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IIT Madras fees depend on your course, your family income and your nationality. The IIT Madras fees structure below is the one the institute published on 4 May 2026 for the 2026 admission batch. These IIT Madras fees details exclude hostel and mess, which are billed through a separate circular. The institute may revise the IIT Madras fees in later semesters.
Rs 1,41,402
First Payment, Top Band
General, OBC, EWS with income above Rs 5 lakh
Rs 74,735
First Payment, Middle Band
General, OBC, EWS with income Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
Rs 41,402
First Payment, Lowest Band
SC, ST, PwD and income below Rs 1 lakh
The IIT Madras total fees for 4 years of B.Tech are about Rs 9,44,216 in the top band. This follows the 2026 circular. That is Rs 21,000 of one-time fees plus eight semesters at Rs 1,15,402. The table shows the same sum for the lower bands. It excludes hostel, mess and the refundable Rs 5,000 caution deposit.
| Band | Eight-semester institute fees |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS, income above Rs 5 lakh | About Rs 9,44,216 |
| General, OBC, EWS, income Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh | About Rs 4,10,880 |
| Income below Rs 1 lakh; SC, ST, PwD | About Rs 1,44,216 |
The first payment includes the one-time Rs 21,000. Later semesters carry only the semester charges of Rs 1,15,402 in the top band. The institute can revise the structure, so treat the four-year sums as estimates.
| Course | Total tuition fees |
|---|---|
| MTech/ME (38 Courses) | ₹1 L – 10 LGet Fee Details |
| PhD (17 Courses) | ₹0Get Fee Details |
| MS (Research) (14 Courses) | ₹70,000 – 1 LGet Fee Details |
| BE/BTech (9 Courses) | ₹8 LGet Fee Details |
| BSc (4 Courses) | ₹3.9 L – 10 LGet Fee Details |
| MA (3 Courses) | ₹8,000 – 80,000Get Fee Details |
| MSc (3 Courses) | ₹30,000Get Fee Details |
| Executive MBA (2 Courses) | ₹13.5 LGet Fee Details |
| MBA (1 Course) | ₹10 LGet Fee Details |
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹1 L – 10 L |
| Hostel | ₹0 – 3.9 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹11,700 – 21,000 |
| Total fee | ₹1.2 L – 11.9 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹0 |
| Hostel | ₹0 |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹2,000 |
| Total fee | ₹2,000 |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹70,000 – 1 L |
| Hostel | ₹0 – 3.9 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹11,700 – 34,000 |
| Total fee | ₹1 L – 5.1 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 4 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹8 L |
| Hostel | ₹0 – 1.8 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹15,000 – 21,000 |
| Total fee | ₹8.2 L – 9.9 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹3.9 L – 10 L |
| Hostel | ₹1.8 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹15,000 |
| Total fee | ₹5.8 L – 11.9 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹8,000 – 80,000 |
| Hostel | ₹1.8 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹15,000 |
| Total fee | ₹2 L – 2.8 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹30,000 |
| Hostel | ₹0 |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹21,000 |
| Total fee | ₹51,000 |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹13.5 L |
| Hostel | ₹1.8 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹15,000 |
| Total fee | ₹15.4 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹10 L |
| Hostel | ₹1.8 L |
| Transportation | ₹0 |
| One-time payment | ₹15,000 |
| Total fee | ₹11.9 L |
These are estimated fees. The amount depends on the course chosen, and actual values may differ.
IIT Madras course fees per semester run from Rs 25,000 for M.Tech tuition to Rs 2,50,000 for the MBA. This IIT Madras course fee table shows tuition for Indian nationals in the 2026 batch. Every course adds the other semester charges. IIT Madras course fees follow the same circular.
| Course | Tuition per semester | Other semester charges |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech, B.S., Dual Degree (B.Tech phase) | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 15,402 |
| M.Tech, M.Sc. | Rs 25,000 | Rs 15,402 |
| M.A. | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,402 |
| MBA | Rs 2,50,000 | Rs 45,402 |
M.Tech, M.Sc. and M.A. students pay Rs 21,000 once at admission. MBA students pay Rs 41,000 once. The extra Rs 20,000 for the MBA covers infrastructure and placement. The extra Rs 30,000 a semester covers teaching materials and industry interaction.
The IIT Madras MBA fee is Rs 2,50,000 in tuition a semester, and the first payment is Rs 3,41,402. SC, ST and PwD students pay Rs 91,402. Sponsored candidates pay an extra Rs 1,00,000 in tuition each semester. The MBA runs seven quarters through DoMS, and entry is through CAT.
The IIT Madras EMBA fee is Rs 17 lakh. You can pay Rs 4.25 lakh a semester for four semesters, as per the DoMS site. It excludes the optional International Learning Program.
The IIT Madras M.Tech fee is Rs 25,000 in tuition and Rs 40,402 a semester in total. The first payment is Rs 66,402 for General, OBC and EWS students and Rs 41,402 for SC, ST and PwD students. Sponsored students pay Rs 1,16,402 at first and an extra Rs 50,000 a semester. The M.A. is Rs 5,000 lower a semester.
Foreign nationals in the B.Tech pay Rs 5,00,000 in tuition a semester and Rs 50,000 once. The IIT Madras fees at first payment are Rs 5,68,000. At PG level, SAARC students funded by ICCR pay Rs 75,000 and non-SAARC ICCR students pay Rs 1,50,000 in tuition. Others pay Rs 5,00,000. The MBA fee for foreign nationals is US$ 10,000.
For joiners from the January 2026 term, the Foundation level costs Rs 48,000. The full online BS degree costs between Rs 3,86,000 and Rs 4,50,000, depending on the diplomas you choose. IIT Madras gives fee support of 50% to 75% by income and category.
Degree
A four-year undergraduate programme at IIT Madras in Aerospace Engineering, building a strong base in aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics and aerospace structures. Students progress from foundation science courses to advanced electives, design projects and industry internships.
Degree
The B.Tech programme in Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras covers process engineering, reaction engineering, materials processing and industrial chemistry through lectures, labs and a final-year capstone project. Graduates are prepared for engineering careers, research and higher studies.
Degree
This undergraduate engineering degree at IIT Madras focuses on infrastructure design, structures, water resources and environmental systems, combining rigorous theory with hands-on projects. It leads to careers in industry, entrepreneurship or postgraduate research.
The IIT Madras B.Tech fee is Rs 1,00,000 in tuition and Rs 1,15,402 in all each semester. The first payment adds Rs 21,000 of one-time fees and the Rs 5,000 refundable deposit. The same scale applies to the B.S. and the B.Tech phase of the Dual Degree. Dual Degree students pay M.Tech fees only in semesters 9 and 10.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per semester | Rs 1,00,000 |
| Enrolment, medical, extra-curricular and wellness fees | Rs 1,500; Rs 1,500; Rs 2,000; Rs 500 |
| Seat rent per semester | Rs 7,500 |
| Medical insurance per year | Rs 2,402 |
| One-time: admission, welfare, career pathway, alumni | Rs 3,000; Rs 1,500; Rs 9,500; Rs 7,000 |
These IIT Madras fees details add up to Rs 21,000 once and Rs 1,15,402 a semester. The first payment for each band is in the overview, and the IIT Madras fees details for hostel are in the next section.
Yes. The IIT Madras fees for CSE and for Naval Architecture are the same, so the branch does not change the bill. The circular sets one scale for B.Tech, B.S. and the Dual Degree, and income and category decide your band.
IIT Madras fees for OBC-NCL students follow the General scale. They get the two-thirds tuition remission for income of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Below Rs 1 lakh they pay no tuition. EWS students follow the same rule.
They pay no tuition at any income, so IIT Madras fees are Rs 41,402 at first payment. That is Rs 21,000 once, Rs 15,402 for the semester and the Rs 5,000 deposit. The Ministry order of 2016 and the 2026 circular both state the waiver.
IIT Madras fees for the hostel are Rs 28,250 for a new B.Tech student, including a Rs 5,000 refundable deposit. The Office of Hostel Management issued these IIT Madras hostel fees on 3 July 2026 for the July to November 2026 semester. The final mess charge follows the mess tender.
| Hostel charge for new admission | B.Tech, B.S., Dual Degree | M.A., M.Sc., MBA |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel admission fee | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
| Establishment A and B | Rs 8,000 and Rs 1,500 | Rs 8,000 and Rs 1,500 |
| RO water and food waste disposal | Rs 500 and Rs 250 | Rs 500 and Rs 250 |
| Utility charge | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Saarang, Shaastra and E-Summit | Rs 7,500 | Optional |
| Refundable deposit | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Total | Rs 28,250 | Rs 20,750 |
M.Tech, MS and Ph.D. students are in the non-vacation category. Their Establishment A charge is Rs 12,000, and the new-admission total is Rs 24,750.
The advance mess payment for July to November 2026 was Rs 18,879 for the non-vegetarian mess and Rs 18,026 for the vegetarian mess. That covers 116 days from 27 July to 19 November 2026. The rate is Rs 155 a day for non-vegetarian and Rs 148 for vegetarian, plus 5% GST. The tender sets the final rate.
The institute is residential, and first-year undergraduates share rooms. The admission schedule says to report to the CCW office for hostel formalities on or before your verification date. Ask the CCW office if you plan to stay off campus. Students who stay in the hostel during vacation pay by the number of days.
Rs 1,000
Vacation Stay, 1 to 15 Days
Hostel circular, 3 July 2026
Rs 2,000
Vacation Stay, 16 to 30 Days
Hostel circular, 3 July 2026
Rs 3,000
Vacation Stay, 31 to 45 Days
Hostel circular, 3 July 2026
Rs 4,000
Vacation Stay, Over 45 Days
Hostel circular, 3 July 2026
You pay IIT Madras fees online on the Integrated Fee Payment Portal at fees.iitm.ac.in. The IIT Madras fees structure does not allow payment in instalments, so plan the IIT Madras fees for each semester early. The full amount is due by the deadline, and a late payment costs Rs 2,500. A parent or guardian can pay with the passcode sent to the student's email.
The timeline shows the 2026 dates for existing MS and Ph.D. scholars. Check the portal for the dates of your own semester.
25 May 2026
Fee Portal Opened
The Integrated Fee Payment Portal opened for existing MS and Ph.D. scholars.
22 July 2026
Last Date Without Late Fee
The institute fee was due by this date.
5 August 2026
Last Date With Late Fee
Payment after 22 July cost an extra Rs 2,500.
Yes. The fee circular names the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for eligible students. Loan payments for institute fees go to the bank account in the tuition fee loan leaflet on fees.iitm.ac.in. Hostel fee loan payments go to the IITM Hostel Management Trust. Confirm the account details with the CCW office before you pay.
IIT Madras fees for existing MS and Ph.D. scholars are lower. They pay a tuition fee of Rs 5,000 if they joined from July 2024 and Rs 2,500 if they joined earlier. Registration Keeping Alive costs Rs 5,000. Exchange students pay Rs 13,000.
IIT Madras fees carry a full tuition waiver for SC, ST and PwD students and for income below Rs 1 lakh. The Merit-cum-Means scholarship pays the rest for eligible B.Tech and Dual Degree students. The IIT Madras scholarships page lists every award and the renewal rules. A waiver covers the tuition, not the other charges, so a student with a full waiver still pays Rs 41,402 at the first payment, and hostel and mess come on top.
M.Tech and M.A. candidates who withdraw lose Rs 5,000 as a processing fee and get the rest of the IIT Madras fees back. The refund rule for IIT Madras fees depends on how you got the seat, as the tabs show.
The JoSAA seat acceptance fee was Rs 30,000, or Rs 15,000 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. JoSAA keeps Rs 5,000 of it as a processing charge, and the rest is adjusted against the admission fee. If you validly withdraw, JoSAA refunds the fee after a Rs 7,000 charge. The last date to withdraw an IIT seat in 2026 was 5 pm on 14 July. The IIT Madras fee circular prints no separate refund rule for undergraduate fees.
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Rs 1,41,402 for General, OBC and EWS students with family income above Rs 5 lakh. Data Sources: IIT Madras fee circular, 4 May 2026.
No. Dual Degree students pay B.Tech fees for eight semesters and M.Tech fees in semesters 9 and 10. Data Sources: IIT Madras fee circular, 4 May 2026.
No. The full fee is due by the deadline, and a late payment costs Rs 2,500. Data Sources: IIT Madras fees page, iitm.ac.in.
Rs 20,750 at the first payment for new M.A., M.Sc. and MBA students, with the festival charge optional. Data Sources: IIT Madras hostel fee circular, 3 July 2026.
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