NIRF #1 Overall · NAAC A++
B.Tech Chemical Engineering
IIT Madras, Chennai
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Overall)
#1
Avg CTC
₹14.5 LPA
Placement Rate
90%
Yearly Intake
52
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 75% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Admission Basis
Entrance exam rank (JEE Main → JEE Advanced)
Entrance exams
Investment
₹9.2L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Per Year Fee₹2,29,650
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
90%
Top recruiters
Hostel + Scholarships = Less Stress
IIT Madras offers on-campus hostel accommodation, and scholarship options are available—definitely look into financial aid before getting intimidated by the total fee.
The verdict
Strong fit
IIT Madras is the #1 ranked institute in India with a rock-solid Chemical Engineering program. With a 90% placement rate, an average CTC of ₹14.5 LPA, and recruiters like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Reliance, the ROI is compelling. If you enjoy chemistry, physics, and large-scale process thinking—and can crack JEE Advanced—this is a no-brainer.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Prestigious institute brand
- ✓ Core engineering & manufacturing careers
- ✓ High placement statistics
Doesn't match
- ✗ Wanting a coding-only/CS trajectory
- ✗ Avoiding competitive entrance exams