Ques. What are the documents/files required to upload in the Research Application form at IIT Madras?
Ans. The applicant(s) has to scan & upload the following valid documents/files (as applicable) pertaining to them while applying:
- Photo
- Signature
- UG University Rank certificate
- PG University Rank certificate
Disability (PwD) certificate
- Valid Category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS)
- OCI/PIO/Foreign National Passport copy
- Valid National/International Level Exam scorecard letter/certificate
- UG-Consolidated Marks Statement/Grade Card/Transcript
- PG-Consolidated Marks Statement/Grade Card/Transcript
- Experience Certificate
- NHTRA declaration
- Research Proposal [only for Management Studies department]
Ques. Who all are exempted from CAT for admission to MBA at IIT Madras?
Ans. The candidates who possess the following qualifications are exempted from CAT-
- An applicant with an undergraduate degree from any IIT and a CGPA of 8 and above is exempted from the CAT requirement
- Defence personnel can apply under sponsored category through proper channel and are exempted from the CAT requirement
Ques. Can one pay the application fee via DD for admission at IIT Madras?
Ans. If the initial online application fee payment got failed, then one can pay the application fee amount via Demand Draft drawn in favor of "The Registrar, IIT Madras" and send it by post to the following address with one’s Name & Application No. written on the backside of the Demand Draft:
The Deputy Registrar (Research),
Indian Institute of Technology Madras,
IV Floor, Administration Building,
IIT Madras Campus,
Chennai - 600 036.
Ques. Is IIT Madras easily accessible?
Ans. The institute is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Since it is situated within a metropolitan city, it is quite easy to commute to the campus. The campus is located 10 km from the Chennai Airport, 12 km from the Chennai Central Railway station, and is well connected by city buses. Kasturba Nagar is the nearest station on the Chennai MRTS line.
Ques. What are the courses available at IIT Madras?
Ans. IITM offers a range of courses such as - B.Tech, M.Tech. M.Sc, M.A, MBA, and Ph.D. courses in various disciplines at UG, PG, and Research level. B.Tech. is offered under nine specializations. The institute also offers a 13 dual degree programs under the disciplines of Engineering and Science. At the PG level, M.Tech. is offered under 12 specializations. Further, The MBA program is offered in 6 specializations.
Ques. What is the fees structure of courses at IIT Madras?
Ans. The fees structure of different courses at IITM are as follows -
- B.Tech : INR 75,116
- BA + MA : INR 30,744
- M.Tech : INR 2.12 Lakhs
- B.Tech + M.Tech : INR 75,116
- M.Sc : INR 23,070
- Ph.D : INR 19,670
- B.Tech + MBA : INR 75,116
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech course at IIT Madras?
Ans. The eligibility criteria for the B.Tech course at IITM are as follows :
- Candidates must have completed 10+2 from the recognized board.
- Minimum 75% marks in Higher Secondary Examination. There will be no preference of 10+2 marks for calculating the ranks in JEE Main.
Ques. What are the documents required during the time of admission at IIT Madras?
Ans. The following list contains the name of the documents that are required for admission at IITM :
- An offer of admission letter
- Birth Certificate issued by Local Government Body
- Class Xth certificate
- Class XIIth certificate
- Community Certificate
- Certificate for EWS as per JEE format
- Certificate in the case of PwD candidates as per JEE format
- Admit Card of JEE (Advance)
Ques. How can one apply for M.Tech course at IIT Madras?
Ans. The candidates can follow the under mentioned steps to apply for the M.Tech course at IITM -
- Visit the official website of the institute.
- Click on the link- “M.Tech. Registration”
- Register and create login credentials.
- Fill in the application form:
- Personal details
- Academic details
- Upload the necessary documents
- Pay the fee of INR. 500/-
- Submit the form
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for MBA admissions at IIT Madras?
Ans. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA course at IITM are as follows -
- Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
- A relaxation of 5% in marks (i.e. min. 55%) or equivalent will be granted in CGPA (i.e. min. 5.50 on a 10-point scale) for the SC/ST candidates.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the MA course at IIT Madras?
Ans. The basic eligibility criteria for the MA course at IITM requires the candidates belonging for the General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL category must secure a minimum of 60% aggregate marks at 10+2 level. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories must secure a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Madras?
Ans.The eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Madras typically include a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12th (or equivalent) exams and a valid score in JEE Advanced.
Ques. What is the admission process for IIT Madras?
Ans.The admission process for IIT Madras typically involves appearing for the JEE Advanced entrance exam, followed by seat allocation through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process.
Ques. Can I apply for admission to IIT Madras if I am not from India?
Ans.Yes, international students can apply for admission to IIT Madras, but they have to meet the eligibility criteria and follow the admission process as per the guidelines specified by the institute.
Ques. Is there any reservation policy for admission to IIT Madras?
Ans.According to the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admissions) Act, IITs are mandated to reserve 7.5%, 15%, and 27% Ph.D. seats for ST, SC, and OBC respectively.
Ques. Can I apply for more than one program at IIT Madras during the admission process?
Ans.Yes, you can apply for multiple programs at IIT Madras during the admission process, but you will have to pay separate application fees for each program.
Ques. Is there any age limit for admission to IIT Madras?
Ans.Yes, there is an age limit for admission to IIT Madras, with a maximum age limit of 25 years for the general category and 30 years for the OBC-NCL category, as per the government of India guidelines.
Ques. How is the admission process conducted?
Ans.Admission to IIT Madras is based on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced score. JEE Advanced is conducted by the seven Zonal Coordinating IITs (IIT Roorkee, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Guwahati).
Ques. When is the application deadline for IIT Madras admission?
Ans.The deadline for JEE Advanced registration is usually in the month of May. Please refer to the official JEE Advanced website for the latest information.
Ques. What are the programs offered at IIT Madras?
Ans.The various Courses offered and the Eligibility Criteria For the Different Courses are mentioned below:
COURSE |
ELIGIBILITY |
B.Tech |
10+2 with 75% + JEE Main |
BA + MA |
10+2 |
M.Tech |
Pass in Graduation + GATE |
B.Tech + M.Tech |
10+2 with 75% + JEE Main |
M.Sc |
Pass in Graduation + GATE |
Ph.D. |
Post Graduation |
B.Tech + MBA |
10+2 with 75% + JEE Main |
Ques. Does IIT Madras offer B.Sc in Programming & Data Science on-campus?
Ans.No, there is no equivalent on-campus version. IIT Madras has carefully curated this exclusively as an online program.
Ques. What is the Fee Structure of IIT Madras?
Ans.The IIT Madras Fee Structure For Different Courses is Mentioned Below.
COURSE |
FEES |
B.Tech |
₹2.05 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
BA + MA |
₹44,534 (1st Year Fees) |
M.Tech |
₹2.12 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
B.Tech + M.Tech |
₹75,116 (1st Year Fees) |
M.Sc |
₹23,070 (Total Fees) |
Ph.D. |
₹19,670 (1st Year Fees) |
B.Tech + MBA |
₹75,116 (1st Year Fees) |
Ques. What is the Procedure Of Admission TO IIT Madras?
Ans.All IITs use a secure Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination to admit students to undergraduate programs (IIT-JEE). Candidates who pass this exam will be eligible for a four-year Bachelor of Technology degree (B. Tech.)
Ques. Is there any scholarship at IIT Madras?
Ans.IIT Madras offers over 25 scholarships based on students' financial situations or academic performance. To be eligible for these scholarships, all interested and eligible students must download the appropriate application forms from the IIT Madras official website and submit them to the academic section.
Ques. How can anyone get admission to IIT Madras for data science?
Ans.Students who qualify for JEE Advanced can enroll directly in the program. Students interested in applying can do so online at https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in. Students in Class XI and XII are also eligible for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology Madras BSc in Programming and Data Science program.
Ques. What is the cut-off rank for the BTech course at IIT Madras?
Ans.The IIT Madras BTech cut-off for all specializations in 2021 has been released up to Round 6. The round 6 cut-off for Computer Science and Engineering was 163, while the cut-off for Electrical Engineering was 1009. Similarly, the cut-off for Mechanical Engineering was 2491.