Quick Summary
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) is a public (institute of national importance) founded in 1959, located in Chennai, India. Ranked #227 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11500 students including 1.5% from outside India. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 50%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked #1 in India by NIRF; world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem; located in a lush green forest campus.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringCivil and Structural EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer Science
Founded1959
TypePublic (Institute of National Importance)
Total Students11500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio10
CampusResidential / Urban Forest
Campus Size617 acres
Affiliated HospitalsIIT Madras Institute Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Education (India)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#227
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#501-600
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D, MS by Research, Dual Degree, BS in Data Science
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
BS in Data Science and Applications, BS in Electronic Systems
Online Programs
IITM Research Park, Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and AI, Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education (India)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate50%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GREOptional for international students
GMATRequired for MBA (if not taking CAT)
SATNot applicable
ACTNot applicable
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May (JEE Advanced)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October (for Research programs)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on clearing JEE Advanced with a high rank for undergraduate courses; GATE scores are vital for postgrad technical programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹200,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹120,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹100,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹350,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableMerit-cum-Means (MCM), Institute Free Studentship, SC/ST Scholarship, Girish Ready Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidInterest-free loans and tuition waivers for economically weaker sections
Work-StudyTeaching Assistantships (for Masters and PhD students)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D, MS by Research, Dual Degree, BS in Data Science programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| BS in Data Science and Applications | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtensive industrial internship opportunities with leading global firms
Industry Connections
Strong links with over 200 companies at the IITM Research Park
Notable Alumni
Sundar Pichai (CEO, Alphabet/Google), Kris Gopalakrishnan (Co-founder, Infosys), Prem Watsa (CEO, Fairfax Financial)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Hostels for all students)
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, cricket stadium, indoor badminton courts, hockey fields
Student Clubs
Shaastra (Technical), Saarang (Cultural), CFI (Center for Innovation), Raftar Formula Racing
Library Resources
Central Library with vast digital archives and 24/7 access to research journals
Exchange Programs
Collaborations with DAAD (Germany), universities in USA, Australia, and Japan
Summer Programs
Summer Fellowship Programme for engineering and science students