IIT Madras will accept admissions for foundation-level BS programs at regular entry and JEE-based entry for both the January and May sessions of 2025. Read the article for more details.

IIT Madras has started admissions for foundation-level BS in Data Science & Applications and BS in Electronic Systems programs for the academic session of 2025. The applications for the January 2025 session are closed, but the applications for the May 2025 session will close on May 20, 2025.
The Qualifier Exam will be held on February 23 and July 13, 2025, for the January 2025 and May 2025 sessions respectively.
Interested candidates can apply from the links below:
IIT Madras BS in Data Science & Applications Admission 2025 | IIT Madras BS in Electronic Systems Admission 2025 |
IIT Madras BS Admission 2025 Schedule
Event | January 2025 Session Dates | May 2025 Session Dates |
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Application Form Closes | Closed | May 20, 2025 |
Qualifier Exam | February 23, 2025 | July 13, 2025 |
Qualifier Results | February 27, 2025 | July 17, 2025 |
Registration Opens (Only if Cleared Qualifier Exam) | February 27, 2025 | July 17, 2025 |
Registration Closes | February 28, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
Re-attempt Qualifier Opens | February 27, 2025 | July 17, 2025 |
Re-attempt Qualifier Closes | February 28, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
Re-attempt Qualifier Exam (Re-attempt Fee Applies) | March 16, 2025 | September 8, 2025 |
Re-attempt Qualifier Results | March 26, 2025 | August 13, 2025 |
Registration Opens (If Cleared Re-attempt) | April 28, 2025 | September 8, 2025 |
IIT Madras BS Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent irrespective of age or academic background. Those who qualify can join the program immediately.
- School students who have appeared for their Class 11 final exams can apply irrespective of their group/stream/board. Those who qualify can join the program after passing Class 12.
- Applicants must have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10.
- Regular Entry: Candidates, irrespective of their backgrounds, can take admission to the Foundation Level by completing the qualifier process.
- JEE-based Entry: Candidates eligible to appear for the most recent JEE Advanced will be directly admitted to the Foundation Level.
For more details, on the regular entry and JEE-based entry admissions to BS in Data Science & Applications, check here.
For more details, on the regular entry and JEE-based entry admissions to BS in Electronic Systems, check here.
IIT Madras BS Admission 2025 Application Fees
Eligible applicants can start applying by filling in a simple application form and paying the application fee.
Category | BS in Data Science & Applications - Fee (INR) | BS in Electronic Systems - Fee (INR) |
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General / OBC | 3,000 | 6,000 |
SC / ST / PwD (>= 40% disability) | 1,500 | 3,000 |
SC / ST who is also PwD (>= 40% disability) | 750 | 1,500 |
The application will be considered only when, after payment, the applicant also fills in further details and submits the required documents for verification. Applications without details & documents, even if paid, will not be considered valid.
Candidates must have access to a good internet connection as well as a laptop/desktop device to effectively learn the courses. For a complete list of software and hardware requirements, please refer to the document - Mandatory System Specifications.
Additionally, learners should be able to travel to assigned exam centres for quizzes and exams, each term. Check the list of exam cities where the exam centres are currently located.
For any query, contact 7850999966 or email support@study.iitm.ac.in
For more details, visit the official website: study.iitm.ac.in or iitm.ac.in
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