There is no such thing as a best IIT as each IIT has its unique strengths and weaknesses. Here is how I grade the top engineering colleges in India

• The 5 oldest IITs, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Madras, and KGP are considered to be in the top layer. Even BITS Pilani and IIIT Hyderabad fall into this category.
• The second level of IITs includes IIT Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad, and IIT BHU.
• The third level comprises IITs like IIT Indore, Gandhinagar, Ropar, Mandi, etc. 

In reality, what matters more than the college and its brand name is the efforts you invest in making the most out of the resources offered by the college. Your attitude towards academics and passion for success is the driving fuel and the image of the college just adds to the processes.

Here are some of the reasons why IIT Madras is considered among the top IITs. 

Ranking: 

IIT Madras is ranked among the top technical institutes consistently. In 2020, it was ranked 1st in the country by NIRF. In 2021 NIRF ranking it has been ranked 2nd. 

The German Connection: 

It is the third oldest IIT. It was established with technical and financial support from West Germany.

IIT Madras Research Park: 

IITMRP is India’s first university-based research park. The research park includes the expertise of reputed IIT M faculties, industry leaders, and advanced infrastructure.  You will also get access to specialized research facilities and labs. The motto of the research park is to encourage innovation. They help incubate innovative start-ups by providing initial infrastructure, faculty expertise, and R&D support.

Fastest Computing System: 

The PG Senapathy Center for Computing resources has the IBM Virgo Super Cluster. It is the fastest computer system among all educational institutes in the country. It offers a computer power of 97 teraflops. 

Placements: 

IIT Madras has a great placement record. The batch of 2021 received an average CTC of INR 20.58 LPA and the highest CTC of INR 70 LPA.

The large and serene campus is another reason why IIT Madras stands out. It is rich in greenery and wildlife. You will find deers and endangered blackbuck living in harmony with the students on campus. 

While talking about IIT Madras I am pretty sure the majority of people know about it. It is one of the most prominent institutes of India which every engineer wants to join.

I would also like to suggest that every IIT is unique in its own way and so is IIT Madras. There are some things that make it stand out among others.

• IIT Madras Research Park is the only IIT to have a research park for research and startup incubation.
• IITM has a striking balance between both studies and extracurricular activities.
• IIT Madras has an immense surrounding and calms all over.
• The major factor for the boost in placement is the surroundings having a lot of IT and Automobile companies with their base in Chennai.
• IITM has the biggest cultural fest and the students run it mainly and they get opportunities to hold positions of great responsibility which boosts their skills in the coming future.

I would not hesitate to say that studying in IIT madras is extremely beneficial as we get to know a lot about South Indian culture and get enough industrial exposure. This will eventually help you to get accustomed to the corporate world in Madras and all over India.