Question 1

Why is IIT Madras ranked #1 in India consistently?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP)?

Accepted Answer

The IIT Madras Research Park is India's first and largest university-based research and innovation park, covering 1.4 million sq. ft. of space. It houses over 100 companies including global tech firms and startups working in collaboration with IIT Madras faculty and students. IITMRP has generated hundreds of innovations, patents, and startups, making it a unique industry-academia bridge.

Question 3

What is the highest package at IIT Madras placements?

Accepted Answer

The highest package at IIT Madras placements 2024-25 was INR 4.3 Crore per annum, offered by Jane Street. Other top offers came from BlackRock, Glean, and Da Vinci at over INR 2 Crore per annum. The average package in 2023-24 was INR 22 LPA. For CSE branch, the average package in 2025 was INR 53.2 LPA.

Question 4

What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech, B.S., B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree), B.Des, M.Tech

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
B.Tech 13 specializations	₹ 9.14L - 9.45L	10+2 with PCM; JEE Advanced rank via JoSAA counselling; minimum 75% in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
B.S. 3 specializations	₹ 9.14L - 9.45L	10+2 with relevant subjects; JEE Advanced rank via JoSAA counselling
B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) 2 specializations	₹ 11.42L - 11.45L	10+2 with PCM; JEE Advanced rank via JoSAA counselling
B.Des 1 specialization	₹ 9.14L - 9.45L	10+2 in any stream; valid UCEED score; admission through UCEED counselling
M.Tech 34 specializations	₹ 1.57L - 1.99L	B.Tech/B.E. in relevant discipline; valid GATE score; admission through COAP counselling
M.Sc 3 specializations	₹ 1.57L - 1.99L	Bachelor's degree with relevant subject; Valid IIT JAM score
M.A. 4 specializations	₹ 1.37L - 1.50L	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline; valid entrance test score
MBA 1 specialization	₹ 11.77L - 12L	IIT Madras MBA admission requires a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (minimum 60% marks for General/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/PwD) along with a valid CAT score

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