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

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 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.

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/PhD courses will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 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 registrations for session 2 started for IIT Madras admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The last date to register for the same is Feb 25, 2026. Further, the session 2 exams will be conducted from Apr 2 to Apr 9, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 admit cards can now be downloaded from the official portal for admission to the MSc course. Further, the IIT JAM exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on Feb 15, 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.

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)
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 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: 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: 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: How is the placement scenario at IIT Madras for MTech?

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

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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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Median Salary

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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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Median Salary

₹18 LPA

Executive MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.6(1)1 year - 2 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹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: Is JEE mandatory for BSc courses 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.

Q: Does IIT Madras offer PhD programmes to students?

IIT Madras offers PhD and MS (by Research) programmes to students. The Science, Engineering, Humanities, and Management departments together with the Research Centres of IIT Madras are equipped with various excellent laboratories and facilities for conducting these programmes.

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: 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.

IIT Madras Admission Process & Important Dates 2026

The mode of IIT Chennai admission 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
12 Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 by
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Ongoing
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card 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
14 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI)
14 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (BM, CE-2, ME, and MT)
15 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (EC)

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

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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: Are admissions open for IIT Madras MBA?

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: What is JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2?

NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 2. JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held from April 2, 2026, to April 9, 2026. JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration will start in the last week of January 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE 2026 session 1 exam will be conducted from Jan 21, 2026, to Jan 30, 2026.

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Top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Infosys, IBM, etc.

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The placements clearly define that the companies do not treat the online degree as usual IIT Madras degree.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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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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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

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall best college for M.A. In Economics Course.

Placements: Placements are excellent for our department. Students of finance are assigned to companies related to finance. The typical salary varies between approximately 15-25 LPA. PSUs visit our college for hiring purposes as well. The top packages reach as much as 3 LPA. Approximately 71-76% of students secure placements annually. 59% of learners obtained internships.

Infrastructure: The college is located in the northeast, and connectivity to the rest of India is limited. Thus, there were few female students on campus. Hotels were good. Each student is given an individual furnished room. Each hotel has a mess area, restaurant, and TV room. The food is awesome. It will take some time to adjust the menu for other public school students.

Faculty: Teachers in my department are good. They help others. Most of them give good grades compared to teachers in other departments. Many of us from our branch pursue activities such as software or non-teaching activities. Having this branch gives them enough time to prepare, as the classes are not so busy. Semester exams are easy. Almost everyone passes, but there are exceptions everywhere.

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B.Tech. in 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 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 2023?

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 cut off for IIT Madras BTech course?

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has concluded the BTech admission for the academic year 2023-24. IIT Madras cutoff 2023 was concluded after the release of Round 6 of the Engineering Advanced Seat Allotment Result. As per the IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech was ranged between 148 and 11185 for the General All India category students. Considering the last round closing rank, BTech in CSE was the most competitive specialisation.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the last round closing rank of a few BTech specialisations for the General AI category candidates:

BTech Specialisation	Last Round Closing Rank
Computer Science and Engineering	148
Electrical Engineering	964
Engineering Physics	1877
Mechanical Engineering	2572
Aerospace Engineering	3237
Chemical Engineering	4439

Q: What is the cut off for IIT Madras DoMS?

DOMS IIT Madras cutoff for the Management courses including MBA is based on valid CAT scores. For IIT Madras MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. For last three years the overall cutoff for DOMS IIT Madras has been constant at 85.11 percentile. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for DOMS IIT Madras cutoff for General category students for last three years:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - DoMS IIT Madras : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section	2020	2021	2022
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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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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NIRF	1

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

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

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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: Why choose IIT Madras?

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: What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Madras? Are there any other options?

IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Physics with a Cutoff of 156, for the General AI Category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Physics stood at 353.

If not eligible for IIT Madras, candidates can opt for IIT Delhi with a linient Cutoff of 157, for the General AI category candidates.

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

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
NIRF	1	1	1

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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
PH	INR 34.1 LPA

Course	Median 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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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Many students started their own start-ups

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Commonly asked questions
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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: Who were the recruiters at IIT Madras placements?

Some of the prominent recruiters that were part of IIT Madras placements 2023 are listed in the table below:

IIT Madras Placements 2023: Top Recruiters
Amazon	Big Basket	Accenture Solutions
Axis Bank	Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited	Addverb Technologies
Bain and Company	Collins Aerospace	BCG
Demolish Foods	Deutsche India Private Limited	JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Euler Motors	Kotak Mahindra Bank	Infoedge India Limited

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

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: 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.

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: Is scholarship available in IIT Madras for BSc students?

A number of scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students pursuing the BSc programme. Some of the scholarships are given by previous alumni of the institute while others are from Companies and the Government of India. Students who want to avail the scholarships are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Students can avail Merit cum Means Scholarship, SC/ ST Scholarship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students, Aditya Birla Scholarship, etc.

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

IIT Madras offers various scholarships and financial assistance to the meritorious students and to the students who belong to reserved categories. Given below is IIT Madras BTech scholarships along with its eligibility criteria and amount:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount/ Benefit
Merit-cum-Means/ Free studentship	Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	67% tuition fee exemption
Notional prize	Rank in JEE and Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	One-time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST Scholarship	Family income less than INR 4.5 LPA	Free mess charges Pocket allowance INR 250 pm and Tuition fee exemption
Indian Women's Association at Bonn scholarship	Family income up to INR 5 LPA and Rank in JEE	INR 1,250 pm for 12 months
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	the highest CGPA by the end of the fourth semester of BTech/ dual degree electrical engineering	One time amount of INR 20,000

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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. 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
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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: 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: What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2024?

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: 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 Bombay Compare	₹ 17.92 LPA - 19.63 LPA	₹ 8 L	#3 NIRF, 2025
IIT Kanpur Compare	₹ 19.4 LPA	₹ 8 L	#4 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
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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.

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: How can I get BSc admission in IIT Madras?

IIT Madras BSc admission 2024 is entirely entrance-based. To get admission to the BSc programme offered at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, candidates must appear for the JEE Main and/ or IISER Aptitude Test (for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme). Candidates are also required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent examination.

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

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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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Busy calendar with more than 3-5 weekly events

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Quality and taste of food is acceptable

Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

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Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Students can wear whatever they want

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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.

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: How many departments are there under the IIT Madras?

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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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

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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?

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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:

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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
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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 is the tuition fee for the IIT Madras MBA programme in 2025?

IIT Madras MBA programme tuition fee in 2025 is somewhere in the range of INR 1.26 Lacs - INR 17 Lakh. The tuition fee also depends on the duration of the course. Tuition fees is payable semester-wise. ALong side, candidates must pay the first instalment of fee to confirm their admission.

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 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: 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

Q: Can I join BTech at IIT Madras without JEE?

No, IIT Madras BTech admission is only based on candidates' performance in JEE Maine exam, followed by the counselling round. JEE Main is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to IITs. Candidates who have qualified for JEE Main are only eligible to appear for JEE Advanced entrance test for admission to IIT Madras BTech courses. 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.

Q: What is the placement trend at IIT Madras?

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 JEE Main application fee?

The application fees for JEE Main is

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: 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 minimum requirement for MBA admission at IIT Madras DoMS?

In addition to qualifying CAT, candidates must have completed a relevant UG degree with 55% aggregate. Followed by aplication and after getting shortlisted, MBA interviews are conducted by DoMS IIT Madras in multiple cities of India which are likely to change every year. Interested candidates can refer to the application process for the academic year and choose the city of their preference.

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: How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?

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: How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?

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.

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)	3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	2742
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering	5755
B.S. in Biological Science	10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	419

Q: What is the procedure of placements at IIT Madras?

The IIT Madras placement procedure is explained in the table below:

IIT Madras Placement Procedure
Attendance and Punctuality	A 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.
Discipline	Students should maintain discipline and show ethical behaviour during the entire placement process.
Discipline	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 is the opening and closing rank for Integrated BTech + M.Tech in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) at IIT Madras?

The opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 5365 and closing rank was 5374. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 8323 and 8618. Admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) in IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: How are IIT Madras BTech placements?

As per the latest report, the overall the highest package and the lowest package for the BTech batch graduating in 2023 was INR 1.31 crore per annum and INR 6 LPA, respectively. Further, the median package stood at INR 17 LPA. Alongside this, the majority of offers received were of packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 15 LPA. The key highlights of IIT Madras BTech placements are presented below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 1.31 crore per annum
Median package	INR 17 LPA
the lowest package	INR 6 LPA
PPOs received	200
Offers above INR 30 LPA	154
Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA	53
Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA	82
Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA	189
Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA	214
Offers between INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA	38

Q: What is the IIT Madras cutoff for all categories in JEE Advanced 2025?

IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 was released up to Round 6 for B.Tech. admission across different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. Students can refer to the table below to view the cutoff range across different categories.

Category	JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff Range (Covering all rounds)
General	171 - 7433
OBC	87 - 2403
SC	43 - 2009
ST	28 - 1076
EWS	29 - 1476
PWD	9 - 227

Q: Which entrance exam is required for MBA at IIT Madras?

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year, full-time MBA programme through its Department of Management Studies (DoMS IIT Madras). The Institute does not publicly release the final CAT cutoff, which is only accessible through account login for candidates who appeared in the CAT exam. However, as per the previosu years trends, the estimated overall IIT Madras CAT cutoff 2024 is 85.11, while the sectional cutoff percentile is 50 for the students belonging to the General AI quota.

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Are IIT Madras admissions 2024 open for MBA?

Answered a month ago

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

Nishtha Karan

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What are some important documents for IIT Madras admissions?

Answered 3 weeks ago

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

the latest passport-size photograph
First and last pages of Aadhaar Card/ Voter ID Card/ Passport
PAN Card
Admission offer letter
Entrance exam scorecard
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Is COAP mandatory for IIT Madras admission?

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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.

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What are the scholarships offered by IIT Madras?

Answered 3 weeks ago

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