IIT Madras Fees 2026 cover courses such as M.Tech, B.Tech and Ph.D, with total course fees starting at INR 12,000 for MDP and going up to INR 19.05 Lakhs for PGPEX. M.Tech fees are INR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 Lakhs, while B.Tech fees are INR 10.71 Lakhs - 16.91 Lakhs, based on the specialization. The article also includes application fees, scholarships and comparison details.

  • IIT Madras runs 144 courses across streams such as Science, Engineering, Arts, Management.
  • IIT Madras total fees, last checked on 08-Jun-2026, are INR 12,000 - 19.05 Lakhs for the full course duration.
  • The main courses at IIT Madras include M.Tech, B.Tech, Ph.D, BS + MS. Key specializations include M.Tech(Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing), B.Tech(Computer Science and Engineering), Ph.D(Biotechnology) and BS + MS(Physics).
  • IIT Madras M.Tech (Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing) fee is INR 2.67 Lakhs for the full 2 years.
  • IIT Madras B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) total fee is INR 10.71 Lakhs.
  • IIT Madras Ph.D (Biotechnology) total fee is INR 2.77 Lakhs.

IIT Madras Courses and Fees 2026

IIT Madras has course fees from INR 12,000 - 19.05 Lakhs for the complete programme. M.Tech and B.Tech are among the most chosen courses, with total fees of INR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 Lakhs and INR 10.71 Lakhs - 16.91 Lakhs.

LevelCourseTotal Fees (INR)
PGM.TechINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 Lakhs
UGB.TechINR 10.71 Lakhs - 16.91 Lakhs
DoctoratePh.DINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.77 Lakhs
UG + PGBS + MSINR 9.4 Lakhs - 11.49 Lakhs
PGM.ScINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 Lakhs
PGMAINR 2.47 Lakhs
PGMBAINR 12.91 Lakhs
PGEMBAINR 17 Lakhs - 19.05 Lakhs
DiplomaDiplomaINR 93,000
PG DiplomaPG DiplomaINR 5.9 Lakhs

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

IIT Madras Fees Comparison With Previous Year

IIT Madras average fee in 2026 is higher by INR 2.7 Lakhs compared with 2025. The course-wise year-on-year change is listed below.

Course2026 Fees (INR)2025 Fees (INR)Fees ChangeFees Verdict
M.TechINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 LakhsINR 49,200 - 1.82 LakhsINR 1.47 Lakhsincreased
B.TechINR 10.71 Lakhs - 16.91 LakhsINR 9.05 Lakhs - 11.67 LakhsINR 1.69 Lakhsincreased
Ph.DINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.77 LakhsINR 17,670 - 1.5 LakhsINR 1.74 Lakhsincreased
BS + MSINR 9.4 Lakhs - 11.49 LakhsINR 9.05 Lakhs - 11.67 LakhsINR 1.12 Lakhsincreased
M.ScINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 LakhsINR 40,800 - 1.82 LakhsINR 1.12 Lakhsincreased
MAINR 2.47 LakhsINR 49,200 - 1.62 LakhsINR 1.41 Lakhsincreased
MBAINR 12.91 LakhsINR 8.93 Lakhs - 11.62 LakhsINR 2.63 Lakhsincreased
EMBAINR 17 Lakhs - 19.05 LakhsINR 13 Lakhs - 17 LakhsINR 3.93 Lakhsincreased

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

Note: Students should visit the official website for updated fee details because the college may revise the above data.

IIT Madras Undergraduate UG Fees

IIT Madras UG fee details include B.Tech and BS + MS. B.Tech is a 4 years programme with 13 specializations and 1099 seats across all specializations. Admission eligibility for B.Tech is 10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced.

UG CourseDuration or DetailTotal Fees (INR)Eligibility
B.Tech4 years, 13 specializations, 1099 seatsINR 10.71 Lakhs - 16.91 Lakhs10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
BS + MSTop specialization: PhysicsINR 9.4 Lakhs - 11.49 LakhsNot specified

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IIT Madras B.Tech Fee by Candidate Category

  • General candidates must pay INR 10.71 Lakhs, including INR 8 Lakhs as tuition fee and INR 3,000 as admission fee.
  • SC/ST candidates must pay INR 2.71 Lakhs, including tuition fee of 0 and INR 3,000 as admission fee.
  • NRI candidates must pay INR 42.9 Lakhs, including INR 40 Lakhs as tuition fee and INR 50,000 as admission fee.

Note: Some fee components are paid only once.

IIT Madras B.Tech Top Specialization Fees

B.Tech at IIT Madras has top specializations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering.

B.Tech SpecializationTotal Fees (INR) - GeneralTuition FeeAdmission Fee
B.Tech Computer Science and EngineeringINR 10.71 LakhsINR 8 Lakhs (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
B.Tech Aerospace EngineeringINR 10.71 LakhsINR 8 Lakhs (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
B.Tech Mechanical EngineeringINR 10.71 LakhsINR 8 Lakhs (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
B.Tech Artificial IntelligenceINR 10.71 LakhsINR 8 Lakhs (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean EngineeringINR 10.71 LakhsINR 8 Lakhs (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)

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IIT Madras Other B.Tech Specialization Fees

B.Tech CourseTotal Fees (INR)
Engineering PhysicsINR 10.71 Lakhs
Electrical EngineeringINR 10.71 Lakhs
Biological EngineeringINR 10.71 Lakhs
Civil EngineeringINR 10.71 Lakhs
Metallurgical And Materials EngineeringINR 10.71 Lakhs
Computational EngineeringINR 10.71 Lakhs
Biomedical InstrumentationINR 10.71 Lakhs

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IIT Madras Postgraduate PG Fees

IIT Madras PG courses include M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, MBA, EMBA and PG Diploma. M.Tech is a 2 years course with 44 specializations and 681 seats across all specializations. For M.Tech admission, students need Graduation + GATE.

PG Course2026 Fees (INR)2025 Fees (INR)
M.TechINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 LakhsINR 49,200 - 1.82 Lakhs
M.ScINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 LakhsINR 40,800 - 1.82 Lakhs
MAINR 2.47 LakhsINR 49,200 - 1.62 Lakhs
MBAINR 12.91 LakhsINR 8.93 Lakhs - 11.62 Lakhs
EMBAINR 17 Lakhs - 19.05 LakhsINR 13 Lakhs - 17 Lakhs
PG DiplomaINR 5.9 Lakhs-

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

IIT Madras M.Tech Fee by Candidate Category

  • General candidates must pay INR 2.67 Lakhs, including INR 1 Lakh as tuition fee and INR 3,000 as admission fee.
  • SC/ST candidates must pay INR 1.67 Lakhs, including tuition fee of 0 and INR 3,000 as admission fee.
  • NRI candidates must pay INR 21.91 Lakhs, including INR 20 Lakhs as tuition fee and INR 50,000 as admission fee.

Note: Some fee components are paid only once.

IIT Madras M.Tech Top Specialization Fees

IIT Madras offers M.Tech in 44 specializations. Major specializations include Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science And Engineering, Microelectronics And Vlsi Design and Biomedical Engineering.

M.Tech SpecializationTotal Fees (INR) - GeneralTuition FeeAdmission Fee
M.Tech Industrial Mathematics & Scientific ComputingINR 2.67 LakhsINR 1 Lakh (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data ScienceINR 2.67 LakhsINR 1 Lakh (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
M.Tech Computer Science And EngineeringINR 2.67 LakhsINR 1 Lakh (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
M.Tech Microelectronics And Vlsi DesignINR 2.67 LakhsINR 1 Lakh (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
M.Tech Biomedical EngineeringINR 2.67 LakhsINR 1 Lakh (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)

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IIT Madras Other M.Tech Specialization Fees

M.Tech CourseTotal Fees (INR)
Aerospace EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Mechanical DesignINR 2.67 Lakhs
Electronic System Design and InstrumentationINR 2.67 Lakhs
Structural EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Building Technology And Construction ManagementINR 2.67 Lakhs
Power Systems And Power ElectronicsINR 2.67 Lakhs
Petroleum EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Communication And Signal ProcessingINR 2.67 Lakhs
Computational and Experimental MechanicsINR 2.67 Lakhs
Environmental EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Chemical EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Thermal EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
NanotechnologyINR 2.67 Lakhs
RF and PhotonicsINR 2.67 Lakhs
Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
BioprocessINR 2.67 Lakhs
Integrated Circuit TechnologyINR 2.67 Lakhs
Transportation EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Control & OptimizationINR 2.67 Lakhs
Geotechnical EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Manufacturing EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Ocean StructuresINR 2.67 Lakhs
Ocean Technology And ManagementINR 2.67 Lakhs
Advanced Materials Science & TechnologyINR 2.67 Lakhs
AerodynamicsINR 2.67 Lakhs
Automotive EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Communication SystemsINR 2.67 Lakhs
Computational EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Dynamics & ControlINR 2.67 Lakhs
Electrical Vehicle EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Energy System EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Hydraulics & Water Resource EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Industrial MetallurgyINR 2.67 Lakhs
Information SecurityINR 2.67 Lakhs
Quantum TechnologyINR 2.67 Lakhs
Robotics EngineeringINR 2.67 Lakhs
Semiconductor TechnologyINR 2.67 Lakhs
Vlsi TechnologyINR 2.67 Lakhs

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IIT Madras Ph.D Fees

IIT Madras Ph.D is a 3 years doctorate programme offered in 19 specializations. The total fee is INR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.77 Lakhs, depending on the specialization, and the eligibility is Post Graduation.

Ph.D Course DetailValue
Duration3 years
Specializations19
Total FeesINR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.77 Lakhs
EligibilityPost Graduation
General candidate total feeINR 2.77 Lakhs
General candidate tuition feeINR 30,000
General candidate admission feeINR 3,000

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

Note: Some fee components are paid only once.

IIT Madras Ph.D Top Specialization Fees

The top Ph.D specializations at IIT Madras are Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Civil Engineering.

Ph.D SpecializationTotal Fees (INR) - GeneralTuition FeeAdmission Fee
Ph.D BiotechnologyINR 2.77 LakhsINR 30,000 (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
Ph.D PhysicsINR 2.77 LakhsINR 30,000 (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
Ph.D ChemistryINR 2.77 LakhsINR 30,000 (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
Ph.D MathematicsINR 2.77 LakhsINR 30,000 (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)
Ph.D Civil EngineeringINR 2.77 LakhsINR 30,000 (Total)INR 3,000 (One Time)

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IIT Madras Other Ph.D Specialization Fees

Ph.D CourseTotal Fees (INR)
Humanities And Social ScienceINR 2.77 Lakhs
Computer Science And EngineeringINR 2.77 Lakhs
Management StudiesINR 2.77 Lakhs
Mechanical EngineeringINR 2.77 Lakhs
Chemical EngineeringINR 2.77 Lakhs
Electrical EngineeringINR 2.77 Lakhs
Engineering DesignINR 2.77 Lakhs
Metallurgical Engineering And Materials ScienceINR 2.77 Lakhs
Applied MechanicsINR 2.77 Lakhs
Climate & Ocean ScienceINR 2.77 Lakhs
Artificial Intelligence & Data ScienceINR 2.77 Lakhs
InterdisciplinaryINR 2.77 Lakhs
Medical SciencesINR 2.77 Lakhs

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Note: The above fees are taken from official sources and can change after the latest college notification. Students should check the official website for current fees.

IIT Madras Certificate & Diploma Course Fees

IIT Madras offers diploma and PG diploma options. The diploma fee is INR 93,000, while the PG Diploma fee is INR 5.9 Lakhs.

Course2026 Fees (INR)2025 Fees (INR)
DiplomaINR 93,000-
PG DiplomaINR 5.9 Lakhs-

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IIT Madras Application Fees

Students applying to IIT Madras pay an application fee during admission to book a seat in the selected course. The application fee differs by course.

  • M.Tech : INR 300 - 1,000
  • Ph.D : INR 500 - 1,000
  • BS + MS : INR 500 - 1,000
  • M.Sc : INR 300 - 1,000
  • MA : INR 300 - 600
  • MBA : INR 800 - 1,600
  • BS : INR 500 - 1,000

Note: The application fees listed above are indicative and can change after a college notice. Students should check the official website or visit the campus for updated information.

IIT Madras Scholarship & Financial Aid

IIT Madras provides scholarships for meritorious students to lower the overall cost of study. Students may use these financial aid options from the institute and the government to manage their course fees.

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

Students considering IIT Madras can also compare it with other institutes that have similar or nearby academic quality.

College NameFeesAverage PackageReturn on investment
IIT DelhiINR 5.13 LakhsINR 25.82 Lakhs100%
IIT BombayINR 4.55 LakhsINR 23.5 Lakhs100%
IIT KharagpurINR 6.64 LakhsINR 24.3 Lakhs100%
IIT KanpurINR 3.48 LakhsINR 17.2 Lakhs100%
BITS PilaniINR 14.12 LakhsINR 22 Lakhs100%
MIT-WPUINR 15.86 LakhsINR 7 Lakhs45%
IISc BangaloreINR 1.32 LakhsINR 28 Lakhs100%

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IIT Madras Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does M.Tech cost at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras M.Tech total fee is INR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 Lakhs for the full course. M.Tech Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing costs INR 2.67 Lakhs. M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science And Engineering and Microelectronics And Vlsi Design also have total fees of INR 2.67 Lakhs, INR 2.67 Lakhs, INR 2.67 Lakhs and INR 2.67 Lakhs respectively.

Ques. What is the B.Tech specialization fee range at IIT Madras?

Ans. B.Tech at IIT Madras has a total fee range of INR 10.71 Lakhs - 16.91 Lakhs. B.Tech CSE costs INR 10.71 Lakhs. Aerospace, Mechanical and Artificial Intelligence specializations have fees of INR 10.71 Lakhs, INR 10.71 Lakhs, INR 10.71 Lakhs and INR 10.71 Lakhs respectively.

Ques. What fee should students expect for Ph.D specializations at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras Ph.D total fee is INR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.77 Lakhs. Ph.D Biotechnology has a total fee of INR 2.77 Lakhs. Ph.D Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics have total fees of INR 2.77 Lakhs, INR 2.77 Lakhs, INR 2.77 Lakhs and INR 2.77 Lakhs respectively.

Ques. What is the BS + MS fee at IIT Madras?

Ans. The BS + MS total fee at IIT Madras is INR 9.4 Lakhs - 11.49 Lakhs. BS + MS Physics has a total fee of INR 11.49 Lakhs. BS + MS Biological Sciences has total fees of INR 11.49 Lakhs and INR 11.49 Lakhs respectively.

Ques. What is the M.Sc fee range at IIT Madras?

Ans. IIT Madras M.Sc total fee is INR 1.97 Lakhs - 2.67 Lakhs. M.Sc Mathematics costs INR 2.67 Lakhs. M.Sc Physics and Chemistry have total fees of INR 2.67 Lakhs, INR 2.67 Lakhs and INR 2.67 Lakhs respectively.

Ques. Which institutes can students compare with IIT Madras?

Ans. Students can compare IIT Madras with IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.

Ques. What application fee does IIT Madras charge for different courses?

Ans. IIT Madras application fees are listed below.

  • M.Tech : INR 300 - 1,000
  • Ph.D : INR 500 - 1,000
  • BS + MS : INR 500 - 1,000
  • M.Sc : INR 300 - 1,000
  • MA : INR 300 - 600
  • MBA : INR 800 - 1,600
  • BS : INR 500 - 1,000

Ques. Does IIT Madras give strong placement returns?

Ans. IIT Madras has good ROI and reports an average package of INR 21.48 Lakhs.