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Indian Institute of Technology Madras [IITM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Est. 1959
About IIT Madras
IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology [IITM] (est. 1959) is a prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Approved by AICTE.
Quick Info
Courses & Fees
Admission 2026
What Students Love
- ✓Ranked #1 in India by NIRF — the pinnacle of engineering education in the country.
- ✓Outstanding placements with 94% placement rate, average ₹21.48 LPA and highest package of ₹4.3 Cr.
- ✓World-class research environment with cutting-edge labs, funded projects and strong industry collaboration.
- ✓Beautiful 600-acre green campus in Chennai with excellent infrastructure, sports and cultural facilities.
- ✓Strong alumni network spanning top global companies, research institutions and entrepreneurial ventures.
Areas of Improvement
- ✕Extremely competitive academic environment — the pressure to perform can be mentally taxing.
- ✕Chennai weather is hot and humid year-round, which can be tough for students from other regions.
- ✕Competition for top branches is intense — lower-preference branches can feel less rewarding initially.
- ✕Cost of living in Chennai near campus is higher than smaller IIT cities.
- ✕Work-life balance can suffer during exam seasons with heavy coursework loads.
Courses & Fees (2 programs)
| Course | Duration | Degree | Fees | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech Web-Enabled | 2 Years | Full Time | ₹91K | - |
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 4 Years | Full Time | ₹2.35 L | - |
Admission 2026
ME/M.Tech
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Mar 19, 2026
BE/B.Tech
JEE Advanced Registration Dates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Apr 23, 2026
– May 02, 2026
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 04, 2026
JEE Advanced Exam Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Admit Card Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
May 11, 2026
– May 17, 2026
JEE Advanced Result Date
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Jun 01, 2026
Mock Seat Allocation of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 09, 2026
– Jun 11, 2026
Registration and Choice Filling, Pre-Payment of JoSAA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 03, 2026
– Jun 12, 2026
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GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 14, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date
Indian Institute Of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Mar 19, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date
Indian Institute Of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc
Mar 20, 2026
Date of Selection Process for Session 2026 [MBA]
Mar 01, 2026
– Mar 31, 2026
JEE Advanced Registration Dates
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
Apr 23, 2026
– May 02, 2026
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Placements
Average Package
₹21.48 L
per annum
Highest Package
₹4.3 Cr
per annum
Placement Rate
94%
Course-wise Placement Data
| Course | Year | Avg Package | Highest Package | Median Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA/PGDM | 2025 | - | ₹35.50 L | ₹18.00 L |
| 2024 | - | ₹29.65 L | ₹16.39 L | |
| 2023 | - | ₹30.60 L | ₹20.46 L | |
| ME/M.Tech | 2024 | - | - | ₹16.75 L |
| BE/B.Tech | 2024 | - | ₹4.3 Cr | ₹5.81 L |
| 2023 | - | ₹1.3 Cr | ₹18.37 L | |
| 2022 | - | ₹2.1 Cr | ₹19.06 L | |
| BS | 2024 | - | - | ₹22.00 L |
Students Placed
ME/M.Tech · 2024
448 / 471 admitted
95% placement rate
BE/B.Tech · 2024
549 / 714 admitted
77% placement rate
MBA/PGDM · 2022
105 / 114 admitted
92% placement rate
Recruiting Companies
Wipro
TCS
Accenture
IBM
Cognizant
Amazon
ICICI Bank
Microsoft
Virtusa
Google
Dell
Cisco
Goldman Sachs
Intel
Federal bank
Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd.
VMware
Bajaj Auto
Aspire Systems
Hero Motocorp
Apple
Ford India Ltd
Titan
United Health Group
Intuit
Eaton
Facebook
McKinsey & Co
Citrix
Cypress
Ramco Systems
Crisil
Daimler
Paypal (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Sandisk
Amazon Web Services
Futures First
Schlumberger
Altair
eBay
LatentView
SRF Limited
UBS
Boston Consulting Group
Sterlite Technologies
Credit Suisse Business Analytics
Titan Industries
Citicorp Finance India Ltd.
IVY Comptech
KLA Tencor
VA Tech Wabag Ltd.
Works Applications
Dolcera
ICRA
Ittiam Systems
Opera Solutions
Tower Research Capital
Triad Software
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Intergraph Consulting Pvt.Ltd
Airvana Networks India
Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT)
EGain Communications
Foster Wheeler
Nvidia Graphics
Snam Alloys Pvt Ltd
Defence Research & Development Organisation
Irunway
Orbees
Datacode
ESSEX Lake Group
Itaas India Pvt. Ltd.
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NIRF
NIRF Innovation
International
QS
CWUR
US News
THE
ARWU
Indian Media
The Week
Outlook
IIRF
Financial Express
Student Reviews (387)
387 reviews
Campus Gallery (23 photos)
News & Articles
IIT Madras Launches New AI Research Center
State-of-the-art AI research center inaugurated with focus on healthcare applications
IIT Madras Placements 2025: Highest Package ₹1.2 Cr
Record breaking placements with 94% students placed in top companies
New B.Tech Program in Data Science Introduced
IIT Madras launches specialized 4-year B.Tech program in Data Science
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