IIT Madras launches courses in chemistry, EVs
IIT-M has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2025–26 academic year, including a
BS in chemistry
and an
MTech in electric vehicles
, aimed at preparing students for industry and research leadership.
Admissions to the new BS chemistry programme will be through the IISER aptitude test, while the MTech in electric vehicles will admit students via GATE. Two new BTech programmes computational engineering and mechanics (CEM) and instrumentation and biomedical engineering (iBME) have also been introduced under JEE.
The institute has also operationalized two inclusive admission routes: sports excellence admission (SEA) and fine arts and culture excellence (FACE). Each BTech and BS programme will reserve two seats under these categories one gender-neutral and one for woman candidates.
'These new courses reflect both the aspirations of students and the evolving needs of industry and academia,' said Prof. Prathap Haridoss, dean (academic courses).
All programmes include interdisciplinary learning, options for dual degrees, and industry-linked internships. The MTech focuses on hands-on learning for 2W, 3W, and commercial e-mobility, while iBME targets innovation in AI-driven healthcare.
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