Indian Institute of Technology Madras
India's #1 NIRF-ranked engineering institute, year after year.
Overview
Consistently ranked India's top engineering institution, with elite research, a thriving startup ecosystem and exceptional placements.
Highlights
- NIRF #1 · Overall & Engineering · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹19.6 L (NIRF) · 80%+ placed
- 17 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1959 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, McKinsey
Courses offered
17 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 100 |
| M.Sc — Physics | PG · 2 yrs | 50 |
| MBA — Master of Business Administration | PG · 2 yrs | 120 |
| PG Programme in Data Science | Professional · 1 yr | 80 |
| B.Sc — Data Science | UG · 3 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | UG · 4 yrs | 50 |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | Integrated · 5 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Cyber Security | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | 15 |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras is merit-based — through a national or state entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling and seat allotment.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process (JoSAA / CSAB / state / institute, as applicable).
- Fill & lock your programme and college choices in order of preference.
- Seats are allotted over multiple rounds — accept and pay the seat-acceptance fee.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Eligibility and amounts vary each year — verify on the institute's financial-aid page.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹1.9 Cr | ₹22.0 L | Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, McKinsey, Texas Instruments |
Top recruiters
Cut-offs
| Course | Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | General (JEE Adv. rank) | ≤ 175 |
Campus & facilities
Established in 1959, Indian Institute of Technology Madras is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a student community of around 9,964.
On campus
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Modern laboratories & research centres
- Sports complex, gymnasium & student clubs
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
Facility details are indicative — confirm specifics on the official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Technology Madras — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report) rather than an unverifiable "average" — these are institute-level across all programmes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 17 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹2,28,000 / yr | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 100 |
| M.Sc — Physics | ₹40,000 / yr | 50 |
| MBA — Master of Business Administration | ₹5,00,000 / yr | 120 |
| PG Programme in Data Science | ₹2,80,000 / yr | 80 |
| B.Sc — Data Science | ₹3.86–4.5 L (total) | — |
| B.Tech — Artificial Intelligence & ML | 50 | |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | — | |
| Integrated BS-MS — Biological Sciences | — | |
| B.Tech — Aerospace & Avionics | — | |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | — | |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | |
| M.Tech — Cyber Security | — | |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | 15 | |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — |
Fees shown are tuition-level and revised each cycle; hostel & mess are extra. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Madras the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Technology Madras against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Indian Institute of Technology Madras located?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What courses does Indian Institute of Technology Madras offer?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers 17 programmes across levels — see the Courses tab above for the full list with fees and seats.
When was Indian Institute of Technology Madras established?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras was established in 1959.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Madras accredited?
Accreditation: Institute of National Importance. Always verify current status with the accrediting body.
How do I get admission details for Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
Use the enquiry form on this page for admission information, or contact the institution's admission cell directly. Figures here are indicative — confirm the detail that applies to you.
Verify against: UGC·AICTE·NIRF · the institution's official website