Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, was established in Chennai. It was the third IIT in India made by the Government of India and presently, its fame is not bound within national boundaries as people outside the country praise it a lot for its excellence in technical education, basic and applied research, innovation and entrepreneurship. IIT Madras is an autonomous institution that is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
A well-versed faculty at IIT Madras comprises extremely knowledgeable members who are dedicated to providing quality education and training. Students are benefited with ‘hands-on-experience’ methods by professors.
IIT Madras is a co-ed institution that offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Engineering Physics; BTech + MTech in Aerospace Engineering M.Tech and Applied Mechanics, Biological Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Design, Robotics, Electric Vehicles, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; BSc + MSc in Physics and Biological Sciences. Admission at IIT Madras is conducted online through the official website. Candidates willing to take admission must meet all the eligibility criteria. It is important for students to appear for the JEE Advanced and scores obtained in that exam will determine their selection. Candidates must have completed 10+2 exams from a recognized board.
An opportunity for a range of scholarships and financial aid for needy meritorious students is available at IIT Madras. Some of the scholarships for undergraduate students include 'Institute Merit-cumMeans Scholarship', 'Institute free studentship', 'Institute Notional Prize', 'Girish Ready Scholarship', ‘Sir V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship’, 'Indian Women's Association at Bonn Scholarship', ‘M Sankaraiha and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship’, 'Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For SC students', ‘Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship’, 'MHRD scholarship for single Girl child' etc.
A placement cell at IIT Madras operates all placement related activities. Final-year students get placement opportunities which lead them towards the professional world. Reputable recruiters in the field of science and technology hire students at a large number every year. Placement drives at the institute observe a salary package ranging from 70 LPA to an average of 20.58 LPA.
A huge library with numerous books and e-resources, well equipped course specific labs, well-furnished hostel accommodation separate for boys and girls, indoor and outdoor sports complex for various games, 24/7 medical facilities for students, well-equipped air-conditioning smart classrooms, an auditorium, seminar halls, transportation services, on-campus WIFI access, 2 shopping complexes, on-campus ATM and hygienically maintained several canteens are amongst the facilities which the IIT Madras provides.
Highlights
Admission Procedure
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras’s admissions are conducted through online. To apply for their undergraduate degrees, candidates must meet all the required eligibility requirements of the course in which the candidate is applying for. The candidate has to go through the online admission process in the website. Most importantly the candidates must get a valid Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced score in order to be admitted to Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), B.Tech-M.Tech and B.Sc-M.Sc programmes. While the admission criteria and eligibility differ from course to course, all students must have passed their 10+2 school leaving test from a recognised board of secondary education. Primarily the admission of this IIT Madras takes place on the merit obtained in the aforesaid exams.
IIT Madras also offers a range of postgraduate degree courses including Master of Technology (M.Tech)Master of Science (M.Sc) Master of Arts ( Master of Business Administration ( Doctor of Philosophy (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM)
Faculty
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras's faculty members are extremely knowledgeable and very helpful to their students. They are pretty much concerned about the entire learning process and follow many enthusiastic ways to teach in their classrooms. They are always very approachable, students get their help whenever they are in need of it. According to the course curriculum the professors employ effective 'hands-on experience' methods, so that it benefits students the most.
Placements
All placement-related activities are managed by a placement cell at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The placement cell of IIT Madras offers final-year students placement opportunities. The recruiters frequently attend IIT Madras placement drives since they view it as one of the top national centres of excellence. The faculty participates in numerous consultancy services through the IIT Madras placement cell. In order to serve the country in many of its technological and scientific fields, IIT Madras has established high standards of quality and advanced the boundaries of teaching, research, and consulting. IIT Madras upholds solid ties with recruiters and consistently takes the lead on industry-collaborative projects.
Scholarships
Undergraduate students of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras are eligible for a variety of scholarships. IIT Madras students are strongly encouraged to submit applications for these scholarships. There are different scholarships where the undergraduate students are eligible to apply for, such as ''Institute Merit-cumMeans Scholarship'', ''Institute free studentship'', ''Institute Notional Prize'', ''Girish Ready Scholarship'', ''Indian Womens Association at Bonn Scholarship'', ''Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment'' , ''MHRD scholarship for single Girl child'' etc. They can avail all kinds of the National, State and IIT Scholarship like the other IIT students.
Contact Details
Chennai-600036
044 22578133
tppro@iitm.ac.in
Latest Updates: 4th September, 2024
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