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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
Also known as IIT Chennai, IIT Madras, IITM
Chennai, Tamil Nadu8000 IntakeofflineFounded 1963Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras Scholarships
Students with tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 4,148 of 7,512 students (55.2%) received full tuition-fee reimbursement: 511 from state and central government schemes, 2,704 from the institution's own funds and 933 from private bodies.
| Programme level | Students | Government | Institution | Private bodies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-year UG programmes | 3,589 | 208 | 1,102 | 536 |
| 5-year UG programmes | 1,186 | 38 | 416 | 110 |
| 1-year PG programmes | 172 | 132 | 1 | 0 |
| 2-year PG programmes | 1,859 | 133 | 936 | 189 |
| 3-year PG programmes | 507 | 0 | 164 | 50 |
| Integrated PG programmes | 199 | 0 | 85 | 48 |
Counts students receiving full tuition-fee reimbursement, across all years of study. Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Government scholarships you can apply for
Central schemes open to students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, going by the course and approvals listed for it. Each has its own income and category conditions.
CSSS Scholarship
Government of India
Covers: Maintenance Allowance
Apply by 18 Nov 2026
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses (CS) — UG/PG
Government of India
Covers: Tution Fees, Maintenance Allowance
Apply by 22 Nov 2026
Post Matric Scholarship
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Covers: Tution Fees, Maintenance Allowance
Apply by 20 Dec 2026
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for Girls) — UG/Diploma
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Covers: Maintenance allowance
AICTE Saksham Scholarship (for PwD Students) — UG/Diploma
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Covers: Maintenance Allowance
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TypeGovernment
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Established1963
RankingNIRF 2025 #1 Engineering
Total Intake8000
Courses23+