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IIT Madras Course Admissions 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Q: How have the cut-off ranks for B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras changed in recent years?

Over the past few years, there is an increasing trendin the IIT MadrasB.Tech cut-off trend. The B.Tech program's general category closing rank in 2021 was 3259. This rank rose to 3881 by 2022. OBC ranks changed from 1584 to 1666, SC ranks from 961 to 1248, ST ranks from 558 to 500, EWS ranks from 610 to 862, and PWD ranks from 86 to 165. As India's need for engineering education increases, this upward trend is anticipated to continue. Though their ranks were slightly different, female candidates saw similar trends.

Q: Can a student with a JEE Advanced rank of 426 get admission to B.Tech CSE at IIT Madras?

The JEE Advanced 2025rank for B.Tech CSE is 171 for round 1 and the closing round for the General category. Students with a JEE Advanced rank of 426 will not be able to secure a seat in the B.Tech CSE program. However, it is possible to get admission to other engineering programs such as B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, and B.Tech Chemical Engineering.

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IIT Madras Latest Updates and News

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13 Nov, 2025 CAT 2025 Admit Card has been released on Nov 12, 2025. Candidates can download it from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 Exam will be held on November 30, 2025 (Sunday) for MBA/ PGDM admission. For more details, check here.

11 Nov, 2025 IIT JAM 2026 Correction Window is now open @jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The registered candidates can edit their application forms by Nov 13, 2025. IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted on Feb 15, 2026, for MSc, Joint MSc+PhD, and MSc+PhD (Dual Degree) admissions. For more details, check here.

05 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 Correction Window deadline has been extended. The registered candidates can now edit their application forms @gate2026.iitg.ac.in till Nov 10, 2025. GATE 2026 will be conducted on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admission. For more details, check here.

IIT Madras Admission 2026 is open for UG and PG programs. ITM offers admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech, BS + MS, M.Sc, MA, BS, EMBA, MBA, and PhD courses. IIT Madras admission is based on entrance exams such as JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT, followed by Counselling or PI.

The flagship program of IIT Madras is B.Tech. The most preferred specialization under the B.Tech program is Computer Science Engineering. B.Tech admission is based on JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. IIT Madras JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff rank for Round 1 is 171-9555 for the General category.

Key Highlights

The B.Tech CSE program at IIT Madras is one of the hardest to get into in India. The cutoff rank usually falls under 180 in JEE Advanced, which makes it highly competitive.

IIT Madras has a Dual Degree option (B.Tech + M.Tech) that gives students more time for research and deeper study across different fields.

IIT Madras admissions are entrance exam–based, and major exams accepted include JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT, followed by JoSAA/COAP counselling or a personal interview (PI).

There is a Branch Change Policy at IITM. Students with a high CGPA in their first year can change their branch. This flexibility is offered only by a few IITs.

Apart from the core engineering program, students can also take minors in fields like management, entrepreneurship, data science, and humanities. This adds value beyond core engineering.

IIT Madras was the first IIT to offer a fully online B.Sc. in Data Science and Programming. Anyone can apply for it without JEE.

The college gives extra seats for girls and foreign students to make the campus more diverse.

For postgraduate admissions, IIT Madras emphasizes a research-driven selection process (GATE + research interviews), unlike some IITs that rely solely on exam scores.

IIT Madras admits one of the largest numbers of PhD students, showing its focus on research.

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IIT Madras Admission 2026 Dates
IIT Madras B.Tech Admission 2026
IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026
IIT Madras Dual Courses Admission 2026
IIT Madras MBA Admission 2026
IIT Madras UG & PG Admission 2026
IIT Madras PhD Admission 2026
IIT Madras Admission FAQs

IIT Madras Admission 2026 Dates

Here are the important dates of the admission process conducted by IIT Madras:

IIT Madras B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

IIT Madras accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to the B.Tech program. The JEE Main exam dates have been released. Candidates can check the tentative schedule of both the exams tabulated below:

JEE Main Admission 2026

Event	Dates
Last date of JEE Main Session I Exam Registration	November 27, 2025
JEE Main Session I Online Submission of Application Form	October 2025 Onwards
JEE Main Session II Online Submission of Application Form	Last Week of January 2026 Onwards
JEE Main Session I Exam Dates	January 21, 2026 – January 30, 2026
JEE Main Session I Exam Results	February 12, 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Main Session II Exam Dates	April 01, 2026 – April 10, 2026

JEE Advanced Dates 2026

Particulars	Date (tentative)
JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Date	April 23 to May 02, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card Date	May 12, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date	Sunday, May 18, 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date	June 02, 2026
JoSAA 2026 Registration Date	June 03, 2026

IIT Madras MTech Admission Dates 2026

Events	Admission Dates 2026
Opening of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)	August 28, 2025
Application Submission Deadline (Without late fee)	September 28, 2025
Application Submission Deadline (With late fee)	October 09, 2025
GATE 2026 Exam	February 07, 2026 February 08, 2026 February 14, 2026 February 15, 2026
Announcement of results	March 19, 2026

IIT Madras MBA Admission Dates 2026

Event	Date
CAT Registration Deadline	September 13, 2025
CAT 2025 Form Correction Window	Last Week of September 2025
CAT 2025 Admit Card Release	Last Week of October 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Result Announcement	Second Week of January 2026

IIT Madras MSc Admission Dates 2026

Events	Date
IIT JAM Application Starts	September 05, 2025
IIT JAM Application Ends	October 12, 2025
Release of IIT JAM Admit Card	January 05, 2026
Date of Exam	February 15, 2026
Announcement of the Results	March 20, 2026

IIT Madras BS Admission Dates 2026

Event	Date
Qualifier Application Form Closes	September 4 2025
Exam Date	October 26, 2025
Announcement of Result	October 30, 2025

IIT Madras EMBA Admission Dates 2026

IIT Madras offers EMBA through DoMS (Department of Management Studies). The application is open for EMBA Admission 2026. The application fee is INR 1500 (non-refundable). Candidates can check the schedule from the table below:

Particulars	Details
Last Date to Apply	October 19, 2025
Selection Dates	November 8 and 9, 2025 (at IIT Madras campus)
Result Announcement	December 2025
Programme Start	January 2026

Is it possible to get admission to IIT Madras with 85% marks in Class 12?

Candidates must receive at least 75% in Class 12 in order to be admitted to IIT Madras. Although your percentage satisfies this criterion, your performance on entrance exams such as JEE Main and JEE Advanced will also determine your admission. Your admission will ultimately depend on your exam results and rankings.

IIT Madras B.Tech Admission 2026

IITM offers admission to 4-year full time B.Tech courses under 11 specializations. IIT Madras Admission to B.Tech courses is offered on the basis of JEE Advanced rank/score and JoSAA Counselling.

IIT Madras B.Tech Specialization & Seat Matrix

IITM has a total of 939 seats for B.Tech. The specializations and seat matrix for B.Tech are provided in the table below:

B.Tech Specialization	Seat Intake
Aerospace Engineering	55
Chemical Engineering	117
Civil Engineering	127
Computer Science and Engineering	87
Electrical Engineering	154
Engineering Physics	42
Biological Engineering	41
Mechanical Engineering	180
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	59
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	50
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	78

IIT Madras B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech courses must have passed 10+2 in the science stream with 75% marks. Selection of the candidates will be based on a valid score/rank in JEE Advanced and their performance in JoSAA Counselling.

IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025

IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. Tabulated below are IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff for the General Category:

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2025)	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2024)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	171	159
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence	292	415
B.Tech Electrical Engineering	741	835
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering	2354	2302
BS Physics	2556	-
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering	2749	2801
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering	2808	-
B.Tech + M.Tech. Engineering Design	3076	-
B.Tech Chemical Engineering	3804	3885
B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	5029	4658
B.Tech Biological Engineering	4645	5491
B.Tech Civil Engineering	5629	5516
B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering	6926	7187
BS Biological Sciences	9555	-

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers admission to 2-year full time M.Tech courses under 11 specializations such as:

Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

IIT Madras M.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech courses must have a degree in BE/B.Tech/BS/B.Arch in the relevant discipline with 60% marks. Selection of the candidates will be based on a valid score/rank in GATE and their performance in COAP Counselling.

IIT Madras M.Tech Cutoff

TThe GATE 2025 cutoff for the 1st round for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Course	Round 1 (Cutoff Marks 2025)	Round 1 (Cutoff Marks 2024)
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering	881	845
M.Tech Microelectronics and VLSI Design	881	801
M.Tech Integrated Circuit Technology	944	762
M.Tech Building Technology and Construction Management	775	751
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	866	744
M.Tech Mechanical Design	808	734
M.Tech Petroleum Engineering	487	706
M.Tech Structural Engineering	704	705
M.Tech Electronic System Design and Instrumentation	829	692
M.Tech Thermal Engineering	741	648
M.Tech Computational and Experimental Mechanics	675	639
M.Tech Transportation Engineering	613	630
M.Tech Control & Optimization	772	613
M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering	632	604
M.Tech Ocean Structures	511	597
M.Tech RF and Photonics	665	593
M.Tech Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing	526	586
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering	699	577
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing	657	573
M.Tech Chemical Engineering	618	561
M.Tech Bioprocess	584	551
M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering	610	546
M.Tech Environmental Engineering	649	532
M.Tech. Hydraulics & Water Resource Engineering	548	531
M.Tech Nanotechnology	503	511
M.Tech Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	528	473
M.Tech Biomedical Engineering	679	419
M.Tech Industrial Catalysis	NA	404
M.Tech Clinical Engineering	513	359

Is it possible to pursue an MTech at IIT Madras without a valid score in the GATE exam?

Yes, it is possible to to gain admission to MTech at IIT Madras without taking the GATE exam, even though the institute typically requires GATE scores and involvement in COAP counseling for MTech admissions. Candidates can apply directly for MTech if they have a BTech degree from an IIT and a minimum CGPA of 8.0 (out of 10), as per the eligibility requirements listed on the IIT Madras website. Before a final decision is made for granting admissions, applications must be submitted via the official IIT Madras portal and reviewed by the relevant departments.

IIT Madras Dual Courses Admission 2026

IITM offers admission to 5-year full time dual course B.Tech + M.Tech and 4-year full time dual course BS + MS. B.Tech + M.Tech is offered in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Design. BS + MS is offered in Biological Sciences and Physics.

IIT Madras Dual Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The eligibility and selection criteria for the dual courses is mentioned below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
B.Tech + M.Tech	10+2 with 75% marks	JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
BS + MS	10+2	JEE Advanced

IIT Madras Dual Courses Cutoff

The JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff for the 1st round for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2025)	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2024)
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering	2808	2984
B.Tech + M.Tech Engineering Design	3076	3656
BS + MS Physics	NA	1331

IIT Madras MBA Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers admission to 2-year full time MBA and Executive MBA courses under 6 specializations such as:

Finance
HR & OB
Marketing
Operations
Integrative Management
Information Systems

IIT Madras MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The eligibility and selection criteria for MBA and Executive MBA courses is mentioned below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MBA	Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks	CAT + PI
EMBA	Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks + 3 year work experience	WAT + PI

IIT Madras MBA Cutoff

The CAT 2024 cutoff for the 1st round for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Category	Round 1 (Cutoff Percentile 2024)	Round 1 (Cutoff Percentile 2023)
Overall	85	85
VARC	50	50
QA	50	50
DILR	50	50

Can I pursue an MBA at IIT Madras with a 70 percentile in CAT 2025?

Candidates preparing for CAT 2025, need to aim for more than a 85 percentile, as per the CAT 2024 cutoff. If you have scored a 70 percentile, it's unlikely you will secure admission for an MBA at IIT Madras. The cutoff for the General (AI category) is typically around 85.11 percentile. The sectional cutoffs require at least a 50 percentile score.

IIT Madras UG & PG Admission 2026

IITM offers admission to UG and PG courses such as BS, MA, and M.Sc. IIT Madras Admission to BS is based on JEE Advanced or IISER Aptitude Test score/rank. Further, admission to MA is based on GATE score/rank and to M.Sc is based on IIT JAM score/rank

IIT Madras UG & PG Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The eligibility and selection criteria for UG and PG courses are mentioned below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BS	10+2	JEE Advanced / IISER Aptitude Test
M.Sc	Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks	IIT JAM
MA	Bachelor’s degree	GATE

Are there scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Madras?

Yes, BSc students can apply for a number of scholarships offered by IIT Madras. Meritorious students, as well as those from the SC, ST, and female categories, can apply for these. Alumni provide funding for some scholarships, while businesses and the Indian government provide funding for others. Students must fulfill certain eligibility requirements in order to be eligible. Among the scholarships offered are the Aditya Birla Scholarship, the Central Sector Scholarship for ST students, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship, the Merit cum Means Scholarship, and the SC/ST Scholarship.

IIT Madras BS Cutoff

The JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff for the 1st round and 5th round for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2025)	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2024)
BS Biological Sciences	9555	9912

IIT Madras MA Cutoff

The GATE 2024 cutoff for the 1st round for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Course	Round 1 (Cutoff Marks 2024)
MA Economics	621
MA Development Studies	499
MA English	224

IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025

IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 has been released. the closing rank for M.Sc. Physics is 133 in Round 1, 148 in Round 2, and 152 in Round 3. For M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc. Chemistry is 198 in Round 1, 228 in Round 2 and 3.

Tabulated below are IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank 2025)	Round 2 (Closing Rank 2025)	Round 3 (Closing Rank 2025)
M.Sc Physics	133	148	152
M.Sc Chemistry	198	228	228
M.Sc Mathematics	135	168	173

IIT Madras PhD Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers admission PhD under Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management departments in 32 subjects. IIT Madras Admission to PhD courses is based on a valid score in GATE / UGC-NET JRF / CSIR-JRF / DAE-JEST.

IIT Madras PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to PhD courses must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline. Selection of the candidates will be on the basis of GATE / UGC-NET JRF / CSIR-JRF / DAE-JEST and their performance in the Personal Interview.

IIT Madras Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is CAT mandatory for admission to MBA programs at IIT Madras?

Ans. CAT score is mandatory for graduates for admission to MBA at IIT Madras. However, IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8 or above are exempted from CAT score. Further, defense personnel are not required to have a CAT score. They can take admission directly through government agencies.

Ques. Is direct admission possible at IIT Madras without entrance exams?

Ans. Candidates must apply online via the institute's official website in order to be admitted to IIT Madras. Performance on national entrance exams like JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, or GATE is the main factor determining admission. For the final seat assignment, candidates must then take part in the counseling process.

Ques. Is there any reservation policy for admission to IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras has a reservation policy for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD candidates. The reservation policy is as follows:

15% seats are reserved for SC
7.5% are reserved for ST
27% seats are reserved for OBC-NCL
Up to 10% seats are reserved for EWS
5% of seats are reserved for PwD within each category (OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST)

Ques. Does IIT Madras offer any online programs?

Ans. IIT Madras offers admission to online BS programs in Data Science & Applications and Electronic Systems. Candidates can take admission through the qualifier rounds conducted by the institute. In addition, students can get direct admission through JEE Advanced scores.

Ques. What are my options if my rank doesn't qualify for IIT Madras?

Ans. The IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 for Round 2 is now available. The M.Sc in Physics is highly competitive with a cutoff of 156 for General AI category candidates. For OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff is 353. If you don't qualify for IIT Madras, consider applying to IIT Delhi, which has a more lenient cutoff of 157 for General AI category candidates.

Ques. What is the shortlisting criteria for MBA admission at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras will shortlist the candidates based on CAT score, past academic performance, work experience, academic diversity, and gender. The weightage criteria is mentioned below:

Parameter	Weightage
CAT Score	75%
Work Experience	10%
Degree	5%
HSC	3%
SSLC	2%
Gender	3%
Diversity	2%

The final selection of the candidates will be based on the composite of the shortlisting parameters and personal interview.

Ques. How have the cut-off ranks for B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras changed in recent years?

Ans. Over the past few years, there is an increasing trend in the IIT Madras B.Tech cut-off trend. The B.Tech program's general category closing rank in 2021 was 3259. This rank rose to 3881 by 2022. OBC ranks changed from 1584 to 1666, SC ranks from 961 to 1248, ST ranks from 558 to 500, EWS ranks from 610 to 862, and PWD ranks from 86 to 165. As India's need for engineering education increases, this upward trend is anticipated to continue. Though their ranks were slightly different, female candidates saw similar trends.

Ques. What is the age limit for admission to IIT Madras?

Ans. As per the Government of India guidelines, the maximum age limit is 25 years for general category students and 30 years for OBC-NCL category.

Ques. Which is better for a BTech degree, IIT Madras or IIT Bombay?

Ans. For the past three years, IIT Madras has consistently ranked as the top institution for Engineering courses. Here is a comparison between IIT Madras and IIT Bombay based on recent rankings and tuition fees:

BTech Institutes	NIRF Ranking 2024	BTech Total Tuition Fees
IIT Madras	1	INR 8 lakh
IIT Bombay	3	INR 8 lakh - INR 20 lakh

Note: The above information is from official sources and may change over time.

Ques. Can a student with a JEE Advanced rank of 426 get admission to B.Tech CSE at IIT Madras?

Ans. The JEE Advanced 2025 rank for B.Tech CSE is 171 for round 1 and the closing round for the General category. Students with a JEE Advanced rank of 426 will not be able to secure a seat in the B.Tech CSE program. However, it is possible to get admission to other engineering programs such as B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, and B.Tech Chemical Engineering.

Ques. What is the cutoff for admission to M.Sc and MA courses at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras accepts IIT JAM scores for M.Sc courses and GATE scores for MA courses. The GATE 2024 cutoff for round 1 was 224 for MA English, 499 for MA Development Studies, and 621 for MA Economics for the General category. Further, the IIT JAM 2025 cutoff for round 1 is 133 for M.Sc Physics, 135 for M.Sc Chemistry, and 198 for M.Sc Mathematics for the General category.

Ques. Is it possible to get into IIT Madras with a low JEE rank?

Ans. It is extremely difficult to get into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), including IIT Madras, and is mostly determined by your JEE Advanced score. Due to high cutoffs, admission is typically unlikely for those with a low rank. IITs do, however, also take into account other elements, such as extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and accomplishments in related fields. Some IITs also offer alternative admissions routes, like the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) program, which admits international students based on their SAT results. It is advised to visit the official IIT Madras website for the most recent information on admissions procedures and requirements.

Ques. Is it possible to enroll in a B.Sc program at IIT Madras without taking the JEE exam?

Ans. Admission to the B.Sc program at IIT Madras is primarily through the JEE Advanced exam. However, if you're interested in the integrated BS plus MS program, you can apply using the IISER Aptitude Test scores. So, you have an option to join the B.Sc course at IIT Madras without the JEE.

Ques. Can a student with a GATE rank of 566 get admission to M.Tech Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras?

Ans. The GATE 2024 cutoff for round 1 was 577 for M.Tech Aerospace Engineering for the General category. Students with a GATE rank of 566 can easily get admission to this program at IIT Madras. With the same rank, students can also get admission to M.Tech Petroleum Engineering, M.Tech Thermal Engineering, M.Tech Transportation Engineering, M.Tech Control & Optimization, M.Tech Ocean Structures, and M.Tech RF and Photonics under the General category.

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Admission to the B.Tech program in Engineering Physics at IIT Madras is based on the JEE Advanced exam. Candidates must first qualify the JEE Main, conducted by NTA. The application forms, fees, and dates for the exams are available on the NTA and JEE Advanced websites. A minimum of 75% marks in the 12th grade or being in the top 20 percentile is required, with a relaxation to 65% for SC/ST candidates.

The rank cutoffs vary by category, with a general category cutoff rank around 4500, and lower cutoffs for reserved categories such as ST, OBC, and EWS. Reservation categories follow government norms, with significant benefits for those under OBC, ST, SC, and EWS categories. JEE Advanced is held annually, and the final admissions process involves JoSAA counseling, which includes multiple rounds where candidates can select their preferred institution and course based on their rank.

Direct or management quota admissions are not applicable. Document verification is required upon allocation. The entire process is typically online, with offline reporting required upon final admission.

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IIT Madras Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Tentative Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Tentative Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Exam for Qualifier1 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Upcoming Nov 23, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Results for Qualifier1 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 01, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier2 Form Opens for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 01, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier2 Form Closes for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 02, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Exam for Qualifier2 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 21, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Results for Qualifier2 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 29, 2025

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Registration Closes for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Oct 31, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier1 Form Closes for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Oct 31, 2025
Date of Qualifier Results for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Oct 30, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Tentative Jan 05, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date	Feb 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date	Mar 20, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline	Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
Downloading Date of Offer Letters from Portal for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 09, 2025
Date of Withdrawal Option for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 07, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Exam for Qualifier1 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Upcoming Nov 23, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier2 Form Opens for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 01, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Results for Qualifier1 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 01, 2025
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier2 Form Closes for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 02, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Exam for Qualifier2 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 21, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Results for Qualifier2 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 29, 2025
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Tentative Jan 05, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Tentative Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026

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Sagnik Chakrabarty

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B.Tech, Chemical Engineering

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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Admission:

I applied to some other colleges but I got selected in all the colleges I applied to. One has to crack the prestigious JEE Advanced Examination to get into IIT Madras. Any 12th pass candidate is elgible to sit for JEE Advanced. Overall admission experience was very smooth.

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Kripa Mariam Roy

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BS, Medical Sciences and Engineering

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

IIT Madras is magnificent!!

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Admission process is JEE mains and thankfully there are just 40 seats in our course. 25 of those are for general category and rest 15 of reserved and other categories. So, only the best 25 can come here and this makes our college quite competitive.

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College Ninja

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BS, Data Science and Applications

Reviewed on May 26, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

IITM BS DEGREE - a game changer in distant education

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I choose this college over the another colleges because it is the best degree degree over the BTech from low level or tier three tier four colleges, I was having many options for T3 colleges BTech CSE, but I chose this because I think it's the best I apply to SRMS Bareilly University all the colleges I was confirmed, but I chose this college because it was providing me latest curriculum and data science is very new in this. The admission process for this degree is like if you will register in a term, you have to pay. Thousand rupee registration fee. After that you will get a syllabus of one month or we can say four weeks you have to do that, and after that, you will be having exam, you have to pass the exam with more than 50%.

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JATIN arya

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B.Tech, Biological Engineering

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

My experience at IIT madras

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i opted for IIT madras over others such as BITS and IISER because of its highest ranking , research -oriented approach, and lively campus life. the admission is through JEE advance with a very high cutoff. it is a competitive preocess,, and i cleared it on the basis of my JEE rank and category

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Harish

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

IIT maDream college

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I tried for this college and got it full heartedly. Basically it is NIRF 1 Near to my home , reach home weekends and try not to be homesicked. JEE mains is the first level of admission process. After that people clear JEE advanced , apply for jossaa Councelling. Both exams are compulsory, CRL 850 is closing rank of my department

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Arvindhan Chandran Premnath

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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IITM is the NIRF number one ranked college in India, so I am really happy that I got into one of the best engineering colleges in India. To join any IIT, we need to clear both JEE mains and Advanced. The rank determines your college and course.

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Chinmay Jain

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BS, Data Science and Applications

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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I applied for jecrc Jaipur but cause I cleared my entrence so I ignored that college and got into IIT Madras because why not IIT m is way better than jecrc college. Also the fee is less and quality of education is next level

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Aakash

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BS, Data Science and Applications

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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I only applied for this college and thanks to god i got addmission in that college. I cleared my exam and without any hesitation i took this college cause why not it is iit madars. And i greatful for my decision so far im enjoying my learning at iit Madras

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vishal

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BS, Data Science and Applications

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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I got addmission in other state government engineering college but i droped out because I cleared the entrance exam for this course in iit Madras. We all know about iit Madras it's the best college in india so without thinking I choose this over my state government college.

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Thazheel Ahammed

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B.Tech + M.Tech, Engineering Design

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025(Enrolled 2020)

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The best IIT in India is madras IIT. I have a good rank in entrance exam and I have got admission. I didn't look for any other colleges since I dreamt of the college where I am studying now as a final year student. The admission process is basically through online when I joined sice I was a corona batch students. The required eligibility is you should score a good rank in Jee Advanced entrance exam.

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How do I get admission in IIT Madras?

Tithi BanerjeeB.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (2021)

Getting admission in IIT Madras can be a highly competitive and rigorous process, but here are the general steps to follow:

Meet the Eligibility Criteria: Before applying to IIT Madras, you need to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria, which may vary depending on the program you wish to pursue. Generally, you should have completed your 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and obtained a minimum of 75% marks (or a rank within the top 20 percentile) in your Class 12 board exams.
Appear for JEE: The next step is to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which is conducted annually by one of the IITs. Only those who qualify for JEE Main, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), are eligible to take the JEE Advanced exam.
Clear JEE Advanced Cut-off: Based on your performance in JEE Advanced, you will be given a rank, and the cut-off rank for each program will be released. You need to score above the cut-off rank to be eligible for admission.
Register for JoSAA Counselling: After the results of JEE Advanced are declared, you will need to register for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process. You will have to fill in your choices of courses and colleges based on your rank.
Attend JoSAA Counselling: JoSAA will conduct a number of rounds of counseling, and seats will be allotted based on your JEE Advanced rank, choice of courses and colleges, and availability of seats. You will need to attend the counseling process, and if you are allotted a seat at IIT Madras, you will need to confirm your acceptance by paying the admission fee.
Complete the Admission Process: After accepting your seat, you will need to complete the admission process by submitting all the required documents, including your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, JEE scorecard, and other relevant certificates. You will also need to pay the fees and attend the orientation program.

It's important to note that the admission process may vary slightly depending on the program you wish to pursue and the category you belong to. It's advisable to regularly check the official IIT Madras website and JoSAA website for updates and notifications regarding admission.

How is Building Technology and Construction Management from IIT Madras and how can I get in it?

Shweta DasIndian Institute of Technology, Madras (2019)

There are 2 major ways to get admission in Building Technology and Construction Management at IIT Madras.

GATE: Under this, you are expected to score high in GATE, something around 99+.

Sponsored Candidate: This is further divided into freshers and experienced candidates.

- Freshers: A program by L&T called Build India Scholarship shortlists Civil and Electrical students based on their GATE scores. These candidates are required to have an excellent academic background and have to appear for an aptitude test and finally for an interview before getting selected. L&T has collaborated with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, NIT Trichy, and NIT Surathkal. Around 60 freshers are selected from all over the country under this program.

Experienced: Experienced candidates are selected by programs under L&T, Brigade group, and URC. L&T selected 60 experienced candidates from their own companies who have 2 or more years. They need to go through regular screening of aptitude tests and interviews to get selected. The usual experience required is 2-3 years.

Curriculum: The curriculum is well structured with the right combination of Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers and Architects. The peer group is extremely diverse and thus makes the learning process dynamic. The coursework has a practical approach with regular site visits and course projects. There are versatile subjects to choose from.

Faculty: The course has world-class professors who are mostly Ph.D. holders from top universities in the world like Stanford, Clemson, and UoM.

Extracurricular: IIT Madras lays special emphasis on extracurricular activities like sports, dance, music, public speaking, and writing.

All in all, this is an amazing program offering the best opportunities one could ask for.

What is the admission procedure for MS in IIT Madras (mechanical)?

Megha BanerjeeB.Tech. Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (2019)

IIT Madras invites applications for P.hD and MS programs under regular/part-time/external schemes. If you have more than 65% in your UG and a decent GATE score, you will probably get a call for a written test. Once shortlisted, you will have to write an online or offline written test. The syllabus is similar to the GATE syllabus. If you clear the written test, you will get an interview call.

What are the requirements for IIT Madras mba admissions?

Shrija DasStudent At IIT Madras

I am a 2nd year MBA student at IIT Madras. These are the requirements for IIT Madras MBA admissions:

For Regular Candidates:

The candidates must have a valid score in CAT.
They must be graduates (or possess a professional qualification equal to that of a university degree) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks from a recognized University.
For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the required marks are 55%.
Final year students are also eligible to apply. Such candidates are admitted provisionally. But they have to produce a provisional certificate of completion of their degree within two months of joining the program.
IIT graduates with CGPA of 8 and above on 10 are eligible for direct admission.
Company Sponsored Candidates:
Such candidates must be sponsored by their employers, and they must forward their application through proper channels.
They must have completed a minimum of 2 years in the sponsoring organisation.
Besides this, they must have obtained a valid CAT Score.
They must be graduates (or have a professional qualification equal to that of a university degree) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks.
Defence Personnel:
Defence personnel are exempted from CAT.
They must apply through the respective government agencies.
They must be graduates (or have a professional qualification equal to that of a university degree) in any discipline with 55% marks.

These are the eligibility criteria for MBA admissions at IIT Madras.

What is IIT Madras branch-wise cutoff?

Harsh GoyalStudies at IIT Madras

IIT Madras branch-wise 2024 cutoff is expected to be released in July or August after the JEE advanced result. However, I can give you the IIT Madras branch-wise 2023 cutoff.

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2023

Course	Cutoff
BTech CSE	144
BTech Mechanical Engineering	2509
BTech Civil Engineering	5880
BTech Biological Sciences	6823
BTech Aerospace Engineering	3001

IIT Madras 2023 GATE cutoff

Course	Cutoff
MTech CSE	787
MTech Biomedical Engineering	501
MTech Manufacturing Engineering	592
MTech Chemical Engineering	595
MTech Aerospace Engineering	589

IIT Madras 2023 IIT JAM cutoff

Course	Cutoff
MSc Physics	299
MSc Chemistry	326
MSc Mathematics	356

IIT Madras 2023 CAT cutoff

Course	Cutoff
MBA	85

What is the admission process for IIT Madras Cyber Security course?

PoonamStudies at IIT Madras

To join the Cyber Security Program you need to follow the following steps:

Firstly you have to visit the official website of NPTEL. Here is the direct link of the course:

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_cs127/preview

Then click on the Sign-in/Register button.
Fill out the form for the Cyber Security course and submit it.

These are some more details about the course:

Duration: 12 Weeks
Platform: Swayam (offered by IIT Madras)
Medium of instruction: English
Fees: Free (For the certificate you need to pay INR 1000)

What are the admission dates of the IIT Madras BSc data science course?

Neeraj YadavStudies at IIT Madras

The registrations for IIT Madras BSc Data Science course started on February 26 for the May 2024 batch.

For more details, you can refer to the table below:

Particular	Details
Application Opening	February 26, 2024
Application Form Closes	Sunday, May 26, 2024
Qualifying Process	Involves a 4-week online course followed by an exam.
Admission Offers	Generally made in July, with classes commencing in August.
Mode of Study	The BSc in Data Science program at IIT Madras offers a flexible mode of study, allowing learners to complete courses through pre-recorded and synchronous sessions.
Age Limit	There is no age limit for learners.

What is the IIT Madras CAT cutoff for MBA?

RishabhStudies at IIT Mandi

The IIT Madras CAT cutoff for MBA is usually above the 95 percentile. It changes annually and is highly competitive.

Here is the previous years IIT Madras CAT cutoff for MBA course:

Year	CAT Cut-off (Percentile)
2023	95-96+
2022	96
2021	96
2020	96
2019	96

What is IIT Madras MTech eligibility criteria for 2024?

PoonamStudies at IIT Madras

To pursue MTech at IIT Madras, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

You must have a valid GATE score from 2022, 2023, or 2024.
You must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (BE, BTech) or a master's degree in Science (MSc).
BTech graduates from any IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or above can apply without a GATE score.

If you meet these criteria, you can apply for the IIT Madras MTech program through the official website of IIT Madras

Where can I find the IIT Madras application form 2024 for data science course?

RishabhStudies at IIT Madras

You can find the IIT Madras application form 2024 for data science course on the official website of IIT Madras (https://study.iitm.ac.in/ds/admissions.html#AD4). As per the updated information, the registrations for IIT Madras data science course will begin on June 17 for the September 2024 batch.

The important dates regarding IIT Madras data science admission 2024 are mentioned below:

Batch	Application Form Open	Application Form Closes
May 2024 Batch	Monday, February 26, 2024	Sunday, May 26, 2024
September 2024 Batch	Monday, June 17, 2024	Sunday, September 15, 2024

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drona

Jun 29, 2022 16:39

What are the admission requirements for the online courses of IIT Madras?

Mudit Mann

Jul 3, 2022 15:36

The admission required for the online courses at IIT Madras is you must have cleared 10+2 or equivalent education. You can be of any age or academic background for the online courses.

ammar zaheer ahmed

Jun 29, 2022 16:36

What is the minimum mark required to pursue MBA at IIT Madras?

Mudit Mann

Jul 3, 2022 15:36

You are required to score a minimum of 60% marks in a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. 5% relaxation in marks will be given to the reserved category students.

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