Yes, there are free courses available at IIT Madras. IIT Madras offers free courses on the NPTEL platform, also known as the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is an initiative from the Ministry of Education. Students can easily enroll themselves on the NPTEL or SWAYAM portals. To date, the number of learners who have enrolled in this program is around 2.5 crore. This program also helps learners to upskill themselves with theoretical knowledge and practical insights. IIT Madras is known for its exceptionally designed curriculum that helps students in their research and their professional ventures. IIT Madras NPTEL program is led by highly qualified faculties who have years of academic experience and hold expertise in their respective domains, guiding the students throughout the program.

To get admission at IIT Madras, you need to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam and get a very high score so that you can rank in the top 1000. There are many counselling sessions at that place. The closing rank of 

The JEE Advanced cut-off 2023 for different departments is as follows:

Around 80% to 87% of the students are usually placed in Civil engineering every year. The average package is around INR 8 lakhs and the highest package may vary from year to year. Top companies like L&T, AutoDesk, and others hire students from the IIT Madras Civil Engineering Department. Graduates of Civil Engineering from IIT Madras find opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure development, construction, government agencies, consulting firms, and more. 

IIT Madras is one of the top engineering colleges in India. IIT Madras offers good placement opportunities for students from different disciplines including civil engineering. The placement for civil engineering students can vary from year to year depending on different factors like industry trends, economic conditions, and the overall performance of the students. 

In 2023, the opening rank for getting admission in the ECE department of IIT Madras for the gender-neutral category was 150 and the closing rank was 908. Similarly, for the female-only category, the opening rank was 319 and the closing rank was 479. 

To secure a seat at IIT Madras, you will have to secure a very high rank as IIT Madras is the top IIT in India. The competition is quite stiff and only the best of the best get the chance to be admitted at this college. The ranking is done based on the results of the JEE Advanced exam. First, the candidate needs to qualify for the JEE Main exam and then qualify for the JEE Advanced. The final process is counseling where the students are allotted seats according to rank and preference.

• To be eligible for the IIT Madras diploma in programming course, you need to complete a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate education.
• The coursework includes 8 theory courses and hands-on training through 2 projects. 
• The course is flexible. You can learn from anywhere within India or abroad. 
• Once you finish the course you will become a certified data scientist or programmer. 
• The course does not require you to have a computer science or engineering background. 
• This course will give you an edge over your peers and will help you to attract good job opportunities at top colleges.

In 2023, the highest package for electrical engineering graduates from IIT Madras was INR 46 LPA. The median salary was around INR 17 LPA and the lowest was around INR 10 LPA. The top recruiters were Adobe, Amazon, Flipkart, American Express, etc.

Electrical Engineering is a popular branch at IIT Madras. The competition to secure a job in the Electrical Engineering department is too high. Because of IIT Madras’s vast industry connections, it attracts the best recruiters to the campus. Students from the Electrical Department of IIT Madras grab some of the highest packages every year. 

IIT Madras offers multiple BSc courses. IIT Madras in total provides 9 BSc courses. The courses include:

• BSc in Medical Science and Engineering
• BSc in Biological Science
• BSc in Physics
• BSc in Programming and Data Science
• BSc in Electronic Systems

The courses listed above are on-campus programs. IIT Madras also provides online BSc courses such as online BSc in Data Science and Applications, online BSc in Electronic Systems, and online BSc in Data Science and Applications. Some of these courses are integrated courses, that is, you can pursue a master's after completing your BSc degree.

My sister opted for an online BS in Data Science and Applications from IIT Madras in 2023. According to her experience, the placements for online degrees by IITM are decent, but not top notch. The placement opportunities provided by the online degree team are not up to par with the prestige of IIT Madras. 

The placement opportunities for online students are equal to those offered by Tier 3 engineering colleges. It becomes clear during placements that recruiters don't treat an online degree the same as a regular degree from IIT Madras. 

But the curriculum and faculty for the online courses are both top notch. The lectures are delivered by IITM teachers and faculty members from other well-known IITs. 

So if you take the lectures with utmost sincerity, the online degree will prepare you well enough to get an off campus job at a good company. As far as college placements are concerned, you will get a decent job opportunity. 

In the IIT Madras diploma in Data Science course, you’ll study Machine Learning from Professor Balaram Ravindran (one of the top experts in Machine Learning in India). Since this course is offered by a top institution, it delivers a brand tag which will help you to secure a good job in the corporate sector. 

The BSc Data Science Team at IIT Madras maintains a dedicated Industry Interaction Cell to ensure good placements/internship offers for students. Through college placements, this diploma is sure to get you an internship in a good company, given that you study well. Upon the completion of this diploma, you’ll exit as a certified Data Scientist. 

You can visit the official website of IITM for more details on the eligibility, curriculum, etc.- https://study.iitm.ac.in/diploma/. For this course, you need not have a background in engineering/computer science. It is meant for students, working professionals and job seekers equally, and is a great way to upskill yourself for the job market.

This is the list of courses made available by IITM under its Diploma in Data Science-

List of Courses under Diploma in Data Science by IIT Madras:

I am a second year B.Tech CSE student at IIT Madras. Here are some details about the CSE department faculty of IITM- 

The CSE faculty at IIT Madras is highly experienced. They have advanced knowledge in the fields of AI, data science, software engineering, and more. The faculty members ensure practical learning of students, and promote an interest for research. The faculty members collaborate with industry partners and publish research papers in renowned conferences and journals on a regular basis. They provide mentorship, guidance, and career counselling for the department students. The guest lectures by industry experts are an added benefit. 

Overall, the CSE faculty of IITM is supportive, experienced, and learned.