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IIT Madras (IITM) Admission Process

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) offers admissions to B.Tech, BS, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc, MS, MBA and many other programmes. Students have to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria to apply for IIT Madras admission. JEE Advanced scores are considered for IIT Madras admission to the B.Tech course. 

For the M.Tech course, students have to appear and qualify for the GATE examination. CAT scores are considered for MBA admissions. GMAT scores are considered for foreign students. Students willing to apply for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology Madras online degree programme, can visit the official website and fill out the application form. To complete the IIT Madras admission process the candidates should submit the required documents and pay the admission fee. Students can pursue both offline and online IIT Madras courses in several disciplines. 

Also See: IIT Madras Placements

How to apply for IIT Madras Admissions 2025?

Refer to the table given below for the details of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras application process for B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and PhD courses. 

IIT Madras Registrations 2025

CourseIIT Madras Application Process

B.Tech

1. Candidates who got selected through JoSAA counselling must pay the IIT Madras B.Tech fees.
2. Report to IIT Madras with all the required documents.

M.Tech/MA

1. Fill out the IIT Madras M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for COAP.
2. Pay IIT Madras M.Tech application fees of Rs 600 for the General/ OBC/ EWS category.

MBA

1. Fill out the IIT Madras MBA application form after qualifying for CAT.
2. Pay the IIT Madras MBA application fees and submit the form.

M.Sc

1. Candidates who are allotted seats through CCMN counselling must report to IIT Madras with all the required documents for verification.

MS/PhD

1. Visit the official website and fill out an IIT Madras application form.
2. Pay the IIT Madras PhD application fee of Rs 1,000 (Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD categories) and submit the application form.

IIT Madras JEE Main 2025 Exam Date For Session 2

EventsSession 2 Dates

JEE Main Form correction date

February 27-28, 2025

Advanced city intimation slip release date

March 2025

Release date of JEE Mains admit card

March 28, 2025 (Tentatively)

JEE Mains 2025 exam date session 2 (tentative)

April 1 to 8, 2025

NTA JEE Answer key release date

Fourth week of April 2025

Last date to challenge provisional answer key

April 2025

Release date of final JEE Mains answer key

April 2025

JEE Main 2025 result date

April 17, 2025

Also see: IIT Madras Affiliated Colleges

IIT Madras UG Admissions 2025

Admission to this Indian Institute of Technology Madras is offered for 38 courses in total. IIT Madras B.Tech course is offered in multiple disciplines and the number of seats reserved for each course differs. The details of IIT Madras admission criteria for UG courses is given below. 

IIT Madras Selection Criteria for UG Courses

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

B.Tech 

951

10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 75% marks. 

+JEE Advanced

B.Tech M.Tech   

211

BS MS Programme

51

10+2 with science stream+ JEE Advanced.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras UG Admission Process

  • Aspiring students need to enrol and appear for both JEE Main.

  • JEE Main qualified students must then appear and qualify for JEE Advanced.

  • Students must acquire an All India Rank (AIR) for counselling invitations.

  • Students must register for the Joint Seat Allocation counselling process (JoSAA).

  • During counselling, students must select IIT Madras as the institution of choice. 

  • IIT Madras admissions to UG courses are based on performance in JEE Advanced. 

  • After selection, students must visit the institute to collect the provisional letter of admission.

  • Final IIT Madras admission will be offered after document verification and IIT Madras fee payment.

Also See: IIT Madras Courses

IIT Madras PG Admissions 2025

Admissions to IIT Madras PG courses are offered to students who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the course they wish to get admitted in. The university offers admission to 58 PG courses. The fee for IIT Madras M.Tech courses is Rs. 22,400. Given below are details of IIT Madras admission criteria 2025 of PG courses. 

IIT Madras Selection Criteria for PG Courses

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

M.Sc

N/A

Bachelor's degree with Chemistry and Mathematics at (10+2) level+ JAM 

M.Tech

482

B.Tech/B.E degree in a relevant discipline with 60% marks+GATE

MA

75

Bachelor's degree +GATE

MBA

NA

Bachelor's degree+ CAT

IIT Madras M.Sc. Admission Process 

  • Eligible candidates should enrol and appear for the JAM test.

  • Secure the desired JAM score in the All India Rank List according to the cut-off.

  • Candidate should attend JAM counselling.

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for IIT Madras admissions based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination.

  • The selected candidates will be notified.

  • Selected candidates should submit the required documents.

  • To complete the IIT Madras admission process the candidates should pay the admission fee.

Also See: IIT Madras Cutoff

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission Process 

  • Candidates seeking admission will have to apply through the official website of the university. 

  • While filling out the application, candidates must attach all the necessary documents and pay the IIT Madras application fee. 

  • Students must have secured valid marks in GATE.

  • The cutoff and date of the interview will be released by the institute itself. 

  • All M.Tech. Admission offers (through GATE) will be displayed on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Candidates must register at the COAP portal to view and accept their offers. 

  • After the interviews and after the students have made their final choice, admission letters will be handed out to the final selected candidates.

IIT Madras MBA Admission Process

  • Candidates willing to take the IIT Madras MBA course must appear for the CAT/GMAT

  • After securing a valid CAT score, students need to appear for CAP and the counselling process.

  • Shortlisting of candidates is done for IIT Madras admissions based on the students taking the CAT scores and the counselling process into consideration. 

  • Selected candidates will be notified through the registered mobile ID/phone number.

  • Final selected candidates must submit the required documents along with the IIT Madras admission fee. 

Also See: IIT Madras Facilities

IIT Madras PhD Admissions 2025

At the doctoral level, IIT Madras offers Ph.D courses across 15 specialisations. IIT Madras doctoral courses are offered for a period of 5 years. The details of IIT Madras PhD selection process are given below. 

IIT Madras PhD Course and Eligibility Criteria

CourseEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Master's degree such as M.Sc/M.E/M.Tech/MA/M.Com with first-class or 60% marks.

+Written test and interview

IIT Madras PhD Admission Process 

  • Students seeking admission must apply by filling out the online application form available on the official website of the institute. 

  • While filling out the application, applicants must upload all the required documents and pay the IIT Madras fee.

  • Eligible candidates will be called for a written test followed by a round of interviews.

  • However, if a candidate has an excellent academic record and meritorious scores in their previous examinations, the test requirement may be waived.

  • Final selection will be made based on the performance of students in the interview.

Documents required for IIT Madras Admission 

  • Qualifying examination mark sheet

  • Entrance exam scorecard

  • ID proof

  • Birth certificate

  • Passport size photographs

  • Transfer certificates

Note: The candidates should submit the above-mentioned documents without fail.

Candidates can check the college admissions based on percentile, caste, and gender to predict the colleges that are eligible for admissions based on performance.

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does IIT Madras accept JEE Main scores for admission?

Candidates willing to take admissions at IIT Madras B.Tech courses must have valid JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. Selected students must physically report at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras for document verification. 

2: Can I go to IIT Madras without JEE?

Candidates must qualify for JEE Main and JEE Advanced for admission to B.Tech courses at IIT Madras. Then candidates must appear for JoSAA counselling and select the Indian Institute of Technology Madras as their preferred college. 

3: Is IIT Madras BS Degree valid?

Yes, the BS Degree offered in IIT Madras is a valid degree. Candidates can apply for Indian Institute of Technology Madras admissions without JEE exam scores.

4: What is a BS Degree in IIT Madras?

Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers a Bachelor Science degree without JEE exams. Candidates can study the course from anywhere, at their own pace.

5: Can I get admission in IIT Madras without GATE?

Candidates with a B.Tech degree and CGPA of 8.0 or above from Indian Institute of Technology Madras are eligible to join IITM's M.Tech programme without submitting a GATE score.

6: What is the entrance exam for IIT Madras?

Admission to IIT Madras is entrance based. The entrance exams accepted by Indian Institute of Technology Madras include JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, and HSEE.

7: How can I get admission in IIT Madras?

Admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras is entrance based. The entrance exams accepted by IIT Madras include GATE, JEE Advanced, CAT, IIT JAM, and HSEE. IITM offered admission for BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA, and Ph.D. courses.

8: What is the admission process of the dual degree (B.Tech and M.Tech)?

For Indian Institute of Technology Madras admission to the dual degree courses, students have to appear and qualify the JEE Advanced. Further, the candidates have to register for the JoSSA counselling where seats will be allotted to them.

9: How to get admission in IIT Madras for MBA?

For Indian Institute of Technology Madras admission to the MBA course, the students should have at least 60% marks in graduation degree from a recognised UGC University and a valid score in the CAT exam.

Student Reviews for IIT Madras (IITM)

College Infrastructure: 4.6/5
Academics: 4.2/5
Placements: 4.5/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Campus Life: 4.6/5

Good experience

Academics

as you all know the Academics of IIT Madras is so good the teachers are well qualified and very experience about their courses and Jobs the teachers also helps and guide us in the placements and also in the co-curricular activities they are very supportive.

Best college for BTech in Aerospace.

Academics

the Academics of IIT Madras is too good the teachers. They are well known about their subjects and courses. And well experienced. help us to grabbing the new career opportunities and helps in mock interviews and for placement

Surprisingly it is great experience till now

Academics

The Academics of IIT Madras is to great the teachers are very supportive they support us and grabbing the new opportunities and helps us to completing the new project and assignments they provide us various types of practical exams which help us to grabbing the new things very easily . The teachers also support us in a examination they sup provide us important question that what is important for your subject and for your examination. But the course is to difficult to difficult I am a short you have to study it with yourself if you are not studying it then it will be two difficult for you to grab. Teachers are there to help you but You should have to study with yourself for better uunderstanding .

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hi ,

As a student from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category enrolling in the Dual Degree program at IIT Madras, you are eligible for certain fee exemptions and scholarships. Here's a breakdown of the fee structure

One-Time Fees (at the time of admission):

  • Admission Fee: 1,500/-
  • Grade Card Fee: 500/-
  • Provisional Certificate Fee: 500/-
  • Medical Examination Fee: 200/-
  • Student Welfare Fund: 1,000/-
  • Modernization Fee: 500/-
  • Alumni Life Membership Fee: 1,000/-
  • Publication Fee: 250/-
  • Total One-Time Fees: 5,450/-

Semester Fees (per semester):

  • Examination Fee: 500/-
  • Registration Fee: 750/-
  • Gymkhana Fee: 1,000/-
  • Medical Fee: 700/-
  • Hostel Seat Rent: 500/-
  • Fan, Electricity, Water Charges: 1,250/-
  • Hostel Establishment Charges: 3,000/-
  • Student Wellness Fee: 1,000/-
  • Total Semester Fees: 8,700/-

Refundable Deposits (at the time of admission):

  • Institute Deposit: 1,000/-
  • Library Deposit: 1,000/-
  • Hostel Deposit: 3,000/-
  • Total Refundable Deposits: 5,000/-

Hostel and Mess Charges:

  • Advance Dining Charges (per semester): 21,115/-
  • Establishment 'A' Charges (per semester): 6,000/-
  • Medical Insurance Premium (per year): 1,600/-
  • Total Hostel and Mess Charges (1st Semester): 28,715/-

Summary of Initial Payment (1st Semester):

  • One-Time Fees: 5,450/-
  • Semester Fees: 8,700/-
  • Refundable Deposits: 5,000/-
  • Hostel and Mess Charges: 28,715/-
  • Total Initial Payment: 47,865/-

Summary of Subsequent Semesters:

  • Semester Fees: 8,700/-
  • Hostel and Mess Charges: 28,715/-
  • Total per Semester: 37,415/-

Additional Financial Assistance: ST students with a parental annual income not exceeding 4,50,000/- are eligible for the Institute SC/ST Scholarship, which includes:

  • Free Messing: Exemption from paying dining charges.
  • Pocket Allowance: 250/- per month.
  • Tuition Fee Exemption: Already applicable as mentioned above.

To avail of this scholarship, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester.


hope this helps


Any IGNOU center tagged or not with IIT Madras

IGNOU centers and IIT Madras function independently, and as of now, there is no official affiliation or tagging of IGNOU centers with IIT Madras. To confirm any collaborations or updates, you should regularly check the official websites of both IGNOU and IIT Madras.

IIT Madras civil engineering cutoff how much

Hello,

The cut-off for Civil Engineering at IIT Madras varies depending on factors like the category of the candidate, gender, and year of admission. For the general category under the gender-neutral quota in the 2024 JEE Advanced counseling, the cutoff ranks were approximately:

  • Opening Rank: 3305
  • Closing Rank: 5688

For female candidates under the same category, the cutoff range was a little higher:

  • Opening Rank: Around 7746
  • Closing Rank: 9032

These ranks are of the last admitted candidates, and competition generally increases each year. To get the most accurate and recent updates, refer to the official counseling and JEE Advanced websites or portals like Careers360 IIT Madras Cut off page

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