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IIITDM Chennai - Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing 2026

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IIITDM Chennai - Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing 2026

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing (IIITDM), Chennai, is a National Importance Institute which was set up in 2007 by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. It is one among the elitist IIIT network and is situated in the IIT Madras Research Park region in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

IIITDM Chennai focuses on an interdisciplinary study of engineering education that combines design and manufacturing with information technology. With robust research efforts, industry partnerships, and a curriculum that incorporates hands-on design thinking, IIITDM has established itself as a top institution for innovation-led technical education in India.

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Feature Details
Full Name Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing (IIITDM) Chennai
Location Kancheepuram District (Chennai), Tamil Nadu
Established Year 2007
Approved By Ministry of Education, Government of India
Managed By Autonomous, under the IIIT Council
Campus Type Urban, research-focused, eco-friendly campus

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Event Date
Application Start Date (JoSAA/CSAB) June 2025 (after JEE Advanced result)
Last Date to Apply (via JoSAA) July 2025
Seat Allotment Rounds July – August 2025
Academic Session Begins August 2025

Programmes Offered

Undergraduate Courses (B.Tech)


  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (Design & Manufacturing) – ECE (D&M)

  • Mechanical Engineering (Design & Manufacturing) – ME (D&M)

  • Smart Manufacturing


Postgraduate Courses (M.Des / M.Tech):

  • M.Des in Integrated Product Design

  • M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

  • M.Tech in Electronics Systems Design


Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Interdisciplinary Research (AI, Robotics, Manufacturing, etc.)


Curriculum Highlights

  • Design-Centric and Interdisciplinary Education

  • Integrated Product Development

  • Hands-on Projects and Labs

  • Innovation & Start-up Support via incubation center

  • Focus on research and international collaboration

  • Courses geared to Industry 4.0 requirements


Admission Procedure

Admissions are made based on national-level entrance exams and centralized counseling.

Steps


  • Application: Apply through JoSAA/CSAB portal after JEE Main results.


Entrance Exams

  • B.Tech: JEE Main (All India Rank)

  • M.Tech: GATE

  • Ph.D.: GATE/NET + Written Test & Interview

  • Shortlisting: On the basis of cutoffs and eligibility.

  • Seat Allotment: Through JoSAA/CSAB (UG) or institute-level (PG/Ph.D.)

  • Admission Confirmation: Document verification and fee payment.


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Scholarship Type Eligibility Criteria
Central Govt. Scholarships SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates (per norms)
Institute Merit Scholarship Top-performing students each semester
PMSSS / NSP As per Government of India portals
Teaching Assistantship GATE-qualified M.Tech students (Rs12,400/month stipend)
Doctoral Fellowships Ph.D. candidates get Rs31,000–Rs35,000/month under various schemes

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Parameter Details
Average Salary Package Rs10 – Rs15 LPA (CSE and ECE), Rs7 – Rs10 LPA (ME/Smart Manufacturing)
Highest Salary Package Rs50 LPA+ (International offers)
Top Recruiters Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Oracle, Nvidia, L&T, TCS Research, DRDO
Placement Cell Support Aptitude & coding training, mock interviews, resume building
Internship Opportunities Internships at top companies and research labs (including IITs & abroad)

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Program Annual Tuition Fee (INR)
B.Tech Rs1,80,000 – Rs2,00,000
M.Tech/M.Des Rs1,00,000 – Rs1,50,000
Ph.D. Nominal fee + Stipend available

 

Note: Fee remission available for reserved categories and on income basis.


  1. Hostel Facilities


IIITDM Chennai has fully residential, safe, and state-of-the-art hostels for boys as well as girls.

Facilities Include



  • Well-lit and airy rooms (double/triple sharing)

  • High-speed internet & study lounges

  • Hygienic food halls with veg/non-veg facilities

  • 24x7 security and medical assistance

  • Indoor & outdoor sports and gymnasium facilities



  • Cultural, literary, and technology clubs for hostel inmates


FAQs

  1. Is IIITDM Chennai a government institute?


Yes, IIITDM is an Institute of National 

Importance under the Ministry of Education.


  1. What are the entrance exams needed for admission to B.Tech?


JEE Main score is necessary for JoSAA admission.

  1. Are hostel facilities provided?


Yes, all the students are offered on-campus accommodation with modern facilities.

  1. In what way does IIITDM differ from other IIITs?


It focuses on design and manufacturing integration with core engineering education.

  1. Are placements good at IIITDM Chennai


Yes, particularly for ECE and CSE students, with top technology companies regularly recruiting.

  1. International collaborations?


Yes, with institutions in Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and the US for student and joint research exchange.

  1. What are the extracurricular activities?


Robotics, coding clubs, debate, design challenges, sports events, and cultural fests such as "Samgatha".

  1. Does IIITDM provide startup/incubation support?


Yes, through its innovation labs and IIT Madras Research Park interfaces.

Faculty


IIITDM Chennai possesses a faculty group highly qualified and research-oriented.