IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Madras BSc is a four-year, full-time programme offered at the undergraduate level. Some of the specialisations offered are BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering, BS in Biological Science, BS in Electronic Systems, etc. Apart from the full-time BS programme, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras also offers the five-year, integrated BS plus MS programme. IIT Madras fees for BSc include components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time fees. There are separate mess charges that students have to pay. The one time fee is INR 7050, the tution fee is around INR 1.2 L to INR 10 L and the hostel fee is around INR 1.74 L.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
No, IIT Madras does not have the provision of direct admission. The institute admits students based on valid HSEE entrance exam scores.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
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-q
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Madras MSc cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc course and its various branches for different All India quota categories. Students can refer to the table below to know the IIT Madras cutoff 2026.
| Category | IIT Madras cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 157 - 205 |
| OBC | 351 - 396 |
| SC | 897 - 1226 |
| ST | 956 - 2437 |
| PWD | 3149 - 5485 |
| EWS | 340 - 515 |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates who get admission to the IIT Madras BSc course are required to pay the fees apart from the tuition fees. The fees structure comprises of various components apart from the tuition fees such as hostel fees and one-time fees. The institute also charges a separate amount for mess charges. The one-time fees include caution deposit, admission fees, student welfare fund, alumni service fees, career pathway facility charges.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Madras BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the year 2024 as the institute accepts the rank and scores obtained by candidates in the JEE Main and the IISER Aptitude Test. The IISER Aptitude Test scores are accepted by the institute to offer admission to the dual degree BS plus MS programme.
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2 years 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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2 years 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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2 years 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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2 years 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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