Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai

IIT P.O, Chennai - 600 036

Chennai, India

Type: Public

8.6 / 10

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About Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai

Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai, was formally inaugurated in 1959 by Prof. Humayun Kabir. The Institute has approval from the All India Council for Technical Education [AICTE]. The college is certified to ISO 9001. The college was ranked at 1st place in engineering and 2nd in the overall category by Indian ranking NIRF 2018.

It has various departments for the various discipline of engineering and science like Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemist, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies, Mathematical, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Ocean Engineering. IIT Madras offers M.Sc, MA, MBA, B.tech courses. IIT Madras Admissions is based on the entrance test. The college has all the facilities of research and development, students are doing different research work at the national and global level.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. The first Indo-German agreement in Bonn, West Germany for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras was signed in 1959.

IIT is known for the quality of education and distinguished approach. The academic character at the Institute is a rare blend of contemporary day professional skills and the traditional emphasis on bestowing knowledge. It has a huge campus, equipped with Wi-Fi and other modern facilities. The College conducts frequent Workshops and learning opportunities for the overall development of the student.

IIT Madras is a residential institute with nearly 550 faculty, 8000 students and 1250 administrative & supporting staff and is a self-contained campus located in a beautiful wooded land of about 250 hectares. It has established itself as a premier centre for teaching, research and industrial consultancy in the country.

The Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Infrastructure facilitates the various facilities like Central Library, Central Glass Blowing Section, Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Centre [SAIF], P.G. Senapathy Centre for Computing Resources [CC], Central Workshop [CWS], Central Electronic Centre [CEC]

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Sl. No.	Table of Contents
1	Highlights
2	Departments
3	Programmes
4	Centres
5	Infrastructure Facilities
6	Placement Highlights
7	Eligibility Criteria
8	Admissions

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Highlights:

Year of establishment	1959
Certifications	ISO 9001
Approval	All India Council of Technical Education [AICTE]
IIT Chennai Address	IIT P.O, Chennai - 600 036
IIT Chennai Courses	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate	IIT Madras Fee Structure

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Departments:

Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Physics

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Programmes:

B.Tech/Dual Degree
M.A Programme
M.Sc Programme
M.Tech Programme
MBA Programme
EMBA Programme
QIP Programme
Research Programme

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Centres:

Center for Continuing Education [CCE]
Centre for NEMS and Nanophotonics [CNNP]
Health Care Innovation Centre [HTIC]
National Cancer Tissue Biobank [NCTB]
National Centre for Combustion Research and Development [NCCRD]
Centre for Computational Brain Research
Centre for Innovation
Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
IIT Madras Bioincubator

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Infrastructure Facilities:

Central Library
Central Glass Blowing Section
Sophisticated Analytical Instruments Facility [SAIF]
P.G Senapathy centre
Central workshop
Central Electronic Centers

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Placement Highlights:

The college provides summer internships programs to the final year students
IIT Madras and Department of Biotechnology of the government of India has joint collaboration with Healthcare technology innovation centre for practical research and innovation.
The highest and median salary packages for each and every department are shown below:

Department	Highest Salary	Median Salary
Aerospace Engineering	20 LPA	10 LPA
Applied Mechanics	12 LPA	7.5 LPA
Bio-Technology	48.75 LPA	11.6 LPA
Civil Engineering	18.95 LPA	9.6 LPA
Chemical Engineering	32 LPA	11 LPA
Chemistry	12 LPA	12 LPA
Computer Science Engineering	95.87 LPA	21 LPA
Electrical Engineering	39.02 LPA	15.05 LPA
Engineering Design	16.8 LPA	10.05 LPA
Humanities	10 LPA	9 LPA
Mathematics	12 LPA	7.82 LPA
Mechanical Engineering	26.04 LPA	10.01 LPA
Metallurgical and Mechanical Engineering	17.02 LPA	10.05 LPA
Ocean Engineering	48.75 LPA	10 LPA
Physics	20 LPA	10 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Ranking

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MBA Ranking
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Student Satisfaction Rating

Based on 39 Student's Reviews

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Average
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Top Feature & Summary

This institute is recommended by 37/39 students

Contact Details and Location

Address :	IIT P.O, Chennai - 600 036
Website :	http://www.iitm.ac.in

Affiliation and Accreditation

The college is accredited by null.

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Entrance Exams for Admission

Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Entrance Exams
Exam Name	Course Name
JEE ADVANCED	Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]
GATE	Master of Technology [M.Tech]
CAT	Master of Business Administration [MBA]
IIT JAM	Master of Science [M.Sc]

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Eligibility Criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech	The candidates must have completed the 12th grade with valid score in JEE Advanced. The candidate must have a minimum of 75% marks in Higher Secondary Examination. There will be no preference of 10+2 marks for calculating the ranks in JEE Main. Final selection will be made by JoSAA Counselling committee.
M.Tech	The candidates should have discipline Bachelors degree with valid score in GATE. Passed Bachelors degree in relevant subject [B.E/ B.Tech] with at least 6.5 CGPA [on 10 point scale] or 60% marks. Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/ PH candidates. Admissions to M.Tech courses are based on candidate’s JAM and GATE ranking, respectively.
MA	The candidates should have discipline Bachelors degree with valid score in HSE. The candidates should have Passed 10+2 with 55% aggregate marks For M.A program, the admissions will be based on the Humanities & Social Science Entrance Exam [HSEE] score conducted by the institute.
MBA	The candidates should be graduate with having valid score in CAT. The candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University.
M.Sc	The candidates should have discipline Bachelors degree with valid score in JAM. The candidates should have Bachelors degree in respective disciplines with at least 55% aggregate marks. Admissions to M.Sc courses are based on candidate’s JAM and GATE ranking.
MS	M.S [By Research] program is offered to the candidates in two specializations and they are Engineering and Management. Students applying to this course must hold a B.E./ B.Tech degree and qualify GATE/ CSIR NET/ UGC NET exam.
EMBA	Minimum three years of work experience should be there for candidates. Candidates should have a bachelors degree in any discipline the 60% and above in Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline The entrance exam will comprise of multiple choice questions on quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability, and business aptitude.
PhD	Master or a dual degree in the relevant disciplines with the CGPA of 6.5 or above. GATE, CSIR-NET or UGC-NET score followed by an interview. For PhD admissions, the candidates are admitted through entrance exam followed by the counselling at the institute’s level.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras-[IITM], Chennai Admissions:

JEE Advanced is a common admission test for students seeking admission to undergraduate programs
The postgraduate admission is through entrance exams like GATE and IIT-JAM.
The cutoffs of all the competitive exam will be announced by the admissions team of the college.

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Courses and Fees Structure of Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai

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Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Engineering Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 5 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 5 Lakh
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 4 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 4 Lakh
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] Reviews View all reviews Arvind Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering), batch of 2016 2018-01-17 12:12:54 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 7/10 The Daily routine can get a little hectic depending on the department of study and the courses being taken. Teachers offer interesting projects to enthusiastic students when approached. The overall experience is awesome. CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 7/10 Students have complete freedom to start and work with student societies and clubs as per campus rules. The main festivals on campus are Shaastra( the tech fest), Saarang( the cultural fest) and Inter IIT sports meet. It is funded by the alumni donations primarily and also gets funds from multiple startups from seniors or alumni who used to work here. Message Full Review Already liked
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech] 5 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 5 Lakh
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech] Reviews View all reviews Mosikeeran Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering), batch of 2019 2018-02-14 12:50:02 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 9/10 Shastra is a technical festival. Saarang is the cultural festival. There are many technical and literary clubs. College life is best. No restrictions for going out of campus and coming back. You can go at whatever time you want. Message Full Review Already liked
Master of Technology [M.Tech] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 50,000
Master of Technology [M.Tech] Reviews View all reviews Swetha Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Computer Science & Technology), batch of 2017 2018-01-12 17:08:16 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 9/10 Each semester students are allowed to do maximum 30 credits and minimum 19 credits. Commonly it is credit based course. A 2 credit course will be having 2 classes a week, 3 credit course will be having 3 classes a week, 4 credit course will be 4 classes a week. Quality and method of teaching will be dependent on the professor of a course. But overall our quality of learning is very excellent. CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 9/10 There are numerous activities in the colleges. They are of co-curricular, extracurricular types. Two major fests named shaastra and a technical festival and Saarang. Entire college life is filled with fun. Message Full Review Already liked
Ph.D 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 10,000

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Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Management Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Master of Business Administration [MBA] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 3.20 Lakh
Ph.D 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 10,000

Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Science Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Master of Science [M.Sc] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 6,000
Master of Science [M.Sc] Reviews View all reviews ANKIT SHARMA Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics), batch of 2016 2015-11-02 18:46:39 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 8/10 The quality and method of teaching are good at Indian Institute of Technology CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 8/10 A lot of festivals like festivals like Saarang, Shastra are celebrated each year at Indian Institute of Technology Life in college is good Message Full Review Already liked
Ph.D 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 10,000

Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT] Chennai Humanities and Arts Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Arts [BA] + Master of Arts [MA] 5 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 60,320
Master of Arts [MA] 5 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 15,000
Master of Arts [MA] Reviews View all reviews John Master of Arts [MA] (Rural Development), batch of 2022 2018-01-02 13:04:06 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 7/10 The daily routine is very flexible. Excellent faculty and a wide variety of subjects. Good interactive courses and holistic teaching. CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 7/10 Excellent opportunities for sports and cultural. There is a club for everything on campus. Message Full Review Already liked