B.S. in Biological Science 

at IIT Madras, Adyar

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 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. For detailed information around IIT Madras course admission, click here.

IIT Madras BSc admission is entrance-based as the institute primarily accepts the rank and scores of the JEE Main examination for admission to its full-time BSc programme. However, if candidates wish to apply for the integrated BS plus MS programme, then they can apply for admission through the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test. Therefore, you can join the BSc course at IIT Madras without giving the JEE.   

Yes, there are many other courses for which the selection criteria are different and the prescribed entrance exam is also other than JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Below are some of the courses offered at IIT Madras along with their eligibility criteria and entrance exam:

• MTech: IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across various specialisations. The institute inducts candidates for the M.Tech programmes based on valid GATE scores followed by the counselling process.
• MBA: For admission to the full-time two year MBA programme at IIT Madras, candidates are required to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round.
• MSc: IIT Madras accepts admission to the MSc programme based on a valid score/ rank in the IIT-JAM exam.

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. 

For IIT Madras MSc admission, candidates need to apply online via IIT JAM. After successful registration, candidates are then required to appear for the entrance exam. Selected candidates are then called for the counselling round as a final selection round. IIT JAM registration window for IIT Madras MSc admission 2023 is now closed. IIT JAM exam 2023 is scheduled for February 12. IIT Guwahati, the exam conducting authority will release the admit card on January 10.

{Source: Certificate students & alumni}

Is IIT Madras Good for Certification?

Based on the statements shared by students and alumni, here are some key findings:

* High Placement Rate: Over 80% of students in B.Tech and dual degree courses, and 75% of students in M.Tech courses got placed by April 30, 2024. Top recruiters included Apple, Google, Texas Instruments, and others.
* Excellent Infrastructure: Modern labs, a well-stocked library, and a peaceful and modern lifestyle on campus contribute to a conducive learning environment.
* Supportive Faculty: Experienced faculty members are enthusiastic about teaching, and are available to clear doubts and provide valuable assistance.
* Online Course Convenience: With daily live classes, flexible scheduling, and a user-friendly online platform, students can access course materials and interact with peers and faculty from anywhere.
* Challenging Curriculum: The course is designed to prepare students for the industry, with a focus on practical applications and regular assessments.
* Tough Exams: Exams are rigorous, requiring students to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) and pass all graded assignments and tests.

In conclusion, IIT Madras appears to offer a strong certificate programme with a high placement rate, excellent infrastructure, supportive faculty, and a challenging curriculum. While the online format presents some challenges, the university's efforts to create a virtual community and provide flexible scheduling seem to mitigate these issues.

Experts share that the IIT JAM exam is difficult to clear. This is not because the difficulty level of the questions asked is very high but because the selection ratio through the IIT JAM exam is low. However, this does not mean that the questions asked in the exam are very easy.

IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 was concluded for different courses such as BTech, Integrated BTech and BS. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates closed at a range of 159 and 10682. During 2023, the cutoff ranks for the same was closed at a range of 148 and 11185. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff for both the years in the table below, to get an idea of the change in cutoff:

Course	2023	2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3237	2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	4439	3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	6132	5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6169	4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7996	7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2572	2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3293	2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering	– / –	– / –
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)	4436	3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1877	1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	3171	2742
B.S. + M.S in Biological Science	– / –	– / –
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering	7967	5755
B.S. in Biological Science	11185	10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419

Candidates who get admission to the BS or BS plus MS integrated programme offered at IIT Madras are required to pay the IIT Madras BSc fees according to the components mentioned below: 

Course Name	One-Time Fees	Tuition Fees	Hostel and Mess Fees
BS	INR 7,050	INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh	Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh Mess: INR 1.37 lakh
BS plus MS	INR 7,050	INR 10 lakh	Hostel: INR 2.15 lakh Mess: INR 1.72 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

 Yes, IIT Madras is good for Masters' programme. During IIT Madras placements 2022, the highest package offered was INR 22 LPA. On the other hand, the average package stood at INR 13.98 LPA.