IIT Madras Admission 2026 is currently open for UG and PG programs in Engineering and Science. Students can apply for major programs such as B.Tech and M.Tech through national entrance exams and the required counselling process. For the BS Data Science and Applications program, the total fee ranges from INR 2.86 lakh to INR 4.50 lakh, with a one-time registration fee of INR 3,000.

The institute also admits students to MBA, M.Sc, BS, and PhD programs. Selection is based on exams such as JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT, followed by JoSAA, COAP, JOAPS, written test, or interview as required for the course.

  • B.Tech remains the most preferred course at IIT Madras. Students are selected through JEE Advanced rank and then get seats through JoSAA counselling.
  • 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 GATE scores and COAP counselling. For MBA, selection is through CAT, followed by a written test and PI.
  • For M.Sc admission, IIT Madras accepts IIT JAM scores and completes seat allotment through JOAPS counselling.

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

IIT Madras Admission Dates 2026

Event Current Date
GATE 2027 regular online registration closes September 27, 2026
GATE 2027 extended online registration with late fee closes October 5, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification October 14 to October 21, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examination February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result March 19, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 registration September 12 to October 12, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 examination February 14, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027
CAT 2026 registration August 3 to September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card availability November 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result First week of January 2027

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

IIT Madras UG Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers UG admission through routes linked to JEE Advanced, JoSAA counselling, and other course-specific selection methods. B.Tech applicants must pass 10+2 with PCM and at least 75% marks. Final selection is based on a valid JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA Counselling.

IIT Madras B.Tech Expected JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026

For 2026, admission is expected to stay highly competitive in branches such as CSE, AI, and Electrical Engineering. The expected General Category closing ranks below are based on the 2025 JoSAA closing ranks and recent admission trends.

Course Expected Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering178
Artificial Intelligence314
Electrical Engineering872
Mechanical Engineering2516
Aerospace Engineering3274
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering2897
B.Tech + M.Tech Engineering Design3448
Chemical Engineering4195
Biological Engineering5382
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering5634
Civil Engineering6248
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering7589

IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025

The General Category JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff at IIT Madras is listed below with first round and last round closing ranks.

Course First Round Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering171171
Artificial Intelligence292306
Electrical Engineering741849
Mechanical Engineering23542468
Aerospace Engineering27493211
Chemical Engineering38044116
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering50295499
Biological Engineering46455261
Civil Engineering56296112
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering69267433

The BS Data Science and Applications program uses a flexible term-wise structure from Foundation level to Degree level. Its curriculum covers mathematics, statistics, and programming, and students are evaluated through assignments, quizzes, and exams. The Industry Interaction Cell provides internship support for data and tech roles, while outcomes depend on each student's skills and performance. 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.

IIT Madras Dual Degree Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers dual degree programs such as 5-year B.Tech + M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Design, along with 4-year BS + MS in Biological Sciences and Physics. The eligibility and selection details are given below.

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

IIT Madras Dual Degree Cutoff

The table gives the General Category first round JEE Advanced cutoff for 2025 and 2024.

Course Closing Rank 2025 Closing Rank 2024
B.Tech + M.Tech Aerospace Engineering28082984
B.Tech + M.Tech Engineering Design30763656

IIT Madras BS Cutoff

The General Category JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff for BS courses is given below for the first and last rounds.

Course First Round Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
Physics25563804
Biological Sciences955510290

IIT Madras PG Admission 2026

IIT Madras PG admission covers M.Tech, MBA, EMBA, M.Sc, and MA programs. The selection process changes by course: M.Tech uses GATE and COAP, MBA uses CAT with further selection rounds, M.Sc uses IIT JAM and JOAPS, and MA uses GATE.

IIT Madras M.Tech Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers full-time M.Tech programs in several specialisations. Students need a relevant BE, B.Tech, BS, or B.Arch degree with at least 60% marks. Selection is based on a valid GATE score and COAP counselling.

IIT Madras M.Tech Cutoff

For the General Category, M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering closed at 881 in 2025, while Artificial Intelligence & Data Science closed at 866. The table compares 2025 and 2024 GATE closing ranks.

Course Closing Rank (2025) Closing Rank (2024)
Computer Science and Engineering881845
Microelectronics and VLSI Design881801
Integrated Circuit Technology944762
Building Technology and Construction Management775751
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science866744
Mechanical Design808734
Petroleum Engineering487706
Structural Engineering704705
Electronic System Design and Instrumentation829692
Manufacturing Engineering632604
Ocean Structures511597
Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing526586
Aerospace Engineering699577
Chemical Engineering618561
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering528473

IIT Madras MBA Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers MBA and Executive MBA programs in specialisations such as Finance, HR & OB, Marketing, Operations, Integrative Management, and Information Systems. The course-wise eligibility and selection rules are listed below.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBABachelor's degree with 60% marksCAT + Written Test + PI
EMBABachelor's degree with 60% marks + 3 year work experienceWritten Ability Test + PI

IIT Madras MBA Cutoff

For the General Category, the IIT Madras CAT 2025 cutoff percentile needed for shortlisting is shown below.

Category Cutoff Percentile
Overall85
VARC50
QA50
DILR50

Students Also Asked

Ques. Can a student enter IIT Madras M.Tech without taking GATE?

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

Ques. Will a 70 percentile CAT score be enough for IIT Madras MBA?

Ans. No. A CAT score of 70 percentile is not likely to be enough for MBA admission at IIT Madras. Recent trends show an overall General Category cutoff of 85 percentile, with at least 50 percentile each in VARC, QA, and DILR.

VARC: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

QA: Quantitative Aptitude

DILR: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

IIT Madras M.Sc and MA Admission 2026

IIT Madras offers BS, M.Sc, and MA programs across different disciplines. For M.Sc admission, students need IIT JAM and JOAPS counselling. MA admission is based on GATE.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BS10+2JEE Advanced / IISER Aptitude Test
M.Sc
Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks		IIT JAM + JOAPS Counselling
MAGATE

IIT Madras MA Cutoff

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

Course Closing Rank
Economics737
Development Studies679
English563

IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025

IIT Madras has released the IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for the General Category. In the last round, M.Sc Physics closed at 159, M.Sc Chemistry at 228, and M.Sc Mathematics at 208.

Course First Round Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
M.Sc Physics133159
M.Sc Chemistry198228
M.Sc Mathematics135208

IIT Madras PhD Admission 2026

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

IIT Madras Scholarships 2026

IIT Madras provides scholarships and financial support to meritorious students and students from economically weaker families. Major scholarship options are listed below.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefits
Institute Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipStudents with parental income below INR 4.5 lakh per annum67% tuition fee waiver is available for 25% of the admitted students
Institute SC/ST ScholarshipEligible SC/ST students with parental income below INR 4.5 lakh per annumFree messing, pocket allowance, and tuition fee exemption
Aditya Birla ScholarshipSelected top-performing students based on JEE rankINR 60,000 per year
OPJEMS ScholarshipMeritorious B.Tech students selected based on JEE rank and CGPAINR 65,000 per year
Inspire ScholarshipStudents admitted to Dual Degree (BS-MS) programmesINR 80,000 per year

IIT Madras Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Do all MBA applicants need a CAT score for IIT Madras?

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

Ques. Which categories get reserved seats at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras follows reservation 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. Are online degree programs available at IIT Madras?

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

Ques. How does IIT Madras shortlist students for MBA admission?

Ans. IIT Madras uses CAT score, past academic record, work experience, academic diversity, and gender while shortlisting MBA applicants. Final selection depends on the combined score from these factors and the personal interview. The weightage is given below:

Parameter Weightage
CAT Score75%
Work Experience10%
Degree5%
HSC3%
SSLC2%
Gender3%
Diversity2%

Ques. What age limit applies 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 JEE Advanced rank of 426 get B.Tech CSE at IIT Madras?

Ans. No. For B.Tech CSE, the JEE Advanced 2025 General Category closing rank was 171 in both round 1 and the closing round. A student with rank 426 cannot get B.Tech CSE, but may have a chance in other engineering programs such as B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, and B.Tech Chemical Engineering.

Ques. What were the MA and M.Sc admission cutoffs at IIT Madras?

Ans. For MA courses, IIT Madras accepts GATE scores. The GATE 2025 General Category round 1 cutoff was 563 for MA English, 679 for MA Development Studies, and 737 for MA Economics. For M.Sc courses, IIT Madras accepts IIT JAM scores. The IIT JAM 2025 General Category first round cutoff was 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 program in Data Science?

Ans. No. IIT Madras offers the BS program in Data Science and Applications without making JEE Main or JEE Advanced compulsory. Students with Class 10-level Mathematics skills can enroll directly, but they must pass the institute's qualifier examination after one month to continue in the program.