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Q:   What is the highest package at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras overall highest package data is not released. The best placement was observed in BTech CS branch with average package of INR 53.2 LPA.

During MBA and Tech MBA placements 2025, the highest package offered was 35.5 LPA and 81 LPA.

Q:   How are MTech placements at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras MTech placements are good. For top MTech branch such as CS, the median and average package recorded in 2025 was 24.6 LPA and 29 LPA. In MTech branch such as EE, CH and CE, the median package recorded was 22.1 LPA, 15 LPA and 18 LPA. 

Q:   Is IIT Madras BSc course worth it?
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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:   Why choose IIT Madras?
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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. The institute recently launched the country's first online BSc Programme in Programming in Data Science. IITM is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP),  which is sponsored by the AICTE  (All India Council for Technical Education). 

IIT Madras Admission & Application Process 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE
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22 Jul '26 - 18 Aug '26
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Q:   How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
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IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh. 

Q:   How many faculty members does IIT Madras have?
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Indian Institute of Technology has over 550 teaching staff and 1,250 administrative and support staff across all academic departments. Almost all these faculty members are holding PhD degrees in their respective fields. The best-in-class faculty members are all alumni from reputed national and international universities, and hold an immense amount of experience in their sectors. The faculty members include professors, assistant professors, associate professors, among others. 

Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras can be one of the prime choice for MBA aspirants. The MBA batch of 2023-25 comprised 93 students. 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. In Tech MBA, the highest, average and median package received in 2025 was 81 LPA, 20 LPA and 15 LPA. In the year 2025, IIT Madras was ranked 13 in the Management category by the NIRF.

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:   What are the key features I should know about BTech at IIT Madras?
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BTech at IIT Madras offers a premier 4-year undergraduate engineering degree across 32 unique specialisations. This public institution focuses on deep technical learning, research exploration, and industrial collaborations. Students learn from distinguished faculty mentors inside advanced research labs. The well-structured programme sets a solid academic foundation for excellent global careers.

Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2026 is available for Round 1 admission across various categories. For the General AI quota, the closing ranks were in the range of 94 and 3028 for BTech admission. Of all the BTech specialisations, the most competitive for admission was Computer Science and Engineering, followed by Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics and Electrical Engineering. For detailed round 1 cutoff information for the General AI category, check out the table below: 

CourseJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering94
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics160
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering377
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics645
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics756
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1218
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design1322
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1456
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1634
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1910
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering2085
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2471
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2537
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering2972
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering3028
Q:   What is the average package offered to MTech graduates at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras average package is yet to be released. However, the median package for  department such as CE, CS and EE, the average package recorded was 16.6 LPA, 29 LPA and 24.4 LPA

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.

Q:   Are IIT Madras admissions open?
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Yes, IIT Madras admission is open now. The institute is currently in the middle of admission process for UG & PG programmes. For BTech admission, JoSAA counselling is ongoing.

Q:   Where do most graduates head after completing their BTech at IIT Madras degrees?
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Graduating with a degree like BTech at IIT Madras opens up multiple high-paying career avenues across global industries. Many graduates join leading tech firms, finance institutions, or traditional manufacturing giants through campus placements. Others choose to go for higher studies or pick funded research work at elite international universities.

Q:   Can we join IIT Madras without JEE?
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Yes, there are many other courses for which the selection criteria are different and the prescribed entrance exam is also other than JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Below are some of the courses offered at IIT Madras along with their eligibility criteria and entrance exam:

  • MTech: IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across various specialisations. The institute inducts candidates for the M.Tech programmes based on valid GATE scores followed by the counselling process.
  • MBA: For admission to the full-time two year MBA programme at IIT Madras, candidates are required to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round.
  • MSc: IIT Madras accepts admission to the MSc programme based on a valid score/ rank in the IIT-JAM exam.
Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?
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The application fees for JEE Main is written below

  • INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
  • INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
  • INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
Q:   What has been the trend for cut-off for B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology in last few years?
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The cutoff trend for B.Tech at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 3259. In 2022, it increased to 3881. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 1584 to 1666 for OBC, 961 to 1248 for SC, 558 to 500 for ST, 610 to 862 for EWS, 86 to 165 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

Q:   Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?
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Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

Q:   What is the CSE cutoff for admission at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras CSE cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to various categories belonging to the AI quota. The JEE Advanced Round 1 closing rank for CSE admission was 149 in the General category. IIT Madras witnessed a fluctuating trend for CSE admission over a period of three years. The year-wise first-round closing ranks for CSE are given below: 

Course202420252026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159171149
Q:   What are the minimum class 12 marks required to apply for BTech at IIT Madras?
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Enrolling in BTech at IIT Madras requires candidates to clear their senior secondary board exams with solid marks. Students need a minimum of 75% aggregate score in physics, chemistry, and mathematics combined. This core educational criterion works as an essential initial filter before the board checks any entrance ranks.

Q:   Do students from reserved categories get any relaxation in board percentages for a BTech at IIT Madras?
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Aspirants from reserved categories targeting a BTech at IIT Madras receive specific relaxations in their Class 12 qualifying marks. The necessary board exam baseline drops down to 65% aggregate in core Science subjects for these candidates.  

Q:   Is IIT Madras good for placement?
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IIT Madras is one of the leading Engineering Institute in India. The Institute offers good placements to its students. During the placement drive 2025, median package offered to students of BTech branch such as CS, EE and CH was 46 LPA, 22.5 LPA and 17.4 LPA. In MTech, median package recorded in these branch was 24.6 LPA, 22.1 LPA and 15 LPA.

Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for CSE?
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IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 is available in the table below for CSE Round 1 admission across various categories under the All India quota.

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Round 1) 
General149
OBC94
SC55
ST27
EWS31
PWD2

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