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Indian Institute of Technology Madras

(IIT Madras)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu IIT Government | Est. 1959
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Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026

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Established

1959

Campus Size

617.00 Acres

Total Students

11,500

Faculty

600

Student-Faculty

19:1

JEE Advanced Cutoff Ranks for IIT Madras - Category-wise Analysis

Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2025 (Round 6, Gender-Neutral)

The table below shows JEE Advanced 2025 closing ranks for IIT Madras across all categories. These ranks are from JoSAA Round 6 (final round) and represent the last rank at which a seat was allotted in each branch.

BranchGeneralOBC-NCLSCSTEWS
Computer Science & Engg.1072255401,310155
Electrical Engineering5121,0652,4204,690710
Mechanical Engineering1,9874,0807,45011,7802,720
Aerospace Engineering2,3454,8108,76013,8903,210
Engineering Physics3,4567,05011,02016,8904,680
Chemical Engineering3,8567,87012,12017,6805,240
Civil Engineering4,1238,41012,89018,9205,590
Metallurgical & Materials Engg.5,98712,12017,56025,1208,120
Naval Architecture6,54313,25019,12027,3408,870
Biological Sciences7,43215,02021,68030,89010,070

Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks (Gender-Neutral, All India quota).

Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2024 (Round 5, Gender-Neutral)

For comparison, here are the JEE Advanced 2024 closing ranks for IIT Madras from the final round of JoSAA counselling.

BranchGeneralOBC-NCLSCSTEWS
Computer Science & Engg.1152425751,390168
Electrical Engineering5451,1302,5604,960752
Mechanical Engineering2,1054,3207,88012,4502,880
Aerospace Engineering2,4905,1009,26014,6803,400
Engineering Physics3,6607,47011,65017,8604,950
Chemical Engineering4,0858,33012,82018,7005,540
Civil Engineering4,3708,91013,63020,0105,920
Metallurgical & Materials Engg.6,34012,83018,57026,5608,600
Naval Architecture6,93014,03020,22028,9309,390
Biological Sciences7,87015,91022,93032,66010,660

Source: JoSAA 2024 Round 5 closing ranks (Gender-Neutral, All India quota).

Year-over-Year Cutoff Trends (General Category)

Comparing closing ranks across years helps identify whether competition for specific branches at IIT Madras is increasing or decreasing. A lower closing rank indicates tighter competition.

Branch20252024Change
Computer Science & Engg.107115↑ 8 (easier)
Electrical Engineering512545↑ 33 (easier)
Mechanical Engineering1,9872,105↑ 118 (easier)
Aerospace Engineering2,3452,490↑ 145 (easier)
Chemical Engineering3,8564,085↑ 229 (easier)
Civil Engineering4,1234,370↑ 247 (easier)

General category, Gender-Neutral closing ranks. Source: JoSAA.

Key Factors Affecting IIT Madras Cutoffs

  • Number of JEE Advanced qualifiers: Total qualified candidates directly impacts closing ranks across all IITs.
  • Seat matrix changes: Addition or removal of seats in specific branches shifts cutoff ranks.
  • Exam difficulty: A harder paper typically leads to lower raw scores but can shift rank distribution.
  • Branch preferences: CSE and related branches consistently attract the highest demand, keeping their cutoffs tight.
  • Supernumerary seats: Female-only seats have separate (higher) closing ranks and do not affect gender-neutral cutoffs.
  • Institute reputation and placements: Strong placement records and research output sustain demand for IIT Madras.

Admission Process Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Madras admits undergraduate students through JEE Advanced, conducted after qualifying JEE Main. Seat allotment is managed through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) across 6 rounds of counselling. Candidates fill choices of institute-branch combinations and are allotted seats based on their JEE Advanced rank, category, and preference order.

Postgraduate admissions use GATE (M.Tech), IIT JAM (M.Sc), CAT (MBA). Each programme has its own counselling process and cutoff criteria.

IIT Madras vs Other IITs - JEE Advanced Cutoff Comparison 2025 (General, Gender-Neutral)

The table below compares IIT Madras closing ranks with other top IITs for popular branches. Lower rank = more competitive.

InstituteCSEElectricalMechanicalChemicalCivil
IIT Madras1075121,9873,8564,123
IIT Bombay664332,5674,3214,777
IIT Delhi984912,1054,0123,842
IIT Kanpur1988652,5434,5675,234
IIT Kharagpur1557342,2344,1234,567

General category, Gender-Neutral, JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks.

IIT Madras GATE Cutoff 2025 for M.Tech Admission

IIT Madras admits M.Tech students through GATE scores via COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal). GATE cutoff scores for IIT Madras are among the highest across IITs, reflecting the institute's research infrastructure and placement record.

For 2025, Computer Science & Engineering had the highest cutoff at 745 (General category, out of 1000). GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive an MHRD stipend of ₹12,400 per month and are exempt from tuition fees.

M.Tech SpecialisationGeneralOBC-NCLSCSTEWS
Computer Science & Engg.745670495396715
Electrical Engineering595535396308566
Mechanical Engineering550495368278520
Aerospace Engineering520468345268492
Chemical Engineering498448332258473
Civil Engineering478430318245453

GATE scores out of 1000. Source: COAP published cutoffs.

IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for M.Sc Admission

IIT Madras offers M.Sc programmes through IIT JAM. Cutoffs are qualifying scores out of 100, with admission processed through JOAPS via multiple counselling rounds.

For 2025, Physics had the highest cutoff at 51 (General category). M.Sc graduates from IIT Madras have access to the same research labs and placement ecosystem as engineering students.

M.Sc SubjectGeneralOBC-NCLSCSTEWS
Physics5146251747
Chemistry4742231543
Mathematics4137201338

JAM qualifying scores out of 100. Source: JOAPS published cutoffs.

IIT Madras CAT Cutoff 2025 for MBA Admission

IIT Madras's MBA programme admits students through CAT percentile scores. The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) at IIT Madras offers an MBA programme known for its strong technology management focus. Selection considers CAT score, group discussion, personal interview, and academic background.

CategoryCAT Percentile (Shortlisting)
General97.5
EWS94.5
OBC-NCL93
SC83
ST77

Source: Official admission criteria.

IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff (2025, 2024)

Year Branch / Programme Category Closing Rank
2025 Computer Science & Engg. General 107
2025 Computer Science & Engg. OBC-NCL 225
2025 Computer Science & Engg. SC 540
2025 Computer Science & Engg. ST 1,310
2025 Computer Science & Engg. EWS 155
2025 Electrical Engineering General 512
2025 Electrical Engineering OBC-NCL 1,065
2025 Electrical Engineering SC 2,420
2025 Electrical Engineering ST 4,690
2025 Electrical Engineering EWS 710
2025 Mechanical Engineering General 1,987
2025 Mechanical Engineering OBC-NCL 4,080
2025 Mechanical Engineering SC 7,450
2025 Mechanical Engineering ST 11,780
2025 Mechanical Engineering EWS 2,720
2025 Aerospace Engineering General 2,345
2025 Aerospace Engineering OBC-NCL 4,810
2025 Aerospace Engineering SC 8,760
2025 Aerospace Engineering ST 13,890
2025 Aerospace Engineering EWS 3,210
2025 Engineering Physics General 3,456
2025 Engineering Physics OBC-NCL 7,050
2025 Engineering Physics SC 11,020
2025 Engineering Physics ST 16,890
2025 Engineering Physics EWS 4,680
2025 Chemical Engineering General 3,856
2025 Chemical Engineering OBC-NCL 7,870
2025 Chemical Engineering SC 12,120
2025 Chemical Engineering ST 17,680
2025 Chemical Engineering EWS 5,240
2025 Civil Engineering General 4,123
2025 Civil Engineering OBC-NCL 8,410
2025 Civil Engineering SC 12,890
2025 Civil Engineering ST 18,920
2025 Civil Engineering EWS 5,590
2025 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. General 5,987
2025 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. OBC-NCL 12,120
2025 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. SC 17,560
2025 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. ST 25,120
2025 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. EWS 8,120
2025 Naval Architecture General 6,543
2025 Naval Architecture OBC-NCL 13,250
2025 Naval Architecture SC 19,120
2025 Naval Architecture ST 27,340
2025 Naval Architecture EWS 8,870
2025 Biological Sciences General 7,432
2025 Biological Sciences OBC-NCL 15,020
2025 Biological Sciences SC 21,680
2025 Biological Sciences ST 30,890
2025 Biological Sciences EWS 10,070
2024 Computer Science & Engg. General 115
2024 Computer Science & Engg. OBC-NCL 242
2024 Computer Science & Engg. SC 575
2024 Computer Science & Engg. ST 1,390
2024 Computer Science & Engg. EWS 168
2024 Electrical Engineering General 545
2024 Electrical Engineering OBC-NCL 1,130
2024 Electrical Engineering SC 2,560
2024 Electrical Engineering ST 4,960
2024 Electrical Engineering EWS 752
2024 Mechanical Engineering General 2,105
2024 Mechanical Engineering OBC-NCL 4,320
2024 Mechanical Engineering SC 7,880
2024 Mechanical Engineering ST 12,450
2024 Mechanical Engineering EWS 2,880
2024 Aerospace Engineering General 2,490
2024 Aerospace Engineering OBC-NCL 5,100
2024 Aerospace Engineering SC 9,260
2024 Aerospace Engineering ST 14,680
2024 Aerospace Engineering EWS 3,400
2024 Engineering Physics General 3,660
2024 Engineering Physics OBC-NCL 7,470
2024 Engineering Physics SC 11,650
2024 Engineering Physics ST 17,860
2024 Engineering Physics EWS 4,950
2024 Chemical Engineering General 4,085
2024 Chemical Engineering OBC-NCL 8,330
2024 Chemical Engineering SC 12,820
2024 Chemical Engineering ST 18,700
2024 Chemical Engineering EWS 5,540
2024 Civil Engineering General 4,370
2024 Civil Engineering OBC-NCL 8,910
2024 Civil Engineering SC 13,630
2024 Civil Engineering ST 20,010
2024 Civil Engineering EWS 5,920
2024 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. General 6,340
2024 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. OBC-NCL 12,830
2024 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. SC 18,570
2024 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. ST 26,560
2024 Metallurgical & Materials Engg. EWS 8,600
2024 Naval Architecture General 6,930
2024 Naval Architecture OBC-NCL 14,030
2024 Naval Architecture SC 20,220
2024 Naval Architecture ST 28,930
2024 Naval Architecture EWS 9,390
2024 Biological Sciences General 7,870
2024 Biological Sciences OBC-NCL 15,910
2024 Biological Sciences SC 22,930
2024 Biological Sciences ST 32,660
2024 Biological Sciences EWS 10,660

IIT Madras GATE Cutoff (2025, 2024)

Year Branch / Programme Category Cutoff Score
2025 Computer Science & Engg. General 745.00
2025 Computer Science & Engg. OBC-NCL 670.00
2025 Computer Science & Engg. SC 495.00
2025 Computer Science & Engg. ST 396.00
2025 Computer Science & Engg. EWS 715.00
2025 Electrical Engineering General 595.00
2025 Electrical Engineering OBC-NCL 535.00
2025 Electrical Engineering SC 396.00
2025 Electrical Engineering ST 308.00
2025 Electrical Engineering EWS 566.00
2025 Mechanical Engineering General 550.00
2025 Mechanical Engineering OBC-NCL 495.00
2025 Mechanical Engineering SC 368.00
2025 Mechanical Engineering ST 278.00
2025 Mechanical Engineering EWS 520.00
2025 Chemical Engineering General 498.00
2025 Chemical Engineering OBC-NCL 448.00
2025 Chemical Engineering SC 332.00
2025 Chemical Engineering ST 258.00
2025 Chemical Engineering EWS 473.00
2025 Civil Engineering General 478.00
2025 Civil Engineering OBC-NCL 430.00
2025 Civil Engineering SC 318.00
2025 Civil Engineering ST 245.00
2025 Civil Engineering EWS 453.00
2025 Aerospace Engineering General 520.00
2025 Aerospace Engineering OBC-NCL 468.00
2025 Aerospace Engineering SC 345.00
2025 Aerospace Engineering ST 268.00
2025 Aerospace Engineering EWS 492.00
2024 Computer Science & Engg. General 730.00
2024 Computer Science & Engg. OBC-NCL 657.00
2024 Computer Science & Engg. SC 486.00
2024 Computer Science & Engg. ST 385.00
2024 Computer Science & Engg. EWS 700.00
2024 Electrical Engineering General 580.00
2024 Electrical Engineering OBC-NCL 522.00
2024 Electrical Engineering SC 386.00
2024 Electrical Engineering ST 298.00
2024 Electrical Engineering EWS 552.00
2024 Mechanical Engineering General 538.00
2024 Mechanical Engineering OBC-NCL 484.00
2024 Mechanical Engineering SC 358.00
2024 Mechanical Engineering ST 270.00
2024 Mechanical Engineering EWS 508.00
2024 Chemical Engineering General 488.00
2024 Chemical Engineering OBC-NCL 439.00
2024 Chemical Engineering SC 325.00
2024 Chemical Engineering ST 250.00
2024 Chemical Engineering EWS 463.00
2024 Civil Engineering General 468.00
2024 Civil Engineering OBC-NCL 421.00
2024 Civil Engineering SC 310.00
2024 Civil Engineering ST 238.00
2024 Civil Engineering EWS 443.00
2024 Aerospace Engineering General 510.00
2024 Aerospace Engineering OBC-NCL 459.00
2024 Aerospace Engineering SC 338.00
2024 Aerospace Engineering ST 260.00
2024 Aerospace Engineering EWS 482.00

IIT Madras CAT Cutoff (2025, 2024)

Year Branch / Programme Category Cutoff Score
2025 MBA General 97.50
2025 MBA OBC-NCL 93.00
2025 MBA SC 83.00
2025 MBA ST 77.00
2025 MBA EWS 94.50
2024 MBA General 97.00
2024 MBA OBC-NCL 92.00
2024 MBA SC 82.00
2024 MBA ST 75.00
2024 MBA EWS 93.50

IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff (2025, 2024)

Year Branch / Programme Category Cutoff Score
2025 Physics General 51.00
2025 Physics OBC-NCL 46.00
2025 Physics SC 25.00
2025 Physics ST 17.00
2025 Physics EWS 47.00
2025 Chemistry General 47.00
2025 Chemistry OBC-NCL 42.00
2025 Chemistry SC 23.00
2025 Chemistry ST 15.00
2025 Chemistry EWS 43.00
2025 Mathematics General 41.00
2025 Mathematics OBC-NCL 37.00
2025 Mathematics SC 20.00
2025 Mathematics ST 13.00
2025 Mathematics EWS 38.00
2024 Physics General 49.00
2024 Physics OBC-NCL 44.00
2024 Physics SC 24.00
2024 Physics ST 16.00
2024 Physics EWS 45.00
2024 Chemistry General 45.00
2024 Chemistry OBC-NCL 40.00
2024 Chemistry SC 22.00
2024 Chemistry ST 14.00
2024 Chemistry EWS 41.00
2024 Mathematics General 39.00
2024 Mathematics OBC-NCL 35.00
2024 Mathematics SC 19.00
2024 Mathematics ST 12.00
2024 Mathematics EWS 36.00

Frequently Asked Questions - IIT Madras Cutoff

Q: What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Madras CSE 2025?

The General category closing rank for CSE at IIT Madras was AIR 107 in JoSAA 2025. For OBC-NCL it was 225, SC was 540, and ST was 1,310. IIT Madras CSE is consistently among the top 3 most competitive seats in India.

Q: What is the lowest rank to get into IIT Madras?

The last branch to fill at IIT Madras in 2025 was Biological Sciences with a General closing rank of AIR 7,432. For reserved categories, ranks extend up to AIR 30,890 (ST).

Q: How does IIT Madras cutoff compare with IIT Bombay?

IIT Bombay has slightly tighter CSE cutoff (AIR 66 vs 107), but IIT Madras has tighter cutoffs for Mechanical Engineering (1,987 vs 2,567). Both institutes are in the top tier, with IIT Madras having a strong reputation for research output.

Q: What GATE score is needed for IIT Madras M.Tech?

GATE cutoff for M.Tech CSE at IIT Madras was 745 (General) in 2025 - the highest among all IIT Madras M.Tech specialisations. Aerospace requires 520, and Civil requires 478.

Q: What CAT percentile is needed for IIT Madras MBA?

IIT Madras DoMS requires a CAT percentile of 97.5+ for General category. The MBA programme has a strong placement record with median packages around ₹22-26 LPA.

Q: Does IIT Madras offer Aerospace Engineering?

Yes, IIT Madras is one of the few IITs offering Aerospace Engineering at the B.Tech level. The 2025 closing rank was AIR 2,345 (General). The department has strong ties with ISRO, HAL, and defence research organisations.

Q: What is the IIT JAM cutoff for IIT Madras?

IIT JAM cutoffs at IIT Madras for 2025 (General): Physics 51, Chemistry 47, Mathematics 41 (scores out of 100). Physics has the highest cutoff, driven by IIT Madras's research strength in theoretical and experimental physics.

Q: Is IIT Madras better than IIT Delhi for engineering?

Both are top-tier IITs. IIT Madras consistently ranks #1 in NIRF engineering rankings and has stronger research output. IIT Delhi benefits from its New Delhi location for industry exposure. Choice depends on branch preference, career goals, and campus culture.