Indian Institute of Technology Madras Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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IIT Madras has been ranked #1 in both Engineering and Overall categories by NIRF for nine consecutive years through 2025. This is due to its exceptional performance in teaching-learning resources, research output, graduate outcomes, outreach, and perception. The institute scores highest on research publications, industry connect through IITMRP, PhD enrollment, and faculty quality.

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IIT Madras offers a 2-year MBA through the Department of Management Studies (DoMS). It is a small cohort program (about 60 students) with high focus on operations, finance, HR, general management, and technology management. MBA 2025 highest package was INR 35.5 LPA and average was INR 17.9 LPA. Admission is through CAT scores followed by GD/PI.

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Yes, IIT Madras offers India's first fully online undergraduate degree — the BS in Data Science and Applications — accessible to anyone who has passed Class 10. The institute also offers BSc in Programming and Data Science. Additionally, IIT Madras provides online courses through NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning), edX, and Coursera, with certifications recognized by industry.

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The total B.Tech fee at IIT Madras is approximately INR 8 lakhs for 4 years, with tuition fees around INR 2 lakh per year. Hostel and mess charges are additional at approximately INR 38,000 per year. SC/ST/PwD students receive 100% tuition fee waiver. Students from EWS families with income below INR 1 lakh receive full remission, and those with income between INR 1–5 lakh receive two-thirds remission.

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B.Tech, MBA, BS in Data Science and Applications, B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree), Ph.D