IIT Madras • Chennai • 2 Years
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
A thesis-heavy, recruiter-magnet program from India’s #1 ranked institute—with a total fee that feels like a typo.
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
#1
Placement Rate
95%
Average CTC
₹28.5 LPA
Batch Intake
65
Total Program Fee
₹24.3K
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
95%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹0.2L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Year 1 Tuition₹12,150
- Year 2 Tuition₹12,150
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You need a B.Tech or BE in a relevant discipline to be eligible.
Entrance exams
NAAC Grade
Top-tier accreditation score
Zero debt, maximum upside
Pay just ₹24.3K for the entire degree and step into an average package of ₹28.5 LPA. That’s not a typo—that’s the IIT Madras advantage.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you have a relevant B.Tech, a competitive GATE score, and you want a research-backed M.Tech with elite placement leverage, this is it. The fee-to-package ratio is unbeatable, the cohort is tight-knit, and the curriculum is built for folks who want depth, not just another degree.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research-driven thesis with industry or academia collaboration
- ✓ Top-tier placements at global tech firms
- ✓ Minimal financial burden