IIT Madras Admission 2026 is open for UG and PG courses in Engineering and Science, including B.Tech and M.Tech. The institute also admits students to MBA, M.Sc, BS, and PhD programs through national entrance tests such as JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT, followed by the required counselling or selection rounds.

For the BS Data Science and Applications program, the total fee ranges from INR 2.86 lakh to INR 4.50 lakh, along with a one-time registration fee of INR 3,000.

  • B.Tech remains the most sought-after program at IIT Madras. Students need a valid JEE Advanced rank and must take part in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.
  • For General Category students, the IIT Madras JEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff for B.Tech courses was between 171 and 7433 across branches.
  • For M.Tech, IIT Madras uses the GATE score and COAP counselling. For MBA, selection is based on CAT, a written test, and PI.
  • For M.Sc, IIT Madras considers the IIT JAM score, followed by JOAPS counselling.

Note: From the 2025-26 academic session, IIT Madras has started the Science Olympiad Excellence (ScOpE) admission scheme for UG programs. This route is for students with strong performance in national and international Olympiads and works outside the JEE Advanced framework.

IIT Madras Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
GATE 2027 application rectification starts October 14, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification closes October 21, 2026
JAM 2027 application window closes October 19, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examination dates February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
JAM 2027 examination date February 14, 2027
JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027
GATE 2027 result March 19, 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIT Madras UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, IIT Madras offers B.Tech, BS, and dual degree options. B.Tech admission is for students who have passed 10+2 with PCM with a minimum of 75% marks. The selection process uses JEE Advanced rank, followed by JoSAA Counselling.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech 10+2 with PCM with a minimum of 75% marks JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
BS 10+2 JEE Advanced / IISER Aptitude Test
B.Tech + M.Tech 10+2 with PCM with a minimum of 75% marks JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
BS + MS 10+2 with PCM with a minimum of 75% marks JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling

IIT Madras offers 5-year B.Tech + M.Tech programs in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Design. It also offers 4-year BS + MS programs in Biological Sciences and Physics.

The BS Data Science and Applications program follows a flexible term-wise path from Foundation level to Degree level. Its curriculum includes mathematics, statistics, and programming. Students are evaluated through assignments, quizzes, and exams. Internship support is offered through the Industry Interaction Cell for data and technology roles, while outcomes depend on the student's skills and performance.

IIT Madras PG Admission 2026

IIT Madras PG admission covers M.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, M.Sc, and MA programs. M.Tech admission is based on GATE and COAP counselling, MBA admission uses CAT with further selection rounds, and M.Sc admission is through IIT JAM and JOAPS Counselling.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
M.Tech Relevant BE/B.Tech/BS/B.Arch degree with at least 60% marks GATE + COAP Counselling
MBA Bachelor degree with 60% marks CAT + Written Test + PI
EMBA Bachelor degree with 60% marks + 3 year work experience Written Ability Test + PI
M.Sc Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks IIT JAM + JOAPS Counselling
MA Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks GATE

The MBA and Executive MBA programs are offered in specialisations such as Finance, HR & OB, Marketing, Operations, Integrative Management, and Information Systems.

IIT Madras PhD Admission 2026

For PhD admission at IIT Madras, students must have a Master degree in the relevant subject with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5. Selection is based on GATE, UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, or an equivalent qualification, followed by a written test and/or Personal Interview.

IIT Madras Cutoff 2026

IIT Madras JEE Advanced 2026 Expected Cutoff

For General Category students, IIT Madras admission through JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to stay highly competitive for branches such as CSE, AI, and Electrical Engineering. The expected closing ranks based on the 2025 JoSAA closing ranks and recent admission trends are listed below.

Course Expected Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering 178
Artificial Intelligence 314
Electrical Engineering 872
Mechanical Engineering 2516
Aerospace Engineering 3274
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering 2897
B.Tech + M.Tech Engineering Design 3448
Chemical Engineering 4195
Biological Engineering 5382
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 5634
Civil Engineering 6248
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering 7589

IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025

The General Category JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff for B.Tech programs at IIT Madras is given below.

Course First Round Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering 171 171
Artificial Intelligence 292 306
Electrical Engineering 741 849
Mechanical Engineering 2354 2468
Aerospace Engineering 2749 3211
Chemical Engineering 3804 4116
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 5029 5499
Biological Engineering 4645 5261
Civil Engineering 5629 6112
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering 6926 7433

IIT Madras Dual Degree Courses Cutoff

The General Category JEE Advanced cutoff for dual degree courses is listed below.

Course Closing Rank 2025 Closing Rank 2024
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering 2808 2984
B.Tech + M.Tech Engineering Design 3076 3656

IIT Madras M.Tech Cutoff

For General Category M.Tech admission, Computer Science and Engineering closed at 881 in 2025, while Artificial Intelligence & Data Science closed at 866. The 2025 and 2024 GATE cutoffs are shown below.

Course Closing Rank 2025 Closing Rank 2024
Computer Science and Engineering 881 845
Microelectronics and VLSI Design 881 801
Integrated Circuit Technology 944 762
Building Technology and Construction Management 775 751
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 866 744
Mechanical Design 808 734
Petroleum Engineering 487 706
Structural Engineering 704 705
Electronic System Design and Instrumentation 829 692
Manufacturing Engineering 632 604
Ocean Structures 511 597
Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing 526 586
Aerospace Engineering 699 577
Chemical Engineering 618 561
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 528 473

IIT Madras MBA Cutoff

The General Category CAT cutoff 2025 for MBA shortlisting at IIT Madras is given below.

Category Cutoff Percentile
Overall 85
VARC 50
QA 50
DILR 50

IIT Madras BS Cutoff

The General Category JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff for BS courses is shown below.

Course First Round Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
Physics 2556 3804
Biological Sciences 9555 10290

IIT Madras MA Cutoff

The General Category GATE 2025 cutoff for MA courses is listed below.

Course Closing Rank
Economics 737
Development Studies 679
English 563

IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025

For General Category M.Sc admission, the IIT JAM 2025 last round closing ranks were 159 for Physics, 228 for Chemistry, and 208 for Mathematics.

Course First Round Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
M.Sc Physics 133 159
M.Sc Chemistry 198 228
M.Sc Mathematics 135 208

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

IIT Madras provides scholarships and financial support to meritorious students and students from economically weaker backgrounds. The major scholarship schemes are listed below.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefits
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Students with parental income below INR 4.5 lakh per annum 67% tuition fee waiver is available for 25% of the admitted students
Institute SC/ST Scholarship Eligible SC/ST students with parental income below INR 4.5 lakh per annum Free messing, pocket allowance, and tuition fee exemption
Aditya Birla Scholarship Selected top-performing students based on JEE rank INR 60,000 per year
OPJEMS Scholarship Meritorious B.Tech students selected based on JEE rank and CGPA INR 65,000 per year
Inspire Scholarship Students admitted to Dual Degree (BS-MS) programmes INR 80,000 per year

IIT Madras Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Can MBA applicants skip CAT for IIT Madras admission?

Ans. Graduates need a CAT score for MBA admission at IIT Madras. IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8 or above do not need CAT. Defence personnel are also exempt from CAT and may get admission directly through government agencies.

Ques. How does reservation work for IIT Madras admission?

Ans. IIT Madras follows reservation rules for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD students. The seat reservation is given below.

  • 15% seats are reserved for SC
  • 7.5% seats are reserved for ST
  • 27% seats are reserved for OBC-NCL
  • Up to 10% seats are reserved for EWS
  • 5% seats are reserved for PwD within each category, including OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST

Ques. Which online degree options are available at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras offers online BS programs in Data Science & Applications and Electronic Systems. Students can enter through qualifier rounds held by the institute. Direct admission is also possible through JEE Advanced score.

Ques. What factors are used for MBA shortlisting at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras shortlists MBA applicants using CAT score, past academics, work experience, academic diversity, and gender. Final selection uses these shortlisting factors along with the Personal Interview.

Parameter Weightage
CAT Score 75%
Work Experience 10%
Degree 5%
HSC 3%
SSLC 2%
Gender 3%
Diversity 2%

Ques. What is the age rule for IIT Madras admission?

Ans. As per Government of India guidelines, the maximum age limit is 25 years for General Category students and 30 years for OBC-NCL students.

Ques. Can a student get IIT Madras B.Tech CSE with JEE Advanced rank 426?

Ans. A General Category rank of 426 is not enough for B.Tech CSE at IIT Madras because the JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff for CSE was 171 in both round 1 and the closing round. Such students may still have a chance in programs such as B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, and B.Tech Chemical Engineering.

Ques. What scores were needed for M.Sc and MA admission at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras uses IIT JAM for M.Sc and GATE for MA. In GATE 2025, the General Category round 1 cutoffs were 563 for MA English, 679 for MA Development Studies, and 737 for MA Economics. In IIT JAM 2025, the General Category round 1 cutoffs were 133 for M.Sc Physics, 198 for M.Sc Chemistry, and 135 for M.Sc Mathematics.

Ques. Is JEE required for the IIT Madras BS Data Science and Applications program?

Ans. No, students can join the BS Data Science and Applications program without JEE Main or JEE Advanced. There is no entrance examination for admission, and students with Class 10-level Mathematics skills can enrol directly. To continue in the program, they must clear the institute qualifier examination held after 1 month.

Ques. Can students apply for M.Tech at IIT Madras without GATE?

Ans. Yes. Students who completed B.Tech from an IIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 can apply for M.Tech at IIT Madras without a GATE score. They must apply through the IIT Madras admission portal and meet the department selection rules.

Ques. Is 70 percentile in CAT enough for IIT Madras MBA?

Ans. A CAT percentile of 70 is unlikely to be enough for IIT Madras MBA admission. Recent trends show an overall General Category cutoff of 85 percentile, with at least 50 percentile each in VARC, QA, and DILR.

VARC means Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.

QA means Quantitative Aptitude.

DILR means Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.