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Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1959. B.Tech and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks. The online BS in Data Science and Applications has its own qualifier process open to Class 12 students; M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA uses CAT.

  • Main entrance JEE Advanced
  • Type Government
  • Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Established 1959
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Key facts

Type
Government: Institute of National Importance
Established
1959
Main entrance
JEE Advanced
Official website
iitm.ac.in

Admission route

The usual path into IIT Madras's main undergraduate or flagship programme.

  1. Class 12 with PCM
  2. JEE Main
  3. JEE Advanced
  4. JoSAA counselling
  5. Seat allotment and reporting

Programmes

Programmes at IIT Madras. Check the official website for the full list, seat matrix and current fees.

ProgrammeLevelEnquire
B.TechUndergraduateEnquire: B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Dual degreeIntegratedEnquire: Dual degree at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS in Data Science and Applications (online)UndergraduateEnquire: BS in Data Science and Applications (online) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
M.TechPostgraduateEnquire: M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
M.ScPostgraduateEnquire: M.Sc at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
MBAPostgraduateEnquire: MBA at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
PhDDoctoralEnquire: PhD at Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Entrance exams IIT Madras accepts

  • JEE AdvancedB.Tech and BS at the IITs
  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools

Questions about IIT Madras

How do I get admission to IIT Madras?

B.Tech and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks. The online BS in Data Science and Applications has its own qualifier process open to Class 12 students; M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA uses CAT.

Which entrance exams does IIT Madras accept?

IIT Madras uses JEE Advanced, JEE Main, GATE and CAT, depending on the programme. B.Tech and dual-degree seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling on JEE Advanced ranks. The online BS in Data Science and Applications has its own qualifier process open to Class 12 students; M.Tech uses GATE and the MBA uses CAT.

Is IIT Madras a government or private institution?

IIT Madras is a government institution (Institute of National Importance).

Where is IIT Madras?

IIT Madras is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

When was IIT Madras established?

IIT Madras was established in 1959.

Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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