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IIT Madras Latest Updates
IIT Madras has established a research centre to develop next-generation AMOLED displays for smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The centre, inaugurated on December 21, 2024, focuses on innovative manufacturing techniques supported by MeitY, DRDO, and Tata Sons, and is part of India's efforts to boost its semiconductor industry.
IIT Madras is opening up its research centers and laboratories for public visitation on 3-4 January 2025, as a part of the Institute Open House. One gets to visit more than 90 labs, 15 Centre of Excellence, and 60 research stalls. The dates for registration are open until 25 December 2024. The event has been scheduled during IIT Madras' annual technical festival, Shaastra, which will be organized from 3-7 January 2025
The 'Viksit Bharat 2047' summit was held at IIT Madras, which focuses on inclusive growth through CSR and technology. It discussed collaboration opportunities, presented the 'Innovative Tech-for-Tomorrow CSR Awards,' and recognized corporate partners for impactful contributions. The summit, attended by leaders from PSUs, MNCs, and CSR heads, emphasizes leveraging technology for lasting social change.
The Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) Admission scheme would be brought into effect starting from 2025-26 for admission into B.Tech and B.S. programs at IIT Madras. For all programs, two supernumerary seats would be reserved for candidates with outstanding achievements in the fine arts and culture. Candidates need to qualify JEE (Advanced) 2025 and need to meet the specified academic criteria. The scheme offers such another route for cultural achievers.
IIT Madras is going to start a Fine Arts and Culture Excellence Quota for admissions into B. Tech from 2025 onward. Under this scheme, there would be supernumerary seats for students who have excelled in fine arts and culture-related fields. The qualified candidates must qualify for JEE Advanced and secure performance standards in the field of culture. This moves in line with the institute's commitment to their values of encouraging talent beyond the academic realm.
IIT Madras Placements 2024: With the ongoing final placement season at IITs, one standout achievement has grabbed all the attention: an engineering student from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has received a jaw-dropping INR 4.3 crore job offer. The offer, made by global trading giant Jane Street, includes base salary, fixed bonus, and relocation allowances for a quantitative trader role in Hong Kong.
IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The branch-wise exam dates have also been announced. The registration process is over, and the GATE 2025 exam admit card will be available on January 2, 2025. Candidates registered for the exam can download the hall ticket at the GOAPS portal.
IIT Madras, in collaboration with Thales, has revealed the top six teams from the fourth cohort of the Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC 4.0), a nationwide competition aimed at fostering innovation in eco-friendly technology. As part of its CSR and solidarity initiatives in India, Thales has supported this transformative challenge to promote eco-innovation and entrepreneurship.
IIT Madras, in collaboration with RRD, organized the Thiramai—Sports 4 All, a three-day adaptive sports event on 22-24 November 2024, focused on empowering persons with disabilities. The event provided an opportunity for 100 participants to engage in adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball, tennis, cricket, boccia, and track events, and to learn skills and inclusivity in sports.
The GATE 2025 application form correction window will close (November 22, 2024) for registered PwD candidates. Applicants must visit the GATE’s official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in to make changes or modifications at the GOAPS portal.
In collaboration with Pollution Control India, IIT Madras hosted the "Impact Leaders Sustainability Summit" to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable solutions through innovation and collaboration among global leaders.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has released a rolling advertisement for the post of Assistant Professor as of March 11, 2024, inviting qualified candidates to apply.
IIT Madras has opened admissions for its unique 4-year Medical Science and Engineering program, integrating healthcare with engineering principles.
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 timetable on their official website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in). The exam will be held in two sessions over the weekends from February 1 to 16, 2025. The morning session will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session will be scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
IIT Madras invites participants to Database Engineering Hackathon, top prizes Rs 3 lakh, the participants will gain exposure to authentic database challenges, refine their technical skills, and expand their professional pathways.
IIT Roorkee has opened the facility to add a secondary GATE 2025 test paper. Registration for GATE 2025 is closed, but candidates can still add a paper.
IIT Kanpur has released the syllabus for JEE Advanced 2025, with no changes from previous years. The syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
JEE Advanced 2025 candidates now have three attempts instead of two. Age requirements and other eligibility criteria remain unchanged.
About IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras was established in 1959. As per the QS World University Ranking 2024, IIT Madras bagged the 526th. IIT Madras campus is spread across 630 acres of land and has over 550 faculty, 9700 students and 1250 administrative & supporting staff. IITM courses are spread across 16 academic departments. It offers multiple courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Apart from the regular courses, it also offers an online B.Sc programme. IIT Chennai admissions in all these programmes are done based on entrance exams. UG admissions are done through JEE Advanced, and admission to the MA and M.Tech programmes are done through GATE. Candidates willing to take admission in the MBA and M.Sc programme need to appear for CAT and JAM respectively.
As per the Indian Institute of Technology Madras placement report 2023, the highest salary package recorded by the management student was Rs 25.3 LPA. The highest stipend recorded at the IITM summer internship placement 2023 was Rs 2,50,000. McKinsey & Company, Accenture, DELL, Amazon, EY, Deloitte, Get my Parking and Blend 360 were some of the top recruiters in the IIT Madras placement drive 2023. The IIT Chennai infrastructure facilities are as per the industry standards and all the necessary steps are taken to provide the students with the perfect learning environment. Banks, hospitals, shopping complex, bus transport, canteen, hostels, sports complexes, etc are some of the top IITM facilities.
Top Courses at IIT Madras
| Course Name | Short Eligibility | Fees | Apply Now |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | Class 12 in Science stream (PCM), minimum of 60% marks, valid rank in JEE Advanced | ₹2,00,000 - 2,31,000 | |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree, minimum 60% marks, valid CAT score | ₹3,00,000 | |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in GATE or JAM | ₹6,000 | |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | Class 12 with a minimum of 60% marks, cleared the Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) | ₹6,000 | |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | B.Tech degree, minimum 60% marks, cleared GATE test | ₹10,000 - 97,666 | |
| M.S. (Master of Science) | B.Sc, B.S, B.Tech degree, prescribed cut-off marks in the IIT JAM entrance exam | ₹5,000 - 27,800 | |
| B.Tech. + M.Tech. | Class 12 in Science stream (PCM) with a minimum of 60% marks, mark sheet of JEE Main, mark sheet of JEE Advanced, rank in JEE Advanced | ₹1,33,000 - 2,31,000 | |
| B.S. + M.S. | Minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the B.S. program, Completion of all courses in the B.S. program, Valid GATE score, Cleared IIT Madras M.S. entrance exam | ₹10,000 |
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IIT Madras Courses and Admissions 2024
IIT Madras has 16 academic departments and a few advanced research centres in various disciplines of pure sciences and engineering. The curriculum of IIT Madras is designed in a way to encourage students to balance both academics and research. Several undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral-level courses are available at IIT Madras. It provides B.Tech and dual degree programmes in twelve different disciplines. The dual degree (BS & MS) in biological sciences and physics is available. MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, and MBA programmes are available at IIT Madras at the postgraduate level. Other IIT Madras courses available at the postgraduate level include the AICTE-sponsored QIP, the EMBA programme, and the web-enabled M.Tech programme. There are also numerous research programmes available, such as the Joint PhD and AICTE QIP. For all the courses, the IITM fees is different. The IIT Madras fee structure for some of the top courses are mentioned here under. The degree-wise eligibility criteria of IIT Madras courses has been discussed in the table below -
IIT Madras Eligibility Criteria 2024
| Name of the Degree/Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Tech/Integrated B.Tech & M.Tech (5 Years)/BS & MS | 10+2 Science stream (PCM) qualified candidates with a minimum aggregate of 60% and a valid score in the JEE Main followed by the JEE Advanced exam can apply |
| MA (English/Development Studies) | 10+2 qualified candidates (any stream) from any reputed Board with at least 60% aggregate and a valid score in the GATE |
| M.Sc | BS/B.Sc/B.Tech degree holders from any recognized university with a valid IIT JAM exam score can apply |
| M.Tech | B.Tech candidates with an overall 60% aggregate and a valid GATE score can apply |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree holders (any discipline) with a minimum qualifying degree aggregate score of 60% and a valid CAT score can apply |
IIT Madras Fees 2024
| Course | Particulars | Day Scholars | Hostellers |
| B.Tech and Dual Degree Course (GE/OBC/EWS Category) | Parental Income above Rs 5 LPA | Rs 1,07, 250 | Rs 1,11,350 |
| Parental income is between Rs 1 LPA - Rs 5 LPA | Rs 40,583 | Rs 44,683 | |
| Parental Income below Rs 1 LPA | -Rs 7,250 | Rs 11,350 | |
| B.Tech | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 52,250 | Rs 56,350 |
| Dual Degree | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 12,300 | Rs 16,400 |
| MA | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 10,200 | Rs 14,300 |
| M.Sc | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 10,200 | Rs 14,300 |
| MBA | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 2,23,200 | Rs 2,27,300 |
| GE/OBC/EWS Category (Sponsored) | Rs 2,33,200 | Rs 2,37,300 | |
| EMBA | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 3,25,000 | - |
| M.Tech | GE/OBC/EWS Category | Rs 12,300 | Rs 16,400 |
| GE/OBC/EWS Category (Sponsored) | Rs 32,300 | Rs 36,400 |
IIT Madras admission 2024 for the offered UG as well as PG courses has started on the official website. JEE Advanced qualification is required for admission to BTech programmes. On May 26, IIT Madras will administer JEE Advanced for admission to BTech programmes at all IITs. GATE scores are used to determine admission to the MTech programmes at IIT Madras. Those who want to apply for IIT Madras admission to the offered MSc courses must have to appear and qualify in the IIT JAM. Candidates must pass the CAT in order to be admitted to IIT Madras' Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.
IIT Madras JEE Advanced Counselling 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Round 1 Seat Allocation | June 20, 2024 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 1) | June 24, 2024 |
| Round 2 Seat Allocation | June 28, 2024 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 2) | July 1, 2024 |
| Round 3 Seat Allocation | July 4, 2024 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 3) | July 8, 2024 |
| Round 4 Seat Allocation | July 10, 2024 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 4) | July 15, 2024 |
| Round 5 Seat Allocation | July 17, 2024 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 5) | July 22, 2024 |
IIT Madras Application Process 2024
- First and foremost, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set for the courses.
- Candidates then need to apply, appear and qualify the respective entrance exams. For example, for admission into M.Tech and MA programme, candidates need to clear the GATE, and register in the COAP portal as the COAP registration number and scores is necessary to fill up the IITM application form
- Once the above two points are cleared, candidates need to visit the IIT Madras official website.
- Candidates then need to fill up the application form and attach the necessary documents. Candidates then need to pay the IITM application fee. Candidates must note that the application fee will vary category wise.
- After the application is submitted and the fee is paid, candidates must keep a copy of the filled application form a well as the payment slip for future reference. This will mark the end of the IITM application process.
IIT Madras Highlights
IIT Madras Placements
Indian Institute of Technology Madras placement report 2022 is out. The institute has also released the IITM Summer Internship Placement Report 2023 for management courses. IIT Chennai placement cell looks after the overall functioning from inviting recruiters, conducting pre-placement talks to organising the placement drive. The placement cell at Indian Institute of Technology Madras also conducts necessary training and workshops to make the students interview ready. In the IIT Chennai placement drive 2022, 26 companies visited and 61 students registered for placement. The average salary package recorded was Rs 16.66 LPA. In the internship report 2023, the highest stipend recorded was Rs 2,50,000 and the average stipend was Rs 1,12,000. Tabulate below are the IIT Madras placement related highlights for 2022:
IIT Madras Placement 2022- Department of Management Studies
| Particulars | Statistics |
| Total Students | 68 |
| Students Registered | 61 |
| Companies Participated | 26 |
| IIT Madras Highest Salary Package | Rs 25,30,000 |
| IIT Madras Average Salary Package | Rs 16,66,000 |
IIT Madras Summer Internship Placements 2023- Department of Management Studies
| Total Students | 67 |
| Students Registered | 63 |
| Companies Participated | 24 |
| IIT Madras Highest Stipend | Rs 2,50,000 |
| IIT Madras Average Stipend | Rs 1,12,000 |
IIT Madras Top Recruiters 2022
| McKinsey & Company | Accenture | Cisco |
| DELL | Amazon | Chain Analytics |
| EY | Deloitte | Tiger Analytics |
| Get my Parking | Blend 360 | Protiviti |
| Hoo | Zycus | Health Plix |
IIT Madras Placement Stats 2023
Top Recruiters at IIT Madras
IIT Madras Cut Off 2024
IIT Madras cutoff is released every year based on the marks scored by the candidates in the respective entrance exams, based on which seats are allotted in the counselling process. For B.Tech admissions, IIT Madras cut off for 2024 is based on the JEE Advanced scores. Those who meet the IIT Madras cutoff 2024 will be eligible for admission. JoSAA has released the IIT Madras cut off for round 1 for all the categories. For Computer Science Engineering round 1, the IIT Madras cut off rank was 159 for the open category for neutral gender.
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IIT Madras Rankings 2024
MoE has released the NIRF Ranking 2024 for various universities and institutions. As per IIT Madras NIRF Ranking 2024, it ranked 1st in the overall category. IIT Madras also secured the first position in the engineering category. Refer to the table below for the ranking for each category of IIT Madras Rankings as per NIRF 2024.
IIT Madras NIRF Ranking 2024
| Category | NIRF Rank | NIRF Score |
| Overall | 1 | 86.42 |
| Engineering | 1 | 89.46 |
| Innovation | 2 | - |
| Research | 2 | 83.29 |
IIT Madras QS World University Ranking 2024
| Ranking Year | Rank |
| QS World University Ranking 2024 | 526 |
| QS World University Ranking 2023 (India) | 250 |
IIT Madras QS World University Ranking by Subject 2024
| Subject | QS World University Ranking by Subject 2024 |
| Engineering - Petroleum | 45 |
| Engineering & Technology | 77 |
| Engineering - Electrical | 83 |
| Computer Science | 87 |
| Engineering - Chemical | 100 |
| Engineering - Civil | 51-100 |
| Statistics | 101-150 |
| Architecture | 101-150 |
| Mathematics | 112 |
| Physics | 150 |
| Chemistry | 150 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 |
| Business | 151-200 |
| Natural Sciences | 206 |
| Accounting | 251-300 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 292 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 |
IIT Madras QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023
| Subject | QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023 |
| Engineering-Petroleum | 21 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering. | 62 |
| Mathematics | 98 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 353 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 137 |
| Natural Sciences | 187 |
| Engineering and Technology | 68 |
| Engineering-Mechanical | 62 |
| Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 80 |
Ranking Publisher NIRF
- Overall#1
- Management#16
- Engineering#1
- Research#2
IIT Madras Overall NIRF Ranking 2024
- OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.86.42Great
- TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.88.37Great
- RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.87.3Great
- GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.85.76Great
- OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.65.68GOOD
- PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.100Great
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IIT Madras Campus Facilities and Infrastructure
IIT Madras provides infrastructural facilities to its students to enhance the quality of education. Listed below are the campus facilities of IIT Madras.
- Central Electronics Centre
- Central Skill Training and Fabrication Facility
- High Performance Computing Environment
- P G Senapathy Computer Centre
- Central Library
Campus Facilities
Academic Zone
ATM
Boys Hostel
Canteen
Computer Lab
Girls Hostel
Mess
Library
Medical Facilities
Cls. Room
Placement
Sports
post off.
R&D
Residential Institute
Residential Zone
Residential Faculty Zone
Shopping
Trans.
WiFi
Laundry
IIT Madras Faculty
| Name of faculty | Department | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Abdas Samad | Ocean Engineering | Faculty |
| Abhijit Choudhury | Applied Mechanics | Faculty |
| Abhijit P Deshpande | Chemical Engineering | Faculty |
| Abhijit Sarkar | Mechanical Engineering | Faculty |
| Abhilash Sharma Somayajula | Ocean Engineering | Faculty |
| Abhishek Mishra | Physics | Faculty |
| Abhishek Sinha | Electrical Engineering | Faculty |
IIT Madras Alumni
| Name of alumnus | Course | Batch | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raghunath Anand | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 1978 | Tata Consultancy Services | Chairman |
| Kris Gopalakrishnan | M.Tech in Computer Science | 1981 | Infosys | Co-founder and former CEO |
| Nandan Nilekani | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 1978 | Infosys | Co-founder and former CEO |
| Vinod Khosla | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 1979 | Sun Microsystems | Co-founder |
| Arun Netravali | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 1965 | Bell Labs | Former President |
IIT Madras Contact Details
College Location
Beside Adyar Cancer Institute, Opposite to C.L.R.I, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036
drcourses@iitm.ac.in
+91-44-22578035
https://www.iitm.ac.in
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IIT Madras does not offer an MBA specialization in Hospital Management. The MBA specializations offered by IIT Madras include Finance, Integrative Management, Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Operations, and Information Systems. Admission to MBA programs offered by IIT Madras is done on the basis of scores in the Common Admission Test (CAT). Aspirants must also be graduates in any discipline with first class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) earned in their degree from a recognized/reputed University. Alternatively, candidates will also be eligible if they have a professional qualification equivalent to that of a University degree recognized by the UGC. Although there is no specialization offered in the field of Hospital Management by IIT Madras, the institute may offer the same in the foreseeable future. Aspirants may also check out other MBA colleges offering MBA in Hospital Management including IIM Bodh Gaya, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, etc.
Dear student,
IIT Madras is offering a four year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Data Science and Applications. You can apply for this course even if you are studying in some other regular course. To apply, there are two ways: you can take the entrance exam conducted by IIT Madras or show your JEE Advanced score. Since you have achieved 95% in JEE Advanced 2024, you can directly apply for admission before September 15, 2024. With JEE Advanced score you can start the foundation course right away without any screening process. Keep in mind that a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Data Science and Applications is divided into four courses: foundation course, diploma level, BSc level, and BS level. You can exit the course at any level you want. IIT Madras fees for the BS in Data Science and Application course is Rs 3,51,000 for the complete course if you study till the BS level.
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