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IIT Madras — Mechanical Engineering
BTech · 4 years · 144 seatsIndian Institute of Technology Madras
L&T Build-India scholarship route. Strong robotics + clean-energy + thermal R&D.
Median CTC 2024
₹16L
Top CTC
₹180L
One offer; not representative
Placement %
86%
JoSAA 2024 (Gen)
#2380
Round-6 closing rank
Placement trend — last 1 years
Median CTC = middle 50%, not "highest". Read how to interpret placement data first.
| Year | Median CTC | Top CTC | Placement % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ₹16L | ₹180L | 86% | Official report ↗ |
JoSAA / MCC closing ranks by category
Round-6 closing ranks (final cutoff). Read how to interpret cutoffs.
| Year | Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GEN | #2,380 |
| 2024 | OBC-NCL | #968 |
Career outcomes
- L&T (construction PM)
- Automotive + heavy industry
- PSU via GATE
- Software transition
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Entry exam
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