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

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

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

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

  • The exact placement percentage after the fourth year wasn't described, but on average, students received a package of INR 12- INR 15 LPA, with the highest package being INR 80 LPA
  • One fest is conducted every year, called Paradox, where all kinds of sports and other events are hosted, in which we participate. The crowd in general is very smart
  • The teachers are actually very helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. Most teachers are PhD holders, and their teaching quality is very good
  • There are Self study rooms and Libraries. There is Wi-Fi too. There are many seminar halls at our 600 acres campus. There are three messes at our campus. We have a hospital at our campus, all medical needs gets fulfilled through it
Q:   Why choose IIT Madras?
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Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature. The institute recently launched the country's first online BSc Programme in Programming in Data Science. IITM is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP),  which is sponsored by the AICTE  (All India Council for Technical Education). 

IIT Madras Admission & Application Process 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: COAP, GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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11 Jul '26 - 13 Jul '26
COAP 2026 Round 10 additional rounds for college allotment offersOngoing
Aug '26-Oct '26
GATE 2027 Application Form Release DateTentative
Oct '26
GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with Late FeeTentative
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IIT Madras FAQs

Q:   How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
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IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh. 

Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras can be one of the prime choice for MBA aspirants. The MBA batch of 2023-25 comprised 93 students. The highest and average package offered during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 29.65 and INR 16.93 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package offered to during IIT Madras MBA placements in 2024 stood at INR 20.40 LPA. In Tech MBA, the highest, average and median package received in 2025 was 81 LPA, 20 LPA and 15 LPA. In the year 2025, IIT Madras was ranked 13 in the Management category by the NIRF.

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

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Round 1) 
General149
OBC94
SC55
ST27
EWS31
PWD2
Q:   Is IIT Madras a good college?
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Yes, IIT Madras is a good college. Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature.

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

Q:   Is IIT Madras worth all the hype?
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Yes, IIT Madras is worth all the hype. IIT Madras has been ranked 180 by the QS World University Rankings 2026. IIT Madras has been ranked 1st under the Overall category, 2nd under the Research Institutions category, 13th under the Management category,1st under the Innovation category, 1st under the SDG Institutions category, and 1st under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

Q:   What is the average package offered to MTech graduates at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras average package is yet to be released. However, the median package for  department such as CE, CS and EE, the average package recorded was 16.6 LPA, 29 LPA and 24.4 LPA

Q:   How can I join IIT Madras for MSc?
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For IIT Madras MSc admission, candidates need to apply online via IIT JAM. After successful registration, candidates are then required to appear for the entrance exam. Selected candidates are then called for the counselling round as a final selection round. IIT JAM registration window for 2026 is now closed.

Q:   What is the fee for IIT Madras MTech?
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IIT Madras M.Tech fee is INR 1 lakh. This is the tuition fee only. Other components, such as hostel fee or mess fee are not added in this. Students can complete the fee payment online through the accepted gateway.

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

Q:   What was JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1?
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The first session exam was conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 (Paper 1), and January 30, 2025 (Paper 2). The second session of JEE Mains was held from April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 exam date for sessions 1 and 2 can be checked on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.  

Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?
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The application fees for JEE Main is written below

  • INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
  • INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
  • INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
Q:   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:   What is the cut off for IIT Madras DoMS?
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DoMS IIT Madras cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the management course, as MBA, based on the candidates' performance in the CAT entrance exam. For the General AI category, the DoMS IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2025 was 85.11 overall and 50 for all the sections, like Quants, VA-RC and DI-LR. 

Students who want admission to this institute need to clear both the overall percentile and the sectional cutoff. Those who clear the final CAT cutoff are then eligible to take part in the selection process that may involve WAT, GD and PI. 

Note: The cutoff data mentioned above is an estimate of the previous year's cutoff data and is thus not official. 

Q:   Does IIT Madras accept CAT score?
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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:   How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
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Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.

In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.

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Q:   Where are IIT Madras alumni working?
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According to unofficial sources, the majority of IIT Madras alumni are working in the Engineering sector with a 37% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

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

CourseJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering94
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics160
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering377
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics645
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics756
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1218
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design1322
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1456
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1634
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1910
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering2085
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2471
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2537
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering2972
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering3028

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Updated on Jul 8, 2026

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