JEE Advanced 2026 registration process for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) is open now. The last date to apply is May 2, 2026. Candidates can apply online on the official website at jeeadv.ac.in. JEE Advanced entrance examination is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026.
JEE Advanced 2026 exam and registration schedule have been officially announced. The registration process for candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2026 will begin on April 23, 2026, and will conclude on May 2, 2026. Candidates must complete the fee payment by May 4, 2026. The JEE Advanced 2026 entrance examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 17, 2026.
GATE COAP 2026 counselling registration has started for MTech admissions. GATE 2026 qualified candidates can register online on the official COAP portal at coap2026.iitr.ac.in. COAP 2026 Round 1 offers will be released on May 11, 2026.
IIT Madras admission 2026 is offered to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in engineering, sciences, humanities, and management. The admission process at IIT Madras is completely entrance exam-based and follows national-level examinations conducted by different authorities. Candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in the respective entrance exams to be considered for admission.
Some of the major entrance exams accepted for IIT Madras admission include JEE Advanced for BTech, JAM for MSc, GATE for MTech, CAT for MBA, and national-level tests followed by interviews for PhD admissions. Seat allocation for most technical programs is done through centralized counseling processes such as JoSAA, COAP, and CCMN.
Eligible candidates need to apply through the respective examination portals and then participate in counseling or seat allocation rounds. Once allotted a seat, candidates must complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.
IIT Madras accepts national-level scores for admission such as JEE Main, GATE, etc. The list of entrance exams accepted for IIT Madras admission is listed below:
At the undergraduate level, IIT Madras offers BTech and BS programs in various engineering and science disciplines. Admission is based solely on JEE Advanced rank. Candidates must first qualify for JEE Main to become eligible for JEE Advanced. Final seat allotment is done through JoSAA counseling.
It is mandatory for candidates to meet the required eligibility criteria for the respective courses. The course-wise eligibility criteria for IIT Madras admission is given below:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Exam Required |
|---|---|---|
| BTech / BS | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | JEE Advanced |
The important dates for IIT Madras admission is given below:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 exam | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2026 |
| Start of JEE Advanced 2026 registration | April 2026 |
| JEE Advanced Exam 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| JoSAA Counseling | June – July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment & Reporting | July 2026 |
The step by step admission process for IIT Madras admission is given below for UG courses:
At the postgraduate level, IIT Madras offers MTech, MSc, MS, MA, and MBA programs. Admission is based on national-level entrance exams followed by counseling or interviews.
It is mandatory for candidates to meet the required eligibility criteria for respective courses. The course-wise eligibility criteria for IIT Madras admission is given below:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Exam Required |
|---|---|---|
| MTech | BTech or equivalent with 55% | GATE |
| MS | BTech or equivalent with 55% | GATE |
| MSc | BSc or equivalent with 55% | IIT JAM |
| MBA | Graduation with 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) | CAT |
| MA | Graduation in relevant discipline | Institute-level test & interview |
The important dates for IIT Madras admission is given below:
IIT Madras MTech admission dates 2026
The IIT Madras admission dates for MTech is given below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE Exam 2026 | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE Result | March 19, 2026 |
| COAP Counselling | March 2026 (Tentative) |
IIT Madras MSc admission dates 2026
The IIT Madras admission dates for MSc is given below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM Exam 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| JAM Result | March 20, 2026 |
| Start of counselling process | April 2026 |
IIT Madras MBA admission dates 2026
The IIT Madras admission dates for MBA is given below:
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Exam | November 2026 |
| CAT Result | December 2026 |
The step by step admission process for IIT Madras admission is given below for PG courses:
As the first step, candidates need to fill out the application process in online or offline modes. The step-by-step IIT Madras application process is given below:
At the time of IIT Madras admission, candidates need to upload or attach the required documents for verification. Candidates need to submit the following documents:
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Graduation mark sheets (for PG courses)
Postgraduation mark sheets (for PhD, if applicable)
Entrance exam scorecard
Photo identity proof
Passport-size photographs
Category certificate (if applicable)
Medical fitness certificate
| Degree/Course Name | Event Name | Date |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Final Results & AIR | Late April 2026 (Around Apr 20) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Result & All India Rank | Late April 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Physical Reporting at NIT Surathkal | Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment | Late July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Physical Reporting at NIT Trichy | Mid-August 2026 (Approx. Aug 10-14) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JoSAA Registration Starts | Early June 2026 (Tentative: June 10) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Filling Window | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Orientation & Classes Begin | Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Orientation & Commencement of Classes | Late August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Partial Admission Fee (PAF) | Late July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Filling & Locking | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | CSAB Special Rounds (Optional) | Early August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Locking Deadline | Late June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Degree/Course Name | Event Name | Date |
| MBA | IIT Madras Important Admission Dates 2026 | 2026-01-01 to 2026-02-08 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates | Apr 02, 2026 – Apr 09, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Application Correction | Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Admit Card Release | Late March 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Session 2 Exams | Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2026 (Confirmed) |
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