Question 1

What is the hostel fee at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What are the mess charges at IIT Madras?

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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

Question 3

What are the scholarships offered by IIT Madras?

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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

Question 4

Can a student change branches at IIT Madras?

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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.

Question 5

Is IIT Delhi or IIT Madras better for pursuing an MSc program?

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Both IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are prestigious institutions. Here's a comparison of their MSc programs based on factors like ranking, fees, and eligibility criteria:MSc InstitutesNIRF Rank '24 (Overall)MSc Total Tuition FeeMSc EligibilityIIT Delhi4INR 40,000 - INR 4 lakhBachelors degree in a relevant Science discipline with a minimum 55% aggregateIIT Madras1INR 20,000 - INR 10 lakhBachelors degree in a relevant Science disciplineNote: The fees mentioned are based on unofficial sources and are indicative.

Question 6

How are the placements at IIT Madras?

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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.

Question 7

How much are the fees for the M.Tech program at IIT Madras?

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The total fees for the M.Tech program at IIT Madras for two years is INR 1.84 lakh. This includes several components such as tuition, hostel, and one-time payment charges. Please note that these figures are sourced from the official website and are subject to change. Here's a breakdown of the IIT Madras M.Tech fees:Fee ComponentsAmount (2 years)Tuition FeesINR 20,000Hostel Fees (includes meal plan)INR 1.57 LakhOne-time PaymentINR 7,250

Question 8

How many seats are available for the BSc program at IIT Madras?

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The seat intake for the BSc program at IIT Madras is determined by the ranks candidates achieve in the JEE Main and IISER Aptitude Test (for the BS plus MS dual degree program). The total number of seats available for the BSc/BS program across various specializations is 128. Here is the breakdown of seat availability by specialization:CoursesSeatsBS in Biological Science43BS plus MS in Biological Science42BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering30BS plus MS in Physics13Note: This information is from the official website or sanctioning body and may change.

Question 9

How much does it cost to pursue an MBA at IIT Madras?

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IIT Madras's MBA tuition normally ranges from INR 1.3 lakh to INR 1.7 lakh. Day Scholars and Hostellers will have topay different fees. Day students must pay for expenses such as extracurricular activities, tuition, and establishment fees. Hostel admission fees and advanced dining charges are additional costs that guests must pay. For the most up-to-date fee schedule, it is best to inquire with the university's admissions office as fees are subject to change.

Question 10

Does IIT Madras offer student clubs and societies?

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Absolutely, IIT Madras offers a wide range of student clubs and societies. These are student-led and host numerous events, competitions, and activities throughout the year to foster the overall development of students. Here is a list of some of the clubs at IIT Madras:IIT Madras ClubsMarathi Mitra MandalHindi Mitra MandalDiganto (Bengali Society)Word Games ClubThespian ClubChoreo ClubE-Sports ClubComedy ClubLifestyle ClubClassical Arts ClubFilm Appreciation ClubOratory Club

Question 11

How is the campus of IIT Madras?

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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.

Question 12

How many students were placed during IIT Madras Placements?

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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.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Which IIT offers the highest salary package in placements?

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Here is a summary of the highest salary packages and number of offers at leading IITs during the 2024 and 2023 placement season:IIT NameHighest Package (2024)Highest Package (2023)IIT MadrasINR 4.3crore per annumINR 1.31 crore per annumIIT DelhiINR 2.5crore per annumINR 2.40 crore per annum (international)IIT BombayINR 2.2crore per annumINR 3.67 crore per annum (international)INR 1.68 crore per annum (domestic)IIT KanpurINR 1.2crore per annumINR 1.90 crore per annum (domestic)*These figures are based on media reports.

Question 15

Which job roles were offered during IIT Madras Placements?

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for the B.Tech program at IIT Madras, a candidate must:Have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.Have appeared and qualifiedJEE Advancedwith qualifying cutoff (171 - 9555) in Round 1.

Question 19

What is the B.Tech fees at IIT Madras?

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The total fee for the B.Tech course is 9.39 Lakhs, which includes tuition fees, registration, and examination charges over the entire duration. apart from the academic fees, Hostel fees for IIT Madras is20,051 to 20,346.In the first year, Students have to pay the fees of 2.53 Lakhs with tution fees of 2 Lakhs for general quota.

Question 20

What is the eligibility criteria for M.Tech at IIT Madras?

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To be eligible for the M.Tech program at IIT Madras, a candidate must:Have passed graduation from a recognised university.Have appeared and qualifiedGATEwith qualifying cutoff (224 - 845) in Round 1.

Question 21

What is the M.Tech fees at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for the M.Tech course is 1.82 Lakhs, which includes tuition fees, registration, and examination charges over the entire duration. apart from the academic fees, Hostel fees for IIT Madras is20,051 to 20,346.In the first year, Students have to pay the fees of 1.03 Lakhs with tution fees of 50000for general quota.

Question 22

What is the eligibility criteria for Ph.D at IIT Madras?

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To be eligible for the M.Tech program at IIT Madras, a candidate must:Have passed Post graduation from a recognised university.Have appeared and qualifiedUGC NETwith qualifying cutoff.

Question 23

What is the Ph.D fees at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for the Ph.dcourse is  1.45 Lakhs, which includes tuition fees, registration, and examination charges over the entire duration. apart from the academic fees, Hostel fees for IIT Madras is20,051 to 20,346.In the first year, Students have to pay the fees of 58,403 with tution fees of 10000for general quota.

Question 24

How many courses are offered at IIT Madras? Also what are the popular courses at IIT Madras?

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IIT Madras offers over 135courses across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. These include B.Tech, Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech), M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, MA, MS, and Ph.D. programs across various departments and disciplines. Popular courses at IIT Madras includes B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.d.

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