#1
NIRF Ranking
~1,250+ B.Tech Seats
Annual Seats
₹21.48 - ₹41.00 LPA
Average CTC (CSE / Flagship)
₹2.14 Cr
Highest Package Offered
Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure
Innovation CapitalIIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP)
Pioneering 1.2 million sq. ft. research facility hosting 200+ enterprise R&D centers, Ather Energy, and indigenous 5G testbeds.
Advanced LabNational Centre for Combustion R&D
World's largest combustion research center working on aerospace propulsion, alternative fuels, and hyperloop tech.
Student CultureOpen Air Theatre (OAT)
Legendary 7,000-capacity open-air amphitheater hosting weekly campus cinema, Saarang pro-shows, and global conventions.
Academic Programs & Admission Pathways
| Degree / Course | Duration | Entrance Exam | Admission Authority | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / Dual Degree | 4 / 5 Years | JEE Advanced | JoSAA / CSAB | Class 12 PCM (75% or top 20%ile) + Qualified JEE Advanced |
| BS Data Science (Online/Hybrid) | 4 Years | IITM Qualifier Exam | IIT Madras BS Office | Class 12 pass with Mathematics in Class 10/12 |
| M.Tech / M.S. by Research | 2 Years | GATE | COAP / Direct Portal | BE/B.Tech with valid GATE score |
| MBA (DoMS) | 2 Years | CAT | DoMS IIT Madras | Undergraduate degree with 95+ percentile in CAT |
Branch-Wise Placement Highlights
| Academic Branch | Average CTC | Median CTC | Placement Rate | Top Participating Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | ₹41.00 LPA | ₹32.00 LPA | 100% | Jane Street, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Qualcomm |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹31.20 LPA | ₹25.00 LPA | 96.20% | Texas Instruments, Nvidia, Intel, Micron, Qualcomm |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹21.00 LPA | ₹18.00 LPA | 90.50% | Tata Motors, ITC, Schlumberger, Airbus, Ather Energy |
| Aerospace Engineering | ₹22.50 LPA | ₹19.00 LPA | 92.00% | Rolls Royce, ISRO, Boeing, Honeywell, Airbus |
Closing Rank Trends by Year
Interactive Selector · B.Tech by defaultCategory:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Advanced Round 6 (General Open Gender-Neutral)
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
| Academic Branch / Specialization | Quota | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | AI | 151 | 171 | 159 | 148 | Top Choice |
| Electrical Engineering | AI | 749 | 849 | 838 | 964 | Competitive |
| Mechanical Engineering | AI | 2,619 | 2,468 | 2,310 | 2,572 | Consistent |
| Aerospace Engineering | AI | 3,278 | 3,211 | 2,815 | 3,237 | Consistent |
| Civil Engineering | AI | 6,225 | 6,112 | 5,688 | 6,132 | High Demand |
| Chemical Engineering | AI | 4,162 | 4,116 | 3,972 | 4,439 | Consistent |
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.
Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
- IITM Incubation Cell:Has nurtured 350+ technology deep-tech companies with a collective valuation crossing ₹45,000 Cr.
- Center for Innovation (CFI):Student-led 24x7 innovation sandbox giving life to Team Raftar Formula Racing, Avishkar Hyperloop, and autonomous aerial robotics.
Annual Fests & Student Life
- Saarang (Cultural Fest):South India's premier student cultural festival holding ISO 9001:2015 certification with 70,000+ attendees.
- Shaastra (Technical Fest):India's first ISO certified student-run techno-entertainment festival featuring AI summits and maker workshops.
Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers
- 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
- Full Tuition Waiver for family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
- 66.67% Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.
- IITM Heritage Centre Fellowship for exceptional scholarly merit.
Notable Alumni & Leaders
- Kris Gopalakrishnan (Co-founder Infosys and Chairman Axilor Ventures)
- Subra Suresh (Former Director US National Science Foundation)
- Tarun Mehta & Swapnil Jain (Co-founders of Ather Energy)
- Sridhar Vembu (Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation)
Campus Connectivity & How to Reach
Nearest Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 12 km (approx. 25-35 mins)
Nearest Railway Station
Chennai Central (MAS) - 13 km; Guindy Local Station - 3 km
Road & Highway Access
Located directly on Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is IIT Madras ranked #1 so consistently in NIRF?
IIT Madras leads in research citations, industry income, patent filings through its 1.2M sq. ft. Research Park, and stellar placement statistics.
Are wild animals present on the IIT Madras campus?
The campus is contiguous with Guindy National Park and is famous for resident blackbucks, spotted deer, and lush protected forest ecosystems.
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