Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) vs Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Course fee range | ₹60k – ₹8L | ₹80k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹2 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #1, Overall | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0456 | U-0194 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iitm.ac.in | iust.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras): from ₹60,000, against ₹80,000 at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) at 1 (Overall) and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University at 151-200 (University).
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University is in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, about 2,390 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists 9; 4 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes in all and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- MA
