# \#departments **URL:** https://community.askiitm.com/tag/departments/33.md [Latest](https://community.askiitm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.askiitm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.askiitm.com/tags.md) --- ## [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?? --- ## [Regarding Electives and Minors](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-electives-and-minors/397)
**Author:** [@Thushyanth](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Thushyanth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 06:08 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-electives-and-minors/397 "2026-05-27T06:08:50Z")
I have heard that IITM allows its students to choose 40% of their course via electives (189 credits), of which 72 credits can be earned in any department. As per JOSAA 2023, I have a possibility of getting BS in Biologic… --- ## [Admission to a 4 year btech programme in biomedical engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/admission-to-a-4-year-btech-programme-in-biomedical-engineering/1110)
**Author:** [@Undergrad](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Undergrad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 03:51 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/admission-to-a-4-year-btech-programme-in-biomedical-engineering/1110 "2026-05-27T03:51:32Z")
Hi Are biological engineering and biomedical engineering different and how? How is the biomedical engineering in iitm and what does it offer and which programmes does it affiliate with. Which iit is better in biomedica… --- ## [Regarding TC and CC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-tc-and-cc/1084)
**Author:** [@Shaiwal](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Shaiwal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2025 08:42 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-tc-and-cc/1084 "2025-10-06T08:42:53Z")
I want to know that if a student passed from cbse private candidate. Do they required to produce TC and CC. As school doesn’t provide it for private candidate. Also what are the alternative documents required to show at … --- ## [Info about B.Tech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM)](https://community.askiitm.com/t/info-about-b-tech-in-computational-engineering-and-mechanics-cem/940)
**Author:** [@saurabh](https://community.askiitm.com/u/saurabh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 08:04 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/info-about-b-tech-in-computational-engineering-and-mechanics-cem/940 "2025-09-09T08:04:18Z")
Request to please share below info: Curriculum for B.Tech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM) How this is related to Computational Engineering Computational Engineering Regards Saurabh --- ## [Query on 4 year BS in biological science](https://community.askiitm.com/t/query-on-4-year-bs-in-biological-science/946)
**Author:** [@Kunal](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Kunal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 06:47 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/query-on-4-year-bs-in-biological-science/946 "2025-09-09T06:47:28Z")
Hi, I have many queries about this program , appr ciate if someone can help answer them Is a 4 years BS program in general and this program in particular acceptable and compatible for doing further masters from US univ… --- ## [Regarding phd admissions JAN 2026](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-phd-admissions-jan-2026/1057)
**Author:** [@Amaramro](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Amaramro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 06:39 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-phd-admissions-jan-2026/1057 "2025-09-09T06:39:37Z")
when will the admission process for Phd JAN 2026 begin for humanities and social sciences department. --- ## [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 ? --- ## [HELP NEEDED: MS (R) CSE @ IITM vs ( M.Tech (RA) CSE @ IIT Hyd OR M.Tech (TA) CSE IIT Kgp/Guw )](https://community.askiitm.com/t/help-needed-ms-r-cse-iitm-vs-m-tech-ra-cse-iit-hyd-or-m-tech-ta-cse-iit-kgp-guw/974)
**Author:** [@Rajeshm](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rajeshm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2025 04:37 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/help-needed-ms-r-cse-iitm-vs-m-tech-ra-cse-iit-hyd-or-m-tech-ta-cse-iit-kgp-guw/974 "2025-06-19T04:37:32Z")
sorry to ask like this but can’t seem to find any other way to do this : Please help :folded\_hands:. --- ## [I am hearing about upgrading to other programs? Is it possible for Mtech guys?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/i-am-hearing-about-upgrading-to-other-programs-is-it-possible-for-mtech-guys/969)
**Author:** [@Sameer\_J](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Sameer_J)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 16:47 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/i-am-hearing-about-upgrading-to-other-programs-is-it-possible-for-mtech-guys/969 "2025-06-17T16:47:56Z")
I am going to be in IIT madras for Mtech in electrical department. is there option of upgradation to other courses in electrical department? if yes then what is criteria and when one can do that and what is procedure? --- ## [About PhD program](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-phd-program/909)
**Author:** [@Serif](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Serif)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 15:27 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/about-phd-program/909 "2025-06-17T15:27:34Z")
I have been offered admission to the PhD program in physics and I have paid the fees. Now when all the necessary information like hostel allotment and how supervisor allocation takes place etc. will be shared??? --- ## [Can I study Btech in IIT Madras as a day scholar](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-i-study-btech-in-iit-madras-as-a-day-scholar/589)
**Author:** [@Rampotturi](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rampotturi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2025 22:51 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-i-study-btech-in-iit-madras-as-a-day-scholar/589 "2025-06-01T22:51:07Z")
Can I study Btech in IIIT Madras as a day scholar --- ## [What are the programs offered in Engineering Design at IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-programs-offered-in-engineering-design-at-iit-madras/128)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2025 22:33 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-programs-offered-in-engineering-design-at-iit-madras/128 "2025-06-01T22:33:14Z")
The Department of Engineering Design is one of the most vibrant and dynamic departments here at IIT Madras. Through its highly industry-oriented curriculum, it not only arms its students with knowledge and skill, but als… --- ## [Branch change from BS to B.tech](https://community.askiitm.com/t/branch-change-from-bs-to-b-tech/230)
**Author:** [@falcon](https://community.askiitm.com/u/falcon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2025 22:17 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/branch-change-from-bs-to-b-tech/230 "2025-06-01T22:17:26Z")
Can I apply for a branch change from a newly launched BS in medical science and technology to any B.Tech or any other available courses at IIT Madras? --- ## [Professor Ravindran on the Best Place to Build Podcast - Episode Discussion - The Transformative Power of AI](https://community.askiitm.com/t/professor-ravindran-on-the-best-place-to-build-podcast-episode-discussion-the-transformative-power-of-ai/738)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2024 03:45 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/professor-ravindran-on-the-best-place-to-build-podcast-episode-discussion-the-transformative-power-of-ai/738 "2024-12-14T03:45:38Z")
Episode 6 features Professor Ravindran, head of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at IIT Madras. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of AI, its interdisciplinary nature, and its impact on … --- ## [Semester Exchange Program](https://community.askiitm.com/t/semester-exchange-program/598)
**Author:** [@ManuVashisth](https://community.askiitm.com/u/ManuVashisth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2024 07:16 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/semester-exchange-program/598 "2024-11-27T07:16:54Z")
Can a BS Medical Science & Engineering Students can apply for semester exchange program like other students inspite of being newer branch in IIT Madras…?? --- ## [What are the programs offered in Engineering Design at IIT Madras](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-programs-offered-in-engineering-design-at-iit-madras/717)
**Author:** [@sanju](https://community.askiitm.com/u/sanju)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2024 07:10 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-programs-offered-in-engineering-design-at-iit-madras/717 "2024-11-27T07:10:42Z")
The Department of Engineering Design is one of the most vibrant and dynamic departments here at IIT Madras. Through its highly industry-oriented curriculum, it not only arms its students with knowledge and skill but also… --- ## [Eligibility criteria](https://community.askiitm.com/t/eligibility-criteria/574)
**Author:** [@ruby](https://community.askiitm.com/u/ruby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2024 16:56 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/eligibility-criteria/574 "2024-07-30T16:56:17Z")
Hello, I want to pursue my postgraduate studies in English at IIM, but the eligibility criteria are confusing. 1. Do we need to have a minimum of 200 credits to apply for the course? 2. Does mathematics need to be a core… --- ## [phD in IITM, eligibilty and all other details](https://community.askiitm.com/t/phd-in-iitm-eligibilty-and-all-other-details/507)
**Author:** [@Nav](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Nav)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2024 07:59 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/phd-in-iitm-eligibilty-and-all-other-details/507 "2024-07-03T07:59:59Z")
I want to know about phD DSAI. --- ## [Few doubts regarding the BS programme in Medical Science and engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/few-doubts-regarding-the-bs-programme-in-medical-science-and-engineering/481)
**Author:** [@PAhuja247](https://community.askiitm.com/u/PAhuja247)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2024 10:48 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/few-doubts-regarding-the-bs-programme-in-medical-science-and-engineering/481 "2024-06-25T10:48:28Z")
I have heard that the total number of credits for B.Tech have been reduced to 400. Is this also the case with BS Medical Science and engineering(MSE) ? I have also heard that the sixth semester will be fully aligned to … --- ## [Data Science and AI Building/Campus](https://community.askiitm.com/t/data-science-and-ai-building-campus/470)
**Author:** [@Rohit](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rohit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2024 08:00 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/data-science-and-ai-building-campus/470 "2024-06-21T08:00:02Z")
IITM started new department for Data Science and AI. I have few questions: Is this department inside IITM campus Is there going to be new building for this department or sharing the building with some other department.… --- ## [Can BS-MS dual degree physics students opt for an IDDD at IIT-M?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-bs-ms-dual-degree-physics-students-opt-for-an-iddd-at-iit-m/453)
**Author:** [@snowbreaker](https://community.askiitm.com/u/snowbreaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2024 09:57 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-bs-ms-dual-degree-physics-students-opt-for-an-iddd-at-iit-m/453 "2024-06-19T09:57:25Z")
I am interested in the BS-MS dual degree physics but would like to know if students are allowed to pursue IDDDs, since the course itself is a BS-MS. Additionally, how is the workload of the program? Do students have time… --- ## [Biotechnology Department](https://community.askiitm.com/t/biotechnology-department/444)
**Author:** [@Aswanth](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Aswanth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2024 14:47 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/biotechnology-department/444 "2024-06-17T14:47:28Z")
What’s so special about the biotechnology department in iitm? what are their recent achievements/ contribution? what position does iitm stand in the field of biotech? --- ## [Queries about new BS Medical science and engineering course](https://community.askiitm.com/t/queries-about-new-bs-medical-science-and-engineering-course/234)
**Author:** [@falcon](https://community.askiitm.com/u/falcon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2024 08:23 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/queries-about-new-bs-medical-science-and-engineering-course/234 "2024-06-17T08:23:15Z")
Hey they I’ve heard that IITM discontinued the branch change option in 2024 l. And regarding I don’t find any documents related and IITM didn’t mentioned it officially. Anyway I have few queries about that hope you or an… --- ## [Minor in Data Science and AI](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-in-data-science-and-ai/420)
**Author:** [@Rohit](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rohit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2024 07:45 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-in-data-science-and-ai/420 "2024-06-12T07:45:24Z")
Is there any minor program in data science, Stats or AI ? Can electrical branch student do minor in Data science ? If yes, which are the electives students need to choose ? To do minor, student need overall more credits… --- ## [What is the Department of Medical Sciences & Technology at IIT Madras?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-department-of-medical-sciences-technology-at-iit-madras/377)
**Author:** [@swapnaneeldan](https://community.askiitm.com/u/swapnaneeldan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2024 05:02 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-department-of-medical-sciences-technology-at-iit-madras/377 "2024-06-08T05:02:42Z")
The Department of Medical Sciences & Technology at IIT Madras, established in 2023, bridges the gap between medical science and engineering to transform clinical practice. By offering a unique perspective to both clinici… --- ## [I heard that IIT Madras has a new BTech program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. Is it true? Can I know more about the department, the curriculum, and the facilities?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/i-heard-that-iit-madras-has-a-new-btech-program-in-artificial-intelligence-and-data-analytics-is-it-true-can-i-know-more-about-the-department-the-curriculum-and-the-facilities/108)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2024 07:20 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/i-heard-that-iit-madras-has-a-new-btech-program-in-artificial-intelligence-and-data-analytics-is-it-true-can-i-know-more-about-the-department-the-curriculum-and-the-facilities/108 "2024-03-27T07:20:48Z")
IIT Madras is all set to welcome its 18th department - the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI), formerly known as the Wadhwani School of Artificial Intelligence. It is one of the first departmen… --- ## [Can I do masters in different field as that of tech?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-i-do-masters-in-different-field-as-that-of-tech/356)
**Author:** [@Mrugen\_patel](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Mrugen_patel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2024 05:14 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-i-do-masters-in-different-field-as-that-of-tech/356 "2024-06-06T05:14:42Z")
Can I do masters in some other field ABROAD??? For example I did Btech in civil engineering in IITM. Can I apply for Masters abroad in CS/AI/ML…??? --- ## [What is the new AIDA program of IIT Madras? What will I study there?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-new-aida-program-of-iit-madras-what-will-i-study-there/348)
**Author:** [@abhiram3001](https://community.askiitm.com/u/abhiram3001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2024 20:05 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-is-the-new-aida-program-of-iit-madras-what-will-i-study-there/348 "2024-06-04T20:05:43Z")
What is the new AIDA program of IIT Madras? What will I study there? Founded in 2024, the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) is home to the 18th and newest department (Department of Data Science and AI) at II… [Next page](https://community.askiitm.com/tag/departments/33.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=departments)