IIT Madras (IITM): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Admission 2025, Ranking, Courses

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.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

Infrastructure and Facilities
* Excellent infrastructure, with state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and hostels.
* Good quality food, sports facilities, and medical care available.
* Availability of Wi-Fi, LAN connections, and modern equipment in the hostels.

Teaching Quality and Faculty
* Highly qualified and experienced faculty members.
* Friendly and approachable teachers who are always willing to help.
* Relevant and industry-oriented curriculum design.

Course Curriculum
* Comprehensive and relevant coursework covering various mathematical concepts.
* Opportunities for research and projects under the guidance of esteemed faculty members.

Placements and Internships
* Limited placements in the core sector, but opportunities exist in related fields such as edtech and pharma.
* Few students secured internships in research institutions.

Student Life
* Vibrant campus culture with frequent fests and events.
* Opportunities for socializing and bonding with peers.

Challenges and Concerns
* Limited placements and internship opportunities in certain fields.
* Impact of COVID-19 on campus life and education.

Conclusion

In conclusion, M.Sc. at IIT Madras offers a unique blend of academic rigor, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities. While the placement record in some fields may be limited, the university's emphasis on research and hands-on training can lead to exciting career prospects. Overall, it's a worthwhile investment for those passionate about mathematics and seeking a challenging yet rewarding academic experience.

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. 

The opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 5365 and closing rank was 5374. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 8323 and 8618. Admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) in IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

 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. 

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.

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
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.

IIT Madras conducts an annual fest called Shaastra. It is an annual technical festival organised to celebrate unconstrained thinking and love for the spirit of engineering.

Another cultural festival organised by IIT Madras is Saarang, It is the largest cultural fest in India held every year in the month of January.

IIT Madras have great Hostel facilities for students for a comfortable and focused living environment. Each student has their own cot, table and chair, almirah, and all necessary electrical facilities, including high-speed internet through a LAN port and Wi-Fi. The hostel also features a common room with a TV, table tennis, pool, and foosball tables. For those who enjoy outdoor activities there is also a courtyard that can be used as a football or cricket ground, as well as separate basketball and badminton courts.

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

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:

1. Visit the official website, (doms.iitm.ac.in).
2. Click on 'MBA Admission' tab.
3. Click online application and register with the basic details to generate login credentials.
4. Login and fill the application form.
5. Upload documents and pay the application fee of INR 1,600.
6. Submit and print the application form.

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.

IIT Madras hostel fee for post graduate courses is showcased in the below table:

MTech, MSc, MBA, MA (2023) and MS and PhD
Particulars	Amount	Amount (for married)
Hostel Admission Fee	250	250
Advance Dining Charges	17766	17766
Establishment – A Charges	6500	6500
Establishment - B Charges	2000	2000
Extra-Curricular Fee	1500	1500
Medical Insurance Premium (per annum)	2301	2596
Refundable Deposit (New admission only)	3000	3000
Student Wellness Fee	200	200

 

To get admission to MBA at IIT Madras, Candidate must qualify the CAT exam. The IIT Madras MBA Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. Meanwhile, candidates can check the closing ranks for the previous years in the table below:

Section	2021	2022	2023
Overall	85.11	85.11	85.11
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

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.

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.