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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Absolutely, you can pursue an MBA after completing your BSc in any field from IIT Madras. The primary eligibility for an MBA is primarily a bachelor's degree with minimum marks established by the university, as well as entrance scores and work experience.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
According to media reports, 1,091 students were placed in phase I and phase II of 2023-24 placements. More than 80% of BTech/ Dual Degree and 75% of Master degree students have been placed till April 30, 2024. The total count of participating companies stood at 256. Furthermore, 44 international offers were made. The IIT Madras average package and median package for the 2024 batch stood at INR 22 LPA and INR 19.60 LPA, respectively. The majority of students (40%) placed during IIT Madras placements 2024 received job roles in the Core sector, followed by 20% offers in the Software sector. The highest package offered to BTech students
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A number of scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students pursuing the BSc programme. Some of the scholarships are given by previous alumni of the institute while others are from Companies and the Government of India. Students who want to avail the scholarships are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Students can avail Merit cum Means Scholarship, SC/ ST Scholarship, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST students, Aditya Birla Scholarship, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Madras BSc fees comprises of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time fees. The institute also charges a separate amount for mess charges. Candidates who get admission to the full-time BS programme must pay the one-time fees of INR 7,050 during the time of admission. The tuition fees charged by the institute ranges between INR 1.2 Lakh and INR 10 Lakh depending upon the specialisation selected by candidates and the hostel and mess charges are INR 1.74 Lakh and INR 1.37 Lakh respectively.
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates must submit the following documents during the time of IIT Madras BS application process:
- Passport size photograph and signature
- Photo ID Card Scan - Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / Class 12 admit card/ other Government ID
- Category certificate for applicants who select the SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ EWS category
- PwD certificate for applicants with 40% or more disability
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024. Candidates seeking admission to the programme are required to go through the multiple-step process. Given below is the detailed IIT Madras BS admission process:
STEP 1: Application Process
Fill out the JEE Main application form for admission to the BSc programme and IISER Aptitude Test application form for admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.
STEP 2: Selection Process
Admission to the BSc programme is offered in two modes, either via Regular entry or through an entrance exam.
- Admission via regular entry*:
- Qualifier Preparation: The qualifier process includes
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Madras BSc admission dates have not been announced by the institute for the academic year 2026yet. However, the IISER Aptitude Test is usually held in June for the BS-MS dual degree programme, and the results for the IISER Aptitude Test will tentatively be declared in July.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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