About Department of Engineering Design, IIT Madras
The Department of Engineering Design at IIT Madras grew from a 2005 dual degree into a department in 2006 and offers B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, MS and PhD.
Engineering Design at IIT Madras began in 2005 as a dual degree programme and became a full department in 2006. It is among the few IIT departments that teach product and system design within an engineering degree. Undergraduates study for a B.Tech in Engineering Design, usually through the five-year Dual Degree route. At postgraduate level it offers M.Tech programmes in Automotive Engineering and Biomedical Design, and students can also take the interdisciplinary M.Tech in Robotics. Research students can register for MS or PhD degrees on design, automotive and medical device topics.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
Undergraduates join through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, for the B.Tech and five-year Dual Degree in Engineering Design. M.Tech applicants apply on the IIT Madras M.Tech admission portal, usually with a valid GATE score. MS and PhD applicants apply when IIT Madras opens research admissions and face a test or interview.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
When did Engineering Design at IIT Madras start?
It began as a dual degree in 2005 and became a department in 2006.
Which M.Tech programmes are offered?
Automotive Engineering and Biomedical Design, with an interdisciplinary M.Tech in Robotics also available.
How do I get into the B.Tech?
Through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Engineering Design - IIT Madras · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- IIT Madras M.Tech Information Brochure 2025 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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