What is the hostel fee at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras offers 20 hostels, including for both boys and girls. The hostel fee structure for students admitted in the January 2025 batch for B.Tech, Dual Degree, MA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, MS, and PhD scholars is provided below:DetailsNew Admission (For Single)New Admission (For Married)Hostel Admission FeeINR 500INR 500Establishment - A ChargesINR 7500INR 7500Establishment - B ChargesINR 1500INR 1500RO Water ChargesINR 500INR 500Waste Disposal ChargesINR 250INR 250Extra-Curricular FeeINR 2000INR 2000Student Wellness FeeINR 500INR 500Student Medical Insurance Premium for Half YearINR 1209INR 1363Utility ChargesINR 5000INR 5000Refundable Deposit (New Admission Only)INR 5000INR 5000TotalINR 23959INR 24113

What are the mess charges at IIT Madras?

Mess charges at IIT Madras are optional. It is not included in the hostel fees. Students have to pay the mess charges in advance for about 121 days. The mess charges valid for 5 months till May 2025 is mentioned below:DetailsAmountMess Charges for Non-Veg.INR 17,914Mess Charges for Veg.INR 17,152

What are the scholarships offered by IIT Madras?

IIT Madras offers scholarships to students based on their family income and JEE Advanced rank. The scholarships offered are Institute Merit-Cum Means Scholarship, Institute Free studentship, Girish Ready Scholarship, M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship, and Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship. The details for these scholarships are provided below:Name of the ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAward ScholarshipInstitute Merit-Cum Means ScholarshipFamily annual income should not exceed INR 4.5 Lakhs67% tuition exemptionInstitute Free StudentshipFamily annual income should not exceed INR 4.5 Lakhs67% tuition exemption.Girish Ready ScholarshipOn the basis of highest JEE rank and annual family income not exceeding INR 5 lakhs.INR 25,000 every yearM Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) ScholarshipOn the basis of highest CGPA at the end of 4th semester of B.Tech/Dual Degree Electrical EngineeringOne-time payment of INR 20,000Dr K Vasanth Rau ScholarshipOn the basis of the highest JEE rank and annual family income not exceeding INR 5.5 lakhs.INR 25,000 per annum to one student

Can a student change branches at IIT Madras?

Students can change their engineering stream if not completely satisfied with the current branch. Applications for branch change are accepted at the end of the first semester. According to the JEE rank, candidates can switch to their preferred branch. Only 10% of each branch is permitted to change branches. The only criterion is the CGPA of the first semester.

How are the placements at IIT Madras?

As per the placement statistics of 2023-24, IIT Madras secured 1612 offers and 407 PPOs. The highest package was INR 4.3 Cr PA. In addition, 25 students secured a package of more than INR 1 Cr PA. A total of 480 companies visited, including Amazon, BCG, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, American Express, Nvidia, Mastercard, Microsoft, Apple, HSBC, ITC, Intel, Samsung, Google, and Flipkart.Further, 100% students of the MBA batch of 2024 got placement offers. 37% of students received PPOs/PPIs. The highest package was INR 29.65 LPA and the average package was INR 16.93 LPA. The top recruiters included Dell, P&G, ICICI Bank, Bank of America, Hexaware, Mphasis, NTT Data, Cognizant, Honda, Grant Thornton, and McKinsey & Company.

How is the campus of IIT Madras?

As per student reviews, IIT Madras has a campus of about 620 acres. It has a lush green environment, including forests, gardens, and lakes. The buildings across the campus are a mix of modern and traditional architecture. The unique feature of the institute is its Central Library, which has a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources. Apart from the Central Library, the institute also has an Open Air Theatreknown as OAT. The college fests and annual events such as Tech Event - Shaastra, Cultural Event - Saarang, and Entrepreneurial Event - Esummit are held in the OAT.

How many students were placed during IIT Madras Placements?

The IIT Madras Placements 2024 Reports have not been released yet. However, more than 1500 offers were made during the IIT Madras Placements in the previous years.

How many pre-placement offers were made during IIT Madras Placements?

Students received 407 pre-placement offers during IIT Madras Placements last year. The current report has not yet been released.

Which job roles were offered during IIT Madras Placements?

Students received job roles like Software Development Engineer, Data Science, Quant, Core Engineer etc during IIT Madras Placements 2024.

What is the highest stipend offered during IIT Madras Summer Internship Placements?

The highest stipend of INR 12 Lakhs per month was offered during IIT Madras Summer Internship Placements 2023.

Which sector had the highest placement for theplacement drive at the IIT Madras?

Engineering and technology had the highest placement for theplacement drive at the IIT Madras.

IIT Madras M.Sc Chemistry: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Years (2025 - 2026)	year 1	year 2
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹25000	₹25000	₹25000	₹25000
Admission fees	₹3000	-	-	-
Caution fee*	₹5000	-	-	-
alumni fees	₹6000	-	-	-
miscellaneous fees	₹26417	₹13000	₹15417	₹13000
Semester Wise Fees	₹65417	₹38000	₹40417	₹38000
Yearly Fees	₹1.03 Lakhs	₹78,417

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition Fees	25000	25000	25000	25000
Admission Fees	3000	-	-	-
Caution Fee *	5000	-	-	-
Alumni Fees	6000	-	-	-
Miscellaneous Fees	26417	13000	15417	13000
Semester Wise Fees	65417	38000	40417	38000
Yearly Fees	103417	78417

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition Fees	3000	3000	3000	3000
Other Fee	7200	7200	7200	7200
Semester Wise Fees	10200	10200	10200	10200
Yearly Fees	20400	20400

Categories (2024)	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
General	180	195	195	200	200
OBC	369	496	496	496	496
SC	1187	1510	1510	1589	1589
ST	3672	4170	4170	4170	4170
EWS	364	435	435	435	435
GeneralPwD	4466	4466	4466	4466	4466

Categories	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4
General	211	223	227	262
OBC	458	475	508	514
SC	1113	1157	1177	1330
ST	2881	2881	2881	2881
EWS	326	352	360	440
GeneralPwD	3703	-	3703	3703

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#501-600 out of 801 (2020)	#601-800 out of 800 (2019)

In M.Sc. and M.Tech. courses, students can participate in placement drives from the 3rd semester, with about 70% to 80% securing jobs in top companies annually. Recruiters include Pfizer, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, and others, offering roles like senior associate scientist and software engineer. Salary packages range from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month. In one M.Sc. batch, only 14% of students were placed due to low participation, with the highest CTC being Rs. 8 LPA. Core and IT sectors see high placements, with Larsen & Toubro providing around 45 offers. Internship opportunities are available at companies like Hindustan Unilever and academic institutes such as IITs, with stipends ranging from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month. IIT Madras increased its fees to prevent course dropouts, with tuition set at ₹3000 for General students and an additional exam fee of ₹500 per semester. The M.Sc. program costs ₹23070. Various scholarships, including the Merit Cum Means Scholarship and SC/ST Scholarship, are offered to reserved categories and top students. PhD stipends include INSPIRE at ₹80000/year, PMRF averaging ₹75000/year, and JRF/SRF at ₹31000/month for the first two years, then ₹35000/month, along with a ₹20000 annual grant. IITM's successful placements include companies like Zydus-Cadila, Flipkart, and Byju's.

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Events	Dates
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for 3rd List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Upcoming Jun 20, 2025
Declaration Date of 4th Admission List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Upcoming Jun 30, 2025
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for 4th List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 03, 2025
Declaration Date of Additional Round List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 04, 2025
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for Additional Round List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 07, 2025
Date of Withdrawal Option for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Ongoing Jun 07, 2025 - Jul 07, 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

Events	Dates
Declaration Date of 3rd Admission List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 16, 2025
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for 2nd List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 11, 2025
Declaration Date of 2nd Admission List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 09, 2025

Events	Dates
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for 3rd List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Upcoming Jun 20, 2025
Declaration Date of 4th Admission List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Upcoming Jun 30, 2025
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for 4th List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 03, 2025
Declaration Date of Additional Round List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 04, 2025
Date of Withdrawal Option for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Ongoing Jun 07, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for Additional Round List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jul 07, 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

Events	Dates
Declaration Date of 3rd Admission List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 16, 2025
Online Payment of Seat Booking Fee Last Date for 2nd List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 11, 2025
Declaration Date of 2nd Admission List for Admission via JAM 2025 [M.Sc/M.Sc+M.Tech/M.Sc+Ph.D]	Jun 09, 2025

Courses	Round 1 (Closing rank)	Round 2 (Closing rank)
M.Sc Chemistry Compare	414	431

Years	year 1	year 2
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000
other fee	₹7200	₹7200	₹7200	₹7200
Semester Wise Fees	₹10200	₹10200	₹10200	₹10200
Yearly Fees	₹20,400	₹20,400

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Extremely Satisfied to be a student of IIT Madras. Really good infrastructure and facilities.

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Fees and Financial Aid:

As per the IIT Council's decision to increase the fee for the academic programmes, IIT Madras has decided to increase the fees particularly to deter students who discontinue their courses mid-way. The IITM study costs comprise the tuition fee of ?3000 (for General students) and an exam fee of ?500 per semester. Many scholarship opportunities are available to students across various academic programmes, mostly for reserved category students. Some scholarships are given to the meritorious students (top 25 to 35%) of a class. The stipend for PhD students normally depend upon the fellowship. They range from ?80000/year for INSPIRE, ?75000/year on average for PMRF, ?31000/month for first 2 years with an annual contingent grant of ?20000, then ?35000/month for later years in JRF/SRF. Every year IITM has numerous students getting placed in top companies corresponding to the pharmaceutical, software and academic sectors, like Zydus-Cadila, Flipkart, Byju's and Trexquant to name a few.

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Enriching experience of IIT Madras

The cost to study M.Sc. here at IIT Madras is Rs. 23070. Scholarships available for the students are Merit Cum Means Scholarship , Institute Free Studentship, SC/ST Scholarship , Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati Endowment Award. Though, according to me the fee is quite affordable as compared to the other colleges. I myself didn't apply for any financial aid.

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