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IIT Madras MA Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility, Application Process and Placement
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IIT Madras M.A.What’s new?
MA applications for 2024 are open and the last date to apply is Apr 19, 2024.
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- IIT Madras MA Eligibility & Highlights 2024
- IIT Madras M.A. Popular courses
- IIT Madras MA Admission Dates 2024
- IIT Madras MA Application Process 2024
- IIT Madras M.A. Curriculum
- IIT Madras M.A. Seats
- IIT Madras MA Placements 2024
- IIT Madras v/s IIT Guwahati v/s IIT Bombay
- IIT Madras MA FAQs
IIT Madras MA Eligibility & Highlights 2024
IIT Madras offers an Integrated MA programme for a duration of five years. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based.
The admission of Integrated MA aspirants subjects to their valid score in HSEE, conducted by IIT Madras. Upon qualifying, the candidates need to appear for HSEE Counselling to get a confirmed seat. The aspirants also need to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to qualify for admission.
Eligibility: The candidate should have appeared in any one of the following qualifying examinations for the first time in either 2021 or 2022.
- Final exam of Class 12
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University exam
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Final examination of the two-year course of the - Joint Services Wing of NDA
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SSC exam, conducted by NIOS with a minimum of five subjects
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HSC vocational exam
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Class 12 skill courses of CBSE
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General Certificate Education (GCE) examination at the advanced level
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Find below the important dates regarding admission:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
29 Jul '24 | M.A. Commencement of Classes (tentative) |
26 Jul '24 | M.A. Orientation Programme (tentative) |
IIT Madras MA Application Process 2024
IIT Madras admits students on the basis of HSEE entrance exam scores for MA admission. Candidates can follow the steps given below in order to fill out the HSEE application form for IIT Chennai MA admission 2022:
Step 1: Visit the official website of HSEE to register online. The candidate should register using their Name, Date of Birth, and Email Address. Then create a password, confirm the password and provide the mobile number.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with all the mandatory details.
Step 3: Upload the scanned images of the candidate's photograph, signature and relevant documents.
Step 4: Pay the examination fee by net banking/ credit/ debit card or e-challan of Indian Bank.
Documents Required at the Time of Application Process
- Scanned photographs and signatures of the candidate.
- Scanned copy of Class 10
- Public examination certificate for name and proof of date of birth
- Scanned copy of Class 12 class mark sheet (if already passed Class 12 examination).
- Scanned copy of category certificate (GEN-EWS-Undertaking / OBC-NCL-Undertaking /SC / ST).
- Scanned copy of PwD/Dyslexia/Scribe certificate, if applicable.
IIT Madras M.A.Curriculum
IIT Madras M.A.Seats
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.A. in Economics | 25 |
| M.A. in English Studies | 25 |
| M.A. in Development Studies | 25 |
IIT Madras MA Placements 2024
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. In addition to this, out of 300 PPOs offered 235 were accepted. The total count of participatiing companies stood at 256. Furthermore, 44 international offers were made. The IIT Madras average package and median package for 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 Core sector, followed by 20% offers in Software sector.
The key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2024 are presented below:
|
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) (phase 1) |
|---|---|
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Median package |
INR 19 LPA |
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Internship offers |
19% increase compared with previous year |
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Placement rate |
50% students placed |
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Top recruiters |
JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe |
Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.
IIT Madras v/s IIT Guwahati v/s IIT Bombay
A comparison between some of the top IITs for their MA course based on certain parameters such as total fee and selection criteria is given below:
| Institute Name | Total Fee | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | INR 1.65 lakh | HSEE |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 41,850 | Written test + PI |
| IIT Bombay | INR 52,400 - INR 3.55 lakh | GATE/ MET |
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IIT Madras MA FAQs
Q: Can I get direct admission to IIT Madras MA course?
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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Q: How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh.
Upvote Q: Is IIT Madras good for Masters?
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.
Upvote Q: How can I get admission to IIT Madras for MA?
IIT Madras MA admission is based on candidates' performance in HSEE entrance exam conducted by the institute. The institute is currently accepting applications for MA, interested students need to apply before May 31.
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