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M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 50 seats.

The total fees for the M.Tech Chemical Engineering program at IIT Madras is ₹ 1.82 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 1.03 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras are primarily based on GATE. Candidates must have completed Graduation + GATE to be eligible for admission. The overall GATE cutoff for the M.Tech Chemical Engineering program is 369 - 618 across all categories. Check IIT Madras Admission

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Madras ranks 3 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1721 out of 2000 and a placement score of 722 out of 1000. The Week Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Madras at 3 out of 286 in India.

Find detailed IIT Madras M.Tech Chemical Engineering fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:May 17, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 1.82 Lakhs
average package	₹ 9.8 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE
entrance test	GATE

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IIT Madras M.Tech Chemical Engineering Fees

IIT Madras M.Tech Chemical Engineering fees 2025 is ₹ 1.82 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1 Lakh, Caution Fees of ₹ 5,000, Other Fees of ₹ 76,834.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.03 Lakhs in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 81,834.
IIT Madras Hostel Fee is ₹ 20,051.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras is ₹ 21.16 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Tech Chemical Engineering fees at IIT Madras was ₹ 49,200 (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 1.33 Lakhs over the year.

Compare IIT Madras M.Tech Chemical Engineering Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Tech Chemical Engineering from similar colleges such as IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur. Similar to IIT Madras, M.Tech Chemical Engineering at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at IIT Delhi is the highest with ₹ 3.81 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Madras with ₹ 1.82 Lakhs and IIT Bombay with ₹ 1.24 Lakhs. Among these, IIT Kanpur has the lowest fee for M.Tech Chemical Engineering with ₹ 84,040.

College	M.Tech Chemical Engineering Total Fees
IIT Delhi	₹ 3.81 Lakhs
IIT Madras	₹ 1.82 Lakhs
IIT Bombay	₹ 1.24 Lakhs
IIT Kanpur	₹ 84,040

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹1 Lakh
caution fee*	₹5,000
other fee	₹76,834
total academic fee	₹1.82 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹40,102
total fee	₹2.22 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

Fees As Per Official Website-

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Important Dates for M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
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	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025
Date to View Offers and Take a Decision for Round 10 COAP 2025 [M.Tech]	Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
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	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 2025

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IIT Madras: Students' Opinion

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IITM provides a supportive academic environment with faculty who are approachable and eager to assist students. The institute boasts an impressive placement record, with 100% of students securing jobs. The average salary package offered to graduates is around 10 LPA. Students have numerous opportunities for internships, both on-campus and off-campus, often receiving stipends.

Additionally, IITM offers various scholarship programs that help reduce the cost of master's education. Students can also earn money by working as project assistants or teaching assistants under professors.

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IIT Madras M.Tech Chemical Engineering Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, the average package for M.Tech Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras is 9.8 Lakhs. The median package reported is 9.85 Lakhs.Check IIT Madras Placement

Based on the latest NIRF Reports 2024 of IIT Madras, about 97% of the M.Tech Chemical Engineering students were placed during the placement drive. The median package reported was 9.85 Lakhs.

Specialisation	Package	2024
Chemical Engineering	Median Package	₹9.85 Lakhs
Chemical Engineering	Average Package	₹9.80 Lakhs

IIT Madras M.Tech Chemical Engineering Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Madras ranks 3 out of 500 colleges in India and 1 in state Tamil Nadu for its M.Tech Chemical Engineering program.