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IIT Madras

4.1
based on 228 Reviews
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IIT Madras is a premier institution focused on advanced education and research in engineering, playing a vital role in technological innovation.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 228 reviews
highly rated categories
11% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Skill development, Work-life balance, Company culture

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
66% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
69% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
74% employees reported
No travel
No travel
64% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
17 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
16 employees reported
Office gym
Office gym
15 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
15 employees reported
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About IIT Madras

Founded in1959 (66 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersChennai, India
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Websiteiitm.ac.in
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. The first Indo-German agreement in Bonn, West Germany for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras was signed in 1959. The Institute was formally inaugurated in 1959 by Prof. Humayun Kabir, Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs. The IIT system has sixteen Institutes of Technology. The first of these to be instituted are at Kharagpur (estb. 1951), Mumbai (estb. 1958), Chennai (estb. 1959), Kanpur (estb. 1959), Delhi (estb. 1961), Guwahati (estb. 1994) and Roorkee (estb. 1847, joined IITs in 2001). IIT Madras is a residential institute with nearly 550 faculty, 8000 students and 1250 administrative & supporting staff and is a self-contained campus located in a beautiful wooded land of about 250 hectares. It has established itself as a premier centre for teaching, research and industrial consultancy in the country.
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IIT Madras Ratings

based on 228 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.1

Skill development

4.0

Work-life balance

3.9

Company culture

3.9

Work satisfaction

3.7

Salary

3.5

Job security

3.4

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IIT Madras is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 228 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at IIT Madras
based on 210 reviews
3.7
Rated by 67 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.8 for Skill development
4.3
Rated by 143 Men
Rated 4.2 for Skill development and 4.1 for Work-life balance

Work Policy at IIT Madras

based on 17 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
66%
Hybrid
28%
Permanent work from home
6%

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IIT Madras Salaries

IIT Madras salaries have received with an average score of 3.7 out of 5 by 228 employees.

Project Associate

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr

Project Officer

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr

Junior Executive

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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

PHD Research Scholar

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₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Research Scholar

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₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Senior Project Officer

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr

Research Associate

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₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Project Engineer

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Project Technician

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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr

Post Doctoral Fellow

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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

IIT Madras News

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IIT Professor Hints at AI Tools Being Allowed in JEE Exams Someday

Analyticsindiamag | 10 Mar, 2025
IIT Professor Hints at AI Tools Being Allowed in JEE Exams Someday

IIT Madras Prof Balaraman Ravindran Questions IndiaAI Mission’s Timeline to Build an Indigenous LLM

Analyticsindiamag | 7 Mar, 2025
IIT Madras Prof Balaraman Ravindran Questions IndiaAI Mission’s Timeline to Build an Indigenous LLM

The model of IIT Madras Research Park should be replicated in other parts of India, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

HinduBusinessLine | 1 Mar, 2025
The model of IIT Madras Research Park should be replicated in other parts of India, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

Startup Policy Forum, IIT Madras Join Hands To Foster Startup Research, Innovation

Inc42 | 27 Feb, 2025
Startup Policy Forum, IIT Madras Join Hands To Foster Startup Research, Innovation

IIT Madras, Startup Policy Forum sign MoU to bridge industry-academia gap

Yourstory | 27 Feb, 2025
IIT Madras, Startup Policy Forum sign MoU to bridge industry-academia gap

Is BSc Data Science from IIT Madras Worth It?

Scientificworldinfo | 26 Feb, 2025
Is BSc Data Science from IIT Madras Worth It?

Mumbai To Ahmedabad In 60 Minutes? India's First Hyperloop Test Track Completed

Bloomberg Quint | 25 Feb, 2025
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India Railways To Partner IIT-Madras To Build Air Mobility Solutions

Inc42 | 25 Feb, 2025
India Railways To Partner IIT-Madras To Build Air Mobility Solutions

Vaishnaw Announces Indian Railways-IIT Madras Tie-Up For Vertical Take-Off Vehicles

Bloomberg Quint | 25 Feb, 2025
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Indian Railways grants third sanction to IIT Madras for hyperloop commercialisation

HinduBusinessLine | 24 Feb, 2025
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IIT Madras FAQs

When was IIT Madras founded?
IIT Madras was founded in 1959. The company has been operating for 66 years primarily in the Education & Training sector.
Where is the IIT Madras headquarters located?
IIT Madras is headquartered in Chennai.
How many employees does IIT Madras have in India?
IIT Madras currently has more than 1,800+ employees in India. Research & Development department appears to have the highest employee count in IIT Madras based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does IIT Madras have good work-life balance?
IIT Madras has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 84% employees rated IIT Madras 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read IIT Madras work-life balance reviews for more details
Is IIT Madras good for career growth?
Career growth at IIT Madras is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 16% employees rated IIT Madras 3 or below, while 84% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading IIT Madras reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in IIT Madras?
Working at IIT Madras offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for skill development, work life balance and company culture, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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