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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 admit cards have been released for admission to the MTech course. Registered candidates can log in and download their admit cards from the official website. The GATE 2025 exam is to be held on Feb 1, Feb 2, Feb 15, and Feb 16, 2025.
A few more updates are given below:
- Masters Program in Water Security and Global Change 2025 applications are open, and the deadline is Feb 28, 2025. Further, shortlisting and interview process will take place from Apr 1 to Apr 13, 2025
- The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam for IIT Madras admission to BE/BTech course is ongoing till Jan 29, 2025. For the BArch and BPlan courses, the exam is scheduled to be held on Jan 30, 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 admit cards are now available for admission to the MSc course. Registered candidates can log in and download their hall tickets by visiting the official website. The IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled for 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.
- PhD and MS (By Research) Jul 2025 applications are open, and the last date to apply Mar 31, 2025.
- BSc (Online in Data Science and Applications) Jan 2025 applications are closed now. The entrance exam will be held on Feb 23, 2025.
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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 Advanced, JEE Main
Dates | Events |
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22 Jan '25 - 30 Jan '25 | JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1Ongoing |
30 Jan '25 | JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 2 |
31 Jan '25 - 24 Feb '25 | JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Registration |
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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1 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (CS1 | AG | MA | CS2 | NM | MT | TF |IN) |
2 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (ME | PE | AR | EE) |
1 Feb '25 - 2 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 exam date |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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: Can I join BTech at IIT Madras without JEE?
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.
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 is the eligibility criteria for MSc course at IIT Madras?
The eligibility criteria for MSc course at IIndian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate. Moreover, candidates should have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate. The IIT Madras MSc admissions is based on entrance exam. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and IIT JAM. Additionally, the duration of the course range between two to five years. Candidates can visit the official website to apply.
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.
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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: 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: 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: What is JEE Main 2025 application form date?
NTA will start JEE Mains 2025 session 2 registration on January 31, 2025. JEE Main application form 2025 session 2 will be available online on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA released the JEE Main application form 2025 session 1 on October 28, 2024. The JEE Main 2025 registration date session 1 was October 28 to November 22, 2024.
Q: What is fees of IIT Madras?
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: 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: 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: 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 are the steps to apply for MBA at IIT Madras?
Aspirants who fulfil the eligibility conditions and with a valid CAT score can apply for MBA at IIT Madras. The steps to fill out IIT Madras MBA application form in online modes are as follows:
- Visit the official website, (doms.iitm.ac.in).
- Click on 'MBA Admission' tab.
- Click online application and register with the basic details to generate login credentials.
- Login and fill the application form.
- Upload documents and pay the application fee of INR 1,600.
- Submit and print the application form.
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 JEE Main 2025 exam date?
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1. The session 1 exam will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24 28 and 29, 2025 for Paper 1. For Paper 2, the exam date is January 30, 2025. JEE Main 2025 session 2 will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025. NTA has ended JEE Main 2025 session 1 registration. JEE Main Application form 2025 session 1 was available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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: 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: 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: What is the JEE Main application fee?
The application fees for JEE Main is
- INR 1,000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
- INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
- INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category)
Candidates have the option of paying the application fee online through credit/debit card and internet banking. The application form will not be considered submitted until the application fees is paid. Once the application fee are paid, candidates receive a confirmation email at their registered email address confirming the payment of fees.
Q: What is the fees for BSc in IIT Madras?
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 |
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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.
Q: How is IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 different from that of 2023?
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:
Q: Can I get admission to IIT Madras with a low JEE rank?
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Answered 2 days ago
To get admission to IIT Madras the JEE Mains Results alone are not enough. A qualifying qualification in the JEE Mains examination is required to first qualify as it serves as a preliminary test. However to secure a place in the IIT Madras B.Tech programme you will also need take the JEE Advanced ex
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Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT Madras offers MBA/PGDM in a full time mode. The duration of this course is of 2 years. Under this course, two specializations are offered which are MBA and Tech MBA. The total tuition fees for these courses are INR 1.26 L and INR 17 L respectively. For admission IIT Madras MBA, students mus
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Answered a week ago
The IIT Madras fee includes Institute Fees, Hostel Fee, and various other fee components. The fee is exclusive of various charges such as tuition fee, admission fee, and others. For knowing the exact fee details, please visit the official website of the college and ask for the details. Till the time
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Answered a week ago
Students who have missed the JEE Main exams must not worry, these students can apply again the next year. Candidates willing to get admission must take part in the IIT Madras admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must know their eligibility criteria and apply accordingly.
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No, admissions to the IIT Madras is not possible without JEE Main scores as JEE Main is the major accepted entrance examination for admission to the BTech course. The JEE Main exam is also an eligibility test for the JEE Advanced. This exam is conducted for admission to major IITs. JEE Main is held
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