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Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the top engineering institute in the country, with an NIRF Rank of 1 in the NIRF Ranking 2024. The institute has consistently ranked number one over the past decade.
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IIT Madras has established a new Career Pathway Centre to guide students to better opportunities in their careers. The cell includes the Placement and Internships Cell, Career Development Cell, and Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Madras.
IIT Madras also conducts a dedicated placement drive for PWD students, with recruiters such as JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Airbus, Ohmium, and GKN Aerospace. In 2023-24, over 15 companies recruited and provided career guidance to the students.
Here’s the Overview of the Median and Average course-wise packages offered for the Latest batches
Programs | Average CTC (in LPA) | Median CTC (in LPA) |
B.Tech | ₹20.84 | ₹17.50 |
Dual Degree | ₹21.48 | ₹18.10 |
M.Tech | ₹18.66 | ₹15.00 |
M.Sc | ₹17.96 | ₹14.99 |
M.A. | ₹12.37 | ₹11.00 |
MS | ₹22.17 | ₹19.83 |
PhD | ₹21.00 | ₹19.25 |
For the 2024-25 Session, over 300 PPOs were offered to the students of IIT Madras from 50+ Companies in the recruitment process. 701 students were selected for internships, and the drive concluded with 188 companies.
The table below displays the department-wise Statistics for the Intership placements.
Departments | Number of Students Placed |
Aerospace Engineering | 14 |
Applied Mechanics | 6 |
Bio-Technology | 29 |
Chemical Engineering | 59 |
Civil Engineering | 37 |
Computer Science and Engineering. | 118 |
Electrical Engineering | 144 |
Engineering Design | 19 |
Humanities and Social Sciences | 13 |
Management Studies | 87 |
Mathematics | 1 |
Mechanical Engineering | 101 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 34 |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engg | 19 |
Physics | 20 |
Total | 701 |
Let's take a look at the Sector-wise placement statistics for the students placed in Internships. Recruiters offered a wide range of internship roles, giving students opportunities in different fields.
Sector-wise placement statistics

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Benefits: ₹25,000 per annum
Eligibility: Based on JEE rank; parental income up to ₹5.50 lakhs; renewable each year with GPA ≥ 6.5
Number of Awardees: One student for the entire duration of the programme
IIT Madras is situated within a preserved section of Guindy National Park. The campus is home to diverse wildlife like blackbucks and deer, and features more than 300 plant species, making it one of the most eco-friendly educational campuses in India.
Yes, international students can apply to IIT Madras through various channels such as the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme or Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarships, depending on their qualifications and nationality.
IIT Madras offers a number of online learning opportunities, including a popular B.Sc. program in Data Science and Applications that is open to learners across India and globally, allowing flexible and accessible higher education.
Entrepreneurial students at IIT Madras can access resources through the Entrepreneurship Cell and the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC). These centers provide mentorship, funding, workspace, and networking opportunities to support startups and business ideas.
Yes, students can engage in interdisciplinary research across departments. Collaborative projects are supported through specialized research centers like the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and the Centre for Innovation.
IIT Madras promotes inclusivity by offering accessible infrastructure, assistive technologies, academic accommodations, and placement support specifically for students with disabilities.
IIT Madras has partnerships with numerous international universities. Through exchange programs, eligible students can study abroad for a semester, gaining exposure to global academic and cultural environments.
IIT Madras has made significant contributions in fields such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, water purification, and 5G communications. The IIT Madras Research Park facilitates the transition of research innovations into commercial products.
The alumni network of IIT Madras is highly active and globally spread. Alumni regularly contribute by mentoring students, offering internships, funding startups, and organizing events and networking opportunities.
Yes, IIT Madras students excel in both cultural and sporting events. The institute consistently performs well in Inter-IIT sports meets and hosts major festivals like Saarang and Shaastra, which attract nationwide participation.
IIT Madras is deeply involved in community outreach through initiatives like the School Connect program for school students, rural technology development, low-cost healthcare solutions, and other socially beneficial innovations.
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