{"id":202,"date":"2025-03-20T13:41:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarsacademy.co.in\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:01:56","slug":"202-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarsacademy.co.in\/blog\/202-2\/","title":{"rendered":"IIT Madras: Courses, Fees, Admissions, Placements, Rankings & Cut-off"},"content":{"rendered":"

About\u200b\u200d\u200b\u200c\u200d\u200b\u200d\u200c\u200b\u200d\u200b\u200c\u200d\u200b\u200d\u200c IIT Madras<\/b><\/h3>\n

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a highly reputed public technical educational institute in India, which was established in 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The institute is approved by AICTE and recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. IIT Madras has been the leader in the field of engineering and technology education for a long period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

As per the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Madras is positioned at 227th place worldwide and 5th in India. The institute offers more than 100 programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research levels in the areas of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Management.<\/span><\/p>\n

IIT Madras Admissions<\/b><\/h3>\n

Admission to IIT Madras is a tough competition. To be admitted, candidates must achieve high scores in national level examinations such as JEE Advanced, GATE, and IIT JAM. B.Tech applicants should have good command of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and should have at least 60% aggregate marks in their 10+2 board exams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Campus and Student Life<\/b><\/h3>\n

IIT Madras, the 617-acre campus, is well-furnished with both academic and recreational facilities. Besides the Open Air Theatre, temples, schools, guest houses, and 20 hostels, the campus is full of student life and activities. Students have access to various clubs, sabhas, and cultural societies where they can develop their personality along with their studies. Moreover, besides Saarang (a five-day cultural festival) and Shaastra (a popular technical fest) are the biggest attractions that energize the campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Highlights of IIT Madras<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/span><\/td>\nDetails<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute Name<\/span><\/td>\nIndian Institute of Technology Madras<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/span><\/td>\nPublic Research University<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/span><\/td>\n1959<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/td>\nChennai, Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campus Area<\/span><\/td>\n617 Acres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NIRF Ranking 2023<\/span><\/td>\nOverall: 1, Engineering: 1, Management: 15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Departments<\/span><\/td>\n16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admission Criteria<\/span><\/td>\nEntrance Exam-Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top Courses<\/span><\/td>\nB.Tech, M.Tech, Dual Degree, MBA, PhD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/span><\/td>\nIIT Madras<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Courses and Fee Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n

A vast variety of programs open at different levels \u2013 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate \u2013 at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The performance in the entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced, GATE, and IIT JAM is the deciding factor for the candidates’ admission.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course<\/span><\/td>\nFirst-Year Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.Tech<\/span><\/td>\nINR 2.15 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Tech<\/span><\/td>\nINR 24,600<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Sc<\/span><\/td>\nINR 20,400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA<\/span><\/td>\nINR 4.46 lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ph.D.<\/span><\/td>\nINR 15,650<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/span><\/td>\nEligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.Tech<\/span><\/td>\n10+2 with PCM (50% aggregate)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.Tech + M.Tech<\/span><\/td>\n10+2 with 60% aggregate marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BS & MS<\/span><\/td>\n10+2 with at least 75% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.A.<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s in relevant discipline with 55% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Sc<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s degree with 55% marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Tech<\/span><\/td>\n60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in B.E.\/B.Tech<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s degree in any discipline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EMBA<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s degree + 3 years of work experience<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Selection Process<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course<\/span><\/td>\nSelection Criteria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.Tech<\/span><\/td>\nJEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Tech<\/span><\/td>\nGATE + COAP Counselling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Sc<\/span><\/td>\nIIT JAM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA<\/span><\/td>\nCAT + GD\/PI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ph.D.<\/span><\/td>\nGATE\/UGC-NET\/CSIR-NET<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Admission Process for B.Tech<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Check Eligibility<\/b>: Ensure that you fulfill the necessary requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Appear for JEE Main & JEE Advanced<\/b>: A good score in JEE Main is mandatory to appear for JEE Advanced.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Register for JoSAA Counselling<\/b>: Submit your choices for branches and IITs.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Seat Allocation<\/b>: A seat will be allocated to you based on your rank.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Document Verification & Fee Payment<\/b>: Provide your documents and pay the admission fee.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Final Admission<\/b>: Complete the registration formalities at IIT Madras.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    IIT Madras Cutoff (JEE Advanced 2024 \u2013 Round 1)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Program<\/span><\/td>\nOpening Rank<\/span><\/td>\nClosing Rank<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Computer Science<\/span><\/td>\n76<\/span><\/td>\n159<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Aerospace Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n1469<\/span><\/td>\n2801<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    AI & Data Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/span><\/td>\n415<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n299<\/span><\/td>\n835<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n458<\/span><\/td>\n2302<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Facilities at IIT Madras<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    • Hostels<\/b>: There are 15 hostels for male students and 5 for female students, all of which have been fully modernized and provided with the latest facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sports Complex<\/b>: Here are the best facilities for football, cricket, basketball, athletics, and other sports.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Library<\/b>: The library is packed with resources both online and offline.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Auditorium & Open-Air Theatre<\/b>: Film shows and other events are held there, and they are open for use every weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Student Engagement<\/b>: Students are able to participate in the debating, dancing, dramatics clubs, and many other extracurricular activities which the college offers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Placements at IIT Madras (2023)<\/b><\/h3>\n

      The placement season at IIT Madras went on very well. On the very first day, half of the students were able to secure a position. The number of vacancies in the core sector has increased significantly, along with the number of international job offers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Placement Details<\/span><\/td>\nStatistics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Pre-placement Offers<\/span><\/td>\n407<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Students Registered<\/span><\/td>\n1,722<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Offers Above INR 1 Crore<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      International Offers<\/span><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Median Salary<\/span><\/td>\nINR 19 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Companies Registered<\/span><\/td>\n331<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Top Recruiters<\/span><\/td>\nMicrosoft, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Rankings<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Ranking Body<\/span><\/td>\nCategory<\/span><\/td>\nRank<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NIRF 2023<\/span><\/td>\nOverall<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NIRF 2023<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      QS World 2025<\/span><\/td>\nGlobal<\/span><\/td>\n227<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      QS World 2023<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering & Tech<\/span><\/td>\n68<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n