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    Compare IIT Madras (IITM) B.Tech Engineering Physics vs IISc Bangalore B.Sc Research in Physics on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIT Madras (IITM) is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 136 verified students while IISc Bangalore is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 46 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Tech Engineering Physics

    via IIT Madras (IITM)

    B.Sc Research in Physics

    via IISc Bangalore

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of Eminence, Institute of National Importance
    Deemed to be University, Institute of Eminence

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    1959
    1909

    Campus Size

    650 Acres
    440 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    429
    162

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    2
    1

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    AAAAA

    -

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    1

    -

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    -

    2

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    1

    -

    Approvals

    -
    UGC

    Accreditations

    -
    NAAC

    Other Ranked Domain

    13 (Management) - NIRF 2025

    -

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    IIT Madras (IITM) has remained consistent over the years.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    631

    -

    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    781

    -

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    99%

    -

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    ₹17.78 LPA

    -

    Student Going Higher Studies

    147
    -

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    873

    -

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    713

    -

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    99%

    -

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 17.78 LPA

    -

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    157
    -

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of IIT Madras (IITM) stands highest at 17.78 LPA.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.E /B.Tech
    B.Sc.

    Branch

    Engineering Physics
    Physics

    Duration

    4 years
    4 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    42

    -

    Fees

    ₹ 8.74 Lakh
    ₹ 3.43 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    JEE Advanced
    JEE Main , JEE Advanced

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    Admission Details

    Admissions are done the basis of rank in JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced).

    Selection will be based on the merit list of one of the following national examinations.

    1. JEE Main 

    2. JEE Advance

    3. NEET(UG)

    4. IISER Aptitude test

    Note: Candidate must be qualified in any one of the exams mentioned above, and the exam result must be valid as on 01 August

    ... read more

    Eligibility Criteria

    Must have passed class XII (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects and secured at least 75% aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.

    ... read more

    (a) Candidates who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in  and also those who are expecting to complete their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination

    (b) The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam along with any other subjects.

    (c) The candidates must have secured a firstclass or 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2 or equivalent)

    ... read more

    College & Exam Cut-off

    Data presented for the year 2025

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 8,73,608
    ₹ 3,43,200

    Total Fees OBC

    -
    ₹ 3,43,200

    Total Fees SC/ST

    -
    ₹ 21,400

    Total Scholarships Provided

    1833
    131

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Government
    Private

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    Fees

    IIT Madras (IITM) has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by IISc Bangalore.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students

    3733
    596

    Total Faculty

    593
    446

    Total Male Students

    2942
    510

    Total Female Students

    791
    86

    Total Students Outside State

    2637
    498

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    Class Profile

    IIT Madras (IITM) has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 6 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 7 students per faculty. IISc Bangalore has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 1 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 8 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Parking Facility

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    131
    44

    Individual Reviews

    “ The best place to be in Engineering if in India ”

    posted on 2 years ago by ARVIND S

    “ The Era Of Maximum Personality Growth & More ”

    posted on 2 years ago by Niranjhana Narayanan
    Read All Reviews

    “ Best in Academics ”

    posted on 1 year ago by Indrayudh Das
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    College Reviews & Perception

    IIT Madras (IITM) has received lower rating for value for money whereas IISc Bangalore has not received lower rating in any aspect.

    Which college/course would you like to go ahead with?

    IIT Madras (IITM) : Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    B.Tech Engineering Physics

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    IISc Bangalore : Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

    B.Sc Research in Physics

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