The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one of the foremost Institutes of National importance in higher technological education as well as basic and applied research. It is ranked number one in India amongst Research and Teaching Institutions in Engineering by MHRD and is also among the top 50 in Asia.
A residential institute with nearly 550 faculty, 9700 students and 1250 administrative & supporting staff in a self-contained campus located in a beautiful wooded land, IIT Madras has established itself as a premier Institute for teaching and research in the country.
The Institute has sixteen academic departments and a few advanced research centres in various disciplines of engineering and pure sciences, with nearly 100 laboratories organised in a unique pattern of functioning. Faculties of international repute, a brilliant student community, excellent technical & supporting staff and an effective administration have all contributed to the eminent status of IIT Madras.
IIT Madras offers B.Techs/Dual Degrees in twelve disciplines. Each programme is designed to achieve a balance between depth of knowledge acquired through specialization and breadth of knowledge gained through exploration. The following are the undergraduate programmes:
B.Tech (Duration – 4 Years)
The coveted Bachelors of Technology program awards students an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline after four years of study. Entrance to the B.Tech programme is through the Joint Engineering Entrance (JEE) (Mains) and JEE (Advanced); conducted at various centres across the country. Admission to the particular branch of study is decided by the Joint Admission Committee.
Dual Degree (B.Tech & M.Tech) (Duration – 5 Years)
Dual Degree programs offered in select engineering and sciences disciplines earns a student an undergraduate and a master’s degree after five years of study. Entrance to the programme is through the Joint Engineering Entrance (JEE) (Mains) and JEE (Advanced); conducted at various centres across the country.
Dual Degree (BS & MS)
IIT Madras offers BS & MS Dual Degree programmes in Biological Sciences and Physics.