At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | IIT Madras | IIT Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), ChennaiChennai · Estd. 1959 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), SangareddySangareddy · Estd. 2008 |
| Admission route | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. |
| Type | Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) | Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance) |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #1 | NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #7 |
| Branch-wise fees | Current fee rows are not available on this comparison page. | |
Overview
IIT Madras (founded 1959, NIRF #1 overall, Engineering #1) and IIT Hyderabad (founded 2008, NIRF #7 Engineering) are South India''s top two IITs. IIT Madras leads NIRF Engineering rankings consistently. IIT Hyderabad has built a strong AI/ML and entrepreneurship ecosystem in just 17 years.
Academics
**IIT Madras** offers the broadest IIT B.Tech portfolio: CSE, EE, ME, Civil, Aerospace, Chemical, Metallurgical, Ocean Engineering, Engineering Physics, Naval Architecture, Biotechnology. **IIT Hyderabad** offers B.Tech in CSE, AI (dedicated since 2018), EE, ME, Civil, Chemical, Materials Science, plus B.Des.
Campus Life
**IIT Madras** sits on a 600-acre wooded campus in central Chennai. **IIT Hyderabad** sits on a 576-acre campus at Kandi (~50 km from Hyderabad), modern infrastructure, strong entrepreneurship culture (IITH Incubator).
Verdict
**Pick IIT Madras** if: rank under 200 (CSE) / 1,500 (other), want broadest portfolio, value Chennai-IIT alumni network.
**Pick IIT Hyderabad** if: rank 200-1,500 (CSE), want dedicated AI branch, prefer Hyderabad metro access.
Still deciding between IIT Madras and IIT Hyderabad? Ask a counsellor to review today's practical options.
WhatsApp Counsellor