IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, was established in 1959 and is a public/government institution. This page pulls together the figures spread across its ranking, fee, course and placement records, so you can judge it in one read instead of four.
IIT Madras at a glance
| What | Figure |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2022 | #1 |
| Highest package · 2023 | ₹1.3L |
| Placed · 2024 | 50% |
| Programmes offered | 55 |
| Established | 1959 |
Anything missing from that table simply has not been reported by the college on this record — it does not mean the figure is zero.
Where it stands
IIT Madras is ranked by The Week, NIRF and QS, across 5 years on this record. Rankings measure different things — a government ranking scores research and outcomes, a magazine survey leans on reputation — so read the agency, not just the number, and check the rank for your stream rather than the overall one.
What students earn
The highest package on record is ₹2.14 crore. The college has not reported an average package, which is the figure you should ask for.
What you can study
7 programmes are on offer, across Engineering, Others, Arts, Medical and Science. Teaching quality and placements vary between branches at the same college, so the branch you pick matters more than the college's overall position.
What to check next
- Branch-wise placements, not the college average.
- Total fees including hostel, not the tuition figure alone.
- The entrance exam and its dates, which set your timeline for the year.
- Scholarships and category waivers — they often change the real cost substantially.
Each of those has its own tab on this page, with the college's own figures behind it.