Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
About IIT Madras
IIT Madras, established in 1959 in Chennai, has been ranked among India's top engineering institutions for several years. Its green campus beside Guindy National Park houses major research centres and the IIT Madras Research Park.
Besides B.Tech through JEE Advanced, IIT Madras offers the popular online BS in Data Science & Applications, open to Class 12 students from any stream through a qualifier process.
- Established
- 1959
- Type
- Institute of National Importance
- Ownership
- Government
- Approved by
- Govt. of India
- Location
- Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Exams accepted
- JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM
- Streams
- Engineering, Science, Management
- Programs
- 6 programs
IIT Madras courses & fees 2026
| Course | Duration | Fees | Eligibility | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | ₹2.3 L/yr | 10+2 with PCM; JEE Advanced rank via JoSAA | |
| BS (Data Science & Applications) | 4 years | ₹90,000/yr | Class 12 pass in any stream; qualifier process | |
| M.Tech | 2 years | ₹90,000/yr | B.Tech or B.E.; GATE score | |
| MBA | 2 years | ₹5 L/yr | Graduation; CAT score | |
| M.Sc. | 2 years | ₹60,000/yr | B.Sc.; IIT JAM score | |
| PhD | 3-5 years | ₹50,000/yr | Master's degree; GATE or NET and interview |
Fees are indicative per-year figures and can change every session. Please confirm the latest fee structure with the college or a CollegeDream counsellor.
IIT Madras admission 2026
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Step 1:
Check eligibility
Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and meet the JEE eligibility criteria.
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Step 2:
Write JEE Main
Appear for JEE Main, conducted by NTA in two sessions every year.
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Step 3:
Qualify JEE Advanced
Top JEE Main rankers become eligible for JEE Advanced, which is required for IIT admission.
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Step 4:
JoSAA counselling
Register on the JoSAA portal, fill your choices and track the seat allotment rounds.
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Step 5:
Report & pay fees
Accept your seat, verify your documents and pay the fee to confirm admission.
IIT Madras placements
Top recruiters
Google
Microsoft
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Amazon
G
Goldman Sachs
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Qualcomm
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Intel
M
McKinsey & Company
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Samsung
Placement figures are indicative and based on recent placement seasons. Check the latest placement report with the college.
IIT Madras campus & facilities
IIT Madras: frequently asked questions
Admission to IIT Madras is based on JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT and IIT JAM, depending on the program. Check the eligibility for each course on this page, or request a call back and a CollegeDream counsellor will guide you through the process for free.
IIT Madras offers B.Tech, BS (Data Science & Applications), M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc. and PhD.
The B.Tech fee at IIT Madras is about ₹2.3 L per year. Fees can change every session, so confirm the latest fee structure before you apply.
The average package at IIT Madras is around ₹21 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Goldman Sachs.
Yes. IIT Madras offers hostel accommodation, along with facilities such as library, wi-fi campus and labs.