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IIITDM Kancheepuram's Dual Degree programme - B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - is a 5-year integrated programme offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The programme combines a strong mechanical engineering foundation with advanced specialization in AI, robotics, automation, and intelligent systems, making graduates highly versatile for roles in robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing automation, and AI-driven engineering. Admission is through JEE Main scores via JoSAA/CSAB counselling, with a total seat intake of 37 (including 9 female supernumerary seats) as per JoSAA 2025. The total fees including mandatory hostel are approximately Rs. 13.67 lakhs over 5 years. The programme is popular for its unique combination of mechanical engineering and AI/robotics, the integrated M.Tech degree without a separate GATE requirement, and the institute's design-centric engineering philosophy.

As of March 2026, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results have been declared (February 16, 2026) and Session 2 exams are scheduled for April 2-9, 2026. JoSAA 2026 counselling for Dual Degree admissions is expected to begin after JEE Advanced 2026 results, tentatively in June-July 2026. The 2026-27 batch has already commenced classes.

Key Points

The programme is a 5-year integrated Dual Degree, awarding both B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and M.Tech (AI and Robotics) upon completion.
Students do not need to appear for GATE to pursue the M.Tech component; the integrated programme provides a direct pathway to a postgraduate degree.
The curriculum covers mechanical engineering fundamentals, AI, machine learning, robotics, automation, computer vision, and intelligent systems design.
The institute offers branch change options at the beginning of the second semester under its programme transfer policy (from B.Tech to B.Tech or DD to DD).
Hostel accommodation is compulsory for all Dual Degree students; the campus is fully residential.
SC/ST/PwD students are fully exempted from tuition fee payment for the entire 5-year programme.
IIITDM Kancheepuram is ranked 8th in NIRF Innovation Rankings 2023 and is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education.

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IIITDM Chennai DD Fees

The Dual Degree programme at IIITDM Kancheepuram has a tuition fee of Rs. 90,000 per semester across all 10 semesters (5 years). Since hostel is mandatory for all students, the total cost including hostel and mess charges comes to approximately Rs. 13.67 lakhs for the full 5-year programme. SC/ST/PwD students are fully exempt from tuition fees for the entire duration.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
One-time Institute Fees (Admission, Certificate, Welfare, Infrastructure, Alumni, Library, Cultural)	5,000
Tuition Fee (Rs. 90,000 x 10 semesters)	9,00,000
Other Semester Charges (Exam Rs. 500 + Registration Rs. 300 + Sports Rs. 1,000 + Medical Rs. 1,000 + Amenities Rs. 2,000) x 10 semesters	48,000
Medical Insurance Premium (Rs. 600 x 5 years)	3,000
Total Institute Fees	9,56,000
Hostel Admission Fee (one-time)	700
Hostel Charges per Semester (Seat Rent Rs. 3,500 + Maintenance Rs. 16,200 + Dining Rs. 19,350 + Establishment Rs. 1,000 + Development Rs. 1,000) x 10 semesters	4,10,500
Total Hostel Fees	4,11,200
Total Fees (Institute + Hostel)	13,67,200

Hostel is compulsory for all Dual Degree students.
Day scholar status is granted only in exceptional cases with institute approval.
SC/ST/PwD students are fully exempted from tuition fee payment for the entire 5-year Dual Degree programme.
Dining charges (Rs. 19,350 per semester) may vary based on tendering value.
No EMI options are officially mentioned; fees are payable semester-wise.
The one-time institute fees (Rs. 5,000) and hostel admission fee (Rs. 700) are paid only in the first semester.

IIITDM Chennai DD Admission 2026

Admission to the Dual Degree (B.Tech Mechanical Engineering + M.Tech AI and Robotics) programme at IIITDM Kancheepuram is through JEE Main scores via JoSAA/CSAB counselling. The institute has a total of 37 seats for this programme (including 9 female supernumerary seats) as per JoSAA 2025. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams are scheduled for April 2-9, 2026, and JoSAA 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June-July 2026 after JEE Advanced results.

College Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026-27)
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Registration	June 2026 (tentative, after JEE Advanced results)
JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling	June-July 2026 (tentative)
JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment Rounds	July 2026 (tentative)
Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment	Late July 2026 (tentative)
Document Verification and Reporting	July-August 2026 (tentative)
Commencement of Classes	Late August 2026 (tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	Date
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration Start	October 31, 2025
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration End	November 27, 2025
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card	January 17, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key	February 4, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Start	February 1, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration End	February 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card	March 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key	April 12, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result	April 20, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Computer Science/Biology as compulsory subjects
Minimum 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General/OBC category; 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates
Valid JEE Main 2026 score is mandatory; admission is through JoSAA/CSAB counselling

Admission Process:

Appear in JEE Main 2026 (Session 1 and/or Session 2)
Register for JoSAA/CSAB counselling after JEE Main results
Fill in college and branch preferences during choice filling (select Dual Degree programme)
Accept seat allotment and pay Partial Admission Fee (PAF) online
Report to the institute with original documents for verification
Pay remaining fees and complete admission formalities

IIITDM Chennai DD Scholarships 2026

IIITDM Kancheepuram offers multiple scholarship options for Dual Degree students, including government-funded schemes and institute-level financial assistance. SC/ST/PwD students benefit from full tuition fee waiver for the entire 5-year programme, significantly reducing the overall cost.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Amount	Eligibility
Institute Free Studentship (IFS)	Full tuition fee waiver	10% of eligible B.Tech/DD students with parental income below Rs. 4.5 lakhs
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Rs. 1,000 per month	25% of eligible B.Tech/DD students with parental income below Rs. 4.5 lakhs
SC/ST/PwD Tuition Fee Waiver	Full tuition fee exemption (5 years)	SC/ST/PwD students, irrespective of parental income
Central Sector Scholarship (GoI)	Varies	Based on Class 12 merit and family income (applied through NSP portal)
Saint-Gobain Scholarship	Varies	Merit-based; offered in collaboration with the institute

IFS and Merit-cum-Means scholarships are sanctioned by the institute; students must apply through the institute's scholarship portal.
Central Sector and state government scholarships must be applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
SC/ST/PwD fee waiver is automatically applied; no separate application required.

IIITDM Chennai DD Placement 2026

The Dual Degree (B.Tech Mechanical + M.Tech AI and Robotics) programme at IIITDM Kancheepuram prepares graduates for roles in robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing automation, AI-driven engineering, and intelligent systems design. Graduates are recruited by companies in automotive, defence, aerospace, and technology sectors. The 2024-25 placement data for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (which includes Dual Degree students) shows a 70.5% placement rate with a maximum CTC of Rs. 12.19 LPA and an average CTC of Rs. 6.47 LPA.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	B.Tech MECH (incl. Dual Degree) - 2024-25
Number of Registered Eligible Students	44
Number of Offers Received	31
Placement Percentage	70.5%
Maximum CTC	12.19 LPA
Average CTC	6.47 LPA

IIITDM Kancheepuram B.Tech + M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#80 out of 500 in India 2025

#3rd in Chennai

#6 in Tamil Nadu

NIRF Ranking

#200 out of 300 in India 2025

#9th in Chennai

#15 in Tamil Nadu

IIRF Ranking

#36 out of 160 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

#3rd in Chennai

#4 in Tamil Nadu

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IIITDM Chennai DD FAQs

Ques. What is the advantage of the Dual Degree programme over a regular B.Tech at IIITDM Kancheepuram?

Ans. The Dual Degree programme awards both a B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and an M.Tech (AI and Robotics) in 5 years, compared to 4 years for a regular B.Tech. Students save 1 year compared to doing B.Tech + M.Tech separately (which would take 6 years), and they do not need to appear for GATE to pursue the M.Tech component. This makes it an excellent option for students interested in advanced specialization in AI and robotics.

Ques. Can I switch from the Dual Degree programme to a regular B.Tech programme?

Ans. Yes. IIITDM Kancheepuram offers branch change options at the beginning of the second semester under its programme transfer policy. Students can transfer from DD to DD or from B.Tech to B.Tech, subject to meeting the eligibility conditions set by the institute.

Ques. What is the hostel fee and is it mandatory?

Ans. Hostel is compulsory for all Dual Degree students at IIITDM Kancheepuram. The hostel charges are approximately Rs. 41,050 per semester (covering seat rent, maintenance, dining, and other charges), totalling approximately Rs. 4.11 lakhs over 5 years. Day scholar status is granted only in exceptional cases.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after completing the Dual Degree in Mechanical Engineering and AI & Robotics?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in robotics engineering, autonomous systems, manufacturing automation, AI-driven product design, defence and aerospace, automotive industry, and research. Companies in automotive (Stellantis, Valeo, Caterpillar), technology (NVIDIA, AMD), and manufacturing sectors actively recruit from IIITDM Kancheepuram.

Ques. Is the JEE Main cutoff for the Dual Degree programme different from the regular B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme?

Ans. Yes. The Dual Degree (B.Tech Mechanical + M.Tech AI and Robotics) typically has a different (often lower) JEE Main cutoff compared to regular B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, as it is a 5-year programme. Students are advised to check the official JoSAA website for the latest category-wise cutoff data.

Ques. Can NRI or foreign national students apply for the Dual Degree programme?

Ans. Yes. In addition to JoSAA/CSAB, IIITDM Kancheepuram also admits students through the DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) scheme and the Study in India Programme for NRI/foreign national students. The Dual Degree programme is available under these schemes as well.