Chennai · Tamil Nadu
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a premier public technical university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1959 with technical and financial assistance from the former West Germany, it is one of India's oldest and most prestigious IITs. The institute was founded through an Indo-German agreement and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance. Spread across a verdant 620-acre campus that was once part of the Guindy National Park, IIT Madras is renowned for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The institute has consistently ranked #1 in the NIRF Overall and Engineering categories since 2016, underscoring its academic excellence. IIT Madras houses 16 academic departments, 4 national research centers, and numerous advanced research facilities. It is particularly noted for pioneering India's first offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and for launching the innovative BS in Data Science and Applications online degree program, which has democratized access to quality technical education. The institute's research output, patent filings, and startup ecosystem through the IITM Incubation Cell and IITM Research Park are among the strongest in India.
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16
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Streams
3
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Placements
2025 · avg across 10 programs
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Average CTC
₹17.9L
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Placed
91%
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Cost of attendance
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Total over 2 years
₹4.0L
₹2.0L per year
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 45 seats
B.Tech Chemical Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 52 seats
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 78 seats
B.Tech Electrical Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 66 seats
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 78 seats
M.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
pg · 24m · 25 seats
BS in Data Science and Applications (Online)
ug 3y · 36m · 5000 seats
International Masters’ Program
pg · 24m
Joint Ph.D. programs
pg · 24m
Builds and maintains software systems across web, mobile, and data.
85/100
India demand
Entry
₹4L – ₹12L
Senior
₹35L – ₹90L
Extracts insights from data using statistics, ML, and domain knowledge.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹18L
Senior
₹45L – ₹110L
School teaching or university faculty — B.Ed / B.El.Ed for schools, PhD for college posts.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹3L – ₹7L
Senior
₹18L – ₹40L
Owns the what & why of a product; cross-functional leadership.
78/100
India demand
Entry
₹7L – ₹22L
Senior
₹50L – ₹120L
Audit, taxation, advisory — the licensed financial professional.
75/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹15L
Senior
₹35L – ₹80L
Brand building, digital campaigns, and growth — spans FMCG, tech, and direct-to-consumer.
75/100
India demand
Entry
₹5L – ₹12L
Senior
₹30L – ₹80L
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Madras is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Madras is recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is NAAC-accredited with grade A++.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked #1 in the NIRF Overall category in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers on-campus hostel accommodation for students enrolled in one or more of its programs.
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers scholarships across one or more of its programs. Eligibility and amounts vary by program; check the institution's official admissions page for specifics.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras offers 16 programs across 3 streams (Engineering, Commerce & Management, Sciences & Arts).
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Aggregated rating
4.6/5
Sources: Reddit r/IIT · Reddit r/india · Quora IIT Madras reviews · CollegeDunia IIT Madras · Shiksha IIT Madras · AmbitionBox IIT Madras · YouTube student vlogs
IIT Madras is universally regarded as one of India's finest technical institutions, with students consistently praising its academic rigor, research opportunities, and outstanding placement outcomes. The peer group is exceptionally strong given JEE Advanced cutoffs. While the competitive environment creates pressure, most students find the outcomes worthwhile. The campus life is vibrant with numerous technical and cultural festivals (Shaastra, Saarang). Recent graduates particularly value the institute's brand recognition globally and the strong alumni mentorship. The online BS program has received mixed feedback regarding support infrastructure but is praised for accessibility.
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
www.iitm.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Online BSc Programme
ug 3y · 36m
Postgraduate Programmes
pg · 24m · 4112 seats
Research Programmes
pg · 24m · 2963 seats