IIT Madras

 

Let’s dive into your comprehensive overview of IIT Madras covering Admissions, Courses, Fees, Placements, Cutoffs, and FAQs:

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Overview of IIT Madras

• Overview: IIT Madras is a public technical university established in 1959 with support from West Germany. It sits on a 620-acre (≈ 250-hectare) green campus, nestled within the Guindy National Park in Chennai. 

• Rankings: It has consistently held the 1st rank among engineering institutions in India under the NIRF 2024. In global rankings, it's placed 227th in QS World University Rankings 2024 and 180th in QS 2026. 

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Admissions

• Undergraduate (B.Tech/B.E.):

  • Admission through JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling. 

  • Fees: Estimated first-year total between ₹8 lakh – ₹10 lakh, with semester-wise breakdowns:

    • General/OBC (family income > ₹5 L): ₹1,00,000 tuition + ₹27,250 other charges

    • General/OBC (≤ ₹5 L): ₹33,333 tuition + ₹27,250 other charges

    • SC/ST/PwD: nil tuition + ₹27,250 other charges

    • 4-year total cost ranges between ₹5.5 L to ₹9.39 L 

    • Another estimate lists roughly ₹2.42 L for the first year. 

• Postgraduate (M.Tech / M.A.):

  • Admission via GATE, followed by COAP/PI process. 

  • Fees: Approximately ₹24,600 for the first year. 

• M.Sc. Programs:

  • Admission via IIT JAM exam. 

• Other Programs: Includes integrated B.Tech+M.Tech, Ph.D., MBA, M.A., BS+MS, EMBA, online BSc, etc. 

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Courses Offered

IIT Madras features a wide spectrum of programs:

• Undergrad & Integrated: B.Tech across ~36 branches, dual degrees like B.Tech + M.Tech, and BS+MS. 

• Postgraduate & Research: M.Tech, M.Sc, M.A., MBA, EMBA, MS by Research, PhD. 

• Online Programs: Example – B.Sc. in Data Science via foundational, diploma, and degree courses. 

• Departments: From Aerospace, CSE, Mechanical, to Humanities & Social Sciences, Biosciences, Management, Medical Sciences, and more. 

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Fees Summary

Program Type	Estimated Fees (Total/First Year)
B.Tech (General/OBC > ₹5 L)	~₹9.4 L over 4 years or ₹2.42 L in first year
B.Tech (General/OBC ≤ ₹5 L)	~₹5.5–6 L over 4 years
B.Tech (SC/ST/PwD)	~₹1.5–2 L over 4 years
M.Tech / M.A. (PG)	₹24,600 first year
M.Sc. / MBA / EMBA	₹10K–10 L depending on course
Online B.Sc. (Data Science)	₹1.24 L – 10 L
Certificate / UG Diploma	Up to ₹2.5 L

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Placements

• B.Tech / Dual Degree Placements (2023–24):

  • Placement rate: ~98% of UG students placed; 75% of PG students placed. 

  • Average Package: ₹22 LPA

  • Median Package: ₹17.50 LPA

  • Highest Packages: Up to ₹1.31 crore (in 2022–23). 

  • Branch-wise Median CTC:

    • CSE: ₹52.32 LPA

    • EE: ₹27.28 LPA

    • Others vary between ₹13–20 LPA 

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Cutoff (Select Streams & Ranks)

• JEE Advanced (General, AIQ):

  • Rank range (last round): 171 – 7433 across branches.

  • CSE: cutoff around rank 171. 

  • Estimated General cutoff range: rank 159 – 10,682. 

• IIT JAM (M.Sc.):

  • Physics: closing rank ~~133 to 155.

  • Mathematics: ~~135 to 173.

  • Chemistry: ~~198 to 228. 

• GATE (M.Tech): Specific cutoffs variable; refer to official COAP/GATE info. 

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FAQs

Here are some key FAQs worth knowing:

1. Fee Waivers for Economically Weaker Sections

   • General category students with family income < ₹5 lakhs can get fee waivers, but need to submit both EWS certificate and Family Income certificate.

   • EWS is defined as family income < ₹8 lakhs and not belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories. 

2. Internship & Recruitment Access

   • Students completing required stages (qualifier, foundational, diploma, degree-level courses in online B.Sc.) gain access to internship and recruitment opportunities. 

3. BS Program Placements

   • Graduates of the BS Medical Sciences & Engineering program are eligible for placements through IITM’s placement cell, similar to other degree holders. 

4. Admission Eligibility for PG Programs

• M.Tech and M.A.: Open only to GATE-qualified candidates.