Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in English Studies at IIT Madras

If you are looking at Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in English Studies, IIT Madras in Chennai runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course.

IIT Madras is a public/government institute, founded in 1959. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Madras — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

IIT Madras has not published a fee for Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in English Studies on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 5 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in English Studies, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject.

IIT Madras accepts National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test and Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Madras's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test and Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Madras on its website (www.iitm.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 50% students placed and a median package of ₹19 lakh at IIT Madras. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in English Studies specifically, the average salary on record is ₹10.96 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIT Madras runs 2 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in Development Studies

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated M.A. in English Studies genuinely interest you? You will spend 5 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Madras compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Chennai?