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IIT Madras Highlights 2026

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Q:   Is IIT Madras BS degree provided online?
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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:   How can students join IIT Madras after 12th?
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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:   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:   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. 

IIT Madras Popular Programmes 2026

B.E. / B.Tech

36 CoursesStar Icon4.6(225)4 - 5 years#1 NIRF
₹8 L
₹15 - 46 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

51 CoursesStar Icon4.6(68)2 - 5 years
₹1 L
₹10.9 - 38.2 LPA

B.Sc.

6 CoursesStar Icon4.8(7)4 - 5 years
₹8 L
₹13.2 - 20 LPA

M.Sc.

6 CoursesStar Icon4.5(22)2 - 5 years
₹10 K - 1 L
₹7.2 - 20 LPA

MS

19 CoursesStar Icon4.5(7)2 years
₹20 K
₹7.2 - 24 LPA

M.A.

3 CoursesStar Icon5.0(1)2 years
₹80 K
₹17.2 LPA

MBA/PGDM

2 CoursesStar Icon4.5(11)2 - 5 years#13 NIRF
₹10 L - 17 L
₹18 LPA

UG Diploma

1 Course1 year
    – / –
₹18 K
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Ph.D.

2 Courses3 years
₹15 K
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Executive MBA/PGDM

2 CoursesStar Icon4.6(1)1 year - 2 years
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₹13.5 L
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Q:   Which are the popular programmes available at IIT Madras?
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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.

IIT Madras Admission Process & Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
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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.

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.

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 I get admission in IIT Madras for MBA?
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IIT Madras MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in CAT, conducted by IIMs. Students seeking admission can apply online by visiting the official website of CAT. The final admission is granted based on CAT score, past academic record, work experience, performance in PI round, academic diversity, gender diversity and other achievements (if any). Apart from all these, for IIT Madras MBA admission, candidates also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement. 

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IIT Madras
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4.5/5
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Top recruiting companies like CARGILL, Tata, Garv Tech, RNTBCI, L&T, KYRO, etc., visit our campus.
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The students of Maths department are more inclined towards higher studies, So a less number of students participated in placement drive.
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2027
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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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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 + M.Tech. in Applied Mechanics - Batch of 2024
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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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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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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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 Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2027
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3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Madras MBA : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall85.1185.1185.11
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
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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 DOMS IIT Madras CAT cutoff for OBC Category?
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DOMS IIT Madras CAT cutoff for OBC Category for last year is 70 percentile. Tabulated below is CAT percentile Cutoff (OBC-All India) for DOMS IIT Madras:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - DoMS IIT Madras : CAT percentile Cutoff (OBC-All India)
Section202020212022
Overall71.917070
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
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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:   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
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IIT Madras Rankings 2026

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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 Sciences. BTech 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. 

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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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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:   Which companies generally recruit from IIT Madras?
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Some of the top recruiters at IIT madras include JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe, and others. According to media reports,  1,091 students were placed in phase I and phase II in the past year placements. More than 80% of BTech/ Dual Degree and 75% of Master degree students have been placed till last year. In addition to this, out of 300 PPOs offered, 235 were accepted.

Q:   Who are eligible for IIT Madras summer internships?
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For IIT Madras summer internships, a candidate must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Working Professionals are not eligible to apply for internships
  • Students must pursue the IITM BSc Degree without other commitments (on-campus degree or full-time job)
  • Students will have to fulfill training requirements before they apply for internships.
  • Students should have completed 4 courses + 2 course projects at the Diploma level.
  • Students will be allowed to apply once they complete at least one Diploma course.
  • Non-refundable Registration fees of INR 1,800 (incl GST) must be submitted

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

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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.

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

 

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

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Q:   How does the IIT Madras CSE cutoff compare with that of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay?
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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:   What is JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2?
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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.

Q:   Are IIT Madras admissions 2024 open for MBA?
A: 

IIT Madras admissions begin after the declaration of CAT results. The admission process for the year 2024 is ongoing. Candidates having a valid CAT score can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the MBA before Jan 31, 2024.  The final results of all the selection rounds were declared in May, 2024.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria in IIT Madras?
A: 

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:   Can I get direct admission to DoMS IIT Madras?
A: 

For MBA, students cannot get direct entry to DoMS IIT Madras. There is a rigorous selection criteria set for the same which is inclusive of a valid score in CAT exam, students' past academic performance, performance in PI round, etc. For E-MBA and PGPEX-VLM, however, admission is offered based on the score in the entrance exam conducted by the institute.

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Q:   How many departments are there under the IIT Madras?
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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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Q:   What is the seat intake for BSc at IIT Madras?
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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:

CoursesSeats
BS in Biological Science43
BS plus MS in Biological Science42
BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering30
BS plus MS in Physics13

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?
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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 SpecialisationSeat Intake
Mechanical Engineering215
Electrical Engineering154
Civil Engineering127
Chemical Engineering117
Computer Science and Engineering87
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering78
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering68
Aerospace Engineering63
Biological Engineering43
Engineering Physics42

 

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

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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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Q:   Is IIT Madras a good college?
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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.

Q:   Is IIT Madras worth all the hype?
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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.

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How are the placements of B.Tech in civil engineering in IIT, Madras?

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The placement scenario for B.Tech in Civil Engineering at Lovely Professional University (LPU) is quite encouraging, reflecting the university's focus on industry-oriented education and skill development. LPU has a dedicated placement cell that works tirelessly to bridge the gap between academic lea

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When will the application process for MBA admission start at DoMS IIT Madras?

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The MBA admission start at DoMS IIT Madras will start after the CAT November results 2025. 

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What is the IIT Madras fees for BTech course?

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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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What is the JEE Mains cutoff for CSE at IIT Madras?

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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. 

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Is JEE mandatory for BSc courses 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

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