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IIT Madras (IITM): Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements, Ranking

Q: What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?

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 seat intake for BSc at IIT Madras?

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: Courses Seats BS in Biological Science 43 BS plus MS in Biological Science 42 BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering 30 BS plus MS in Physics 13 Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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IIT Madras has opened admissions for various Olympiad achievers. For this, IIT Madras has reserved 34 Supernumerary Seats under the 'Science Olympiad Excellence' Category from 2025-26.

The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/MTech and PhD courses has concluded. Results are scheduled for release on Mar 19, 2026.

A few more updates are given below:

The JEE Advanced 2026 application form is expected to be released in April 2026, and the examination will be conducted on May 17, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 has closed for IIT Madras admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The session 2 exams will be conducted from Apr 2 to Apr 9, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 exam is now over for admission to the MSc course, with the results expected to be announced on Mar 20, 2026.

IIT Madras Highlights 2026

Identified as an ‘Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Chennai IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical & research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India & is autonomous in nature. Chennai IIT Campus, through its 18 departments, 4 national & 11 institute research centres offers various full-time/ part-time/ online courses at PG, UG, & doctoral levels across the Engineering, Science, Humanities, Management, and various other streams. OpenAI has recently announced its first Learning Accelerator in India in collaboration with IIT Madras, Chennai. The available flagship programmes are BTech and MBA. IIT Madras Pravartak has launched executive programme in Generative AI and Agentic AI Tools used for Business. For international students, master’s programme for international students has been launched by the college.

Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras campus is home to India’s first university-based research park- IITMR. IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) aims to build a knowledge & innovation ecosystem. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. Madras IIT recently launched the country's first online BSc Programme in Programming in Data Science. A few more interesting highlights regarding Chennai IIT Madras are listed below:

Particulars	IIT Madras (IIT Madras in Chennai) Highlights 2026
Establishment year \| Ownership type	1959 \| Public
Also known as	IIT Chennai (Indian Institute Of Technology Chennai)
IIT Chennai address	Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
IIT Madras University campus size	617 acre
Number of departments	18
IIT Madras Chennai QS Ranking 2026	- 70 by the QS Rankings (Asian University Ranking) - 180 by the QS World University Rankings - 305 by the QS Sustainability Ranking
NIRF ranking 2025 IIT Madras	- 1st under the Engineering category - 1st under the Overall category - 1st under the Innovation category
Newly launched courses	B.S. (Chemistry), MTech in Electric Vehicles, & BTech in Computational Engineering & Mechanics (CEM) & BTech in Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering (iBME), Executive programme in Generative AI and Agentic AI Tools used for Business
JEE Main College Predictor 2026	Click Here
IIT Madras Latest News	IIT Madras to Admit Olympiad Achievers Without JEE Advanced, 34 Supernumerary Seats Introduced IIT Madras became the first college in the country to announce separate admission categories for those excelling in Fine Arts & Sports
Flagship programmes	BTech and MBA
Total faculty	591
New collaboration	LSU Health New Orleans
IIT Madras Chennai Official website	www.iitm.ac.in
Shiksha Rating (Overall)	4.5/5

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

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?

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:

Particulars	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.

Q: What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?

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: Is JEE exam mandatory for BSc at IIT Madras?

No, JEE exams are not mandatory for BSc admissions at IIT Madras. Candidates who wish to take admissions into the BSc course at IIT Madras must appear for IISER entrance examination. The admissions into IIT Madras BSc courses are decided on merit basis where, the scores obtained by candidates in the IISER entrance exam are taken into account to decide the admissions.

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5.0(1)2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹80 K

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Median Salary

₹17.2 LPA

UG Diploma

1 Course1 year

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹18 K

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MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.5(11)2 - 5 years#13 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹10 L - 17 L

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₹18 LPA

Executive MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.6(1)1 year - 2 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

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₹13.5 L

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5.0

Ph.D.

2 Courses3 years

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Total Tuition Fees

₹15 K

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Q: What are the courses that IIT Madras offers?

IIT Madras provides UG, PG, and doctoral courses. The courses include BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD. IIT Madras has also started for an 8-week free online course on Data Science.

Q: Is IIT Madras BS degree provided online?

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: Is MBA available at IIT Madras?

Yes, IIT Madras offers MBA course via the Department of Management Studies (DoMS). The duration of this course is two-years, which is divided into seven quarters. Candidates who hold a UG degree in the relevant stream and have a valid CAT score can apply online on the official website of IIT Madras. Students can pursue this course in the following specialisations:

Finance
Integrative Management
Marketing
HR & OB
Operations
Information Systems

Q: Which BTech specialisation does IIT Madras offer?

IIT Madras offers a full-time BTech course across 10 specialisations. Admissions to all BTech specialisations are done through a common selection process. Tabulated below are specialisations candidates can pursue at IIT Madras:

IIT Madras BTech Specialisation
Biological Engineering	Civil Engineering	Engineering Physics
Aerospace Engineering	Metallurgical Science and Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	-	-

IIT Madras Admission Process & Important Dates 2026

The mode of IIT Chennai 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, etc. For admission to the flagship BTech programmes, students are selected based on valid JEE-Advanced ranks, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. On the successful completion of the counselling process, students are selected for the final seat allotment after the doc verification & tuition fee payment. Below are the key dates for admission to the programmes offered at IIT Madras Chennai:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

36 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2
Apr '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2Tentative

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

51 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
19 Mar '26	GATE 2026 results
May '26	COAP 2026Tentative
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative

B.Sc. Admissions 2026

6 Courses4 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IISER Entrance Exam, JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Important dates

Dates	Events
5 Mar '26 - 13 Apr '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window
May '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026Tentative
24 May '26 - 7 Jun '26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Hall Ticket

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Do I need to apply separately on IIT Madras website after JoSAA counselling?

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: Can I get direct admission to IIT Madras MA course?

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

Q: Can I do M.Tech in IIT Madras without GATE?

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

Q: Is direct admission possible at IIT Madras?

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

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Top recruiting companies were Google, Uber, Microsoft, KLA Tencor, GS, JPMC, MTX, etc.

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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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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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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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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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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 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

IIT Madras Cutoff 2026 will be updated here once out. IIT Madras cutoff was released for admission to the BTech and other Integrated BTech programmes across various categories belonging to the AI quota. Some of the popular branches of IIT Madras include Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Refer to the below IIT Madras cut off details:

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IIT JAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Sc. in Physics	228	165	155
M.Sc. in Chemistry	262	200	228
M.Sc. in Mathematics	228	211	173

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Madras MBA : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2022	2023	2024
Overall	85.11	85.11	85.11
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

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JEE Advanced Round 6 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159	171
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838	849
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1877	1858	1441
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419	306
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics	– / –	– / –	1309

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How is IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 different from that of past year?

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:

Course	2023	2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3237	2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	4439	3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	6132	5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6169	4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7996	7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2572	2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3293	2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering	– / –	– / –
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)	4436	3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1877	1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	3171	2742
B.S. + M.S in Biological Science	– / –	– / –
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering	7967	5755
B.S. in Biological Science	11185	10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419

Q: How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?

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: What is the cutoff for BTech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras for other than general categories?

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology other than General category are - 3287 for OBC, 1796 for SC, 901 for ST and 1373 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q: What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for MSc?

IIT Madras MSc cutoff 2025 was released for various categories belonging to the AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT JAM 2025 cutoff range across all the categories for MSc admission.

Category	IIT JAM Cutoff Range 2025
General	133 - 228
OBC	334 - 532
SC	917 - 1428
ST	2609 - 3425
EWS	297 - 510
PWD	332 - 3846

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IIT Madras Rankings 2026

IIT Madras in Chennai has secured the number 1 position for many consecutive years in the NIRF rankings for 'Engineering' and 'Overall' categories. Further, IIT Madras has been ranked 227 by the QS WUR Ranking 2025. Some of the important IIT Madras rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	IIT Chennai Rank
QS Rankings 2026	Asian University Ranking	70
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS World University Rankings 2026	180
QS Rankings 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	305
NIRF 2025	Overall	1
NIRF 2025	Innovation	1
NIRF 2025	Engineering	1
NIRF 2025	Research Institutions	2
NIRF 2025	Management	13
QS Rankings 2025	Asian University Rankings	56
QS Rankings 2025	QS World University Rankings	227

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	1

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	1	1	1
The Week	– / –	– / –	3

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Publisher	2024	2025
NIRF	– / –	1
QS World University Rankings	53	56

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Can I get admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras if my rank is between 700 and 750?

To get admission at IIT Madras for MTech courses, candidate must qualify the GATE exam. The IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2024 for the General AI candidates was ranged between 492 and 877. Therefore, it is quite likely that at the cutoff of 700-750, candidate can get admission to MTech courses. However, the choice of course would depend on the last-round closing rank of that particular course.

Q: Can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 6106 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology.

Q: What is the international ranking of IIT Madras?

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

Ranking Body	Category	IIT Chennai Rank
QS Rankings 2026	Asian University Ranking	70
QS World University Rankings 2026	QS World University Rankings 2026	180
QS Rankings 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	305

Q: What is the rank of IIT Madras for BTech?

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:

Publisher	2021	2022	2023
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IIT Madras Placements 2025

IIT Madras provides placement support to students. The college is visited by various MNCs and India companies. The highest package given to MBA students in 2025 was 37.63 LPA. The department-wise average package recorded for BTech, MTech, MS, MSc and PhD programmes in 2025 is presented below:

BTech Department	Average Package (2025)
AE	INR 17.1 LPA
CH	INR 18.8 LPA
CE	INR 17.5 LPA
CS	INR 53.2 LPA
EE	INR 28.8 LPA
ME	INR 16.9 LPA
MM	INR 18.4 LPA
OE	INR 16.5 LPA
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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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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the placement scenario of MTech course IIT Madras?

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:

Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 54.21 LPA
Median package	INR 15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 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?

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:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG (BTech, DD, IDDD)	INR 18 LPA	INR 17 LPA
MTech	INR 13.02 LPA	INR 15 LPA
MS- Engineering Streams	INR 15 LPA	INR 15 LPA
MSc- Science Stream	INR 14 LPA	INR 9.62 LPA
MA (Humanities and Social Sciences)	INR 13.69 LPA	INR 10.95 LPA
MBA	INR 15.35 LPA	INR 20.80 LPA
PhD	INR 16.50 LPA	INR 15 LPA

Q: What is the highest package at IIT Madras?

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:

Particulars	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 highest package in CSE at IIT Madras?

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:

Particulars	Placements 2023 (BTech, DD, IDDD CSE)	Placements 2023 (MTech CSE)
the highest package	INR 1.31 LPA	INR 54.21 LPA
the lowest package	INR 10.20 LPA	INR 12 LPA
Median package	INR 30.36 LPA	INR 24.50 LPA

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras offers more than 25 scholarships, which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. To avail of the scholarship benefits, interested and eligible students need to download the respective application forms through the official website of IIT Madras India and submit the same to the academic section. Some of the top scholarships offered by Chennai IITM are mentioned below:

Indian Institute of Technology Chennai (Indian Institute of Madras) Scholarships	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount/ Benefit
-Merit-cum-Means/ Free studentship (offered to 25% of admitted students)	- Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA - Renewal of scholarship for students with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester	67% tuition fee exemption
Notional prize (offered to 7% of admitted students)	- Rank in JEE - 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 - Renewal of scholarship for students with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester	- Free mess charges - pocket allowance INR 250 per month - over and above tuition fee exemption
Indian Women's Association at Bonn scholarship	- Family income up to INR 5 LPA - Rank in JEE	INR 1,250 per month for 12 months for one BTech student only.
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	Based on the highest CGPA by the end of the fourth semester of BTech/ dual degree electrical engineering	One time amount of INR 20,000

Other Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras scholarships including the scholarships offered by the government/ organisations are mentioned below. Students are eligible to apply for any one of the following:

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Minority Affairs
MHRD scholarship for single girl child
Pratibha Scholarship of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Aditya Birla Scholarship
Inlakhs Scholarship
OPJEMS

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the different scholarships available at IIT Madras for BTech students?

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: What are the scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Madras?

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

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Amount
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA	67% Tuition fee exemption
Institute Notional Prize	Based the JEE rank and, parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA	One-time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST Scholarship	Parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA	Free messing and pocket allowance of INR 250 pm, over and above tuition fee exemption
Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship	Based on JEE rank and parents' income up to INR 5.50 LPA	INR 25,000 pa

Other Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Amount Of Scholarship
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students	Top 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 Scholarship	Students who belong to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and, Parsis and whose parental income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPA	Maintenance 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 child	As per GoI norms	INR 40,000 pa
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Top 20 students in JEE	INR 60,000 pa
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)	All students admitted to the BS plus MS programme	INR 80,000 pa per student

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

Q: What are the scholarships offered by IIT Madras?

At IIT Madras, students are offered several scholarships. These are offered only to eligible students. Some of the schemes include:

Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Institute free studentship
Institute Notional Prize
Institute SC/ ST Scholarship
Girish Ready Scholarship
Indian Women Association at Bonn Scholarship
Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship
Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship
Aditya Birla Scholarship
Minsitry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Central Sector Scholarship for SC students
MHRD Scholarships for single girl child

Q: Is there any scholarship in IIT Madras?

IT Madras provides more than 25 scholarships which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. To avail these scholarship benefits, all the interested and eligible students need to download the respective application forms through the IIT Madras official website and submit the same to the academic section.

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IIT Madras Courses and Fees 2026

Numerous undergraduate - UG, graduate, joint, exchange, & research programmes are available at the Indian Institute of Technology–Madras (IIT Chennai). In the areas of Engineering, Science, etc. Chennai IIT Campus grants the degrees of BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), MTech, MBA in IIT Madras, MSc, & PhD. IIT Madras online degree includes a 4-year BS programme. The content in the BS course is delivered online, whereas various quizzes & examinations are conducted in person at examination centres across India & outside India. IITM is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), which is sponsored by the AICTE. Other newly launched courses include B.S. (Chemistry), MTech in Electric Vehicles, & BTech in Computational Engineering & Mechanics (CEM) & BTech in Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering (iBME).

Madras IIT Postgraduate courses like MTech, MBA, MSc, & so forth have a 2-year duration. Furthermore, IITM has agreements in place with international universities to provide joint PhD & other programmes. Chennai IIT is also well-known for its AICTE-sponsored Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), the first online Bachelor of Science programme in history. Some of the International Interdisciplinary Master’s programmes available in the college are below:

Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering
Complex Systems and Dynamics
Computational Engineering
Data Science
Energy System
Quantum Science and Technology
Robotics
Cyber Physical Systems

Below are details regarding IIT Chennai MBA & various other courses:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(36 courses)	8 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main JEE Advanced
M.E./M.Tech(51 courses)	1 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : COAP GATE+2 More
B.Sc.(6 courses)	8 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : IISER Entrance Exam JEE Main+1 More
M.Sc.(6 courses)	10 K - 1 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 75 % Exams : IIT JAM GATE+2 More
MS(19 courses)	20 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATE Tamil Nadu PG medical
M.A.(3 courses)	80 KGet Fee Details	Exams : GATE
UG Diploma(1 course)	18 KGet Fee Details	– / –
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	10 L - 17 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 % Exams : CAT
Executive MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	13.5 L	Graduation : 60 %
Ph.D.(2 courses)	15 KGet Fee Details	Exams : CAT GATE+1 More

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the fee for BTech at IIT Madras?

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:

Courses	Tuition Fees
B.E. / B.Tech	5.3 L - 10 L
B.Sc.	1.2 L - 17 L
B.Sc.	1.2 L - 10 L

Q: What is the cost of MBA in IIT Madras?

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: Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?

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

IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh.

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IIT Madras Vs Other Colleges- Which is Better?

Among all the IITs, the Indian Institute of Madras (IIT Madras) was the 3rd to be established in the country. Chennai IIT Campus is compared with other IITs like IIT Bombay & IIT Kharagpur in terms of course fees, placements, & various other factors. IIT Madras, when compared with other to ranked IITs, is ranked one by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category.

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IIT Madras	₹ 15 LPA - 46 LPA	₹ 8 L	#1 NIRF, 2025
NIT Trichy Compare	-/-	₹ 5 L	#9 NIRF, 2025
IIT Delhi Compare	₹ 19.08 LPA - 24.3 LPA	₹ 8 L	#2 NIRF, 2025
IIT Kharagpur Compare	₹ 14 LPA - 19.76 LPA	₹ 8 L	#5 NIRF, 2025
IIT Kanpur Compare	₹ 19.4 LPA	₹ 8 L	#4 NIRF, 2025
IIT Bombay Compare	₹ 17.92 LPA - 19.63 LPA	₹ 8 L	#3 NIRF, 2025

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

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

Students who have by chance missed Chennai IIT campus JEE Main examinations must not worry. These IIT Madras University students will be given a chance to apply again the next year. Candidates who really wish to get admission in the college must take part in the IIT Madras admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must have the knowledge of their eligibility requirement & application must be submitted accordingly. Follow the IIT Madras application process given below:

1: Visit the official site & register for the JEE Main examination.

2: Appear for the IIT Madras Campus JEE Main exam.

3: Register for the counselling.

4: Pay the admission fee to the selected & the allotted college.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: Are MBA admissions open at IIT Madras?

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.

Q: What is the fees for IIT Madras course admission?

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 Name	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 8 lakh
BSc	INR 8 lakh
MTech	INR 1 lakh
MS	INR 20,000
MBA	INR 10 Lacs - INR 17 lakh

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

Q: Is COAP mandatory for IIT Madras admission?

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

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

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.

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The Indian Institute of Madras is spread across 617 acres of land. There are several technical fests arranged in this college, such as Shaastra, Saarang, etc. The Centre for Innovation (CFI) has 12 clubs & 4 competition teams. The members represent the college internationally in various competitions. Recently, IIT Madras has developed a low-cost chip device. This device is meant to detect the antibiotic resistance in just 3 hours.

Hostels: IIT Madras provides seperate hostel accomodation for girls and boys. The institute has 19 hostels, out of which 4 are for girls and 15 are for boys. Hostels are fully equipped with sports facilities, music rooms, tech rooms, and a TV room. It also has a garden and a library.
Research Park: IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) is India’s first university-based research park. It has partnered with various companies & start-ups to conduct the research work. It has more than 3,000 working professionals across corporate R&D units, multinational research centres, etc.

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Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Q: What are the facilities provided by IIT Madras?

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: Does IIT Madras provide hostel facility?

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 is the seat intake for BSc at IIT Madras?

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:

Courses	Seats
BS in Biological Science	43
BS plus MS in Biological Science	42
BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering	30
BS plus MS in Physics	13

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

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IIT Madras Departments

Indian Institute of Technology Chennai offers various UG, PG and other courses through its multiple departments. These courses are provided across Engineering & various other streams. Below table shows the list of IIT Madras in Chennai departments in detail:

IIT Madras Departments
Aerospace Engineering	Biotechnology	Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering
Physics	Ocean Engineering	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Medical Science & Technology	Mechanical Engineering	Mathematics
Management Studies	Humanities & Social Sciences	Engineering Design
Electrical Engineering	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	Computer Science & Engineering
Civil Engineering	Chemistry	Chemical Engineering

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many departments are there under the IIT Madras?

Indian Institute of Technology Chennai gives various UG, PG & other courses through its multiple departments. These courses are provided across Engineering & various other streams. Below table shows the list of IIT Madras in Chennai departments in detail:

IIT Madras Departments
Aerospace Engineering	Biotechnology	Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering
Physics	Ocean Engineering	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Medical Science & Technology	Mechanical Engineering	Mathematics
Management Studies	Humanities & Social Sciences	Engineering Design
Electrical Engineering	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	Computer Science & Engineering
Civil Engineering	Chemistry	Chemical Engineering

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IIT Madras Faculty

IIT Madras India is visited by several guest lecturers. IIT Madras has a total of 591 experienced staff and faculty members. IIT Madras Campus also involves the alumni in its educational and research activities, whenever possible, by inviting them to participate on its advisory boards as visiting faculty or as guest speakers.

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Q: How many faculty members does IIT Madras have?

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.

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IIT Madras Online Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched the ‘IITM School Connect’ programme. This programme was implemented to help students make informed choices about their Higher Education & careers. Towards this, the college has launched two certificate course programmes in ‘Data Science & Artificial Intelligence’ & ‘Electronic Systems'. Chennai IIT Campus teaches these programmes in online mode. These IIT Madras online courses aim at providing hands-on career experience for Class XI & XII students. IIT Madras online class can be attended easily by the students. IIT chennai online courses are 8 weeks long. The following are the USPs of joining the certificate programmes available at IIT Chennai:

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IIT Madras Notable Alumni

The alumni of IIT Madras are placed across diff. sectors like Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, HR, Programme & Product Management, etc. Apart from this, IIT Madras' alumni have also been active participants in our society & represent the country nationally & internationally as social workers & entrepreneurs. Some of the notable alumni who have added value to the system of IIT Madras are tabulated below:

Alumni Description	Alumni Photograph
Kris Gopalakrishnan is one of the seven founders of the leading global IT firm, Infosys. He pursued MSc in Physics & MTech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Madras
Ramanathan Guha is widely known as the creator of web standards like RSS, RDF, & Schema.org. He pursued BTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras

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IIT Madras FAQs

Below are the IIT Madras FAQs:

Q: Which is the biggest festival of IIT Madras?

IIT Madras conducts an annual fest called Shaastra. It is an annual technical festival organised to celebrate unconstrained thinking and love for the spirit of engineering.

Another cultural festival organised by IIT Madras is Saarang, It is the largest cultural fest in India held every year in the month of January.

Q: Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIT Madras?

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: Is IIT Madras approved?

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: What are the top packages offered during IIT Madras MBA placements?

The table below showcases the IIT Madras MBA average package offered to the top 10%, 25%, and 50% of students over the last three years:

Course	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Top 10%	INR 22.47 LPA	INR 29.30 LPA	NA
Top 25%	INR 21.62 LPA	INR 26.96 LPA	INR 21.89 LPA
Top 50%	INR 20.27 LPA	INR 24.03 LPA	NA

Q: What is the placement trend recorded during IIT Madras placements?

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 LPA	4	N/A
Popular recruiters	Atlassian, Deloitte India, Capgemini	American Express, Cogoport, SAP Labs

Q: What is the fees for BSc in IIT Madras?

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 Name

One-Time Fees

Tuition Fees

Hostel and Mess Fees

INR 7,050

INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh

Mess: INR 1.37 lakh

BS plus MS

INR 7,050

INR 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: How are students shortlisted at IIT Madras?

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 exam pattern for GATE exam?

Candidates can check GATE paper pattern 2026 below -

Particulars	Details
Exam mode	Online
Total Questions	65 (10 General Aptitude and 55 subject-specific)
Question type	MCQ, MSQs, and NATs
Time	3 hours
Total marks	100

Candidates must note that exam pattern (questions) are different for some papers. Make sure to check properly. IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 exam in two sessions.

Q: What is the total cost of BTech degree at IIT Madras in 2025?

IIT Madras BTech total fees is estimated between INR 9.15 Lakh to 15.91 Lakh for four years. This cost can be calculated if we include the major expenses, such as:

Tuition: INR 8 L - INR 10 Lakh (four years)
Hostel: INR 1.07 Lakh - INR 5.4 Lakh (four years)
One-time charges: INR 8,000 - INR 21,000
Additional charges: Around INR 30,000
Total fee: INR 9.15 Lakh - INR 15.91 lakh

Final amount may vary as per year and specialization, and are subject to revision.

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

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 average package for M.Tech at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras average package is yet to be released. However, the median package is out for the years 2022 and 2023 for IIT Madras M.Tech course. Check the following table for IIT Madras placement package comparison for 2022 and 2023:

Course	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
MTech	INR 13.02 LPA	INR 15 LPA

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

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:

Categories	CSE	Micro Electronics and VLSI Design	Integrated Circuits and Systems
General	820	831	877
OBC	722	741	810
SC	571	624	637
ST	416	462	535
PWD	476	500	557
EWS	757	808	871

Q: How to apply for IIT Madras?

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

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

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

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

Q: How can students join IIT Madras after Class 12th?

Students who wish to get admission to the IIT Madras after Class 12th must apply for the entrance exams and appear for the entrance test. The mode of IIT Chennai 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, etc.

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

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:

Course	2024
M.Sc. in Physics	173
M.Sc. in Chemistry	200
M.Sc. in Mathematics	211

Q: How can I get admission in IIT Madras?

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 apply for BTech at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras applications for BTech start with JEE Main registrations. To apply for BTech, candidates must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 1,000 and INR 800 for girls.

After the commencement of JEE Main exam, candidates have to qualify for JEE Advanced entrance exam. Only candidates who qualify for the JEE Main exam are eligible to fill JEE Advanced form All the steps of JEE Advanced registration are as follows:

Login with JEE Main 2024 application number and password.
Furnish the details in the registration form. JEE Main details in the form will be prefilled from its database.
Fill out the complete application form, upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Download and print the registration receipt.

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?

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

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 placement scenario for BTech at IIT Madras?

BTech CSE median package received during placements 2025 was 46 LPA while the average package stood at INR 53.2 LPA. For BTech branch such as Electrical and Chemical, the average package recorded was 28.8 LPA and 18.8 LPA.

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Which branch at IIT Madras has the highest cutoff?

Answered a week ago

If you belong to the General AI category, the highest (most competitive) last round cutoff was 155 for admission to the M.Sc. in Physics course. The lower the cutoff rank, the more competitive the course is for admission, and vice versa.

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Are IIT Madras admissions 2024 open for MBA?

Answered 2 months ago

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

Nishtha Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Is IIT Madras very expensive?

Answered a week ago

No, IIT Madras is not very expensive but even if students feel that it is, worry not there are scholarships available for students. Some of the top scholarships offered by Chennai IITM are mentioned below:

Indian Institute of Technology Chennai (Indian Institute of Madras) Scholarships	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount/ Benefit
-Merit-cum-Means/ Free studentship (offered to 25% of admitted students)	- Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA - Renewal of scholarship for students with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester	67% tuition fee exemption
Notional prize (offered to 7% of admitted students)	- Rank in JEE - 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 - Renewal of scholarship for students with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester	- Free mess charges - pocket allowance INR 250 per month - over and above tuition fee exemption
Indian Women's Association at Bonn scholarship	- Family income up to INR 5 LPA - Rank in JEE	INR 1,250 per month for 12 months for one BTech student only.
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	Based on the highest CGPA by the end of the fourth semester of BTech/ dual degree electrical engineering	One time amount of INR 20,000

Raj Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Is IIT Madras a private or a government college?

Answered a week ago

IIT Madras is a government college which was established in as an 'Institute of Eminence'. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Chennai IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959. Being a government college, the fee for various courses is not very high.

Liyansha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

What are some important documents for IIT Madras admissions?

Answered a month ago

Students have to present some documents during IIT Madras admissions for verification purposes. A list of important documents is as below: