Complete guide to IIT Madras — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) is a public technical and research university located in Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1959 with German technical assistance, it has been ranked #1 in Engineering by NIRF for five consecutive years.
IIT Madras is set within a 617-acre forested campus that is home to a thriving population of spotted deer, blackbucks, and bonnet macaques — making it one of the most ecologically unique campuses in the world.
The institute is designated an Institute of Eminence (IoE) by the Ministry of Education and hosts India's first campus-based Research Park — IIT Madras Research Park — which houses 200+ companies and startups.
IIT Madras has consistently led India in research output, patents, and startup generation. Its annual technical festival Shaastra and cultural festival Saarang are among India's most prestigious.
Notable alumni include Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google/Alphabet) and founders of dozens of unicorn startups across AI, fintech, and deep tech.
IIT Madras holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #1 |
| NIRF | Overall | #1 |
| NIRF | Research Institutions | #1 |
| NIRF | Management (DoMS) | #10 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #1 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | #227 |
| QS World | Engineering & Technology | #83 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #38 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 601–800 |
| ARWU | World | 401–500 |
IIT Madras offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 16+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Aerospace Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Engineering Design | YES | YES | YES |
| Ocean Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Biotechnology | YES | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| Management Studies (DoMS) | — | YES | YES |
| Data Science & AI (interdisciplinary) | — | YES | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Madras is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,10,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹24,000 – ₹28,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹15,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.20 – ₹3.50 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹12 – ₹14 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Madras B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 23 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 282 | 115 | 61 | 32 |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech) | 530 | 211 | 112 | 58 |
| Engineering Design (B.Tech) | 890 | 348 | 185 | 94 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,420 | 558 | 294 | 149 |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,680 | 652 | 344 | 172 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg. (B.Tech) | 3,280 | 1,168 | 591 | 298 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,210 | 854 | 444 | 224 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,740 | 988 | 501 | 252 |
| Biotechnology (B.Tech) | 3,650 | 1,322 | 668 | 336 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
The most coveted engineering seat in India. Consistently closes in the top 25 ranks of JEE Advanced.
Strong VLSI and chip design tradition. IITM EE alumni lead major semiconductor companies globally.
One of India's finest mechanical programs with strong PSU and R&D placements.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 175+ | ₹24–48 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 160+ | ₹14–22 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 85+ | ₹22–60 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 70+ | ₹28–55 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 60+ | ₹22–42 LPA |
| Product Management | 35+ | ₹30–52 LPA |
| Research & Development | 50+ | ₹18–32 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 20+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹58+ LPA | 98%+ |
| EE | ₹40+ LPA | 94% |
| Engineering Design | ₹36+ LPA | 92% |
| Mechanical | ₹24+ LPA | 84% |
| Aerospace | ₹22+ LPA | 82% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹20+ LPA | 80% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹16+ LPA | 76% |
| Biotechnology | ₹14+ LPA | 72% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹22.00 LPA | ₹1.80 Cr | 430+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹20.50 LPA | ₹1.65 Cr | 400+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹18.80 LPA | ₹1.50 Cr | 380+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹16.90 LPA | ₹1.32 Cr | 350+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹14.80 LPA | ₹1.10 Cr | 320+ |
IIT Madras is set within a 617-acre urban forest in Chennai, home to spotted deer, blackbucks, and bonnet macaques — one of the most ecologically unique university campuses anywhere in the world.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Madras has 18+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Alakananda | Boys | 350+ |
| 02 | Brahmaputra | Boys | 340+ |
| 03 | Cauvery | Boys | 320+ |
| 04 | Ganga | Boys | 380+ |
| 05 | Godavari | Boys | 360+ |
| 06 | Jamuna | Boys | 330+ |
| 07 | Krishna | Boys | 370+ |
| 08 | Mahanadi | Boys | 340+ |
| 09 | Narmada | Boys | 355+ |
| 10 | Pampa | Boys | 320+ |
| 11 | Saraswathi | Boys | 310+ |
| 12 | Sindhu | Boys | 345+ |
| 13 | Tapti | Boys | 330+ |
| 14 | Tamirabarani | Boys | 300+ |
| 15 | Sharavathi | Girls | 350+ |
| 16 | Mandakini | Girls | 320+ |
| 17 | Chenab | Girls | 300+ |
| 18 | PG Hostel (Scholars Avenue) | PG / PhD | 700+ |
IIT Madras is India's #1 research institution by NIRF and consistently leads in patents, research output, and startup generation. Annual research expenditure exceeds ₹800 crore.
IIT Madras's Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) and the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) have together produced 300+ startups since 2000, with combined valuations exceeding $10 billion.
Notable alumni ventures include BrowserStack, Freshworks, Uniphore, and Slintel. The Research Park directly hosts 200+ deep tech companies on campus.
IIT Madras provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top 20 JEE Adv., CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Various state & central govt. criteria | ₹10,000–₹50,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IITM | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600036
India
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