IIT Madras News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

IIT Madras Registration 2026: Registration for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras MBA admissions 2026 has begun for the 2026-28 batch, and interested candidates can apply online through the official admission portal. Additionally, the IIT Madras Department of Management Studies (DOMS) is the most sought-after MBA program in the country due to its strong industry ties, faculty expertise, and excellent track record of placements. 

IIT Madras placements for B.Tech programs for the academic year 2025-26 are set to begin on December 1, 2025. The institute has already seen impressive participation from top companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Deloitte, and Goldman Sachs. In 2025, the highest package offered was a whopping Rs 4.3 crore per annum, with an average package of Rs 24.2 LPA and a median package of Rs 18.5 LPA.

IIT Placements 2025-26: IIT Placements for the year 2025-2026 will be conducted in two phases for all the IITs. Usually, the first phase began around December and the second phase from February to May. IIT Bombay reported an average package of approximately INR 36.9 LPA, with sectors like technology, finance, and consulting dominating recruitment. IIT Indore recorded an average salary of around INR 23.50 LPA, with top-performing BTech branches like Computer Science Engineering and Electrical Engineering having the highest averages. IIT Kharagpur recorded a Domestic Highest Package of INR 1 Crore with top recruiters like  Apple, Texas Instruments, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and Schlumberger. IIT Delhi is recorded to have offered the highest package of INR 1 Crore Per Annum at the domestic level, with more than 50 offers above INR 1 crore. Some of the top recruiters of the Top IITs in India are Microsoft, Google, Apple, Schlumberger, Qualcomm, Amazon, Flipkart, ISRO, American Express, Boston Consulting Group, Intel, etc. 

IIT Madras Unveils Hybrid Rocket-Powered VTOL System, Paving Way for Next-Gen Air Mobility: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has reached a new level in the development and testing of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) system using hybrid rocket thrusters and virtual simulation technology. This is another innovation that enables drones and aircraft to take off and land vertically, eliminating the need for lengthy runways. It’s rather a huge step for India in terms of aerospace research and innovation.

IIT Madras PhD Application Form January 2026 will close on October 31, 2025. The candidates who have not submitted the IIT Madras PhD 2026 application form must ensure to do the same as soon as possible. The complete application submission process includes steps like logging in, filling out the form with the required information, uploading the mandatory information, and then paying the requisite fee. IIT Madras will announce the dates for the exam and interview soon, and the eligible students will be informed about it through their email. It is advised that the students are up to date with the complete schedule.

The biggest college campus in Chennai is IIT Madras, and calling it "big" is truly an understatement-it is an enormous 617 acres of pure wonder! Can you imagine a learning environment that is part university, part national park, where a blackbuck might be seen grazing while walking to the next lecture venue? It is not a normal college. It is a green paradise having 300 species of trees, picturesque lakes, and about a hundred bird species found there. From rocket science to exploring the oceans, this campus has everything under the sun and a good amount of shade because of its incredible 300 species of trees! 

It is not only grand buildings or famous landmarks that architecture is all about; it is everywhere around us, influencing how we live, work, and interact with one another. If you are interested in exploring the reasons behind the welcoming feeling in certain places or you are passionate about the prospects of building a more sustainable future, pursuing knowledge in architecture is an altogether new vision of the world. The good news is that some of the very best institutions like IITs and MIT, have made their knowledge accessible to all, and that too free of charge. These courses are not merely lectures; they are invitations to begin understanding the thoughtful design around us, and possibly to participate in making better spaces for all of us.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework released the NIRF rankings for the year 2025 on September 4, on the official website, nirfindia.org. In the overall category, 17 Indian Institue of Technology (s) have made it to the list of top IIT colleges; IIT Roorkee moved up to 7th position, and IIT Indore moved up 6 places from 33rd to 27th position this year. However, IIT Guwahati dopped from 9th to 11th position. Check the list of top IIT colleges in India as per the latest NIRF ranking 2025 in the article. 

Also Check - NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025: State-wise Top B.Tech Colleges, List of Top 100 Institutes

TANCET 2026 Notification Release Date: The TANCET notification 2026 will be released anytime soon, on the official website- tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates who are planning to pursue an MBA or MCA course, candidates should appear for the TANCET 2026 exam. As per the experts, the TANCET 2026 exam notification will likely be released in the third week or fourth week of January 2026. For getting the latest updates, the candidates are advised to constantly check the official website of TANCET. Based on the previous years’ trends, it is expected that the TANCET exam 2026 will be conducted tentatively in the second or Third week of March 2026.

Students gearing up for the Amrita Engineering Entrance Examination (AEEE) 2026 should know which topics to focus on in Physics, how many questions to expect from key chapters, and how to prepare them smartly. The syllabus emphasizes on key Physics topics from NCERT 11th and 12th curriculum. AEEE 2026 Physics high-weightage topics include Modern Physics, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics etc., contributing to around 50-60% of the total weightage as per the past trends. Mid-weightage topics to focus on are Heat and Thermodynamics, Laws of Motion, Electrostatics and Current Electricity. These topics cover up to 20-30% weightage in the question paper. Weeks before the exam, going through AEEE 2026 Physics important topics and weightage will ease your cofusion and help you decide which chapters to study thoroughly, and how to plan your mock revision. 

Also Check - Expected Difficulty Level of AEEE 2026 Phase 1 Exam

COMEDK UGET 2026 Examination: The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced the date for the COMEDK UGET 2026 examination, providing much-needed relief to engineering students across the country. This examination is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, and is one of the most crucial pathways for engineering students to gain entry into the country’s premier engineering colleges across the state of Karnataka. COMEDK will conduct the examination online in a computer-based mode. The registration process for the examination will soon be initiated on the official website, requiring students to enter basic information, upload documents, and pay the requisite fees to complete the application process.

WBJEE Application Form 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is expected to release the application form for WBJEE 2026 in either the third or fourth week of January 2026. Though no official notice has yet been released by the board, based on the previous years' trends, it is expected that the process of registration for WBJEE 2026 could start anywhere between January 16 to January 26 in 2026.

The list of government engineering colleges accepting JEE Main 2026 for admission includes NITs, IIITs, MNNIT Allahabad, and PEC Chandigarh, among others. They are the top-ranking institutions deemed for quality education with affordable fee structures and high placement opportunities. However, the admission process is very competitive in these colleges, and only the top-performing candidates in the JEE Main 2026 exam are likely to be eligible for selection. Influencing factors like college location, fees, scholarship options, placements, facilities, ranking, etc., play a crucial role in the decision-making of which college to opt for. The admission process will be administered through the JoSAA Counselling, conducted at the national level.

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