAT
UG Diploma(1 course)
– / –
13.5 L
Graduation : 60 %
Ph.D.(2 courses)
Exams : CATGATE+1 More
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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
Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?
A: 

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.
Q:   What is the cost of MBA in 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.

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

IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh. 

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

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. 

IIT Madras Application Process 2026

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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:   How can students join IIT Madras after 12th?
A: 

Students must prepare well for the entrance exams such as JEE Main,  JEE Advanced, and others. After 12th, the available programmes are BTech, BSc, and others. Students must get 60% to 70% in 12th and good marks in accepted entrance exams for a successful admission to the available programmes. 

Q:   What is the IIT JAM cutoff 2024 for admission to various courses at IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 was released for candidates seeking admission into MSc courses. The cutoff was released for different categories under the AI Quota. For the General AI category candidates, the last round closing cutoff ranks varied between 173 and 211. The cutoff was released for MSc in Physics, MSc in Chemistry and MSc in Mathematics. Out of these three, the most in-demand was MSc in Physics. Candidates can check the last-round closing cutoff for MSc courses at IIT Madras in the table below with respect to the General AI category candidates:

Course2024
M.Sc. in Physics173
M.Sc. in Chemistry200
M.Sc. in Mathematics211
Q:   What is JEE Mains 2026 exam date 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 April 2, 2026, to April 9, 2026. JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration will start in the last week of January 2026. 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 Jan 21, 2026, to Jan 30, 2026

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Q:   Where is the IIT Madras campus situated?
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IIT Madras campus is located in the city of Chennai, previously known as Madras. The campus of IIT Madras is 10 km away from the Chennai airport and 12 km from Chennai Central Railway station. The main GATE of IIT Madras is on Sardar Patel Road circumscribed by the residential districts of Adyar and Velachery.

Q:   Does IIT Madras provide hostel facility?
A: 
IIT Madras provides hostel facility both for boys and girls. It has 19 hostels, out of which four are for girls and 15 are for boys. The facilities of the hostel include sports, music rooms, tech rooms, and a TV room. It also has a garden and a library.
Q:   What are the facilities provided by IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. IIT Madras is spread over an area of 617 acre and provides various facilities. Some of the facilities include The Centre for Innovation (CFI), hospitals, central library, sports, open air theatre, place to worship, banks, canteens, transport, hostels, etc.

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

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

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IIT Madras FAQs

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 
Q:   What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2024?
A: 

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: 

Category

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

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:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIT Madras?
A: 

Yes, IIT Madras can be one of the prime choice for MBA aspirants. The institute recorded a 100% placement rate for its MBA batch passing out in 2024. The highest and average package offered during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 29.65 and INR 16.93 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package offered to during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 20.40 LPA.

Talking about the Indian Institute of Technology Madras rankings, the institute has been ranked 15 by the National Institutional  Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 for its Management category courses. In the year 2022, IIT Madras was ranked 10 in the Management category by the NIRF. Find here about the other top ranking IITs in India.

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

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:   Is IIT Madras BSc course worth it?
A: 

The BSc programme offered at IIT Madras has received good reviews from alumni and students in terms of placements, infrastructure and quality of teaching. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, students have left the following IIT Madras BSc reviews:

  • The exact placement percentage after the fourth year wasn't described, but on average, students received a package of INR 12- INR 15 LPA, with the highest package being INR 80 LPA
  • One fest is conducted every year, called Paradox, where all kinds of sports and other events are hosted, in which we participate. The crowd in general is very smart
  • The teachers are actually very helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. Most teachers are PhD holders, and their teaching quality is very good
  • There are Self study rooms and Libraries. There is Wi-Fi too. There are many seminar halls at our 600 acres campus. There are three messes at our campus. We have a hospital at our campus, all medical needs gets fulfilled through it
Q:   Do I need to pay any fee apart from the tuition fee for doing BSc from IIT Madras?
A: 

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

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

Q:   Is IIT Madras BSc admission merit-based or entrance-based?
A: 

IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024 as the institute accepts the rank and scores obtained by candidates in the JEE Main and the IISER Aptitude Test. The IISER Aptitude Test scores are accepted by the institute to offer admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.

Q:   What is the placement trend at IIT Madras?
A: 

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 LPA4N/A
Popular recruitersAtlassian, Deloitte India, CapgeminiAmerican Express, Cogoport, SAP Labs
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:   What is the total cost of pursuing an MBA at IIT Madras in 2025?
A: 

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

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:

DomainPlacement Statistics (2024)
Analytics31%
Finance28%
General Management20%
Sales & Marketing12%
Operations9%
Q:   Can I join IIT Madras without CAT exam?
A: 

IIT Madras admissions are entrance exam based. Candidates need to clear the National-level entrance exams for admissions to various courses. For MBA admissions, candidates should have a valid CAT score to appear for CAT Counselling. Based on IIT Madras cut off for MBA, candidates can get admission as per their corresponding rank. Candidates who want MBA admission can visit the official website of CAT to fill the application form online. At the time of CAT application candidates also need to submit the application fee on the portal. 

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

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:

ParticularsPlacements 2023 (BTech, DD, IDDD CSE)Placements 2023 (MTech CSE)
the highest packageINR 1.31 LPAINR 54.21 LPA
the lowest packageINR 10.20 LPAINR 12 LPA
Median packageINR 30.36 LPAINR 24.50 LPA
Q:   What is the cut off for IIT Madras DoMS?
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DOMS IIT Madras cutoff for the Management courses including MBA is based on valid CAT scores. For IIT Madras MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. For last three years the overall cutoff for DOMS IIT Madras has been constant at 85.11 percentile. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for DOMS IIT Madras cutoff for General category students for last three years:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - DoMS IIT Madras : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202020212022
Overall85.1185.1185.11
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
Q:   What is Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?
A: 

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:   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:   What is the opening and closing rank for Integrated BTech + M.Tech in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) at IIT Madras?
A: 

The opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 5365 and closing rank was 5374. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 8323 and 8618. Admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) in IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   Is IIT Madras hard to get?
A: 

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 MainJEE 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:   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
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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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Nishtha Karan

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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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Aishwarya Malhotra

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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
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Sanjana Srivastava

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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.

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Pallavi Karan

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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
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