Chennai, Tamil NaduEst. 1959Autonomous — awards its own degrees
IIT Madras is known for research excellence and its industry-linked research park. It also offers an online BS in Data Science that is open to students without a JEE rank.
Flagship programmes and indicative annual fees.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Indicative fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Technology Computer Science · Electrical · Aerospace · Engineering Design · Naval Architecture · Chemical | Undergraduate | 4 years | ≈ ₹2.2–2.6 L / year |
Dual Degree | Integrated | 5 years | Check official site |
BS in Data Science & Applications (online) | Undergraduate | Flexible, up to 4 years | Check official site |
Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 2 years | Check official site |
MBA (Department of Management Studies) | Postgraduate | 2 years | Check official site |
Doctor of Philosophy | Doctoral | 4–6 years | Check official site |
Bachelor of Technology
Computer Science · Electrical · Aerospace · Engineering Design · Naval Architecture · Chemical
Dual Degree
BS in Data Science & Applications (online)
Master of Technology
MBA (Department of Management Studies)
Doctor of Philosophy
Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
Typical eligibility, entrance exams and how admission works.
B.Tech through JoSAA. The online BS programme has its own application and qualifier process on the IIT Madras website.
Residential campus with hostels for all on-campus programmes.
About 620 acres
A forested campus adjoining Guindy National Park, known for its biodiversity and research park.
Saarang and Shaastra are among India's best-known student-run festivals; the campus has a strong research and innovation culture.
Strong placements across core engineering, software, analytics, finance and consulting.
Refer to the official placement statistics for current figures.
IIT Madras
Quick answers about fees, admission and life at IIT Madras. Always confirm details with the official institution.
The indicative annual fee for the main programme is ₹2.2L – ₹2.6L. Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
IIT Madras admits students through JEE Advanced, JEE Main, GATE, CAT, depending on the programme. B.Tech through JoSAA. The online BS programme has its own application and qualifier process on the IIT Madras website.
B.Tech: Class 12 with PCM and a valid JEE Advanced rank. Online BS: Class 12 with Mathematics and English (own qualifier process, no JEE needed). M.Tech: B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score. Criteria can change each year, so check the official prospectus.
Yes. Residential campus with hostels for all on-campus programmes.
Options include: Full tuition fee waiver for SC/ST/PwD students; Income-based tuition fee remission as per IIT norms; Institute merit-cum-means and alumni-funded scholarships; Central and state government scholarships.
That depends on the student's interests, likely exam performance, budget and career goals. A counsellor can compare it with realistic alternatives and help you build a balanced shortlist.
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