Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Established: 1959 |
Campus Size: 620 Acres |
City: Chennai, TN |
Top NIRF Rank: #1 (India)
🎓 Overview
IIT Madras is India’s #1 ranked engineering institute, renowned for academic excellence, research, and a vibrant campus. Located in Chennai, the campus is lush with greenery and wildlife. It’s a dream destination for every engineering aspirant.
📊 Placements (2024)
- Average CTC (B.Tech): ₹21.48 LPA
- Highest Domestic: ₹1.4 Crore
- Top 25% Avg: ₹34 LPA+
- Median CTC: ₹19.6 LPA
- International Offers: 15+ (₹1.3 Crore Highest)
🏢 Top Recruiters
- Tech Google, Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon
- Finance Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Barclays, Quantbox
- Consulting McKinsey, BCG, Bain, PwC
- Core L&T, GE, Tata Steel, Texas Instruments
- Startups CRED, Razorpay, Ather Energy, Swiggy
📥 JEE Advanced Closing Ranks (2024)
| Branch | Closing Rank (Gen) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 145 |
| Electrical Engineering | 800 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2200 |
| Engineering Physics | 2600 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3400 |
| Civil Engineering | 5000+ |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3800 |
| Naval Architecture | 6400+ |
🧪 Research & Innovation
- IITM Research Park: India’s first university-based tech park
- RBCDSAI: India’s largest AI/data science group
- 200+ patents/year, multiple startup incubations
- Major Collabs: ISRO, DRDO, DST, MoE
🌐 Global Partnerships
- MoUs: MIT, Caltech, NUS, ETH, TU Munich
- Joint/exchange programs: 200+ unis
- Global internships/PhDs (US, Germany, Japan)
🎭 Campus Life
- Saarang: Asia’s largest college fest
- Shaastra: ISO-certified tech fest
- Clubs: Coding, robotics, music, dance, entrepreneurship
- Sports: Olympic-level facilities, pools, gyms
🏢 Top Recruiters by Branch
| Branch | Computer Science | Electrical | Mechanical | Engineering Physics | Chemical | Civil | Aerospace | Naval Arch. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments | Bosch | Nvidia | ExxonMobil | L&T Construction | ISRO | Mazagon Dock | ||
| Microsoft | Intel | Mahindra & Mahindra | IBM Research | Reliance | Shapoorji Pallonji | DRDO | L&T Shipbuilding | |
| Apple | Micron | L&T | CERN | Dow Chemicals | Tata Projects | Boeing | Cochin Shipyard | |
| Nvidia | Samsung Semi | Tata Motors | Intel | BASF | AFCONS | HAL | Indian Navy |