The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Counselling 2025 has now reached Round 5, and the latest seat allotment results were released on July 11 at josaa.nic.in. Candidates are now required to complete fee payment, upload documents, and respond to queries by July 14. Candidates who want to withdraw or exit the process can do so between July 12 and July 14.
This year, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras announced several new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes set to commence from the academic session of 2025–26. These courses are designed to align with evolving technological changes and promote leadership in academia and industry. Additionally, IIT Madras has introduced new admission categories aimed at recognising students with proven achievements in sports and fine arts, thereby broadening access and inclusivity.
IIT Madras launches new UG and PG programmes for 2025-26
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from the academic year 2025–26, aimed at strengthening student preparation for emerging technologies and industry-academia leadership. In addition, the institute has formalised new admission categories for candidates with demonstrated excellence in sports and fine arts.
IIT-M launched five new degree programmes this year across the undergraduate and postgraduate levels:
BS (Chemistry): This four-year programme, with an optional upgrade to MS, will admit students via the IISER Aptitude Test. It combines theoretical learning with laboratory experience, offering opportunities for research projects, interdepartmental collaboration, and minor specialisations such as Data Science.
MTech in Electric Vehicles: Admission to this interdisciplinary, industry-aligned programme will be through GATE. It focuses on the full electric mobility ecosystem, preparing students through coursework, lab sessions, internships, and research in electric vehicle subsystems.
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BTech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics (CEM): To be offered by the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, this programme integrates classical engineering knowledge with modern computational and AI tools. Admission is through JEE.
BTech in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (iBME): Also offered by the same department, this programme trains students in medical device development, rehabilitation technology, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Admission is through JEE.
Both BTech programmes, CEM and iBME, also allow students to upgrade to five-year Dual Degree options under the Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) framework. These include Computational Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Complex Systems and Dynamics.
JoSAA Counselling 2025: IIT Madras’ new admission categories
IIT Madras has launched the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) admission route for undergraduate programmes beginning 2025–26. The FACE category is designed for students who have achieved distinction in fine arts and cultural activities. Admissions under this category will take place via a dedicated portal at ugadmissions.iitm.ac.in/face/, and not through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).
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The Sports Excellence Admission (SEA), launched in the 2024–25 academic year, is aimed at recognising and enabling students who have excelled in sports to pursue technical education alongside their athletic pursuits. Both categories will reserve two seats per BTech and BS programme, one female-only and one gender-neutral.
