Indian Institute of Technology Madras
(IIT Madras)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
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.
| Branch | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 107 | 225 | 540 | 1,310 | 155 |
| Electrical Engineering | 512 | 1,065 | 2,420 | 4,690 | 710 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,987 | 4,080 | 7,450 | 11,780 | 2,720 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2,345 | 4,810 | 8,760 | 13,890 | 3,210 |
| Engineering Physics | 3,456 | 7,050 | 11,020 | 16,890 | 4,680 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3,856 | 7,870 | 12,120 | 17,680 | 5,240 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,123 | 8,410 | 12,890 | 18,920 | 5,590 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg. | 5,987 | 12,120 | 17,560 | 25,120 | 8,120 |
| Naval Architecture | 6,543 | 13,250 | 19,120 | 27,340 | 8,870 |
| Biological Sciences | 7,432 | 15,020 | 21,680 | 30,890 | 10,070 |
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.
| Branch | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 115 | 242 | 575 | 1,390 | 168 |
| Electrical Engineering | 545 | 1,130 | 2,560 | 4,960 | 752 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,105 | 4,320 | 7,880 | 12,450 | 2,880 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2,490 | 5,100 | 9,260 | 14,680 | 3,400 |
| Engineering Physics | 3,660 | 7,470 | 11,650 | 17,860 | 4,950 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4,085 | 8,330 | 12,820 | 18,700 | 5,540 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,370 | 8,910 | 13,630 | 20,010 | 5,920 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg. | 6,340 | 12,830 | 18,570 | 26,560 | 8,600 |
| Naval Architecture | 6,930 | 14,030 | 20,220 | 28,930 | 9,390 |
| Biological Sciences | 7,870 | 15,910 | 22,930 | 32,660 | 10,660 |
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.
| Branch | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 107 | 115 | ↑ 8 (easier) |
| Electrical Engineering | 512 | 545 | ↑ 33 (easier) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,987 | 2,105 | ↑ 118 (easier) |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2,345 | 2,490 | ↑ 145 (easier) |
| Chemical Engineering | 3,856 | 4,085 | ↑ 229 (easier) |
| Civil Engineering | 4,123 | 4,370 | ↑ 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.
| Institute | CSE | Electrical | Mechanical | Chemical | Civil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | 107 | 512 | 1,987 | 3,856 | 4,123 |
| IIT Bombay | 66 | 433 | 2,567 | 4,321 | 4,777 |
| IIT Delhi | 98 | 491 | 2,105 | 4,012 | 3,842 |
| IIT Kanpur | 198 | 865 | 2,543 | 4,567 | 5,234 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 155 | 734 | 2,234 | 4,123 | 4,567 |
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 Specialisation | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg. | 745 | 670 | 495 | 396 | 715 |
| Electrical Engineering | 595 | 535 | 396 | 308 | 566 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 550 | 495 | 368 | 278 | 520 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 520 | 468 | 345 | 268 | 492 |
| Chemical Engineering | 498 | 448 | 332 | 258 | 473 |
| Civil Engineering | 478 | 430 | 318 | 245 | 453 |
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 Subject | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 51 | 46 | 25 | 17 | 47 |
| Chemistry | 47 | 42 | 23 | 15 | 43 |
| Mathematics | 41 | 37 | 20 | 13 | 38 |
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.
| Category | CAT Percentile (Shortlisting) |
|---|---|
| General | 97.5 |
| EWS | 94.5 |
| OBC-NCL | 93 |
| SC | 83 |
| ST | 77 |
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.