Why is IIT Madras the best IIT?

There is no such thing as a best IIT as each IIT has its unique strengths and weaknesses. Here is how I grade the top engineering colleges in India The 5 oldest IITs, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Madras, and KGP are considered to be in the top layer. Even BITS Pilani and IIIT Hyderabad fall into this category. The second level of IITs includes IIT Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad, and IIT BHU. The third level comprises IITs like IIT Indore, Gandhinagar, Ropar, Mandi, etc. In reality, what matters more than the college and its brand name is the efforts you invest in making the most out of the resources offered by the college. Your attitude towards academics and passion for success is the driving fuel and the image of the college just adds to the processes.

What happens during orientation in IIT Madras?

The orientation is arranged so that the administration and the professors can get acquainted with the incoming batch. During the orientation program at IIT Madras, you will get to meet your fellow batch mates. You will hear about IIT Madras from the professions. You will get the detailed information regarding the campus and the activities that are organized regularly.

Will I be able to join IIT Madras if I start preparing for JEE advanced from now?

It is difficult to say whether you will be able to join IIT Madras if you start preparing for JEE advanced from now. However, it is possible to get into IIT Madras with dedicated and consistent effort. Here are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting into IIT Madras: Start Early: Starting your preparation early will give you more time to cover the syllabus and practice. If you start preparing now, you will have ample time to learn and master the concepts. Study Plan: Create a study plan that covers all the topics in the JEE syllabus and allocate sufficient time for each subject. Ensure that you revise regularly and take mock tests to evaluate your progress. Enroll in a Coaching Institute: Joining a coaching institute can help you get access to experienced faculty members, quality study materials, and mock tests. These institutes can provide you with structured guidance and support to help you prepare effectively. Practice Regularly: Regular practice is essential to ace JEE advanced. Solve previous year's question papers and take mock tests to get an idea of the exam pattern and improve your speed and accuracy. Stay Motivated: Preparing for JEE advanced is a long and challenging process, and it is essential to stay motivated throughout the journey. Set small goals and reward yourself for achieving them. Getting into IIT Madras requires dedication, hard work, and consistent effort. If you start preparing early, have a solid study plan, practice regularly, and stay motivated, you can increase your chances of getting into IIT Madras.

Is branch change allowed in IIT madras biological sciences department?

Branch change is allowed in IIT Madras, including in the Biological Sciences department. However, the criteria and process for branch change may vary from year to year and depend on various factors such as the availability of seats, academic performance, and other eligibility criteria. Typically, the branch change process at IIT Madras occurs after the first year of undergraduate studies, and interested students need to apply for branch change by meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the required documents. The criteria for branch change may include factors such as the number of seats available in the target branch, the performance of the student in the first-year courses, and other relevant factors. If you are interested in branch change in the Biological Sciences department at IIT Madras, it is advisable to consult with the department faculty or the academic office for the latest information on eligibility criteria and the process for branch change.

Should I do an online BSc data science and programming course from IIT Madras? Will I get placement after it?

My friend has enrolled himself for B.Sc. Data Science and Programming course from IIT M. He carefully accessed the course curriculum. According to him, the course requires at least 4 to 6 hours of study each day. One can not simply study it on the weekends and cope up. My friend has a tight working schedule, and therefore, he is considering leaving this course. But if you can devote time for the course each day, then this course will definitely benefit you. The placement statistics are not very clear but the curriculum is rigorous and so you will learn new skills that will come handy during job search.

IIT Madras: Cutoff, Placements, Admission 2024, Courses, Fees, Rankings

IIT Madras is the top technical and research university founded in 1959. IIT Madras has been consistently ranked #1 among the top engineering colleges in India as well as in the overall category. IIT Madras offers more than 100 program via its 19 departments. IIT Madras is located over a sprawling 250 hectares of campus and houses over 550 faculty members, 8000 students and 1250 administrative & Supporting staff. IIT Madras has signed MOUs with a number of foreign universities for student exchange programs. As per the MoUs signed, students pursuing UG, PG, and Dual Degree programs at the institute spend a semester abroad for broad exposure.

Out of the 121 courses offered by IIT Madras, BTech and Online Degree program has the highest popularity. BTech is the flagship program of the institute. Admission to the course is done on the basis of rank obtained in the JEE Advanced exam. The minimum rank required for the IIT Madras BTech program is 42 to 3150. The annual fee for the BTech program is INR 2.1 Lakhs. Check More: IIT Madras Courses & Fees

IIT Madras placements 2023 have been concluded and the highest package offered to BTech and MTech programs remained INR 1.31 CPA and INR 49.5 LPA respectively. For the 2023 placements, 1612 offers were made to IIT Madras students. The toal PPOs offered were 258 and the top recruiters were American Express, Cogoport, Line craft, AI, SAP Labs etc. Check more: Do engineering design students at IIT Madras get a good package?

Table of Content

IIT Madras Highlights
IIT Madras Important Dates
IIT Madras Courses & Fees
IIT Madras B.Tech Cutoff
IIT Madras M.Sc. Cutoff
IIT Madras M.Tech Cutoff
IIT Madras Admission
IIT Madras Ranking
IIT Madras Placements
IIT Madras Scholarships
IIT Madras Notable Alumni
IIT Madras Departments
IIT Madras FAQs

IIT Madras Highlights

Category	Statistics
Established Year	1959
Campus Area	617 Acres
Approved by	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Institute Type	Public
Cutoff	148 - 3150 rank
Total No. Of Courses	16 Departments and 100+ Courses
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores, GATE, etc.
Total No. of Companies Visited	480+ Companies
Total No. Of Offers	1,612 offers
Total No. Of Students Registered	1722
Highest Package Offered	INR 1.31 CPA
Average Package Offered	INR 49.7 LPA
Median Package Offered	INR 5.4 LPA
Internship Percentage	36%
Recruiters	Texas Instruments, Bajaj Auto Ltd, Cetak Ltd, Qualcomm, JP Morgan Chase & Co, etc.
NIRF Ranking	1st Rank Under Overall category, 1st Rank Under Engineering category and 15th Under Management category

IIT Madras Important Dates

Events	Dates
BTech Events
Release of JEE Main Notification 2024	November 2023
JEE Mains 2024 exam date session 1	January 24 to February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session	April 1 to 15, 2024
MBA Events
Admit Card Download	November 07, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date	November 26, 2023
CAT Result Declaration	Second Week of January
MTech Events
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application	November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit Cards for Download	January 03, 2023
GATE Exam Date (Tentative)	February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024
MSc Events
Availability of IIT JAM Admit Card	January 08, 2024
IIT JAM Exam Date	February 11, 2024
IIT JAM Result Declaration	March 22, 2024
IIT JAM Application For New Admission	April 10, 2024
PhD Events
Application Window Reopens	November 13, 2023
Application Submission Date	November 13, 2023

IIT Madras Course & Fees

IIT Madras offers more than 100 courses through Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research degrees. The courses offered are in the streams of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Management. Admission to these courses is based on national-level exam scores such as JEE Advanced, GATE, and IIT JAM. Given below is a brief about the programs with their eligibility:

Program	Eligibility	IIT Madras Fees/year
B.Tech	Eligibility: The applicant must have passed 10+2 in the PCM stream with a minimum of 50% marks. Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling	INR 2.1 Lakhs
M.Tech	Eligibility: Graduation in a relevant subject (B.E./ B.Tech) with at least 6.5 CGPA (on 10 point scale) or 60% marks from a recognized Institute Selection Criteria: GATE Score + COAP Counselling followed by Written Test and/or Interview	INR 19,850
B.Tech+M.Tech (Dual Degree)	Eligibility: Class 12 with 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD) Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced and JoSAA Counselling	INR 2.1 Lakhs
M.Sc	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in respective discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: IIT JAM	INR 19,850
MBA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering /Technology/ Architecture /Pharmacy / B.Sc. Agri. Engg. (Minimum 4 year after 10+2) with at least 60% marks OR Master’s degree in any branch of Chemistry/ Computer Application, Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Environmental Science or Computational/ Information Sciences/ Electronics Sciences/ Agriculture/ Economics/ Commerce with minimum 60% marks Selection Criteria: CAT, Group Discussion and Interview Round	INR 6,53,450
Ph.D	Eligibility: M.E/ M.Tech or MD degree with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/PH) marks in aggregate OR 60% (55% for SC/ST/PH) marks in MBBS/ M.Sc/ MBA/ MA OR Minimum 70% marks in B.E/B.Tech Selection Criteria: GATE/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET/ ICAR or ICMR score OR Written Test and Interview	INR 15,650

IIT Madras BTech Cutoff 2023

IIT Madras BTech Cutoff 2023 has been released by JoSAA. Admissions will be granted on the basis of cutoff marks for respective specialization of the BTech program. The cutoff depends on various factors such as rank secured in the JEE Advanced examination, availability of seats, choice filling, reservation criteria, etc. The JEE Advanced cutoff 2023 for general category candidates based on pat 3 year trends is tabulated below:

Courses	2023 Cutoff By Rank	2022 Cutoff By Rank	2021 Cutoff By Rank
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	148	175	163
B.Tech Electrical Engineering	964	1028	1009
B.Tech Engineering Physics	1877	2090	1884
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering	2572	2786	2491
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering	3237	3881	3259

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IIT Madras M.Sc Cutoff 2023

IIT Madras offers Msc program in 3 specailizations. IIT Madras MSc admission are based on IIT JAM Score and the 4 rounds of cutoff has been released by IIT Madras. The closing cutoff for the past 2 year of IIT Madras cutoff is given below

Courses	2023 Cutoff By Rank	2022 Cutoff By Rank
M.Sc Mathematics	356	388
M.Sc Physics	361	257
M.Sc Chemistry	440	337

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IIT Madras MTech Cutoff 2023

The cutoff for IIT Madras for the year 2023 is given below, check

Pgm	GEN
AE1Y	647
AE1Y*	756
AE1Y*	788
AE1Y*	-
AM1Y	732
AM2Y	598
AM2Y*	615
AM2Y*	730
BT1Y	765
CA1Y	598
CA1Y	657
CE1Y	755
CE1Y	842
CE1Y*	-
CE2Y	698
CE2Y*	731
CE3Y	731
CE3Y*	-
CE4Y	691
CE4Y*	701
CE4Y*	-
CE5Y	789
CE5Y*	-
CE6Y	747
CE6Y*	787
CH1Y	603
CH1Y*	-
-CL1Y	432
CL1Y	727
CL1Y	601
CL1Y	708
CS1Y	820
EE1Y	683
EE2Y	782
EE3Y	831
EE4Y	832
EE5Y	669
EE5Y	782
EE6Y	877
EE7Y	770
MA1Y	659
MA1Y*	742
MA1Y*	875
ME1Y	755
ME1Y*	822
ME2Y	795
ME2Y*	-
ME3Y	717
ME3Y*	722
MM1Y	492
MM1Y*	678
OE1Y	646
OE2Y	626
PE1Y	753
PH1Y	529
PH1Y*	602
PH1Y*	735

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IIT Madras Admission

The Admission process of IIT Madras is given below

Admission Stages	Steps
Application starts	Apply for JEE Main
JEE Advanced	Candidates having a valid JEE Main score should appear for JEE Advanced
JoSAA Counselling & Cutoff	As per the JEE Advanced cutoff, candidates need to apply for JoSAA and as per cutoff apply for IIT Madras
Final Admission Offer	Accept the seat

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Candidates willing for admissions to various courses by IIT Madras are selected on the basis of eligibility for the particular course followed by the Entrance score/ merit required in the examination. Check

IIT Madras BTech Admission	IIT Madras MBA Admission	IIT Madras PhD Admission
IIT Madras MTech Admission	IIT Madras EMBA Admission

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IIT Madras Ranking

Being the best Engineering institute in India, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has been ranked by recognizing platforms for its excellence in the field. Some of the rankings are as follows:

IIT Madras Ranking
Body/Magazine	Category	Ranking	Year
International rankings
QS World University	University	285	2024
QS World University	University	250	2023
QS Global World Rankings	University	255	2022
QS Asia Rankings	University	50	2021
QS ranking	Overall	4	2020
National rankings
NIRF	Overall	1	2023
NIRF	Research	2	2023
NIRF	Engineering	1	2023
NIRF	Management	15	2023
NIRF	Innovation	2	2023

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IIT Madras Placements

IIT Madras Placements 2023 received 1612 offers, including 258 PPOs. This placement drive was attended by 480+ companies. On the first day, 25 students received INR 1 CPA job offers, while 15 foreign offers were made by four companies. Microsoft, Graviton, Flipkart, Texas Instruments, Goldman Sachs, Qual comm, Boston Consulting Group, and Morgan Stanley were among the top recruiters at this year's IIT Madras Placement drive 2023.

The highest package offered in the IIT Madras placements is INR 1.31 CPA and this package was offered to BTech student. The placement stats of IIT Madras Placements 2023 are given below:

IIT Madras Placement
Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
PPOs offered	258
Total offers	1612
No. of companies visited	480+
Top Job Roles	Software Development Engineer, Data Science, Quant, Core Engineer etc
Highest CTC offered	INR 1.31 Crore Per Annum
Lowest CTC offered	INR 5.4 LPA
Offers above INR 30 LPA	172
Offers between INR 25 LPA – INR 30 LPA	48
Offers between INR 20 LPA – INR 25 LPA	135
Offers between INR 15 LPA – INR 20 LPA	312
Offers between INR 10 LPA – INR 15 LPA	226
Offers between INR 5 LPA – INR 10 LPA	152
Popular recruiters	American Express, Cogoport, Linecraft AI, SAP Labs

IIT Madras Course wise Placements

IIT Madras Placements 2022-23 have been concluded. The course wise stats is as follows

BTech Highest Package	INR 1.31 CPA
MTech Highest Package	INR 49.7 LPA
MS (Engineering Streams) Median Package	INR 15 LPA
MSc (Science Stream)	INR 9.62 LPA
MA Highest Package	INR 26.57 LPA
MBA Highest Package	INR 30.66 LPA
PhD Highest Package	INR 35.89 LPA

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IIT Madras Scholarships

To encourage meritorious students and help needy students with financial support, IIT Madras offers different types of scholarships and fee waivers. There are several schemes available for financial assistance by alumni, companies, Govt. of India, and institute at IITM. The following scholarships are famous among IITM students.

Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarships: IITM offers up to 67% tuition fee exemption to only 25% of students admitted. Students whose annual parental income is less than INR 4.5 Lakhs are eligible to apply for MCM scholarships. Also, the subject of renewing this scholarship is a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester.
Institute Free Studentship: Likewise MCM scholarship, IIT Madras offers a free studentship for the students whose annual parental income is less than INR 4,50,000 lakhs. Students are exempted from the payment of 67% of the tuition fee under this scheme. However, the scholarship is only offered to 25% of the UG students.
Institute Notional Prize: On the basis of the JEE rank and annual parental income not exceeding INR 4,50,000, IITM offers a one-time grant of INR 1000 to the 7% of the students admitted.
SC/ST Scholarship: IITM offers renewable institute SC/ST scholarship especially for the students belonging from SC/ST categories whose annual parental income doesn’t exceed INR 4,50,000. Students under this scheme are offered tuition fee exemption along with a free messing and monthly pocket allowance of INR 250.

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IIT Madras Notable Alumni

The notable alumni of IIT Madras are currently working in various sectors such as Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, HR, etc. The alumni have represented the country nationally and internationally through their social work and entrepreneurships. Some of the IIT Madras Top alumni are tabulated below:

Name	Job position	Degree pursued from IIT Madras
Ramanathan V. Guha	Creator of widely used web standards such as RSS, RDF and Schema.org. He is also responsible for products such as Google Custom Search.	BTech in Mechanical Engineering
Venky Harinarayan	Co-founder of Cambrian Ventures and Kosmix. Harinarayan also Co-founded Junglee Corp	BTech in Computer Science Engineering
Kris Gopalakrishnan	Popularly known as Kris Gopalakrishnan, is Chairman of Axilor Ventures. He is also a former Executive Vice Chairman of Infosys	M.Sc in Physics and MTech in Computer Science
Krishna Bharat	Indian research scientist at Google Inc. In 2015, Krishna received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from his Alma mater IIT Madras.	BTech in CSE
Vishwas Shringi	CoFounder at Voylla Retail Private Ltd.	BTech in Chemical Engineering

IIT Madras Departments

Department	CD Rating
Department of Management Studies (DOMS)	7.6/10

IIT Madras FAQs

Ques. Is IIT Madras costly?

Ans. Studying at IIT Madras will cost you INR 8-9 lakhs in total for the general category. While INR 3-4 lakhs for the SC/ST/PH category. This fee structure for the B.Tech program is a bit expensive to those belonging to economically weak backgrounds. In this case, scholarships and fee waivers might help.

Ques. What is the rank of IIT Madras in the world?

Ans. IIT Madras has been featured at #255 and #50 positions by QS World University Rankings 2022 and QS Asia Rankings 2021 respectively. Further, the institute is also doing well in Times Higher Education Rankings, US News Rankings, etc.

Ques. Which course is best in IIT Madras?

Ans. Apart from Computer Science and Engineering being the most sought course, IIT madras has 3 other popular courses i.e. Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, and Mechanical Engineering. These courses are the most opted ones after CS due to their perspective of placements.

Ques. Is IIT Madras good?

Ans. IIT Madras is the top-ranked IIT in India. It has been consecutively rated on 1st position by NIRF 2022. With a placement rate of 80%, IIT Madras provides the best placement opportunities to its students. The highest package at IIT Madras stood at INR 70 LPA for the B.Tech CSE branch in 2021. The institute is totally recommendable and worth going to.

Ques. Can poor students study at IIT?

Ans. Yes, IITs now offer a complete exemption of tuition fees for the students of SC/ST/PH categories. The institute also offers a variety of merit-based scholarships and educational loans to students whose annual family income is less than 9 lakhs.

Ques. What are the courses available at IIT Madras?

Ans. The IIT Madras offers a multitude of courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels. The programs available are B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D.

Ques. How is IIT Madras?

Ans. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is ranked 1st in the Engineering category by NIRF Ranking 2022 as well as Outlook Ranking 2019, making it the leading engineering institute in India and the first option for many eligible candidates. Being the leading Engineering institute in India, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has been ranked by recognized platforms for its excellence in the field.

Ques. How is the placement avenue at IIT Madras?

Ans. The placement cell of IIT Madras is very active. They strive to achieve equal placement for all its students. They find field-specific placements for their students. The recruiters included major names in the industry such as Microsoft, Visa Inc, Rolls Royce India Pvt Ltd, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, ICICI Prudential, MRF, Boeing International Corp India Pvt Ltd, Apple India Private Limited, Uber and Google to name a few.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available for students at IIT Madras?

Ans. Yes, IIT Madras offers various scholarships to its students from various courses. They are as under -

Facebook’s 2014 Grace Hopper Scholarship: This scholarship is given to 25 women students from all over the world and includes paid registration fee for the Grace Hopper Conference in Arizona (US), paid travel and accommodation, and reception with Facebook’s Engineering team.
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship (Asia Pacific): This scholarship is given to women for excellence in computer science, demonstrated leadership and passion for technology.
Apart from these, the Institute also offers DAAD Scholarship, Aditya Birla Scholarship to meritorious and deserving students.

Ques. Are there any hostel facilities available at IIT Madras?

Ans. Yes, there are hostels available for both boys and girls on the college campus. The hostels are laid out with green lawns and many amenities available to residents such as libraries, common rooms, indoor games, TV, delicious mess food, music rooms, dance rooms, and more. The Hostel Library has a great collection of general books, fiction, comics and more.

Ques. What is the GATE cutoff required to get admission into the M.Tech program at IIT Madras?

Ans. Applicants need to score a minimum of 695 marks in the GATE entrance exam to get admission into the M.Tech program at IIT Madras for the general category applicants. The final selection will be done after the personal interview conducted by the institute.

Ques. Is the online degree from IIT Madras valid for placement opportunities?

Ans. Yes, IIT Madras offers an excellent online program in Programming and Data Science and offers an internship program at the end of the program. Students with this degree can also become alumni of IIT Madras.

Ques. What is the unique feature of IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras is the 3rd oldest IIT and has collaborated with West Germany for financial assistance and technicalities. Its lush green campus makes it a serene view where deer and blackbuck live in harmony with the student community. The open-air theatre is one more plus point for the institute where Movies in English, Hindi, and regional languages are screened every Saturday at 8 PM.

Ques. What are the extracurricular activities organized by IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras hosts the annual Chennai edition of the Terry Fox Run for cancer awareness and research in association with the Rotary Club of Madras East. Apart from this, the institute also conducts various workshops, seminars, competitions, annual fests, etc.

Ques. What is IIT Madras?

Ans.Indian Institute of Technology Madras is a public technical and research university located in Chennai, India.

Ques. What courses are offered at IIT Madras?

Ans.The Various Offered By IIT Madras and The Eligibility Criteria For The Courses are Mentioned Below:

COURSE	ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech	10+2 with 75% + JEE Main
BA + MA	10+2
M.Tech	Pass in Graduation + GATE
B.Tech + M.Tech	10+2 with 75% + JEE Main
M.Sc	Pass in Graduation + GATE
Ph.D.	Post Graduation
B.Tech + MBA	10+2 with 75% + JEE Main

Ques. What is the placement record of IIT Madras?

Ans.IIT Madras has begun its 2023 recruitment drive. 445 students have already been placed on Day 1 of the placement drive. In addition, 407 pre-placement offers were made to students. A salary package of more than INR 1 CPA was given to 25 students. Students were assigned jobs such as Software Development Engineer, Data Science, Quant, Core Engineer, and so on.

Ques. What is the Admission process for IIT Madras?

Ans.Admissions to IIT Madras are based on entrance exams such as JEE Advanced for undergraduate programs and GATE for postgraduate programs.

Ques. How is the campus of IIT Madras?

Ans.The IIT Madras campus is located in Chennai and covers an area of around 2.5 square kilometers. It has a variety of facilities such as hostels, libraries, research centers, and sports facilities.

Ques. What are the documents required for admission at IIT Madras?

Ans.The documents required for admission at IIT Madras typically include mark sheets of Class 10 and 12 or equivalent examinations, transcripts of previous education, and proof of identity.

Ques. What is the cut-off for admission at IIT Madras?

Ans.The cut-off for admission at IIT Madras is determined based on the performance of candidates in entrance exams such as JEE Advanced and GATE. The Jee Advanced Cutoff For B.tech Cse at IIT Madras Ranges varies from 167-175 In 2022.

Candidates Can Check The last year's Cutoff For IIT Madras by clicking here.

Ques. When is the admission process at IIT Madras conducted?

Ans.The admission process at IIT Madras is typically conducted in the months of June and July, based on the results of entrance exams such as JEE Advanced and GATE.

Ques. Is IIT Madras good for research?

Ans.Yes, IIT Madras is one of the leading institutions for research in India, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaborations with industry and international institutions.

Ques. What are the hostel facilities at IIT Madras?

Ans.The hostels at IIT Madras have a variety of facilities such as single or double occupancy rooms, dining halls, common rooms, and recreational facilities. There are 16 hostels at IIT Madras for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Ques. Is there any preference for hostel allocation at IIT Madras?

Ans.Hostel allocation at IIT Madras is based on several factors such as merit, a program of study, and availability of seats. There is no fixed preference for hostel allocation.

Ques. Can anyone request a specific hostel or roommate at IIT Madras?

Ans.Yes, students can request a specific hostel or roommate at IIT Madras, but it is subject to availability and approval.

Ques. Are meals provided in the hostels at IIT Madras?

Ans.Yes, meals are provided in the dining halls at the hostels. The menu is diverse and offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Ques. Is there any laundry service available in the hostels at IIT Madras?

Ans.Yes, there is a laundry service available in the hostels at IIT Madras. The service is typically offered at a nominal fee.

Ques. What are the sports facilities available at IIT Madras?

Ans.The sports facilities available at IIT Madras include a gymnasium, swimming pool, and courts for various games such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more.

Ques. Is there a library at IIT Madras?

Ans.Yes, IIT Madras has a library called the Central Library, which houses a large collection of books, journals, and digital resources. The Central Library, along with other Institute units, has 9001:2015 certification from TUV NORD of Germany for the establishment and maintenance of quality library systems, services, and procedures. The Central Library is well-equipped with modern facilities and resources such as CD-ROMs, Online databases, audio video cassettes, books, e-journals, patents, e-standards, theses, reports, and monographs, among other things. The library homepage will offer electronic access to a variety of full-text and bibliographical databases, as well as e-journals.

Ques. Are there any transportation facilities available at IIT Madras?

Ans.Yes, IIT Madras provides transportation facilities such as buses for students, faculty, and staff to commute within the campus and nearby areas.

Ques. Is there any student housing available at IIT Madras?

Ans.Yes, IIT Madras has hostels for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering single or double-occupancy rooms.

Ques. What Separates IIT Madras From Other Institutes?

Ans.IIT Madras is a residential institute with nearly 550 faculty, 8000 students, and 1250 administrative and support staff on a self-contained campus of approximately 250 hectares. The campus is located in Chennai, formerly known as Madras.

Ques. What are the chances of a branch change occurring?

Ans.The branch change process is a mechanism for changing your engineering stream if you are not completely satisfied with your current line of study. Applications for branch change will be accepted before the end of your first semester. According to JEE distribution, you can switch to a more or less preferred branch. Only 10% of each branch is permitted to change branches. The only criterion is your first-semester CGPA. Only a small percentage of applicants are eventually permitted to change their engineering stream.

Course	Fees	Eligibility
B.Tech	₹2.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
BS + MS	₹2.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
MBA	₹6.53 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
M.Tech	₹19,850 (1st Year Fees)	Pass in Graduation + GATE
B.Tech + M.Tech	₹2.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75%
Ph.D	₹15,650 (1st Year Fees)	Postgraduation
B.Tech + MBA	₹3.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2

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Likes:
Good campus life ammazing clubs just not restricted to studies,
Excellent studies and research culture has CFI,
Have many co curricular activites helps in over all personality developemnt.

Dislikes:
Hostel culture is not there because hostel keeps changing every year

You should pass the JEEAdvance exam in your respective category and get a good rank. You can give Jee adv only after qualifying Jee mains. Jee adv is conducted by iits and jee mains by NTA for which forms are released in November.

Course Curriculum Overview:

I chose this course because I had an interest in biology specifically genetic engineering. which is the core of this course. Faculty-student ratio is 16:1 The professors are highly qualified all are Ph.D. holders teaching method for each proof varies most prefer to deliver the concept not spoonfeeding and practising questions n. it is expected us to do this by ourselves. The schedule for the whole of the next semester is told at the beginning itself so exams are timely. if one studies moderately passing a course is not a problem because it is based on relative grading

Class Size : 45Course Fees : INR 280000 per year

placement: 8/10

college: 9/10

course: 7/10

hostel: 6/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 9/10

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Yaswanth

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech, Mechanical EngineeringOctober 28, 2023

8.8 /10

Iit Madras placements

Likes:
Freedom, quality of education,and character development.,
Communication skills, social networking.

Dislikes:
Not more but the only thing i didn't like here is hot climate.,
As it is nature we can't do anything to it.,
But they can do air conditioning in classrooms atleast.

We have to qualify in jee-mains and in jee-advance to get into iits and the cut-offs depend on th reservation. The application can be found on the NTA site. If you have a reservation your cut-off will be less. They can improve their site management.

Mechanical engineering is my passion. The faculty are very good and to relieve students from stress and tensions every 10 students will have 1 faculty advisor. All of the faculty are masters and phd scholars. Every month You will get to write exams and passing depends on you(dont expect that you can pass by sitting a night before exams).

Class Size : 80Course Fees : INR 120000 per year

placement: 9/10

course: 9/10

hostel: 8/10

internship: 9/10

Bhukya lokesh

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech, Chemical EngineeringOctober 28, 2023

8.0 /10

Good

Likes:
Good environment, nice hostel facilities.,
Freedom, library which provides required books to study.,
Placement are good due many companies will come.

Dislikes:
I think faculty are not up to the mark and college infrastructure.,
Mess food is not up to the mark because of i from different state.,
I think cost of affordability is to high in this campus.

Admission process is through two entrance exams called Jee Mains and Jee Advanced. Students who percued their class 12 with 75 percent are eligible. The application form will be in the Jee or NTA portal admission process is good. I think no need for any improvement

I was supposed to join this course due to my jee advanced rank. The Faculty: Students ratio is 1:6. I don't know about faculty qualifications but I think they all completed their PhDs. Teaching methods are good Exams will be in every month and they are not much difficult until we work.

Class Size : 120Course Fees : INR 100000 per year

college: 8/10

hostel: 9/10

campus life: 8/10

Jasta Tej pavan

8.2 /10

Beauty of IIT MADRAS

Likes:
Campus is really huge and beautiful it is close to nature,
I loved the faculty members they are really good and humble,
Sports facilities,importance given to startups and innovation

Dislikes:
Actually I liked everything except one thing,the distance between class and hostel is 1 km 🥲😂,
In Chennai it is very hot due to which I am getting so much sweat(humid),
Touch sports like kabaddi Koko are not allowed in the campus

I applied for JEE Eligibility for this entrance exam is to have above 75% marks in 12th board Application forms,fees and dates will be mentioned in NTA website for JEE main and in advanced website for JEE advanced If a person have reservation then he have somewhat less cutoff than others No need of improvement according to me

Course curriculum is really good and faculty members are excellent I am interested in mechanical engineering so I took it Faculty student ratio is 10:1 Every faculty member has done PhD and have high level of knowledge Yearly once,exam was comparatively difficult than all other entrance exams after 12th

Class Size : 70Course Fees : INR 200000 per year

course: 8/10

internship: 7/10

V Ram mohan

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech, Naval Architecture & Ocean EngineeringOctober 28, 2023

10.0 /10

Life in iit

Likes:
I like campus most and studies also very good but exams are very tough and must study very hard to get good score.,
There is no discrimination between girls and boys we can live comfortable with anyone.

Dislikes:
Attendance takes very strictly if we give valid reason,
So professors are too dangerous and we have to stay away from them

After qualifing jee main attempt for Jee adv and getting a good scored is more important to getting into IIT. Then participate in josaa counselling. Film the options according to your jee adv score. Then get ready with the required documents and pay the registration fee. After completing all josaa rounds go to the institute with documents.

My course I IIT Madras is Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, but in IIT Madras is not only good for studies they will give us a lot of chances to prove ourselves. Here we have a research park for research interested students and the CFI club is a great one in this institute.

Class Size : 77Course Fees : INR 100000 per year

college: 10/10

course: 10/10

hostel: 10/10

campus life: 10/10

J SAI KUMAR

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech, Naval Architecture & Ocean EngineeringOctober 27, 2023

6.0 /10

"Unfiltered Insights:My Honest College Review"

Likes:
The freedom which the campus gives you to express yourself.,
The campus life was quite good.And the faculty were also good.The Teaching assistants are good.,
The placements are also good,like many MNCs will come and select a good number of students.

Dislikes:
Infrastructure was not That good with respect to other IIT'S and Department Building's were also Old.,
Hostels are Bad except the MANDAKINI HOSTEL (First Year) .The other Hostels were very bad Doesn't Have a good facilities like washing machine and drinking water.,
Their are only limited amount of sport fields for some sports like cricket and tennis. And we can't play for fun like there is no other Proper sports facilities rather than the main ones

I Have Written the JEE MAINS exam which was Conducted by NTA, then I have qualified to write JEE ADVANCED. Which was Conducted by IIT GUWAHATI THIS YEAR (2023). THEN I have scored decent marks. JEE MAIN Application Form, Fees, and Dates were Available on the NTA Official website. And JEE ADVANCED Application Form, Fees, and Dates were available on the IIT GUWAHATI Official website. Reservation also plays a good role During Councelling.ST, SC, and OBC Candidates will get a reservation. The Cutoff was low For Reservation candidates in comparison with General Candidates. JOSAA Conducts Counseling regarding the JEE MAINS AND ADVANCED Exams.

I chose this course because Iam enthusiastic about how Ships Work and how travel happens across Such Huge Oceans. And to Study about The Oceans. The faculty Student Ratio Was Around 19:1. The Faculty were Highly Educated Intellectual People. Mostly they are from Tamil Nadu. Many of the faculty studied in Various IITs.

Class Size : 75Course Fees : INR 100000 per year

college: 6/10

course: 6/10

campus life: 6/10

BAINDLA SATWIK

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech, Computer Science and EngineeringOctober 26, 2023

9.0 /10

Bad time with good ones

Likes:
I like campus seniors , faculty and environment and restaurant and there protection iam officers duties

Dislikes:
Our TA not all but some and coming to the security they do there work perfect but in some situations they don't think they

I wrote JEE advance in 2023 and through that, I got a seat at IIT Madras. the cut of was for the first bit it was like Positive marks 4 and negative -3 and second-bit positive marks 3 negative -1 and the third bit no negative it was the same for all three subjects so this was the process of our examination and how got into IIT Madras

My faculty members are wonderful they are like parents to us here on campus they care they scold us and they teach us well. At last, they are good and they teach us well but it will some problems for us to understand because of some toppers in our class but nothing happens because they will upload slides of the class what they took in the morning so we are good with them and they also

Class Size : 16000Course Fees : INR 50000 per year

Aincha Srivathsav

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech + M.Tech, Engineering DesignOctober 26, 2023

LIFE AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS.

Likes:
Good Infrastructure for any of the s[orts facilities or classrooms.,
Socialising of the people of the campus with each and every one.,
FESTs and many others stress busters for student.

Dislikes:
I disliked the climate in chennai as if you come from telangana it takes time to adjust.

Well, I have an EWS reservation. For this academic year of 2023-2024 the cutoff was around 713-1068 something. The application forms will be provided on the official websites of the respective institute. Well for me I have EWS with less than 1LPA salary of my father. We need an Income Certificate as proof to get an EWS reservation. We can get an Income Certificate in Meeseva and get it signed by the respective MRO. Well, not that much improvement I wish I had seen in the admission process.

I chose this course because it has a very wide range and vast opportunities to go into. If you have any doubts regarding which stream or in which path to go I strongly recommend taking this course for sure. Faculty to Student Ratio is around 1:5. As this is the most prestigious university in India professors will need a good qualification. After the start of the academic year each semester, we have two Quizzes after a 1month gap each. It is very easy to pass those Quizzes just you need to prepare 4 days before the exam.

Class Size : 74Course Fees : INR 80000 per year

placement: 10/10

internship: 10/10

Abhiram

Enrolled 2023 B.Tech, Aerospace EngineeringOctober 21, 2023

8.5 /10

The RAW HONEST GENUINE REVIEW of so called NIRF 1 IIT Madras

Likes:
The campus is awesome and filled with greenary, deers, monkeys and humans. The hostel became my second home here. The faculty are friendly and give opportunity to meet even after class

You should have secured a minimum of 75% in your class 12th/PUC or equivalent through an AICTE-approved college. There is a relaxation to 65% marks if you belong to the SC/ST category. You should clear JEE Main and then JEE Advance to get into IIT MADRAS. JEE mains happens twice a year (tentatively Jan & April). The application for it will be available on the NTA official website. After clearing the cutoff set by NTA you are eligible to write JEE Advance (tentatively in May). After clearing JEE Advance, based on your rank you will have to fill preference, then you might get allocated IITM based on your rank and availability. You can visit the official website of IITM www.iitm.ac.in to find the reservation details of each course. If your rank is very good then you will be allotted a seat in the general category no matter which category you belong to.

I have a very particular keen interest in aerospace which had driven me to choose this course for my undergrad. 1:10 which is one of the best in the entire Bharat country, being a NIRF rank 1 college. The faculty here are super highly qualified, and their teaching methods are highly interactive, student-friendly, and knowledge through doubts. The term exams here are almost 1-1& half months. And they were quite moderate to people who do a regular and decent study. These exams actually test student' ability to think and their application mentality, rather than rote learning and marks mentality.

Class Size : 80Course Fees : INR 200000 per year

Nithish Gokul

Enrolled 2020 B.Tech, Chemical EngineeringOctober 16, 2023

7.0 /10

A Noobs Guide to IITM

Likes:
Campus is one of the major plus you get to live a proper university life and you have all the major facilities inside the campus.,
Saarang is one of the main cultural event and you get subsidized tickets for being a student.

Dislikes:
Sometimes professors are really rude they don't even listen to students concerns

It is primarily based on JEE for postgraduate the admission is based on GATE, CAT OR JAM. JEE involves two stages JEE MAINS and ADVANCED. The cut-offs change each year based on factors like several candidates, the difficulty level of the exam and the previous year's cut-offs.

The course curriculum at IIT Madras is comprehensive and designed to provide a strong foundation in the chosen field of study. the faculty ratio at IIT Madras is 1:15 and there is a faculty advisor for every 10 students. Most of the IIT Madras faculty hold PHD from a highly reputed university. The difficulty of the exam is high and generally, a semester contains 2 quizzes and one end semester.

Class Size : 108Course Fees : INR 14365 per year

college: 5/10

hostel: 7/10

internship: 6/10

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IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITB], Mumbai	₹2,17,750
IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITKGP], Kharagpur	₹2,18,575
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MIT World Peace University - [MIT-WPU], Pune	₹3,10,000
Indian Institute of Science - [IISc], Bangalore	₹2,20,200
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University], Vellore	₹1,95,750

Courses	2023 Cutoff By rank	2022 Cutoff By rank	2021 Cutoff By rank	2020 Cutoff By rank	2019 Cutoff By rank
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering Check Fees Compare	148	167	163	157	188
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Event	Date
IIT JAM Correction Window	Nov 20, 2023Upcoming
CAT 2023 Exam Date	Nov 26, 2023Upcoming
GATE 2024 Admit Card Date	Jan 03, 2024
CAT 2023 Result Date	Jan 04, 2024Tentative
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Jan 08, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 04, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 10, 2024
IIT JAM Exam Date	Feb 11, 2024
GATE 2024 Result Date	Mar 16, 2024

Event	Date
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date	Nov 07, 2023
IIT JAM Registration Timeline	Sep 05, 2023 - Oct 20, 2023
GATE 2024 Registration Date	Aug 30, 2023 - Oct 05, 2023

Event	Date
GATE 2024 Admit Card Date	Jan 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 04, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 10, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Dates	Feb 11, 2024
GATE 2024 Result Date	Mar 16, 2024
COAP counselling	May 21, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024Tentative

Event	Date
GATE 2024 Registration Date	Aug 30, 2023 - Oct 05, 2023
GATE 2024 Notification	Aug 05, 2023
COAP Round 10 Time window for Candidates	Jul 14, 2023 - Jul 15, 2023

Event	Date
JEE Advanced Registration Timeline	Apr 30, 2024 - May 07, 2024Tentative
JEE Advanced Admit Card Date	May 29, 2024Tentative
JEE Advanced Exam Date	Jun 04, 2024Tentative
JEE Advanced Result Date	Jun 18, 2024Tentative

Event	Date
Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (CSAB 2023) (JoSAA 2023)	Jul 29, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023
Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 6) (JoSAA 2023)	Jul 26, 2023 - Jul 28, 2023
Last day to respond to query (Round 6) (JoSAA 2023)	Jul 28, 2023

Event	Date
IIT JAM Correction Window	Nov 20, 2023Upcoming
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Jan 08, 2024
IIT JAM Exam Date	Feb 11, 2024
IIT JAM Result Date	Mar 22, 2024

Event	Date
IIT JAM Registration Timeline	Sep 05, 2023 - Oct 20, 2023
Physical Reporting & Balance Fee Payment at Allotted Institute (CCMN Phase - 3)	Aug 17, 2023 - Aug 21, 2023
Document Verification & Online Reporting (CCMN Phase - 3)	Aug 17, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023

Event	Date
CAT 2023 Exam Date	Nov 26, 2023Upcoming
CAT 2023 Result Date	Jan 04, 2024Tentative

Event	Date
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date	Nov 07, 2023
CAT 2023 Registration Date	Aug 02, 2023 - Sep 20, 2023
CAT 2023 Notification Date	Jul 30, 2023

Comments

150 Comments

makesh waran

What is the entrence exam for joining IIT

Shikhar Srivas

You need to appear for JEE Mains followed by JEE Advanced for B.tech and GATE exam for M.tech course to the students.

rishikesan

About course details and eligibility

Sweta Kumari

There are various courses at IIT Madras, the eligibility varies as per the courses. Check here for the IIT Madras Courses and Eligibility.

v sathyanarayana kulkarni

Iam from diploma, I'm i eligible?

You must have done three years of diploma in the relevant field in order to get admission. Also, admissions are based on the score obtained in the entrance examinations.

abhishek thottasseri sasidharan

HI I HAVE COMPLETED MY POSTGRADUATION FROM DE-MONTFORT UNIVERSITY , UNITED KINGDOM , FOR THE COURSE Msc INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE FOR THE YEAR 2022-2023. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA. THANK YOU

indrajeet raj

B.tech after how to admission in iit Madras

Ashish Ramtari

You need to appear for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced and have to clear both of them with valid cutoff scores according to IIT Madras Cutoff list to take admission.

zarina

top ranking polytechnic with engineering colleges in chennai

There are various colleges in Chennai for the polytechnic course. Check here for the List of Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai Based on the 2023 Ranking.

jahanvi singh

How can i get admission in polytechnic after 10th

IIT Madras does not offer the Polytechnic courses.

prakhar singh

How many times I am able to give Bitsat exam

You can give BITSAT examination only for two times.

tamilselvan

Duration of B.Tech Computer Engineering

The duration of B.Tech. Computer Engineering is 4 years.

manjushree v

good evenig sir or mam i would like to do m tech in bangalore university but i have not attended pgct exam how to apply ?

Admission to IIT Madras M.Tech is not done based on PGCET but through GATE exam.

gayathri r

I am completing my MBA by 2024 will I get placed in IIT madras by 2025 itself ? Is there any entence exams ?

Yes, there will be a Written Aptitude Test followed by Personal Interview for taking admission to MBA in IIT Madras.

riya yadav

Is there any fellowship for PhD students?

IIT Madras provides fellowship to PhD students.

biswayan manna

I am an Agriculture graduate and have completed MBA AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT. Am I eligible for this PhD in marketing course?

If your graduation is of 3 years then you can not apply for admission to PhD in IIT Madras. The graduation should be of 4 years and in the field of Engineering.

desaboina archana

What are the requirements to get into this course

To get admission to courses, you need to have passed 12^th with 75% or more in PCM to be eligible and then appear for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced followed by counselling to get selected.

vishal kumar yadav

I'm Vishal kumar yadav from siwan bihar Admission karwane ke liye kya karna padega JEE main me kitna number ya percentage chahiye hoga. Without JEE main ke admission le sakte hai ya nhi. Admission karwaane ke liye koun koun sa exam clear karna padega.

IIT Madras, JEE-Advanced Cutoff 2023 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for JEE-Advanced is 148 - 7697 rank.

jaya krishna g

do you have management quota seats?

IIT Madras does not offer Management Quota seats.

sourabh sharma

If I do job in a company. Which one study best for me

For working professionals, the online or distance education or part-time courses are recommended

nafeesa jawhara

Can 12 th class student apply?

Students can apply for the UG courses based on the score obtained in the entrance examinations after the 12^th class.

dnyanesh

I need enquiry regarding the Bsc electronics science degree, like fees, examinations and many more