Academic Programmes

Academics » Academic Programmes

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a “Centre of Excellence” and an “Institute of National Importance” offers the following academic programmes:

1. B.Tech (Duration: 4 Years) Admission thro’ JEE

Eligibility Criteria: 60% (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PD) marks in aggregate in board examination and JEE(Main) & JEE (Advanced).

  1. Aerospace Engineering
  2. Chemical Engineering
  3. Civil Engineering
  4. Computer Science & Engineering
  5. Electrical Engineering
  6. Engineering Physics
  7. Mechanical Engineering
  8. Metallurgical & Material Engineering
  9. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering

Note: Admission to the particular branch of study shall be as decided by the Joint Admission Committee.

2(i). Dual Degree (B.Tech & M.Tech) (Duration – 5 Years) Admission thro’ JEE

Eligibility Criteria: 60% (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PD) marks in aggregate in board examination and JEE(Main) & JEE (Advanced).

  1. Aerospace Engineering
  2. Biological Engineering
  3. Chemical Engineering
  4. Civil Engg. with M.Tech Specialization in Infrastructural Engg.
  5. Civil Engg. with M.Tech Specialization in
    • Building Technology and Construction Management
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Hydraulics & Water Res. Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Transportation Engineering
  6. Computer Science & Engineering
  7. Electrical Engineering
  8. Engineering Design with M.Tech specialization in

    a. Automotive Engineering

    b. Biomedical Design

  9. Mechanical Engg. with M.Tech specialization in

    a. Thermal Engg.

    b. Intelligent Manufacturing

    c. Product Design

  10. Metallurgical & Material Engineering
  11. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
  12. B.Tech in Aerospace Engg. and M.Tech in Applied Mechanics with specialization in Bio-Medical Engineering.
  13. B.Tech in Electrical Engg. and M.Tech in Applied Mechanics with specialization in Bio-Medical Engineering.
  14. B.Tech in Civil Engg. and M.Tech in Applied Mechanics with specialization in Solid Mechanics / Fluid Mechanics.
  15. B.Tech in Naval Architecture and M.Tech in Applied Mechanics with specialization in Solid Mechanics / Fluid Mechanics.

2(ii). Dual Degree (BS & MS):

  1. Biological Sciences
  2. Physics

Note: Admission to the particular branch of study shall be as decided by the Joint Admission Committee.

3. M.A (Integrated): Duration – 5 Years (10 semesters) Admission thro’ HSEE

Eligibility Criteria: Final examination of the 10+2 system in Science, Arts, Commerce with atleast 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) and HSEE score.

  1. Development Studies
  2. English Studies

4. M.Tech: Duration – 2 Years (4 semesters) Admission thro’ GATE

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Regular: B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. or M.Sc (Chemistry/Life Sciences/Mathematics/Physics) or Associate Membership holders with 60% marks and with GATE Score. IIT B.Tech graduates having 8.0 and above CGPA (7.5 for SC/ST) can apply without GATE.
  • Sponsored: B.E/B.Tech first class or 60% aggregate marks in all the four years or AMIE or any other Associate membership (no need for having GATE score) and Sponsored by industry/government organizations/private and public enterprises recognized by DST engaged in R&D work/engineering colleges recognized by AICTE, with two years of professional experience.
  • Quality Improvement Programme (QIP): Selection is made through a test/interview. Pl visit http://www.cce.iitm.ac.in/
  • Defence (R&T, PGT): Sponsored by Defence Authority.

4(i) M.Tech programme – Streams/Specialization:

  1. Aerospace Engineering
  2. Applied Mechanics
    • Fluid Mechanics / Solid Mechanics
    • Biomedical
  3. Biotechnology in Clinical Engineering
  4. Chemical Engineering
  5. Catalysis Technology
  6. Civil Engg. with specialization in
    • Building Technology and Construction Management
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Hydraulics & Water Res. Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Transportation Engineering
  7. Computer Science & Engineering
  8. Electrical Engg. with M.Tech specialization in
    • Communication Engineering
    • Power System and Power Electronics
    • Micro Electronics & VLSI Design
    • Control & Instrumentation System
    • Photonics
  9. Maths - Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing
  10. Mechanical Engg. with M.Tech specialization in
    • Thermal Engineering
    • Design
    • Manufacturing Engineering
  11. Metallurgical & Material Engineering
  12. Nuclear Engineering
  13. Ocean Engineering
  14. Petroleum Engineering
  15. Physics – Solid State Technology

4(ii) M.Tech - User Oriented Programme (UoP):

(for sponsored candidates only)

  1. Construction Technology & Management
  2. Automotive Engine Technology
  3. Ocean Technology
  4. Offshore structures & Engineering

5. PG Diploma in Metro Rail Technology and Management (UoP)

(for sponsored candidates only)

6. M.B.A: Duration - Full Time 2 years Admission thro’ CAT

Eligibility Criteria:

Regular: Graduates in any discipline with first class or 60% marks and with CAT score.

Sponsored: Two years of work experience in the sponsoring organization and a valid score CAT/XAT/MAT.

Selection through group task and interview.

7. M.Sc: Duration – 2 Years (4 Semesters) Admission thro’ JAM

Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc. (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) and JAM Score.

  1. Chemistry
  2. Mathematics
  3. Physics

8. M.S: Duration – Full Time (1½ - 3 Years), External/Part-time/Staff (1½ - 4 Years)

Departments - AE/AM/BT/CH/CE/CS/EE/ED/MS/ME/MM/OE

Categories of Admission Eligibility Admission thro’ test & interview
i. Regular: Engineering B.E/B.Tech/AMIE/M.Sc and with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET/NBHM
IIT B.Tech with 8.0 and above CGPA (7.5 for SC/ST) on a 10 point scale are eligible to apply MS programme.
ii. Entrepreneurship/Management Master of Arts/MBA with CAT/MAT/XAT/GATE/UGC/ CSIR/ATMA/CSIR (NET, JRF, Lectureship)/GMAT/GRE or MFT(if the concerned dept. opt for it)
or
At least 3 years of managerial experience in lieu of the qualifying examination.
iii. External/Par-time/Staff Qualifications as mentioned above and national level test may not be required.

9. Ph.D: Duration - Full Time (2 - 5 Years), External/Part-time/Staff (2 - 7 Years)

Departments AE/AM/BT/CH/CY/CE/CS/EE/ED/HSS/MA/MS/ME/MM/OE/PH

Categories of Admission Eligibility Admission thro’ test & interview
i. Regular
Engineering : M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET/ NBHM or equivalent
IIT B.Tech with minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10 point scale with GATE score.
Sciences : M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc with valid GATE or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent
IIT M.Sc with 8.0 CGPA can be admitted directly to Ph.D in sciences,
Humanities & Social Sciences : Masters degree with valid GATE or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent
Management : Masters degree/PG Diploma/Associateship/Integrated Masters degree with CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GATE /UGC/CSIR (NET, JRF, Lectureship)/GMAT/GRE
or
At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above examination.
ii. External/Part-time/Staff : Qualifications as mentioned above and national level test may not be required.
iii. Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) : Please visit http://www.cce.iitm.ac.in/