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The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT, Madras has introduced a series of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Through the programmes, it aims to equip students with the skills required for emerging technologies and to foster leadership in industry and academia.
Encouraging Excellence in Sports and Fine Arts
IIT Madras also became the first institute in the country to announce dedicated admission categories for students excelling in sports and fine arts. The institute will offer the ‘Fine Arts and Culture Excellence’ (FACE) Admission for undergraduate programmes starting from the academic year 2025-26.
This initiative aims to reward and encourage students who have demonstrated excellence in fine arts and culture. Admission under FACE will be managed through a separate portal (https://ugadmissions.iitm.ac.in/face/) rather than the JoSAA portal.
The ‘Sports Excellence Admission’ (SEA), introduced in the academic year 2024-25, recognises and supports students who have excelled in sports. Under both FACE and SEA, two seats per programme will be allotted across all B.Tech. and B.S. courses, with one seat reserved for female students and the other gender-neutral.
New Programmes Launched for 2025-26
B.S. (Chemistry): Strong Foundations in Science
This four-year undergraduate programme, with an upgrade option to M.S., offers a strong foundation in Chemistry and related sciences. The curriculum emphasises theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory experience, preparing students for careers in research, industry, and academia. Key features include:
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Minor degree options (e.g., B.S. Chemistry with Data Science)
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Project work in allied departments
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Collaboration opportunities with other universities during MS projects
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Well-equipped teaching and research laboratories
M.Tech. in Electric Vehicles: Driving a Sustainable Future
This multidisciplinary and industry-focused M.Tech. programme is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in solving real-world challenges in academia and the automotive industry. With the transport sector moving towards e-mobility, this course focuses on:
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Interdisciplinary curriculum
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Industry-aligned courses
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Hands-on lab work and internships
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Research and innovation in EV subsystems
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM): Bridging AI and Engineering
The CEM programme prepares students for digital engineering roles that blend classical engineering with modern computational and AI tools. Graduates will be ready to tackle complex, real-world engineering problems.
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME): Advancing Healthcare Technologies
This programme enables students to design ethically responsible, clinically regulated solutions addressing global healthcare needs. It prepares graduates for leadership and entrepreneurship in medical devices, rehabilitation tech, and AI-driven healthcare systems.
Both B.Tech. programmes offer students the option to upgrade to a five-year Dual Degree (B.Tech. + M.Tech.) through Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) programmes, including Computational Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Complex Systems and Dynamics.
