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NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT Madras ranks #1 under the category 'Engineering'.
The GATE 2025 registration process with late fee is closed now for admission to the MTech course. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.
A few more updates are given below:
- JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration has closed for IIT Madras admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be held from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2025.
- The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025.
- The IIT JAM 2025 online registration process for admission to the MSc course has closed now. The IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on Feb 2, 2025.
- The IISER Aptitude Test 2024 Counselling process is closed for admission to 5-year Integrated BS-MS courses with Round 8 closing rank & seat allocation results. The IISER Aptitude Test 2025 dates for the next academic session are yet to be released.
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IIT Madras Admission Dates 2025
IIT Madras accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT Madras admission via these exams are tabulated below:
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2025
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Dates | Events |
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22 Jan '25 - 31 Jan '25 | JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 |
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2025
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, COAP, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Dates | Events |
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2 Jan '25 | GATE 2025 Admit Card |
1 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (CS1 | AG | MA | CS2 | NM | MT | TF |IN) |
2 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (ME | PE | AR | EE) |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Madras?
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.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the BTech course at IIT Madras?
The eligibility criteria for the BTech course at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is that candidates should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate. Aso, candidates need to clear the national-level entrance exams which include JEE Main, and JEE Advanced. Further, the duration of the course is areound four years. Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website of these national level entrance exams.
Q: Can we join IIT Madras without 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.
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.
Q: What has been the trend for cut-off for B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology in last few years?
The cutoff trend for B.Tech at IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 3259. In 2022, it increased to 3881. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 1584 to 1666 for OBC, 961 to 1248 for SC, 558 to 500 for ST, 610 to 862 for EWS, 86 to 165 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
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Q: What is JEE Main 2025 exam date?
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1 and 2. The session 1 exam will be conducted from January 22 to 31, 2025 while the session 2 will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025. NTA has started JEE Main 2025 session 1 registration. JEE Main Application form 2025 session 1 is available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q: Who is eligible for M.Tech in IIT Madras?
For admission to IIT Madras, candidates must pass Class 12 and graduation before applying for the course. As per the minimum eligibility requirements for the course, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Further, candidates will be selected based on a valid GATE score.
Apart from this, candidates who graduated from IITs with BTech degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above are eligible to apply for direct admission without GATE score. In addition, it is also crucial that the applicant hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility that has to be submitted at the time of registration and documents verification after gettting admission.
Q: What is fees of IIT Madras?
Q: How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.
In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.
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Q: What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2024?
NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota:
Category | JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff |
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Common Rank List | 90-91 |
Gen-EWS | 75-76 |
OBC-NCL | 73-74 |
SC | 51-52 |
ST | 37-38 |
PwD | 0.0013527 |
Q: What is the hostel fee in IIT Madras?
IIT Madras hostel fee is inclusive of components like room rent, mess charges, electricity, water, etc. The hostel fee for the offered IIT Madras courses is as follows:
Course | Hostel Fee |
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BTech | INR 1.04 Lacs - INR 2.15 lakh |
BS | INR 1.74 lakh |
BS + MS | INR 2.15 lakh |
MTech | INR 88,800 |
MS | INR 74,000 |
MA | INR 88,800 |
MSc | INR 88,800 |
Note: The fee structure for all courses is for the batch of 2023.
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
Q: Which courses does IIT Madras have?
IIT Madras offers around 100 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree courses. The courses include BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD. Additionally, IITM has signed MoUs with foreign universities to offer Joint PhD and JDP programme. The institute is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), which is sponsored by the AICTE and is the world’s first online BSc programme. IIT Madras has also started for an 8-week free online course on Data Science.
Q: How can I get a seat at IIT Madras for MBA?
IIT Madras MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in CAT, conducted by IIMs. Students seeking admission can apply online by visiting the official website of CAT. The final admission is granted on the basis of CAT score, past academic record, work experience, performance in PI round, academic diversity, gender diversity and other achievements (if any). Apart from all these, candidates also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement. Check here the CAT exam pattern and detailed syllabus to ace the exam.
Q: How can I get a seat in MTech at IIT Madras?
IIT Madras admissions for BTech are entirely entrance-based. To secure a seat at top BTech specialisations at IIT Madras, candidates must qualify for JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced with a good rank. Candidates who passed Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate are eligible to sit for the respective entrance exam. Candidates will be selected based on their past academic records and scores obtained in the respective entrance exams. Furthermore, the selected candidates will be allocated seats through the JoSAA Counselling process.
Q: What is JEE Main 2025 application form date?
NTA released the JEE Main application form 2025 session 1 on October 28, 2024. The JEE Main 2025 registration date was October 28 to November 22, 2024. JEE Main 2025 application form was available online on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. As the JEE Mains 2025 exam will be conducted in two sessions, NTA will release session 2 application form on January 31, 2025.
Q: What is the last date to apply for the GATE 2024 exam?
The last date for the GATE 2024 registration was October 20 with late fees. The last date for GATE 2024 registration without late fees was October 12. GATE 2024 application form was available online on the IISc Bangalore official website. GATE 2024 registration link is gate2024.iisc.ac.in. The registration window opened on August 30, 2023. Candidates can apply for the GATE exam until the last date. Before filling out the GATE application form, it is advisable for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria. In case a candidate fails to fulfill any of the GATE exam eligibility conditions, then his or her candidature will be cancelled and he or she will not be able to download his or her GATE admit card for 2024. Read more about GATE 2024 Exam: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam. The GATE 2024 exam will be held on February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024.
Q: Can I join IIT Madras without CAT exam?
IIT Madras admissions are entrance exam based. Candidates need to clear the National-level entrance exams for admissions to various courses. For MBA admissions, candidates should have a valid CAT score to appear for CAT Counselling. Based on IIT Madras cut off for MBA, candidates can get admission as per their corresponding rank. Candidates who want MBA admission can visit the official website of CAT to fill the application form online. At the time of CAT application candidates also need to submit the application fee on the portal.
Q: How many BTech seats are there at IIT Madras?
IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. The total seat intake for IIT Madras BTech course is 951. Candidates can check out the IIT Madras BTech specialisation-wise seat intake in the table given below:
BTech Specialisation | Seat Intake |
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Aerospace Engineering | 63 |
Chemical Engineering | 117 |
Civil Engineering | 127 |
Computer Science and Engineering | 87 |
Electrical Engineering | 154 |
Engineering Physics | 42 |
Mechanical Engineering | 215 |
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 68 |
Ocean Engineering | 78 |
Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
Q: Is M.Tech available at IIT Madras?
Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. The institute offers 30 MTech specialisations for BE/ BTech graduates across 12 departments. IIT Madras MTech admission will be conducted via the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates seeking admission must register for GATE to get admission to IIT Madras.
Q: What is the hostel fee at IIT Madras for undergraduate courses?
The IIT Madras hostel fee for students pursuing undergraduate courses is showcased in the below table:
BTech and Dual Degree | |
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Particulars | Amount |
Hostel Admission Fee | 250 |
Advance Dining Charges | 17766 |
Establishment – A Charges | 6500 |
Establishment - B Charges | 2000 |
Extra-Curricular Fee | 1500 |
Medical Insurance Premium (per annum) | 2301 |
Refundable Deposit (New admission only) | 3000 |
Student Wellness Fee | 200 |
Other Fee (Optional)* | 4750 |
Advance dining charges and Student Medical Insurance Premium are subject to change depending on the new tenders.
*Other fees (Optional) include Saarang / T-shirt of Shaastra / L-tap / Hostel Night charges.
Q: Are IIT Madras admissions 2024 open for MBA?
IIT Madras admissions begin after the declaration of CAT results. The admission process for the year 2024 is ongoing. Candidates having a valid CAT score can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the MBA before Jan 31, 2024. Further, the PI rounds will be conductes on Mar 1, 2 & 3 at IIT Madras. The final results of all the selection rounds are expected to be declared in May, 2024.
Q: What is the fees for IIT Madras MTech course?
IIT Madras M.Tech fee both the years is INR 1.84 lakh. This fee includes various components such as Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee and One-time payement charges. However, this information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Find below the different components for IIT Madras M.Tech fees:
Fee components | Amount (2 years) |
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INR 20,000 | |
The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee) | INR 1.57 Lakh |
INR 7,250 |
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Madras for MBA?
IIT Madras MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in CAT, conducted by IIMs. Students seeking admission can apply online by visiting the official website of CAT. The final admission is granted based on CAT score, past academic record, work experience, performance in PI round, academic diversity, gender diversity and other achievements (if any). Apart from all these, for IIT Madras MBA admission, candidates also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement.
Q: What is the JAM rank required for IIT Madras MSc admission?
JAM 2023 concluded after round 4 which was released on July 7. As per the latest year JAM cutoff, the opening and closing ranks ranges between 1 and 262, including all the MSc specialisations. So, to be eligible for IIT Madras MSc course, candidates must secure a rank between 1 to 300 for General category. To know the JAM 2023 cutoff for IIT Madras along with the previosu year trends, candidates can refer to the table given below:
Course | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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MSc in Physics | – / – | – / – | 228 |
MSc in Mathematics | 151 | 222 | 228 |
MSc in Chemistry | 248 | 238 | 262 |
Q: What is the IIT Madras fees for BTech course?
As per the official website, the IIT Madras BTech fee is INR 8 lakh, which is calculated based on the first year/ semester fee. This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Apart from the course fee, candidates seeking admission to the IIT Madras BTech course are also required to pay the application fee to appear for the JEE Main 2025 entrance exam. Students applying for JEE, need to pay an amount of INR 1,000 (for boys) and INR 800 (for girls). For more fee details, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.
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