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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) vs Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) in Kandi, Telangana and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: fees, top packages, NIRF rank and courses.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kandi, Telangana | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Type | Government | Government |
| Course fee range | ₹40k – ₹8L | ₹60k – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹65 LPA | ₹2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | #12 (Overall) | #1 (Overall) |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 6 |
| AISHE code | U-0013 | U-0456 |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory; NIRF ranks are from NIRF 2025. Confirm them with the college before you apply.
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad): from ₹40k, against ₹60k at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹65 LPA at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad).
- Both are in NIRF 2025: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is ranked #1 (Overall), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) #12 (Overall).
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is in Kandi, Telangana and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) lists 7 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; 4 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that you can search on Disha Stars.
Offered at both (4)
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) (1)
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (1)
Questions
Which is better, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) or Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)?
It depends on the course you want, your budget and where you want to study. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) lists lower starting fees, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) ranks higher in NIRF 2025. Compare the fee and placements for your course, not the college-wide figures.
Which has lower fees, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) or Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)?
Listed course fees: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) ₹40k – ₹8L, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) ₹60k – ₹8L. Fees differ by course, so confirm the fee for your course with each college.
Which has the higher placement package?
Highest package listed: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) ₹65 LPA, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) ₹2 Cr. A highest package is one offer; ask both colleges for the median package of your course.
Where are Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)?
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is in Kandi, Telangana and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.