IIT Madras • NIRF #1 Overall
B.Tech Civil Engineering @ IIT Madras
Build the world from the campus that ranks #1 in India. Four years of concrete, code, and campus vibes in Chennai.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Overall)
#1
Batch Intake
52
Avg CTC (2025)
₹12.8 LPA
Placement Rate
85%
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics are mandatory.
Minimum Board Score
At least 75% in Class 12 exams.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹9.2L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Tuition & allied fees (per year)₹2,29,650per year
- Total programme cost (4 years)₹9,18,600
From Freshers to Field-Ready
Year +0
Foundation Semesters
Math, Physics, Engineering Mechanics & your first intro to Civil streams.
Year +1
Core Engineering
Structural Analysis, Geotechnical, Transportation & Water Resources kick in.
Year +2
Specialisation & Labs
Earthquake Engineering, BIM/GIS apps, and Construction Management projects.
Year +3
Capstone + Placements
Infrastructure Project Design, internships, and campus hiring with top firms.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
The verdict
Strong fit
If you've cracked JEE Advanced and want a legacy degree from India's #1 ranked institute, this is peak civil engineering academia. The curriculum is future-facing (BIM, GIS, earthquake engineering), placements are solid with top infra names and consulting giants, and the Chennai campus ecosystem is unmatched. Just be ready for intense competition and a math-heavy grind.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Prestige & brand value
- ✓ Core engineering with tech crossover
- ✓ Strong on-campus placements
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low-stress academic life
- ✗ Avoiding entrance exam pressure