IIT Madras BTech: Fees, Admission 2026, Cutoff, Eligibility, Placement, How To Apply

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IIT Madras BTech Fees & Courses List

Specialization	Duration	Tuition Fees
B.Tech in CSE	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Biotechnology	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Civil Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Naval architecture & Ocean Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Engineering Physics	4 Years	₹8 LPA
B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	4 Years	₹8 LPA

IIT Madras BTech Course Highlights

Course Name	BTech
Course Level	Bachelors Program
Duration	4 Years
Average Fees	₹ 8,00,000
Mode	Offline

IIT Madras BTech JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 - General

IIT Madras BTech JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 6. The overall IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2025 Closing Rank for General category is 171 for Computer Science and Engineering and 7433 for Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering . IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for BTech admission is listed below.

B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]	Round 6 (Closing Rank)
Computer Science and Engineering	171
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	306
Electrical Engineering	849
Computational Engineering and Mechanics	1309
Engineering Physics	1441
Mechanical Engineering	2468
Aerospace Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))	2808
Aerospace Engineering	3211
Engineering Design (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))	3380
Chemical Engineering	4116
Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering	4366
Biological Engineering	5261
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	5499
Civil Engineering	6112
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7433

IIT Madras BSc JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 - General

IIT Madras BSc JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 6. The overall IIT Madras BSc cutoff 2025 Closing Rank for General category is 3804 for Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) and 10290 for Biological Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Science). IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for BSc admission is listed below.

BSc [Bachelor of Science]	Round 6 (Closing Rank)
Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science)	3804
Biological Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Science)	10290

IIT Madras B.Tech + M.Tech JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 - General

IIT Madras B.Tech + M.Tech JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 6. The overall IIT Madras B.Tech + M.Tech cutoff 2025 Closing Rank for General category is 2808.

B.Tech + M.Tech	Round 6 (Closing Rank)
Aerospace Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))	2808

IIT Madras MSc IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 - General

IIT Madras MSc IIT JAM cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 4. The overall IIT Madras MSc cutoff 2025 Closing Rank for General category is 155 for M.Sc. in Physics and 228 for M.Sc. in Chemistry. IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for MSc admission is listed below.

M.Sc [Master of Science]	Round 4 (Closing Rank)
M.Sc. in Physics	155
M.Sc. in Mathematics	173
M.Sc. in Chemistry	228

IIT Madras BTech Rankings

Publisher	Ranking & Year	Criteria
	#1 in 2025	Engineering
	#1 in 2024	Engineering
	#1 in 2023	Engineering
	#1 in 2023	Engineering
	#3 in 2023	Engineering
	#1 in 2020	Engineering
	#5 in 2019	Engineering

IIT Madras BTech Important Events And Dates

Exams and Events	Dates
JEE Advanced	May 18, 2025 - May 18, 2025 View Timelines

Exams and Events

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JEE Advanced

May 18, 2025 - May 18, 2025

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IIT Madras BTech is a 4-year undergraduate program offered in 11 specializations. The eligibility criteria for admission to BTech at IIT Madras is to pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and qualify the JEE Advanced examination. Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced. The annual fee for BTech tuition is ₹2.30 lakh.

IIT Madras is consistently ranked #1 in the NIRF Engineering category, guaranteeing high academic standards. More details about eligibility criteria, fees, admission process, selection criteria, application fees, how to apply, and important dates for IIT Madras BTech admission are given below.

Table of Contents

IIT Madras BTech Highlights
IIT Madras BTech Admission Dates 2026
IIT Madras BTech Fee Structure 2026
IIT Madras BTech Eligibility Criteria
IIT Madras BTech Admission Process 2026
IIT Madras JEE Advanced BTech Cutoff 2026
IIT Madras BTech Placements 2025
How to Apply for IIT Madras BTech Admission 2026?

IIT Madras BTech Highlights

The table below lists the key details of IIT Madras BTech, including its duration, admission process, program type, and available specializations.

Particulars	Admission Details
Duration	4 Years
Program Mode	Full-Time
Specializations	Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE Advanced
Application Form	Online
Application Fees	₹1,600 (General/OBC), ₹800 (SC/ST/PwD/Female)
Official Website	www.iitm.ac.in

IIT Madras BTech Admission Dates 2026

Admission to IIT Madras BTech 2026 is governed by the national schedule for JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams, followed by JoSAA counselling.

Event	Dates
JEE Main Exam (Session 1)	January 21–30, 2026
JEE Main Result (Session 1)	February 12, 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Main Exam (Session 2)	April 01–10, 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Advanced Registration	April 23 – May 02, 2026 (Tentative)
JEE Advanced Exam	May 18, 2026 (Sunday)
JEE Advanced Result	June 02, 2026
JoSAA Registration	June 03, 2026
Counseling & Document Verification	June 2026 (Multiple Rounds)
Admission Closing Date	July 2026

IIT Madras BTech Fee Structure 2026

The IIT Madras BTech fees for the 4-year tuition component is ₹9.20 lakh. The comprehensive total fees (including hostel and mess charges) ranges from ₹14.60 lakh to ₹15.72 lakh for the entire program. Check IIT Madras courses and fees 2026 for further details.

Particulars	Fees (Per Year)	Total (4 Years)
Tuition Fees	₹2,30,000	₹9,20,000
Hostel Fees	₹36,000-44,000 (Per Semester)	₹2,88,000-3,52,000
Mess Charges	₹28,000-32,000 (Per Semester)	₹2,24,000-2,56,000
One-Time Fees	₹8,000-12,000	₹8,000-12,000
Other Charges	₹5,000-8,000	₹20,000-32,000
Total Fees	₹3,37,000-3,58,000	₹14,60,000-15,72,000

Students from economically weaker sections can avail various scholarships including Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarship, Institute Free Studentship, and SC/ST scholarships that cover full or partial tuition fees. For detailed information on financial assistance, visit IIT Madras Scholarships.

IIT Madras BTech Eligibility Criteria

To apply for BTech at IIT Madras, candidates must meet the following mandatory eligibility requirements:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Minimum Marks Required: Minimum 75% aggregate marks in 10+2 (65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Candidates should also be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board.
Age Limit: Maximum 25 years as on October 1, 2026 (30 years for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Candidates born on or after October 1, 2001 are eligible.
Entrance Exam: Candidates must qualify JEE Main and secure a rank among top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) to be eligible for JEE Advanced. Must qualify JEE Advanced with minimum prescribed marks.
Number of Attempts: Maximum 2 consecutive attempts for JEE Advanced.
Other Requirements: Candidates should be Indian nationals or OCI/PIO cardholders. Foreign nationals have separate admission criteria.

IIT Madras BTech Admission Process 2026

The IIT Madras BTech admission process is conducted through JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling.

Step 1: Qualify JEE Main
- Secure a rank among top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) to become eligible for JEE Advanced.
Step 2: Register for JEE Advanced
- Register on the official website between April 23 – May 02, 2026.
- Pay the registration fee (₹2,800 for General/OBC-NCL, ₹1,400 for SC/ST/PwD/Female).
Step 3: Appear for JEE Advanced
- Appear for the examination on May 18, 2026 (Sunday). The exam consists of two compulsory papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2).
Step 4: Check JEE Advanced Results
- Results will be declared on June 02, 2026. Download your All India Rank (AIR) and category rank.
Step 5: JoSAA Counselling Registration & Choice Filling
- Register on the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) portal from June 03, 2026.
- Fill and lock preferences for institutes and branches (IIT Madras BTech specializations included).
Step 6: Seat Allotment
- JoSAA conducts multiple rounds of seat allotment. Accept, freeze, or float the allotted seat.
Step 7: Document Verification & Fee Payment
- Report to designated Reporting Centers with original documents.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee and partial admission fee online.
Step 8: Physical Reporting
- Report physically to IIT Madras campus in July 2026 to complete final admission formalities.

For comprehensive details on the admission procedure, candidates should refer to IIT Madras Admission 2026.

IIT Madras JEE Advanced BTech Cutoff 2026

The IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2026 is expected to range from 1 to 4,350 in JEE Advanced across all specializations and categories. The Computer Science & Engineering cutoff for the general category is expected to range from 1-70 ranks.

B.Tech Specialisation	JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Expected - General Category)
Computer Science & Engineering	1-70
Artificial Intelligence	1-85
Data Science & Engineering	1-105
Electrical Engineering	70-310
Mechanical Engineering	310-720
Aerospace Engineering	720-1,150
Chemical Engineering	1,150-1,750
Civil Engineering	1,750-2,500
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	2,500-3,200
Engineering Physics	3,200-3,650
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering	3,650-4,350

Category-wise Expected Cutoff Trends:

General Category: The cutoff ranges from 1 to 4,350 depending on the specialization.
OBC-NCL: Closing ranks typically 30-40% higher than the General category, expected between 1 to 1,750.
SC: Closing ranks typically 80-100% higher than the General category, expected between 1 and 510.
ST: Closing ranks typically 100-120% higher than the General category, expected between 1 and 510.
PwD: Separate cutoffs with relaxed criteria are maintained.

For detailed branch-wise, category-wise, and round-wise cutoff information, visit IIT Madras Cut Off 2026.

IIT Madras BTech Placements 2025

IIT Madras BTech placements 2025 recorded exceptional results with an average package of ₹25.80 LPA and a highest domestic package of ₹1.4 Crore.

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics 2024-25
Highest Domestic Package	₹1.4 Crore
Highest International Package	₹2.6 Crore
Average Package	₹25.80 LPA
Median Package	₹22.5 LPA
No. of Offers	1,200+
No. of Students Placed	758 out of 812
Placement Percentage	93.3%
No. of Companies Visited	480+
Top Recruiters	Microsoft, Google, Apple, Meta, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Amazon, Qualcomm, Intel, Adobe

Branch-wise Average Package for IIT Madras BTech

Branch	Average Package (₹ LPA)	Highest Package (₹ LPA)
Computer Science & Engineering	45.8	1.4 Crore
Artificial Intelligence	48.2	1.35 Crore
Data Science & Engineering	44.5	1.25 Crore
Electrical Engineering	30.5	1.05 Crore
Mechanical Engineering	19.8	68
Aerospace Engineering	18.2	52
Chemical Engineering	16.5	45
Civil Engineering	14.2	42

Top Recruiters for BTech at IIT Madras

Top companies from different sectors that are recruiting BTech students from IIT Madras are listed below:

IT & Software: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Adobe, Oracle, Qualcomm, Intel, Nvidia
Consulting & Analytics: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Deloitte, EY, Accenture Strategy
Finance & Banking: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, American Express
Core Engineering: Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance Industries, L&T, General Electric
Emerging Tech: OpenAI, Databricks, Snowflake, Stripe

For comprehensive placement reports and year-wise trends, visit IIT Madras Placements.

How to Apply for IIT Madras BTech Admission 2026?

Aspirants must follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for IIT Madras BTech admission 2026:

IIT Madras BTech Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and register for JEE Main 2026.
Step 2: Fill the JEE Main application form and pay the application fee online.
Step 3: Appear for JEE Main and qualify among top 2,50,000 candidates.
Step 4: After JEE Main results, register for JEE Advanced on jeeadv.ac.in.
Step 5: Pay JEE Advanced registration fee and appear for the examination.
Step 6: After JEE Advanced results, register on the JoSAA portal (josaa.nic.in).
Step 7: Fill choice preferences, including IIT Madras BTech specializations, and participate in counselling rounds.
Step 8: Accept the allotted seat, complete document verification, and pay admission fees.
Step 9: Report physically to IIT Madras campus in July 2026 for final admission.

Documents Required for IIT Madras BTech Admission

Candidates must submit the following documents during admission:

10th & 12th Mark Sheets
JEE Advanced Scorecard and Admit Card
Aadhar Card or Valid ID Proof
Recent Passport-Sized Photographs
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Medical Certificate
Migration Certificate
Character Certificate

A: No, admission to IIT Madras BTech without JEE Advanced is not possible for Indian nationals through the regular admission process. JEE Advanced is the mandatory entrance examination for all IIT admissions. Candidates must first qualify JEE Main and secure a rank among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates to become eligible for JEE Advanced. Only after qualifying JEE Advanced and participating in JoSAA counselling can students secure admission to IIT Madras BTech programs. However, foreign nationals and OCI/PIO cardholders have a separate admission process through DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) scheme, which doesn't require JEE Advanced but requires SAT/ACT scores.

Q: What is the expected IIT Madras BTech cutoff for Computer Science in 2026?

A: The expected IIT Madras BTech cutoff for Computer Science & Engineering in 2026 is 1-70 ranks for the general category in JEE Advanced. For OBC-NCL category, the expected closing rank is 22-28, for SC category it's 10-14, and for ST category it's 5-8. The new specializations like Artificial Intelligence (1-85) and Data Science & Engineering (1-105) are also highly competitive. These cutoffs reflect the immense popularity of CSE and related programs at India's #1 ranked engineering institute. Candidates should aim for a rank within these ranges to secure admission to these prestigious programs.

Q: Is IITM good for BTech?

A: Yes, IIT Madras is excellent for BTech and is consistently ranked #1 in NIRF Engineering rankings for 9 consecutive years (2017-2025). IITM offers world-class faculty with 680+ professors, state-of-the-art infrastructure including 120+ research labs, and exceptional placement opportunities with average packages of ₹25.80 LPA. The institute has the highest research funding (₹920 Crore annually) among IITs and has incubated 350+ startups including unicorns like Ather Energy. The 617-acre green campus, comprehensive scholarship programs, strong alumni network of 65,000+ professionals globally, and international collaborations with 250+ universities make IIT Madras the premier choice for BTech education in India.

Q: What specializations are available in IIT Madras BTech?

A: IIT Madras BTech offers 11 specializations: Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering. The institute has recently introduced new-age programs in AI and Data Science to meet industry demands. All programs are 4-year full-time courses with comprehensive curriculum covering theoretical foundations, practical applications, research opportunities, and industry exposure. Students can also pursue minors in different departments, participate in interdisciplinary research, and have the option to change branches after the first year based on CGPA performance.

Q: What is the branch change policy for BTech students at IIT Madras?

A: IIT Madras allows BTech students to change their branch after the first year based on academic performance. Students typically need a CGPA of 8.5-9.0 or higher depending on the target branch's popularity and seat availability. Approximately 5-8% of students successfully change branches annually, with most movements toward Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Electrical Engineering. The branch change process is merit-based and transparent, with specific guidelines published by the Academic Office. Students must maintain excellent academic performance throughout the first year and meet the minimum CGPA criteria for their desired branch. The policy provides flexibility for students to align their academic path with evolving interests and career goals.

Q: What international exposure opportunities are available for IIT Madras BTech students?

A: IIT Madras BTech students have extensive international exposure through 250+ MoUs with top global universities including MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and Oxford. Over 200 students participate annually in semester exchange programs with full credit transfer. The institute offers dual degree programs with 15+ partner universities where students earn degrees from both institutions. International internship programs connect students with companies in USA, Europe, Singapore, and Japan with stipends of $3,000-5,000 per month. Students can attend international conferences with institute funding, participate in global competitions, and engage in joint research projects.

Q: What are the career prospects after completing BTech from IIT Madras beyond placements?

A: Beyond excellent placement opportunities, IIT Madras BTech graduates have diverse career prospects. Many pursue higher education at top global universities like MIT, Stanford, CMU, and Berkeley, with 100+ students annually securing admissions to M.S. and Ph.D. programs, often with full funding. The strong alumni network of 65,000+ professionals provides mentorship and career guidance globally. Graduates can pursue entrepreneurship with institute support, join research organizations like ISRO, DRDO, or CERN, or enter civil services with many alumni serving as IAS officers and policymakers.

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BA	3 Years	--

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Placements & Internships : I interned at Saint Gobain at Item research park. Spend was 15000 per month. For it department, even Facebook and Google hire. For us, average salary is about 9 lakh per annum. The senior I know got 14 lakh at Rovigo.

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