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EnglishWhat Academic Programmes Does IIT Madras Offer?
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IIT Madras (iitm.ac.in) offers undergraduate B.Tech degrees, postgraduate and research programmes, a fully online BSc degree, international master's and exchange programmes, and newer specialised offerings such as a Bachelor of Cybersecurity and a four-year Medical Science and Engineering programme. The right choice depends on your current qualification, whether you can study on campus in Chennai, and whether you want a research-oriented or application-oriented path.
Undergraduate programmes
The B.Tech programmes are the core undergraduate offering. The institute describes them as encouraging interdisciplinary studies and designed to respond to changing scientific and technological needs — so expect flexibility across departments rather than a single narrow specialisation.
Alongside the standard B.Tech route, the website lists:
- Bachelor of Cybersecurity — a dedicated undergraduate programme in security.
- Four-year Medical Science and Engineering programme — an interdisciplinary blend of medicine and engineering.
- New Academic Programmes 2026 — additional offerings announced for the 2026 intake.
Admissions to UG programmes for 2026 are announced on the site, and the site points JoSAA-related queries to AskIITM.com.
Postgraduate and research programmes
Postgraduate programmes are described as specialised, aimed at engaging students in learning, teaching and research. Research programmes are positioned around the institute's research quality and diversity, with opportunities in frontier areas.
The site also lists an Executive MBA Degree, for which applications are invited — a management option distinct from the technical PG programmes.
Online and part-time study
If you cannot relocate to Chennai, the Online BSc Programme is the main alternative. IIT Madras describes it as a completely online programme aimed at creating a trained programmer proficient in application development, data science and machine learning. Because it is delivered online, it suits learners who need to study alongside work or from another location — but confirm eligibility and admission requirements on the programme page before planning around it.
International and exchange options
- International Masters' Program (I2MP) — brings students with diverse interests to the Chennai campus, giving them access to the institute's teaching and research environment.
- Exchange Programmes — the institute states it encourages collaboration through exchange arrangements.
- IITM Zanzibar Campus — an additional campus listed on the site, relevant if you are considering study outside Chennai.
- International Students — a dedicated entry point for applicants from abroad.
Short programmes and fellowships
Beyond degrees, the site advertises a Summer Fellowship 2026 and an Innovation Challenge 2025–26 with an open application portal. These are worth checking if you want a short research or project experience rather than a full degree.
How to choose
| Your situation | Programme to look at |
|---|---|
| Completed school, want a full-time technical degree | B.Tech, Bachelor of Cybersecurity, or Medical Science and Engineering |
| Want specialisation or research after a first degree | Postgraduate or research programmes |
| Working or unable to relocate | Online BSc Programme |
| Studying outside India, want a campus stay in Chennai | International Masters' Program or exchange programmes |
| Want a short experience, not a degree | Summer Fellowship or Innovation Challenge |
Practical next steps
Start from the admissions pages for the intake year you are targeting (UG and PG admissions for 2026 are both announced on the homepage), then open the specific programme page for eligibility and application steps. Announcements on the site — such as convocation and institute day live streams — are not admissions information, so filter for the admissions and programme links rather than the news feed.