Which is better for MSc: IIT Delhi or IIT Madras?
IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are well known and reputed institutions in India. According to the NIRF 2023, IIT Madras ranked is 01 while IIT Delhi is ranked 03 in the Engineering category. Both the colleges offer MSc course across various specialisations with top quality education to its students. Both
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Both the Indian Institutes of Technology are well-ranked. Given below are the comparison between the two IITs for their MSc course based on parameters including fee, ranking and eligibility criteria:
MSc Institutes | NIRF Rank '23 (Overall) | MSc Total Tuition Fee | MSc Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 03 | INR 40,000 - INR 4 lakh | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate |
IIT Madras | 01 | INR 20,000 - INR 10 lakh | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline |
NOTE: The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.
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The engineering courses at IIT Delhi are offered at UG, PG and Doctorate level. At UG level, it offers four-year BTech in 15 specialisations. Some of them are CSE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
Further, programmes like MTech and MS (Research) are offered at PG level. Stud
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has been ranked by NIRF over past years under Engineering, Management, Overall and Research Institutions categories. Check below past-year trend for IIT Delhi in Overall category:
| Category | IIT Delhi NIRF Ranking 2023 | IIT Delhi NIRF Ranking 2024 | IIT Delhi NIRF Ranking 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Both IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are top choices for students wishing to pursue BTech. The NIRF rank of both the colleges are neck to neck. In NIRF 2025 rankings, IIT Delhi was ranked 2 whereas IIT Bombay was at 3 under Engineering category. BTech cutoffs of both the institutes are equally competitive.
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has been ranked at 4 under 'Management' category in NIRF 2025 rankings. Previously, it was ranked at 4 in 2024 and 3 in 2023.
IIT Delhi offers a total of approximately 1,239 to 1,249 seats across its B.Tech, B.S., and dual degree programs.
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