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
- 5 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1959 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, McKinsey
Courses offered
5 programmes — each links to its 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 |
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
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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. 5 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 |
Fees shown are tuition-level and revised each cycle; hostel & mess are extra. See Scholarships for waivers.