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Q:   How are the placements at IIT Madras?
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Placements at IIT Madras are good. According to the placement report 2025 released, median and average package recorded during BTech CSE placements was 46 LPA and 53.2 LPA. In BTech EE, the median and average salary offered was 22.5 LPA and 28.8 LPA. In ME, MM and PH branch, the average package stood at 16.9 LPA, 18.4 LPA and 34.1 LPA.

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:   What is the placement scenario of MTech course 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:   What is the average package offered at IIT Madras?
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The average package offered during IIT Madras BTech placements 2025 for all branch was from INR 16.5 LPA in OE branch to 53.2 LPA in CS branch. In MTech, the average package was between 10.2 LPA and 29 LPA.

The average package offered during MBA and MA placements 2025 was 17.9 LPA and 17.2 LPA. In MSc DSAI, the average package was 26.5 LPA.

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IIT Madras Admission Process & Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

36 Courses4 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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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
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Q:   Are MBA admissions open at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras MBA admissions are open now. The institute is accepting online applications for its MBA course through the DoMS admission portal. Students must apply before the last date of application.

Q:   How can students join IIT Madras after Class 12th?
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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 fees for IIT Madras course admission?
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IIT Madras course fee vary depending on the programme. The institute charges components including tuition fees, lab fees, caution desposit, and more. The fees for some of the popular IIT Madras programmes is as below:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fee
BTechINR 8 lakh
BScINR 8 lakh
MTechINR 1 lakh
MSINR 20,000
MBAINR 10 Lacs - INR 17 lakh

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

Q:   Is direct admission possible at IIT Madras?
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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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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Review of facilities and life at IIT Madras.
Placements: My batch has 154 students, which makes it the second-largest branch on the campus. The highest package offered is 1.31 crores per annum. The top recruiting companies for our course are Google, Microsoft, etc. A lot of other renowned companies around the world also visit the college. The top roles offered are software development engineer, validation engineer, IC design, etc.
Infrastructure: The department building is very spacious with a lot of classrooms and labs. The building is a bit old, so the renovation is being made now. The hostel infrastructure is nice, but there is a bit of a problem with monkeys in one or two of them. The mess food is of nice quality. Food courts are available throughout the day.
Faculty: Faculty members are the best here. Most of them are a part of research teams or carry on their own research. The course curriculum is mostly relevant to what we see in the industries now. Semester exams are manageable. They are neither hard nor easy.
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2027
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Good campus, good placement, good faculty, but hostel alone needs improvement.
Placements: Placements are good and decent, we will receive top recruits. Core options are more. Package offered is decent with respect to our CGP it lies. Getting an internship is a difficult part but getting placed is easy. Nearly 80% of students get placed in a year. But you should maintain decent grades and skills.
Infrastructure: Hostel infrastructure needs to be improved. We will receive free Wi-Fi throughout. Library and many places are provided for students to study. We have wide options for mess and menu. Canteens are available at low cost without compromising the food quality. Labs are awesome.
Faculty: Faculty, exams, and curriculum are good. Faculty members are friendly. Teachers are highly qualified. Teachers have a wide knowledge. They will mentor us in a good way. Difficulty level of the questions is a little higher but all are curriculum-related. The pass percentage is quite high.
Other: You will experience an awesome campus life, and it is pleasant.
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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 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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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

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IIT JAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
M.Sc. in Physics228165155
M.Sc. in Chemistry262200228
M.Sc. in Mathematics228211173
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Q:   How is IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 different from that of past year?
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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:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 171 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering with a cutoff rank of 6926. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the BTech course must secure a rank upto 171 to be eligible for IIT Madras 

IIT Madras admissio to the BTech course is based on JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSAA counselling process. 

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

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

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

Course2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics2742
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering5755
B.S. in Biological Science10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics419
Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for MSc?
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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. 

CategoryIIT JAM Cutoff Range 2025
General133 - 228
OBC334 - 532
SC917 - 1428
ST2609 - 3425
EWS297 - 510
PWD332 - 3846
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IIT Madras Rankings 2026

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

Q:   Why should I 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. 

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

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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

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IIT Madras Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
₹15 - ₹46 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
₹10.9 - ₹38.2 LPA
B.Sc.
₹13.2 - ₹20 LPA
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Microsoft
Intel
JP Morgan Chase
Schlumberger
Samsung
ITC Ltd.
American Express
Google
Amazon
Adobe
Flipkart
Wipro
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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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:   What is the placement process of IIT Madras?
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The IIT Madras placement procedure is explained in the table below:

IIT Madras Placement Procedure
Attendance and PunctualityA student who applies and gets shortlisted for interviews has to go through the entire selection process unless rejected midway by the company.
Any student who withdraws deliberately in the middle of a selection process will be disallowed from placement for the rest of the academic year.
Latecomers for GD/ Aptitude Test/ Interview will not be allowed to appear for the selection process.
DisciplineStudents should maintain discipline and show ethical behaviour during the entire placement process.
Students found cheating or misbehaving in the selection process (Test/ GD/ Interview) will be disallowed to appear for placements in the entire academic year.
Q:   What are the top packages offered during IIT Madras MBA placements?
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The highest, average and median package recorded during IIT Madras MBA placements 2025 is mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 35.5 LPA

Average package

INR 17.9 LPA

Median package

INR 18 LPA

Top 10% average package

INR 26.1 LPA

Top 25% average package

INR 22.7 LPA

Q:   What is the highest package offered to IIT Madras BTech in CSE students?
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BTech CSE highest package data is not released. However, the average and median package recorded during IIT Madras BTech CSE placements 2025 was 53.2 LPA and 46 LPA.

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

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

  • Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
  • Institute free studentship
  • Institute Notional Prize
  • Institute SC/ ST Scholarship
  • Girish Ready Scholarship
  • 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:   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 there any scholarship in IIT Madras?
A: 
IT Madras provides more than 25 scholarships which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. To avail these scholarship benefits, all the interested and eligible students need to download the respective application forms through the IIT Madras official website and submit the same to the academic section.
Q:   Is scholarship available in IIT Madras for BSc students?
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A number of scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students pursuing the BSc programme. Some of the scholarships are given by previous alumni of the institute while others are from Companies and the Government of India. Students who want to avail the scholarships are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Students can avail Merit cum Means Scholarship, SC/ ST Scholarship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students, Aditya Birla Scholarship, etc.

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B.E. / B.Tech(36 courses)
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10+2 : 75 %
M.E./M.Tech(54 courses)
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M.Sc.(6 courses)
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Graduation : 60 %
M.A.(4 courses)
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Graduation : 60 %
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Graduation : 60 %
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Q:   What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
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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: 

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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?
A: 

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.

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

The IIT Madras fee includes Institute Fees, Hostel Fee, and various other fee components. The fee is exclusive of various charges such as tuition fee, admission fee, and others. For knowing the exact fee details, please visit the official website of the college and ask for the details. Till the time, students can check the below fee breakup:

CoursesTuition Fees
5.3 L - 10 L
1.2 L - 17 L
1.2 L - 10 L
Q:   What is the cost of MBA in IIT Madras?
A: 

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.

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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. 

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Q:   What is the admission process for BTech course at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras BTech admission is based on the JEE Main, followed by the JEE Advanced score. The centralised counselling process is managed and regulated by the JoSAA, based on which candidates are allotted seats. The seat allotment is based on the institute cut-off and a candidate's preference for courses and colleges. Given below is the BTech eligibility and selection criteria along with the admission details for the integrated BTech course:

Course NameEligibilitySelection Criteria
BTechClass 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCMJEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
BTech + M.Tech (Dual degree)Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCMJEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
Q:   How can students join IIT Madras after 12th?
A: 

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

Q:   Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?
A: 

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

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

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

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

IIT Madras Departments

Aerospace Engineering

Applied Mechanics

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Design

Humanities and Social Sciences

Management Studies

Mathematics

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Physics

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

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Q:   Which is the biggest festival of IIT Madras?
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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:   How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
A: 

IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh. 

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

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

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

Q:   Is IIT Madras approved?
A: 

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:   Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?
A: 

IIT Madras eligibility for each course-level is different. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get a seat at IIT Madras. The basic eligibility requirements for IIT Madras programmes are as below:

  • For IIT Madras UG Engineering courses - Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
  • For IIT Madras PG courses - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The minimum marks may vary depending on the course.
Q:   What is the fees for BSc in IIT Madras?
A: 

Candidates who get admission to the BS or BS plus MS integrated programme offered at IIT Madras are required to pay the IIT Madras BSc fees according to the components mentioned below: 

Course NameOne-Time FeesTuition FeesHostel and Mess Fees
BSINR 7,050INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh

Mess: INR 1.37 lakh

BS plus MSINR 7,050INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 2.15 lakh

Mess: INR 1.72 lakh

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

Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee?
A: 

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:   Is IIT Madras good in terms of MSc DSAI placements?
A: 

IIT Madras MSc DSAI placements are good. The average and median package recorded during MSc DSAI placements 2025 was 26.5 LPA and 17.6 LPA.

Q:   What is the average package recorded during IIT Madras M.Tech placements?
A: 

The average package recorded during IIT Madras M.Tech placements 2025 for branch such as CS and EE was 29 LPA and 24.4 LPA.

Q:   Which MS branch has the best placement record at IIT Madras?
A: 

EE branch recorded the best placement during IIT Madras MS placements 2025. The median and average package received in EE branch was 24 LPA and 26.5 LPA. It was followed by CS branch wherein the average and median package received was 22.2 LPA and 21.9 LPA.

Q:   How are students shortlisted at IIT Madras?
A: 

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

No, for IIT Madras, it is clear no. Candidates scoring overall CAT percentile of 70 won't be able get admission at IIT Madras. As per the IIT Madras cutoff 2024, the MBA cutoff rank stood at 85.11 for the General AI category candidates. For sectional cutoffs, the CAT percentile stood at 50. 

Q:   Can I join IIT Madras without CAT exam?
A: 

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

Q:   Who were the top recruiters that visited IIT Madras campus during placements?
A: 

Some of the prominent recruiters that were part of IIT Madras placements in recent past are listed below:

Top Recruiters
AmazonBig BasketAccenture Solutions
Axis BankCaterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private LimitedAddverb Technologies
Bain and CompanyCollins AerospaceBCG
Demolish FoodsDeutsche India Private LimitedJPMorgan Chase & Co.
Euler MotorsKotak Mahindra BankInfoedge India Limited
Q:   Is IIT Madras hard to get?
A: 

No, IIT Madras is not hard to get for dedicated individuals. The mode of IIT Madras course admissions is online. IIT Madras admission to various programmes is done through national-level entrance examinations including JEE 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. 

Q:   Does IIT Madras accept CAT score?
A: 

Certainly, IIT Madras accepts CAT results for MBA programme admissions. Specifically, CAT is the sole entrance exam considered for admission to IIT Madras' MBA program. Candidates are evaluated based on their CAT scores as a screening criterion, after which they are shortlisted for the subsequent selection process comprising a group exercise and an in-person interview. The minimum CAT score necessary for admission to the MBA programme at IIT Madras typically falls within the 90th percentile range. However, this percentile requirement varies annually, influenced by factors such as the number of applicants and overall CAT exam performance.

Q:   Is COAP mandatory for IIT Madras admission?
A: 

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:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
A: 

NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

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

Course2024
M.Sc. in Physics173
M.Sc. in Chemistry200
M.Sc. in Mathematics211
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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. 

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The Indian Institute of Madras is spread across 617 acres of land. IIT Madras has developed a low-cost chip device. This device is meant to detect the antibiotic resistance in just 3 hours. There are several technical fests arranged in this college, such as Shaastra, Saarang, etc. The Centre for In

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Is IIT Madras a tier 1 college?

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Is IIT Madras is known as a tier 1 college. IIT Madras is known 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

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Which PhD branch has the best placement record at IIT Madras?

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In terms of average package, AE branch students received the best average package of 31.4 LPA during PhD placements 2025. With respect to median package, CH and MA branch students received the highest median package of 25 LPA in 2025.

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Who got the a package of 4.3 crore in IIT?

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In past year, IIT Madras student got INR 4.3 crore job offer from Wall Street trading firm Jane Street. Placement statistics are flexible, hence changes from time to time. The below is the average package received by BTech students in 2025:

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

PH

INR 34.1 LPA

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