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**Author:** [@system](https://community.askiitm.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2024 06:34 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/welcome-to-askiitm-community/5 "2024-03-08T06:34:20Z")
We are so glad you joined us. AskIITM community A community for folks seeking admission into IIT Madras Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and i… --- ## [About the General category](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.askiitm.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Create topics here that don’t fit into any other existing category. --- ## [Opportunity for BS in data science and application student to join Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) program](https://community.askiitm.com/t/opportunity-for-bs-in-data-science-and-application-student-to-join-sports-excellence-admission-sea-program/1134)
**Author:** [@Sam1](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Sam1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 14:53 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/opportunity-for-bs-in-data-science-and-application-student-to-join-sports-excellence-admission-sea-program/1134 "2026-07-09T14:53:34Z")
I want to know whether IITM has any sports quota and opportunities for the BS in data science students or not ? Is there any way for BS student to get there and prepare/continue their sports passion. --- ## [Things to bring](https://community.askiitm.com/t/things-to-bring/1133)
**Author:** [@shrivats780](https://community.askiitm.com/u/shrivats780)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 14:53 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/things-to-bring/1133 "2026-07-06T14:53:13Z")
What things should I bring/buy to IIT Madras as a fresher --- ## [Doubs about BS MSE program](https://community.askiitm.com/t/doubs-about-bs-mse-program/1132)
**Author:** [@Hlad798](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Hlad798)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2026 13:01 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/doubs-about-bs-mse-program/1132 "2026-07-05T13:01:14Z")
Hello, I had a few doubts, would be glad if anybody could answer them: 1. Are BS MSE students eligible to take up IDDDs 2. There are 72 credits under free electives mentioned in the curriculum available on the official… --- ## [How to apply project assistant/](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-to-apply-project-assistant/1123)
**Author:** [@R\_S\_R](https://community.askiitm.com/u/R_S_R)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2026 01:14 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-to-apply-project-assistant/1123 "2026-06-20T01:14:02Z")
I am 22 Male i have completed the BE ece 2025 passout i have more project and skills in field of AlML so i am looking on for the how apply any project associate /intern in IITM related to ai and ml even I have publishe… --- ## [Classes of BS Medical Sciences & Engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/classes-of-bs-medical-sciences-engineering/597)
**Author:** [@ManuVashisth](https://community.askiitm.com/u/ManuVashisth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 16:37 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/classes-of-bs-medical-sciences-engineering/597 "2026-06-19T16:37:48Z")
How is the classes being conducted for BS Medical Science & Engineering Students… Is there separate department allocated like other department?? --- ## [Iit madras bs in biomedical science and engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/iit-madras-bs-in-biomedical-science-and-engineering/1122)
**Author:** [@Sanidhy](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Sanidhy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 11:35 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/iit-madras-bs-in-biomedical-science-and-engineering/1122 "2026-06-18T11:35:09Z")
I want to know about the placement scenerio in iit madras bs in biomedical science and engineering as in December the company will be coming in campus .what median package you are expecting?? --- ## [What should i choose civil or metallurgy](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-should-i-choose-civil-or-metallurgy/1121)
**Author:** [@Siddhant](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Siddhant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2026 13:54 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-should-i-choose-civil-or-metallurgy/1121 "2026-06-13T13:54:45Z")
I have gotten civil in round 1 of josaa counselling and based on orevious trend i might get metallurgy . I am confused on which branch to take --- ## [About the cutoff of prep rank](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-the-cutoff-of-prep-rank/1115)
**Author:** [@Rajesh\_18](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rajesh_18)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 02:27 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-the-cutoff-of-prep-rank/1115 "2026-06-02T02:27:18Z")
I missed a adv qualification by 3 marks ..so they alloted me a sc prep rank of 985…so what are the probable iits and branches do I get…I know it’s purely depends on the vacancy…but which are the closed one’s to choose --- ## [Mtech civil Construction management](https://community.askiitm.com/t/mtech-civil-construction-management/1089)
**Author:** [@Venkat](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Venkat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 07:43 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/mtech-civil-construction-management/1089 "2026-05-27T07:43:25Z")
For mtech construction management part time course did gate exam is needed --- ## [Clarification on whether Direct Ph.D. applicants in Biotechnology have a written test or only an interview during selection](https://community.askiitm.com/t/clarification-on-whether-direct-ph-d-applicants-in-biotechnology-have-a-written-test-or-only-an-interview-during-selection/1086)
**Author:** [@Suresh\_S](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Suresh_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 07:33 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/clarification-on-whether-direct-ph-d-applicants-in-biotechnology-have-a-written-test-or-only-an-interview-during-selection/1086 "2026-05-27T07:33:55Z")
Hello everyone, I have completed my B.Tech in Biotechnology with a CGPA of 9.04 and hold a valid GATE 2025 score. I have applied for the Direct Ph.D. program in the Biotechnology (Biological Sciences) division at IIT Ma… --- ## [About clinical engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-clinical-engineering/1087)
**Author:** [@Rashith](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rashith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 07:33 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-clinical-engineering/1087 "2026-05-27T07:33:21Z")
I’m an medical background student. I want information regarding clinical engineering csn anyone explain it.. --- ## [Admission and eligibility criteria for msc mathematics](https://community.askiitm.com/t/admission-and-eligibility-criteria-for-msc-mathematics/853)
**Author:** [@Satu](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Satu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 07:18 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/admission-and-eligibility-criteria-for-msc-mathematics/853 "2026-05-27T07:18:59Z")
What is the eligibility criteria for msc mathematics after jam? Is there any cgpa criteria --- ## [Phd admission without gate](https://community.askiitm.com/t/phd-admission-without-gate/1099)
**Author:** [@soubhagy](https://community.askiitm.com/u/soubhagy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 06:02 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/phd-admission-without-gate/1099 "2026-05-27T06:02:24Z")
Want to know the procedure of admission into phd programme, for the July session. I didn’t qualify gate, am I still eligible for applying and if I am, would I get stipend. I’m currently pursuing mtech in water resource… --- ## [MS by Research scholar day schedule](https://community.askiitm.com/t/ms-by-research-scholar-day-schedule/1094)
**Author:** [@AK\_254](https://community.askiitm.com/u/AK_254)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2025 04:24 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/ms-by-research-scholar-day-schedule/1094 "2025-12-17T04:24:19Z")
Wanted to know how hectic the life of a MS Research student is especially in the 1st sem? Do they get time to pursue extra curricular or prepare of other competitive exams side by side? Minimum and maximum how much free … --- ## [Inquiring here about student community/ clubs that are currently working/active in the space of decentralisation/ blockchain/ web3 technologies?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/inquiring-here-about-student-community-clubs-that-are-currently-working-active-in-the-space-of-decentralisation-blockchain-web3-technologies/1077)
**Author:** [@shagunprasad](https://community.askiitm.com/u/shagunprasad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2025 06:43 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/inquiring-here-about-student-community-clubs-that-are-currently-working-active-in-the-space-of-decentralisation-blockchain-web3-technologies/1077 "2025-09-11T06:43:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking to connect with student communities, clubs, or enthusiast groups at IIT Madras that are active in the blockchain/web3/decentralisation space or maybe even student bodies inclined towards program… --- ## [Contingency Fund/Grant](https://community.askiitm.com/t/contingency-fund-grant/976)
**Author:** [@OffSpinner](https://community.askiitm.com/u/OffSpinner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 07:57 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/contingency-fund-grant/976 "2025-09-09T07:57:39Z")
I’ve heard that IITM does not provide a Contingency Grant to its PhD scholars. Is that correct? If yes, why? Most IITs have a contingency fund for research scholars in PhD, Mtech and Ms by Research. Is there any MHRD la… --- ## [Open Elective course](https://community.askiitm.com/t/open-elective-course/986)
**Author:** [@Akash8](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Akash8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 07:55 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/open-elective-course/986 "2025-09-09T07:55:18Z")
Is IITM offers Open Elective Courses(OEC) for other University students in offline/online mode? If there Kindly let me know --- ## [About bs programs](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-bs-programs/982)
**Author:** [@Abarna\_21](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Abarna_21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 07:52 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-bs-programs/982 "2025-09-09T07:52:05Z")
What are the courses available in bs degree both online and offline? And what is timing for the online BS Data science course? --- ## [SC Preparatory Course](https://community.askiitm.com/t/sc-preparatory-course/1000)
**Author:** [@Murugi](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Murugi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 07:45 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/sc-preparatory-course/1000 "2025-09-09T07:45:25Z")
My SC Prep Rank is 1250, will I get a seat in the preparatory course. kindly tell me. --- ## [Why are there no spot rounds for IIT UG?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/why-are-there-no-spot-rounds-for-iit-ug/1002)
**Author:** [@srchit](https://community.askiitm.com/u/srchit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 07:44 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/why-are-there-no-spot-rounds-for-iit-ug/1002 "2025-09-09T07:44:26Z")
BITS, IIITB, IIITH and several other counselling are ongoing and will continue until July End/August, but JoSAA counselling for IITs closes by July 21st. What happens to all those seats in IITs that are left vacant by s… --- ## [Laptops for Engineering Design students](https://community.askiitm.com/t/laptops-for-engineering-design-students/1024)
**Author:** [@HarshithED25](https://community.askiitm.com/u/HarshithED25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 07:21 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/laptops-for-engineering-design-students/1024 "2025-09-09T07:21:38Z")
Which Laptop is suitable for Engineering Design --- ## [Eligibility criteria for ms in entrepreneurship](https://community.askiitm.com/t/eligibility-criteria-for-ms-in-entrepreneurship/1061)
**Author:** [@Adigidi](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Adigidi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 06:31 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/eligibility-criteria-for-ms-in-entrepreneurship/1061 "2025-09-09T06:31:26Z")
I have a bachelor degree in engineering from Bangalore university, what is the eligibility criteria for joining ms in entrepreneurship --- ## [IITM BS Students to attend festivals in IIT campus](https://community.askiitm.com/t/iitm-bs-students-to-attend-festivals-in-iit-campus/1066)
**Author:** [@Iitmiitm](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Iitmiitm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 06:28 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/iitm-bs-students-to-attend-festivals-in-iit-campus/1066 "2025-09-09T06:28:10Z")
Can IITM BS students attend saarang and festivals like holi, diwali on campus? --- ## [Is it possible to get a seat in B Tech under sports qouta.the sport name skating](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-a-seat-in-b-tech-under-sports-qouta-the-sport-name-skating/1069)
**Author:** [@drakhilap](https://community.askiitm.com/u/drakhilap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 06:20 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-a-seat-in-b-tech-under-sports-qouta-the-sport-name-skating/1069 "2025-09-09T06:20:35Z")
Skating game is eligible for sports quota to get b tech in IITM? --- ## [BS in Chemistry!](https://community.askiitm.com/t/bs-in-chemistry/824)
**Author:** [@Farmer0I](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Farmer0I)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2025 22:33 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/bs-in-chemistry/824 "2025-08-18T22:33:07Z")
Hey , as IITM has announced Bs in Chemistry admission via IAT ! I am curious about whether IDDD is available for Bs in Chemistry . Or How to convert this BS degree into M-Tech degree at IITM ? --- ## [Overseas Citizen of India](https://community.askiitm.com/t/overseas-citizen-of-india/1045)
**Author:** [@Ssjambu](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Ssjambu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2025 09:23 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/overseas-citizen-of-india/1045 "2025-08-15T09:23:35Z")
My daughter is a non SAARC and non Gulf OCI holder. She has done her full schooling in India. Now we are having Trouble deciding oci f or oci I. She will be eligible for Girls supernumerary of she goes with OCI (I)howeve… --- ## [Admission to Phd offline in IIT Chennai for working employees](https://community.askiitm.com/t/admission-to-phd-offline-in-iit-chennai-for-working-employees/1042)
**Author:** [@tirumal](https://community.askiitm.com/u/tirumal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2025 09:13 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/admission-to-phd-offline-in-iit-chennai-for-working-employees/1042 "2025-07-25T09:13:12Z")
Dear sir, I am working as employee in Government organization, would like to know the procedure for getting admission in IIT Chennai for PhD, it is to mention that i have completed M. tech in IIT Bombay in the year 201… --- ## [Fee portal Issue](https://community.askiitm.com/t/fee-portal-issue/1035)
**Author:** [@Praveen\_Kumar](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Praveen_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2025 04:17 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/fee-portal-issue/1035 "2025-07-24T04:17:56Z")
Hi sir, I have received the username and passcode through mail but when I am trying to pay fees through online fee portal it showing YOU DONT HAVE ACCOUNT PLEASE CONTACT ADMIN. Can anyone explain me how to pay fees.. [Next page](https://community.askiitm.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)