Applications are now open for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at IIT Madras for the 2026 academic cycle. Prospective UG students must qualify JEE Advanced 2026 and participate in JoSAA counselling, which includes six rounds of seat allocation. PG aspirants seeking M.Tech admission need a valid GATE 2026 score and must accept offers through COAP, while M.S. and PhD applicants require GATE plus an institutional interview. IIT Madras also offers admission routes for foreign nationals (DASA), Olympiad winners, and lateral-entry transfers. All first-year undergraduates are required to stay in campus hostels. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria and opening/closing ranks, is available in the official Information Brochure on the IIT Madras admissions website.