IIT Madras Introduces Culture Excellence Admission for B.Tech, B.S. Programs
Two Supernumerary Seats Per Program from 2025-26 to Reward Fine Arts and Culture Achievements
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) Admission for its undergraduate programs. Starting from the academic year 2025-26, this initiative aims to reward and encourage students who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in fine arts and cultural activities.
As part of the FACE scheme, two supernumerary seats will be created in each B.Tech and B.S. program offered by IIT Madras. One of these seats will be reserved exclusively for female candidates, while the other will be open to all genders. This initiative will be open to Indian Nationals as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who have opted to be treated at par with Indian nationals during JEE (Advanced) 2025 registration.
IIT Madras: Objective and Eligibility
The FACE admission scheme is designed to identify and admit students who have excelled in fine arts and cultural fields while maintaining academic eligibility. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
JEE (Advanced) Qualification: Candidates must qualify JEE (Advanced) 2025 and have a valid rank in the Common Rank List (CRL) or a category-wise rank.
Academic Standards: The candidate must meet the Class XII academic eligibility criteria for IITs.
Recognition in Fine Arts and Culture: Applicants must have received awards, certifications, or recognitions in specific categories listed by IIT Madras (see table below).
Application and Selection Process
Candidates will apply through the IITM-FACE portal (https://jeeadv.iitm.ac.in/face). Applications will be evaluated based on cultural achievements, and a separate FACE Rank List (FRL) will be created. Seat allotment will follow multiple rounds, with successful candidates required to accept the seat and submit proof of withdrawal from JoSAA, if applicable.
The FACE admission process will not interfere with the regular JoSAA counseling system. Instead, it provides an additional pathway for students with cultural excellence to secure admission to IIT Madras.
Recognized Cultural Achievements
| Sl. No. | Event Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar under Arts and Culture (Ministry of Women and Child Empowerment) | One-Time |
| 2 | National Bal Shree Honour in Creative Performance, Arts, and Painting (Ministry of Education) | One-Time |
| 3 | National Youth Award in Arts/Culture (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) | One-Time |
| 4 | Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (Sangeet Natak Akademi) | One-Time |
| 5 | Active B-grade certification from All India Radio or Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) in the last 6 years | Category A |
| 6 | Empaneled artists performing at Indian festivals abroad (last 6 years) | Category A |
| 7 | Scholarship to Young Artists (SYA) by Ministry of Culture | Category A |
| 8 | National Youth Festival Competition presentation under Arts/Culture to the Prime Minister | Category A |
| 9 | Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Award (CCRT) by Ministry of Culture | Category B |
Speaking at a press briefing, IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti said, “This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering excellence across diverse fields. By creating these supernumerary seats, we aim to provide opportunities to students who have excelled in fine arts and culture while maintaining our rigorous academic standards.”
Q: Is IIT Madras good for MBA?
In terms of placements, the institute has recorded good placement numbers for MBA. The lowest package offered to the MBA students during 2023 placements was INR 11 LPA. The highest package grabbed was INR 30.66 LPA. The majority of offers received were of packages between INR 20 LPA and INR 25 LPA. Tabulated below are the key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2023:
| Particulars | MBA Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 30.66 LPA |
| Median package | INR 20.80 LPA |
| the lowest package | INR 11 LPA |
PPOs received |
26 |
Offers above INR 30 LPA |
3 |
Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA |
6 |
Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA |
12 |
Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA |
10 |
Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
6 |
Q: What minimum marks are required in JEE Advanced to get a seat in IITs?
It's difficult to predict the minimum marks required to get selected in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in JEE Advanced as it depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of students appearing for the exam, and their performance. However, to give you an idea, the minimum marks required to get selected in the IITs vary from year to year and also differ based on the category of the candidate. In general, the cutoff marks for the general category candidates range between 80-90 marks out of 360, while for the reserved categories, it may range from 45-70 marks out of 360. It's important to note that the cutoff marks are just an indication, and the actual cutoffs may vary depending on the factors mentioned above. It's always advisable to aim for a high score in the JEE Advanced exam to increase your chances of getting selected in the IITs.
Q: How many seats are there in IITs?
According to the JoSAA 2024 seat matrix, the total seats in IITs are 17760, while the number of seats in NITs and IIITs is 24229 and 8546, respectively. According to the official data, this year 355 seats are increased in IIT, including 20 in IIT Bhubaneswar, 12 in IIT Bombay, 30 in Kharagpur, 84 in Patna, 30 in Gandhinagar, 10 in Guwahati, 40 in Bhilai, 10 in Tirupati, and 75 in Dharwad. In 2023, the IIT seat count was 17385.
Read More: JoSAA 2024 Seat Matrix
The FACE scheme reaffirms IIT Madras’s position as a leader in innovation, paving the way for other IITs to explore similar initiatives in the future. For 2025-26, IIT Madras will be the only IIT offering admissions under this scheme.
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