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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

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  • Estd. 1959
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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:   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:   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). 

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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Q:   How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
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The IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 80,000. The duration of the Integrated MA course is five years. The fee does not include hostel and mess charges. Students looking for IIT Madras MA course can check the details on the official website.

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

Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIT Madras?
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Yes, IIT Madras is worth it and definitely a prime choice for MBA aspirants right now. The biggest selling point is the incredible ROI combined with the prestige of having an "IIT" stamp on your resume forever. Their latest placement numbers prove it, they hit a 100% placement rate, with an average package of INR 17.9 LPA and a highest package of INR 35.5 LPA during the 2025 placement report. If you want a top-quality MBA without the massive debt of traditional B-schools, it’s a no-brainer.

 

Q:   Is IIT Madras a good college?
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Yes, IIT Madras is a good college. Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature.

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

Q:   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 JEE Main 2027 exam date for Session 2 ?
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

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

Q:   How are students shortlisted at IIT Madras?
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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:   Can I take admission in BTech at IIT Madras without JEE?
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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:   How can I get admission in IIT Madras?
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To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main. For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of the respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. IIT Madras admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. 

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

CourseJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering94
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics160
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering377
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics645
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics756
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1218
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design1322
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1456
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering1634
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1910
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering2085
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering2471
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2537
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering2972
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering3028
Q:   What is the CSE cutoff for admission at IIT Madras?
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IIT Madras CSE cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to various categories belonging to the AI quota. The JEE Advanced Round 1 closing rank for CSE admission was 149 in the General category. IIT Madras witnessed a fluctuating trend for CSE admission over a period of three years. The year-wise first-round closing ranks for CSE are given below: 

Course202420252026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159171149
Q:   What 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:   Where can I check JEE Main 2027 exam date?
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Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

Q:   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.

Predict your chances of getting a seat to M.Tech course at IIT Madras.

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:   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:   Are MBA admissions open at IIT Madras?
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No, IIT Madras MBA admissions are currently not open. The applications for MBA at IIT Madras generally open in the month of December and close in February, and the final admission process closes in July. 

 

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. 

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Updated on Sep 9, 2026

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