IIT Madras · Chennai · NIRF #1 Overall
M.Tech Thermal Engineering
24-month deep dive into energy systems, turbomachinery, and heat transfer at India’s top-ranked institute.
Total Program Fee
That’s less than what many coaching centres charge for a single semester. Elite PG education without the debt trap.
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
#1
Placement Rate
88%
↑ 2025 batch
Average CTC
₹14.2 LPA
Batch Intake
25
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering
Admission Basis
Entrance exam only — no direct admission route
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
88%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹0.2L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Year 1 Fee₹12,150per year
- Year 2 Fee₹12,150per year
GATE is Your Only Gateway
Admission is purely GATE-based — your rank decides everything. With only 25 seats, the cutoff will be competitive. Start prepping early and aim for a top percentile.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you’re a core mechanical head who wants to go deep into thermals, combustion, and energy systems without drowning in student debt, this is basically the dream. IIT Madras gives you the country’s best research infra, an 88% placement rate with 14.2 LPA average, and a fee structure that looks like a typo. Just be ready to crack a top GATE score for one of those 25 seats.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Elite research & IIT brand
- ✓ Affordable PG education
- ✓ Core thermal/energy sector roles
- ✓ Strong placement track
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large batch network
- ✗ Non-GATE admission path