About Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, commonly known as IIT Madras, is a public technical and research institution located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1959, it is recognised as an Institute of National Importance and provides education and research across engineering, science, technology, management, humanities and interdisciplinary fields.
The institution offers undergraduate B.Tech programmes, dual degrees, postgraduate programmes, research degrees, online degrees, diplomas, certificates and specialist professional learning routes. Admission processes differ according to the programme and may involve national examinations, institutional selection procedures or international-admissions processes.
IIT Madras has a longstanding Department of Aerospace Engineering that offers undergraduate, dual-degree, postgraduate and research programmes. Its principal research areas include aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aerospace propulsion and aerospace structures.
The institution also supports research and education across mechanical engineering, materials, electronics, computing, artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, manufacturing and management. Applicants should check the official programme page for current eligibility, admission examinations, fees, course structure and application dates.
Ranking Information
IIT Madras is consistently recognised among India’s leading engineering and research institutions in the Government of India’s National Institutional Ranking Framework. Numeric positions are year-specific and should be reviewed against the latest official NIRF release before being displayed.
Accreditation
IIT Madras is an Institute of National Importance established under India’s national IIT framework. Qualifications are awarded by IIT Madras under its statutory authority. Applicants seeking professional recognition outside India should verify the recognition requirements of the relevant national or professional regulator.