Indian Institute of Technology Madras
NIRF #13Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Stream
- management
- Category
- top100
- NIRF rank
- #13 in management
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Fees, seats, cut-offs and admission rules change every year. Always verify on the institution's official website or the relevant state counselling portal before applying.
About Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is a top100 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A well-regarded management institute nationally (NIRF #13). Business, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship. Students shortlisting management colleges in Tamil Nadu usually weigh programme fit, total cost, hostel options and recent placement or clinical exposure — not the headline rank alone.
Admissions & entrance exams
- Common entry routes for Management programmes like those at Indian Institute of Technology Madras: CAT, CUET (UG). Exact eligibility (subjects, minimum %, category relaxations) is set by the exam authority each year.
- Category tag in our database: “top100”. This usually hints at ownership (government / private / deemed) and which counselling portal lists the institute — confirm on the official site.
- All India Quota vs home-state quota can change cut-offs dramatically for Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Download the latest prospectus and seat matrix rather than relying on last year’s social-media screenshots.
- For a wider view of the Management & Commerce pathway (courses, typical fees band, scholarships), see our Management & Commerce stream hub linked below.
Fees & scholarships
- IIMs (2-yr MBA): ₹23 – 28 L total (indicative band for Management — verify for Indian Institute of Technology Madras specifically).
- BBA (private Tier-1): ₹2 – 6 L / yr (indicative band for Management — verify for Indian Institute of Technology Madras specifically).
- Govt. / DU B.Com (H): ₹15 – 30 K / yr (indicative band for Management — verify for Indian Institute of Technology Madras specifically).
Placements & outcomes
Placement and internship outcomes at Indian Institute of Technology Madras depend on branch, batch size and market cycle. For Management & Commerce, ask the training & placement cell for the last three years’ median package, core vs non-core split, and top recruiters — compare with other NIRF-ranked peers in Tamil Nadu. Top-ranked institutes often publish audited placement reports; if numbers are missing, treat that as a question to ask before accepting a seat.
Verify before you apply
- Official website URL and whether admissions are handled in-house or via a central counselling body.
- Accreditation status (NBA for engineering branches, NMC for medical, BCI for law, etc.) for the specific programme you want.
- Hostel availability, mess charges and refund policy if you withdraw after allotment.
- Cut-off trends for your category in the last two counselling rounds (not just the opening rank).
- Migration / exit rules if you plan a branch change after year one.
Management & Commerce pathway
Courses, typical fees, key exams and career routes for the management & commerce stream — useful context beyond this single college page.
Open Management & Commerce stream hub →FAQs
- Is Indian Institute of Technology Madras good for management in Tamil Nadu?
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras is NIRF-ranked #13 among management institutions, which makes it a credible name to research. Compare it with two or three alternatives in Tamil Nadu on programme accreditation, fees, location and your entrance exam score before locking a preference list.
- Which exams are needed for admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
- Most Management aspirants targeting institutes like Indian Institute of Technology Madras prepare for: CAT, CUET (UG). Some seats may also come through state quotas or institute-level tests — read the current prospectus.
- How do I estimate fees at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
- Use the college prospectus for Indian Institute of Technology Madras plus the fee bands on our Management stream hub as context. Include hostel, exam fees and caution deposit in your four-year budget, not tuition alone.
- Should I pick Indian Institute of Technology Madras over a lower-ranked college closer to home?
- Rank (#13) is one factor. If Chennai means higher living costs or travel, weigh brand value against branch availability, alumni in your target industry, and whether you can achieve the same career goal from a nearer institute.
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