About Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one of the most prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology, established in 1959 with technical collaboration from Germany. Over the decades, it has consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and is globally recognized for its academic and research excellence.
Located in Chennai, the IIT Madras campus spans over 600 acres and is uniquely situated within a natural forest, even home to wildlife such as deer. The campus provides a serene yet dynamic environment for learning and innovation. The institute is officially designated as an Institute of National Importance.
Overview
Institute Name | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras |
Also Known As | IITM |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 1959 |
Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
IIT Madras: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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Also Known as
Also known as IIT Madras, IIT Chennai and IIT.
ADDRESS
MIndian Institute of Technology Madras, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600036
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | Academic Ranking of World Universities | 701-800 (2025) | 801-900 (2024) |
 | QS World University Rankings | 180 (2026) | 227 (2025) |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 70 (2026) | 56 (2025) | |
| QS World University Rankings - Engineering & Technology | 53 (2025) | 77 (2024) | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Chemical Engineering | 101-150 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Civil & Structural Engineering | 51-100 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Computer Science & IT | 107 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Data Science & AI | 51-100 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 84 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing | 66 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Petroleum Engineering | 31 (2025) | -- | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 1 (2025) | 1 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 1 (2025) | 1 (2024) | |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 2 (2025) | 2 (2024) | |
| NIRF Innovation Rankings | 1 (2025) | 2 (2024) | |
 | Outlook Indias Top Govt. Technical Universities | 1 (2025) | 1 (2024) |
| Outlook India's Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 1 (2025) | 1 (2024) | |
 | The Week Best Technical Universities India | 3 (2023) | -- |
| The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 3 (2025) | 3 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must qualify the JEE (Main) exam and then appear for the JEE (Advanced) exam.
Candidates must secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII OR be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Advanced Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Advanced) through JoSAA Counselling.
College Details
How to Reach
Madras
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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