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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd. 1959AICTE6300 intakeAutonomous Institute
Fees / year
₹50,000 - ₹5L
Courses
81+
Median salary
₹17.5 LPA
Placed
76.9%
NIRF Overall
#1
Established
1959

About Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been ranked 1st in the Engineering category by the 2019 NIRF Ranking as well as the 2019 Outlook Ranking, making it India's leading engineering institute and the first choice for many eligible applicants. The institute currently has a total strength of 6,638 students, including male and female students, and a strong , highly qualified faculty of 630 members. Admission to the courses offered is based entirely on the marks obtained in entrance exams at national level, such as IIT JAM, JEE Advanced, CAT and more. Following IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras became the third Indian Institute of Technology. With a campus of 617.8-Acre, IIT Madras is one of the most prestigious institutes in India to win recognition as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India Established 1959 Recognized By UGC, AICTE Courses Offered UG, PG and Ph.D. Entrance Test JEE, GATE and JAM Application Mode Online IIT Madras Ranking Indian Institute of Technology Madras has been rated by recognized platforms as the leading engineering institute in India, for its excellence in the field. Check the recent ranking og IIT Madras through various awardees Ranked 1st in Engineering as well as Overall categories by NIRF Ranking 2019. Ranked 1st in the Engineering category by Outlook Ranking 2019 Ranked 2nd internationally by ARWU Ranking 2019 Ranked 1st in Engineering category by Jagranjosh Ranking 2019 Ranked #200 - #250 internationally by Times Higher Education Ranking 2020 Ranked 4th overall by QS Ranking 2020 Ranked 654th overall internationally by US News Ranking 2020 Ranked 3rd in Engineering category by The Week Ranking 2019.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1959
Institution type
Public
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
Autonomous Institute
Approvals
AICTE
NIRF 2025
#1 Overall, #1 Engineering, #2 Research
Programmes
81Engineering, Management, Science, Arts & Humanities
UG fees
₹50,000 – ₹2L a year
PG fees
₹90,000 – ₹5L a year
Median salary
₹17.5 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
76.9%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
7,5122023–24
Website
iitm.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

81 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Master of Technology [M.Tech]Postgraduate38₹90,917
Ph.D.Doctorate19₹50,069
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]Undergraduate7₹2,00,000
Executive Master of Business Administration [EMBA]Postgraduate5₹5,00,000
Master of Arts [MA]Postgraduate4₹90,000
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]Undergraduate2₹50,000
Master of Science [M.Sc]Postgraduate2₹90,000
Bachelor of Science [BS] + Master of Science [MS]Integrated1₹50,000

Admission 2027

IIT Madras Admission Process 2025 IIT Madras admission process generally begins from September-October every year. The highlights of the admission process are provided below: IIT Madras BTech admission is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks The final admission to BTech programme is determined by the cut-off released by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), followed by a counselling process Admission to MSc and MTech programmes are based on a candidate’s performance in IIT JAM and GATE exam respectively For admission to the MA programme, Humanities & Social Science Entrance Exam (HSEE) is conducted by the institute The institute also offers an MBA course, admission to which is based on CAT score Candidates need a valid score in UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or JRF to take admission to research programmes.

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

76.9%

Placement rate

₹17.5 LPA

Median salary

549

placed of 714 graduates

153

went on to higher studies

549 of the 714 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (76.9%), at a median salary of ₹17.5 LPA. 153 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

55.2%

of students reimbursed

4,148

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 4,148 of 7,512 students at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai (55.2%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai is ranked #1 in Engineering, #1 overall, #2 for research and #13 in Management.

How are placements at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai?

In the data Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai submitted to NIRF 2025, 549 of the 714 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (76.9%), at a median salary of ₹17.5 LPA. Another 153 went on to higher studies.

What is the fee at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai?

First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai is ₹50,000 (Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] - Biological Sciences) to ₹2,00,000 (Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] - Naval Architecture & Ship Building) for undergraduate programmes and ₹90,000 (Master of Science [M.Sc] - Chemistry) to ₹5,00,000 (Executive Master of Business Administration [EMBA] - Operations Management) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai offer?

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai offers 81 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science and Arts & Humanities, including Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech], Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Business Administration [MBA], Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech], Master of Technology [M.Tech], Master of Business Administration [MBA] and Executive Master of Business Administration [EMBA].

What is the admission process at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai?

IIT Madras Admission Process 2025 IIT Madras admission process generally begins from September-October every year.

Is Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai a government or private institution?

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai is a public institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1959. It is affiliated to Autonomous Institute.

Which bodies approve or accredit Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai?

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai lists approval or accreditation from AICTE.

Do students at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 4,148 of its 7,512 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 511 through state and central government schemes, 2,704 by the institution and 933 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai?

7,512 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 21.1% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 28 September 2026.

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