IIT Madras Placements 2025: Packages, Recruiters & Complete Stats
IIT Madras, established in 1959, is one of India's most prestigious engineering institutions and consistently ranks in the top 3. Set within 617 acres of reserved forest inside the Guindy National Park in Chennai, IIT Madras is known for its outstanding research output, strong industry connections, and a vibrant startup ecosystem (the IIT Madras Research Park is India's first university-based research park). The Centre for International and Corporate Relations (CICR) manages placements, attracting over 300 companies annually. IIT Madras is particularly strong in data science, AI/ML, and core engineering placements, with a growing reputation in semiconductor and VLSI design roles given the presence of major chip design companies in Chennai and Bengaluru.
Key Placement Highlights — 2025
₹1.1 Cr+
₹21.5 LPA
₹17.5 LPA
94%
1300+
40+
Branch-wise Placement Data
Average and median packages by department for the 2025 placement season.
| Branch | Avg Package | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | ₹53.2 LPA | ₹42 LPA |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹28.8 LPA | ₹22 LPA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹17 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹16 LPA | ₹14 LPA |
| Civil Engineering | ₹15 LPA | ₹13 LPA |
| Aerospace Engineering | ₹18 LPA | ₹15.5 LPA |
| Engineering Design | ₹20 LPA | ₹17 LPA |
| MBA | ₹17.9 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
Year-over-Year Placement Trends
Average Package
Highest Package
Top Recruiters at IIT Madras
Companies that actively recruit from IIT Madras during campus placements.
How to Hire from IIT Madras
Companies looking to recruit from IIT Madras have two primary pathways:
1. Through the Official Placement Cell
IIT Madras's placement cell manages the formal campus recruitment process. Companies need to register in advance (typically by August-September), meet minimum CTC requirements, and follow the institute's placement policies. The process is well-structured but requires significant lead time and administrative coordination.
Visit the official placement cell website for registration details and recruitment guidelines.
2. Through Novare Talent
For companies — especially startups and growing firms — that want to hire IIT Madras talent without navigating the formal placement process, Novare Talent offers a streamlined alternative. We provide curated access to verified IIT Madras students and alumni, with 3-5 matched candidates delivered within 48 hours.
This is particularly useful for roles that don't fit the traditional campus recruitment mould: off-season hiring, niche technical roles, internship-to-hire pipelines, and positions at companies that may not meet the placement cell's minimum CTC requirements.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions — IIT Madras Placements
Common questions about placement outcomes at IIT Madras.
The highest package at IIT Madras for the 2024-25 placement season exceeded ₹1.1 Crore per annum. This offer came from a leading quantitative finance firm. IIT Madras has seen its highest packages grow steadily, crossing the ₹1 Cr mark consistently in recent years. The institute's strong Computer Science and Data Science programmes produce graduates who command top-tier compensation from global technology and finance firms.
Ready to Hire from IIT Madras?
Novare Talent gives you curated access to verified IIT talent — without the formal placement cell process. Get 3-5 matched candidates in under 48 hours.