Question 1

What is the hostel fee at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

IIT Madras offers 20 hostels, including for both boys and girls. The hostel fee structure for students admitted in the January 2025 batch for B.Tech, Dual Degree, MA, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, MS, and PhD scholars is provided below:DetailsNew Admission (For Single)New Admission (For Married)Hostel Admission FeeINR 500INR 500Establishment - A ChargesINR 7500INR 7500Establishment - B ChargesINR 1500INR 1500RO Water ChargesINR 500INR 500Waste Disposal ChargesINR 250INR 250Extra-Curricular FeeINR 2000INR 2000Student Wellness FeeINR 500INR 500Student Medical Insurance Premium for Half YearINR 1209INR 1363Utility ChargesINR 5000INR 5000Refundable Deposit (New Admission Only)INR 5000INR 5000TotalINR 23959INR 24113

Question 2

What are the mess charges at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

Mess charges at IIT Madras are optional. It is not included in the hostel fees. Students have to pay the mess charges in advance for about 121 days. The mess charges valid for 5 months till May 2025 is mentioned below:DetailsAmountMess Charges for Non-Veg.INR 17,914Mess Charges for Veg.INR 17,152

Question 3

What are the scholarships offered by IIT Madras?

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IIT Madras offers scholarships to students based on their family income and JEE Advanced rank. The scholarships offered are Institute Merit-Cum Means Scholarship, Institute Free studentship, Girish Ready Scholarship, M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship, and Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship. The details for these scholarships are provided below:Name of the ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAward ScholarshipInstitute Merit-Cum Means ScholarshipFamily annual income should not exceed INR 4.5 Lakhs67% tuition exemptionInstitute Free StudentshipFamily annual income should not exceed INR 4.5 Lakhs67% tuition exemption.Girish Ready ScholarshipOn the basis of highest JEE rank and annual family income not exceeding INR 5 lakhs.INR 25,000 every yearM Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) ScholarshipOn the basis of highest CGPA at the end of 4th semester of B.Tech/Dual Degree Electrical EngineeringOne-time payment of INR 20,000Dr K Vasanth Rau ScholarshipOn the basis of the highest JEE rank and annual family income not exceeding INR 5.5 lakhs.INR 25,000 per annum to one student

Question 4

Can a student change branches at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

Students can change their engineering stream if not completely satisfied with the current branch. Applications for branch change are accepted at the end of the first semester. According to the JEE rank, candidates can switch to their preferred branch. Only 10% of each branch is permitted to change branches. The only criterion is the CGPA of the first semester.

Question 5

How are the placements at IIT Madras?

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As per the placement statistics of 2023-24, IIT Madras secured 1612 offers and 407 PPOs. The highest package was INR 4.3 Cr PA. In addition, 25 students secured a package of more than INR 1 Cr PA. A total of 480 companies visited, including Amazon, BCG, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, American Express, Nvidia, Mastercard, Microsoft, Apple, HSBC, ITC, Intel, Samsung, Google, and Flipkart.Further, 100% students of the MBA batch of 2024 got placement offers. 37% of students received PPOs/PPIs. The highest package was INR 29.65 LPA and the average package was INR 16.93 LPA. The top recruiters included Dell, P&G, ICICI Bank, Bank of America, Hexaware, Mphasis, NTT Data, Cognizant, Honda, Grant Thornton, and McKinsey & Company.

Question 6

How is the campus of IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

As per student reviews, IIT Madras has a campus of about 620 acres. It has a lush green environment, including forests, gardens, and lakes. The buildings across the campus are a mix of modern and traditional architecture. The unique feature of the institute is its Central Library, which has a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources. Apart from the Central Library, the institute also has an Open Air Theatre known as OAT. The college fests and annual events such as Tech Event - Shaastra, Cultural Event - Saarang, and Entrepreneurial Event - Esummit are held in the OAT.

Question 7

Does IIT Madras offer a scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIT Madras provides several scholarships to eligible students to support their education. Some of them include SC/ST Scholarship, Inspire Scholarship, MCM Scholarship, National Scholarship, and many more.

Question 8

How can I get a scholarship at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

To get a scholarship at IIT Madras, you need to meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship and follow the application process.

Question 9

What are the basic requirements for the Merit Cum Means Scholarship at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

The Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship at IIT Madras is awarded to students from economically weaker sections of society who have secured good academic grades.

Question 10

Is it required to appear for the interview to get a scholarship at IIT Madras?

Accepted Answer

The requirements for obtaining a scholarship at IIT Madras may vary depending on the specific scholarship program. However, in general, it is possible that an interview may be required as part of the selection process for some scholarship programs at IIT Madras.

Question 11

Does an outside scholarship of IIT Madras require a specific academic qualification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, outside scholarships for IIT Madras may have specific academic qualifications that applicants must meet in order to be considered. The specific qualifications may vary depending on the scholarship program, so it's important to carefully review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship you are interested in.

Category	Details
Institute Name	IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM], Chennai
location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Institute Type	Autonomous Institute
Established	1959
Ranking	NIRF Ranking : 1st for B.Tech and Overall Outlook Ranking : 1st for B.Tech The Week Ranking : 3rd for B.Tech, 2nd for Overall
Flagship Course	B.Tech
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams	JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, UGC-NET, IISER Aptitude Test
Highest Package	INR 4.3 Cr PA
Top Recruiters	Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Samsung, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Citi Bank, Amazon, Jaguar, Nvidia, Mastercard, Google, Cisco, EY, HSBC, ITC, Flipkart
Official Website	www.iitm.ac.in

IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM], Chennai

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