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 · 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 typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
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 counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹1.9 Cr | ₹22.0 L | Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, McKinsey, Texas Instruments |
Top recruiters
Indicative placement figures — not a guarantee: self-reported by institutes and varying year to year; they are not a promise of any outcome. Confirm with the institution.
Cut-offs
| Course | Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | General (JEE Adv. rank) | ≤ 175 |
Indicative closing ranks from the latest reported counselling round; final ranks are set each year by the counselling authority (e.g. MCC for NEET-UG) and vary by round & category — always confirm the current cycle.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1959, Indian Institute of Technology Madras is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a student community of around 9,964.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Technology Madras — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's 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), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; 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 | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. 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
How do you get into IIT Madras?
B.Tech admission is via JEE Advanced (after clearing JEE Main), with seats allotted through JoSAA counselling on rank. Class 12 needs 75% (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top-20 percentile. Verify current criteria on the official website.
Is IIT Madras the number one IIT?
IIT Madras has held the top rank among engineering institutes in India's NIRF rankings for several consecutive years, scoring near 90/100. Rankings are updated annually, so confirm the latest NIRF list.
What JEE Advanced rank is needed for IIT Madras CSE?
Computer Science at IIT Madras is among the most competitive branches, with Open-category closing ranks typically within the first few hundred. Exact cutoffs vary by year, round and category, so check the official JoSAA closing ranks.
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Madras?
Tuition is roughly two to two-and-a-half lakh rupees per year for general/OBC students, and about eight to ten lakh rupees for the four-year B.Tech with other charges. SC/ST/PwD and low-income students receive substantial waivers. Confirm current fees officially.
How are placements at IIT Madras?
IIT Madras reports strong recruiter engagement across software, core and consulting firms. Placement outcomes vary by branch and year and not every student is placed. See official placement data for exact figures.
Is IIT Madras worth it?
As India's top NIRF-ranked technical institute, IIT Madras offers strong academics, research and industry access. Its worth depends on your branch, goals and effort rather than any guaranteed result. Admission itself is highly competitive.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website