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IIT Madras — Chennai, Tamil Nadu

JEE Advanced College Predictor – IIT Madras

JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for all IIT Madras branches — NIRF #1 ranked IIT

About IIT Madras

IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras), established in 1959, is India's top-ranked engineering institution per NIRF for multiple consecutive years. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it spans a lush 617-acre campus known for its scenic greenery and deer population.

IIT Madras is known for research excellence, particularly in Ocean Engineering, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science. It houses over 100 research labs and strong industry connections with Chennai's automotive and IT sectors.

The institute recently launched the B.Tech Data Science & AI program and has been expanding interdisciplinary offerings. All admissions are through JoSAA counselling using JEE Advanced rank.

IIT Madras JoSAA 2025 Closing Ranks (Round 6)

BranchGeneralOBC-NCLSC
CSE B.Tech1407540
Data Science & AI26014060
Electrical Engg620330140
Engineering Physics950510215
Mechanical Engg2,0001,070450
Aerospace Engg1,100590245
Chemical Engg2,8001,500630
Civil Engg3,6001,920810
Ocean Engg5,5002,9401,240
Metallurgical & Mat. Sci.6,2003,3101,400

* Approximate JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data. Use predictor for complete branch list and gender-wise ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions – IIT Madras Admission

JEE Advanced rank requirements for IIT Madras branches

1
What rank do I need for IIT Madras CSE in 2026?
IIT Madras B.Tech CSE had a General category closing rank of approximately 140 in JoSAA 2025 Round 6. OBC-NCL closing rank was approximately 75, SC approximately 40, and ST approximately 20. IIT Madras CSE is the third most competitive CSE seat in India.
2
What is the IIT Madras ECE closing rank?
IIT Madras Electrical Engineering (with focus areas in Electronics/Signal Processing) had a General category closing rank of approximately 550–700 in JoSAA 2025. The Engineering Physics program at IIT Madras was approximately 800–1,000.
3
Is IIT Madras better than IIT Delhi for CSE?
Both are Tier-1 IITs. IIT Madras CSE closing rank (~140) is slightly higher than IIT Delhi (~90), suggesting IIT Delhi CSE is marginally more competitive. IIT Madras has a strong research culture and is ranked #1 in NIRF consistently. Choose based on location preference, research vs placement goals, and specific program strengths.
4
What branches can I get at IIT Madras with rank 1000?
With rank 1,000, IIT Madras options include: Engineering Design (~800), Electrical Engineering (~700), and Aerospace Engineering (~1,200). CSE and Engineering Physics would be out of range at rank 1,000. Mechanical Engineering (closing ~2,000) is also a safe option.
5
Does IIT Madras have data science or AI programs?
IIT Madras offers a highly sought-after B.Tech in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (introduced in recent years). The closing rank for this program in JoSAA 2025 was approximately 200–280 — between CSE and EE. It is one of the most competitive new-age programs.

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Data based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6. JoSAA 2026 has now concluded through Round 5 — official IIT Madras 2026 closing ranks are available on our JoSAA 2026 cutoff pages.