IIT Madras Course Admissions 2024 (Open): Selection Criteria, Dates, Eligibility, Cutoff

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras offers the B.Tech program across 10 different specializations in the minimum duration of 4 years via regular mode. Also, the institute charges a total fee of INR 2.84 Lakhs for its B.Tech program. Some of the popular specializations under IIT Madras B.Tech program include Aerospace, Computer Science &, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering. However, the other basic eligibility and selection details for the program are mentioned below.

IIT Madras B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 

• Applicants should have completed his/her 10+2 from a recognized board of education with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics as main subjects.
• Also, the applicants should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate in the 10+2 level or equivalent qualifying examination.

IIT Madras B.Tech Selection Criteria 

• Selection to the B.Tech program is strictly done on the basis of the marks secured by the candidates in JEE Advanced entrance exam followed by the JoSAA Counseling Process. 
• The seat allotment is based on the college cutoff and the candidate's preference of courses and colleges.

IIT Madras BTech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IIT Madras BTech Cutoff 2023 will be released soon by JoSAA. Admissions will be granted on the basis of cutoff marks for respective specialization of the BTech program. The cutoff depends on various factors such as rank secured in the JEE Advanced examination, availability of seats, choice filling, reservation criteria, etc. The expected JEE Advanced cutoff 2023 for general category candidates based on JoSAA 2022 round 1 and round 6 closing ranks is tabulated below:

Check IITM B.Tech Cutoff 

IIT Madras Integrated Course Admission 2023

IIT Madras offers a host of courses. It also offers three integrated courses for a duration of five years. The table below some important highlights of the courses 

Dual Degree (B.Tech & M.Tech) 

• Dual Degree programs offered in selected engineering and sciences disciplines.
• At the end of the program, students get an undergraduate and a master’s degree after five years of study.
• Admissions to the program are through the JEE (Advanced).
• The duration of the course is 5 years. 

Dual Degree (BS & MS)

• IIT Madras offers BS & MS Dual Degree programs. 
• It is offered in the field of Biological Sciences and Physics.
• Admissions to the program are through the JEE (Advanced).
• The duration of the course is 5 years. 

Admission Procedure:

• Applicants should have completed 10+2 from a recognized institute with at least 60% marks secured in the qualifying examination.

• The seat allotment is based on the college cutoff and the candidate's preference of courses and colleges. The registration and choice filling of JoSAA generally begins from the third week of June in online mode.

• The candidate must submit the following documents at the time of admission:

• An offer of admission letter
• Birth Certificate issued by Local Government Body
• Class Xth certificate
• Class XIIth certificate
• Community Certificate
• Certificate for EWS as per JEE format
• Certificate in the case of PwD candidates as per JEE format
• Admit Card of JEE (Advance)

M.A. (Integrated)

• The course is divided into a total of five-year and ten semesters.
• It is open to students after class XII from diverse streams.
• The aim of the program is to produce all-rounder individuals with rigorous training in the humanities and social sciences to answer the queries of universities, research institutes, and commercial and public sector enterprises.
• The program draws its strength from the unique synthesis of streams. 
• The two streams offered are an Integrated M.A. in Development Studies and an Integrated M.A. in English Studies.

Admission Procedure:

• Applicants should have completed 10+2 from a recognized institute. They should have excellent academic records. 
• Admission to the M.A. programs is through HSEE.
• The candidate must submit the following documents at the time of admission:

• An offer of admission letter
• Birth Certificate issued by Local Government Body
• Class Xth certificate
• Class XIIth certificate
• Certificate for EWS 
• Certificate in the case of PwD candidates 
• Admit Card of HSEE with said results. 

IIT Madras offers an M.Tech program for a duration of 2 Years. The program is offered in disciplines by different disciplines of the institute on the credit-based system. The major courses are Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Computer Science & Engineering, Biotechnology. Check for more IIT Madras M.Tech

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech program offered by IIT Madras should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture from educational Institutions approved by AICTE/ Government.

IIT Madras M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have successfully completed a minimum of 2 semesters in the M.Tech. Program.
• The candidate should have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses.
• Candidates in the final year of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply.

IIT Madras M.Tech Selection Criteria

Admission to the M.Tech program will be granted on the basis of a valid score in the GATE examination.

There are also other categories under which admissions will be granted i.e.

• IIT graduates who having a CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score.
• Candidates sponsored by various organizations recognized by DST as Research and Development units, candidates sponsored by NIOT or from educational institutions approved by AICTE/ UGC/ Government or from Government/ Public Sector Undertakings
• Under Quality Improvement Program, direct admission will be granted on the basis of Tests and interviews.
• UOP candidates of various organizations/industries as per the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Institute
• Defense-sponsored candidates.

All GATE qualified candidates should register first in the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) before filling online application on the IIT Madras website. 

After successful completion of registration, the candidate will receive the "COAP Registration Number”. Use this number while filling the registration form. After successful registration, IIT Madras will release the cutoff list for admission. 

IIT Madras M.Tech Admissions 2023- How to Apply?

• Visit the official website of the institute.
• Click on the link- “M.Tech. Registration” 
• Register and create login credentials.
• Fill in the application form:
  • Personal details
  • Academic details
• Upload the necessary documents
• Pay the fee of INR. 400 (Unreserved) and INR 200 (reserved)
• Submit the form

IIT Madras M.Tech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IIT Madras has releases GATE marks every year once the admissions are closed. For the year 2021, IIT Madras GATE lower marks are presented in the table below:

IIT Madras offers a full-time MBA program for a duration of 2 years. The institute offers MBA program in the following 6 specializations i.e Finance, HR & OB, Information Systems, Integrative Management, Marketing, and Operations.

IIT Madras MBA Eligibility

• Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
• A relaxation of 5% in marks (i.e. min. 55%) or equivalent will be granted in CGPA (i.e. min. 5.50 on a 10-point scale) for the SC/ST candidates.

IIT Madras MBA Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of a valid score in the CAT Examination. Only those who are shortlisted by the respective institute will be invited to the interview process (the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview). Foreign Candidates require GMAT Score for admission to the MBA program. 

Graduates in any discipline with a valid CAT score and at least two years of work experience in the same organization can apply under sponsored category through the proper channel.

The selection for MBA Admission is made based upon the aggregate score. The average score depends on a lot of factors like academic profile, job profile, etc. So, for general Category candidates required minimum CAT cutoff for admission is 85% in aggregate and 50% in each section.

For more, Check IIT Madras MBA cutoff.

Shortlist for the interview process for all the four institutes will be announced in the common portal. After this, candidates are required to upload copies of the necessary certificates. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the composite score. The composite score will be calculated on the basis of:

The interview process will be conducted in 5 cities i.e. 

Applicants need to give three preferences. The Institutes retain the final right to hold or not to hold the interview process in any given location. 

How to Apply for MBA at IIT Madras?

DoMS - IIT Madras along with 3 other IITS i.e. IIT Delhi, DMS - IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and/or DoMS IIT Roorkee conducts common application for admission to MBA program. Candidates wishing to apply for all or one among the group need to submit the common application form.

Application for Admission to the MBA program can be filled online by visiting https://doms.iitm.ac.in/. To fill the application form correctly, follow the steps given below:

1. Register by providing a valid email and phone number.
2. Login using the password received on the provided email.
3. Fill the application form by providing correct information.
4. Pay the application fee online via Internet Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card.

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Madras offers a full-time Integrated MA program for a duration of 2 years. Information about the MA program at IIT Madras is tabulated below:

IIT Madras MA Eligibility

Candidates belonging to the General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL category must secure a minimum of 60% aggregate marks at 10+2 level. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories must secure a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

IIT Madras MA Selection Criteria

Admission to MA program offered by IIT Madras will be granted on the basis of a valid score in HSEE Exam.

The HSEE Entrance Examination is conducted by IIT for Admission to its MA program.  HSEE-2022 has two parts: Part I and Part II. Syllabus for Part 1 consists of English (25% marks of Part I), Analytical and Quantitative Ability (25% marks of Part I), and General Studies (in four sub-parts; 50% marks of Part I). Part II involves essay writing.

The result of HSEE is released in the form of merit list and not in a cutoff format. So the average minimum marks required for candidates belonging to different categories are as follows

The entrance examination will be conducted in the following 16 cities:

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna and Thiruvananthapuram.

Notes:

1. 6% of seats are reserved for GEN-EWS (Economic Weaker Section).
2. 27% of seats are reserved for OBC - NCL.
3. 15% seats are reserved for SC and 7.5% seats for are reserved for ST.
4. 5% of seats are reserved in every category, i.e., GE, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST.
5. Unfilled seats reserved under GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL category will be de-reserved to OPEN category seats.

IIT Madras MA Admissions – How to Apply?

For admission to the MA program, aspirants are required to fill the HSEE Application Form by visiting the IIT Madras Website. The steps to fil the application form are given below:

1. Log on to the site http://hsee.iitm.ac.in.
2. Select from the menu “Apply Online” and follow the instructions on the site.
3. Upload the required documents and enter all the data as per the instructions.
4. Pay the examination fee as applicable is through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Indian Bank challan that will be generated during the process of application.
5. The examination fee for SC, ST, PwD candidates is INR 1200 and for all other candidates, it is INR 2400.
6. Additionally, the service charges of the Bank will be INR 40.
7. Submit to complete the application process and take a printout of the application form for future references.

Documents Required at the time of Admission

1. Scanned photograph and signatures of the candidate
2. Scanned copy of 10th class Public Examination certificate for name and proof of date of birth.
3. Scanned copy of the 10+2 class mark sheet (if already passed 10+2 examination).
4. Scanned copy of the category certificate (GEN-EWS-Undertaking / OBC-NCL-Undertaking / SC / ST). 
5. Scanned copy of the PwD/ Dyslexia/ Scribe certificate, if applicable.
6. See FORM-PwD (II), FORM-PwD (III), FORM-PwD (IV), FORM-DYSLEXIC-1, FORM-DYSLEXIC-2, FORMSCRIBE / COMPENSATORY TIME.

At the postgraduate level, IIT Madras also offers M.Sc program for a duration of 2 years. The program is offered in 3 electives. More information about the course is tabulated below:

IIT Madras M.Sc Eligibility

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s qualification degree.
• Candidates must have scored 55% or 5.5 out of 10 CGPA for General or OBC (NCL) or EWS category and 50% or 5.0 out of 10 for SC or ST or PwD category without rounding off the score.

IIT Madras M.Sc Selection Process

Admission in IIT Madras in the M.sc course is based on a national level online entrance exam called Joint Admission Test (JAM). After the successful commencement of Entrance Examination, A merit ist on the basis of Rank will be declared by IIT Madras.

IIT Madras MSc Seats 2023

Given below is the intake capacity for the students admitted in the MSc program. The total seats include all the categories of students i.e., General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST. The table below shows specialization-wise seat intake for the MSc program: 

IIT Madras M.Sc Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

IIT Madras offers a two-year Executive MBA (EMBA) program which is designed for mid-career working professionals. Admissions to the program are offered through an entrance and interview conducted by the institute.

IIT Madras EMBA Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Candidates must also have at least 3 years of work experience.

IIT Madras EMBA Selection Criteria

Candidates will be required to appear for the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) entrance test conducted by the institute. Those who qualify the same will be called for a personal interview. The final merit list for admissions will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and interview. 

IIT Madras EMBA Application Process

• The admission process for the program is conducted in online mode
• Candidates must visit the official admission website of the Department of Management Studied (DoMS) IIT Madras on https://doms.iitm.ac.in/admission/
• Next, candidates must register themselves by providing a valid Email Id and phone number to generate the password.
• After registering, log in to fill the application form
• Now fill the form with general and academic details and upload the necessary documents
• Lastly, pay the online application fees through Credit card /Debit card/ Internet banking.

IIT Madras offers Foundational level Certificate, Online Degree, and Diploma courses in Data Science and programming for a duration of 1 to 3 years. There are three levels in the online degree program and to get a BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras, a learner has to successfully complete all three levels. The levels are as follows: Foundational Level: 

• Courses: 8
• Duration: 8 Months - 3 Years

Diploma Level: 

• Courses: 12
• Duration: 12Months - 3 Years

Degree Level:

• Courses: 11
• Duration: 12Months - 3 Years

There are two entry modes of the program, first is Regular entry in which students will have to start from the foundation level, and to get a B.Sc degree, he/she will have to cross all the levels. Second is Diploma only entry in which students, mostly working professionals or learners with foundational level knowledge, will be entering at Diploma level and cannot proceed to the degree level. After successful completion of the diploma level, they can get a Diploma in programming or data science from IIT Madras.

IIT Madras Online Degree & Diploma Eligibility Criteria 

For Regular Entry:

• The candidate must have studied Mathematics and English in class 10.
• They should have cleared class 12 or equivalent in 2021 or 2022. 
• The candidate should be:

(i) currently enrolled / previously enrolled in any Bachelor's Degree program in campus mode OR (ii) completed 1 year (campus mode only) diploma OR (iii) completed CA Inter

IIT Madras Online Degree & Diploma Selection Criteria

All the applicants will have to go through the qualifier process in which they will be required to complete the given assignment. Only those who get minimum required average assignment scores will be allowed to appear for the Qualifier Exam. Candidates who pass the qualifier exam will be able to register for the foundational level of the courses via regular entry. 

IIT Madras Online Degree & Diploma Application Process

• Visit the online degree portal of IIT Madras (onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in).
• Click on the “Admissions” tab on the menu. 
• Click on the “Apply Now” button to register for the program.
• Sign in with your Google account.
• Enter your personal and academic details.
• Pay the application fee of INR 3000 (for General/OBC), and INR 1500 (for SC/ST category students).
• Submit the form.

Documents Required

• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Photo ID Card Scan - Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / 12th Admit card with photo / other Government ID with photo
• Category Certificate - only for applicants who select SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS

IIT Madras offers a Ph.D. under the following departments-

• Engineering
• Science
• Humanities & Social Studies
• Management

M.S (Research) is offered under- Engineering & Management

IIT Madras Ph.D. & M.S. (Research) Eligibility

M.S. (Research) 

• B.E/B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline
• Candidates with MFT (Major Field Test) are also eligible to apply for the M.S program.

Ph.D. 

• Master or a dual degree in the relevant disciplines with a CGPA of 6.5 or above.
• Candidates with B.E/B.Tech the degree can apply to pursue directly for Ph.D. (M.S+Ph.D.) in Engineering or Sciences after their Bachelor’s degree. Meritorious M.S scholars with CGPA>8.0 are eligible to upgrade to the Ph.D. program in the same department and will receive a dual degree i.e. (M.S+Ph.D.) on completion of the program.

IIT Madras Ph.D. & M.S. (Research) Selection Criteria

For Ph.D. programs, a valid Score in UGC NET, CSIR NET, or JRF is required while for MS (By Research) program a good score in GATE is mandatory. 

Research courses in the field of Management, the candidates must have an MBA degree with a valid JRF or NET score.

How to Apply?

• Visit IIT Madras website
• Click on the “Research Programs”
• Log in to the “Research Admission Portal”
• Go to “Apply to Department”
• Register and fill in the application form.
• The application fee is INR. 1000/- for all the research programs offered by the institute. Pay the same via Credit/ Debit card or Net Banking.
• Upload the necessary documents
• Submit the form.

Documents to be uploaded-

1. GATE scorecard
2. Recent passport-sized photograph
3. Nationality certificate
4. Disability certificate
5. Caste certificate
6. Grade Cards (10+2+3+2)

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