BTech (with placement)

Engineering: Instrumentation, Engineering: Biomedical Engineering

Learn more about studying Engineering: Instrumentation, Engineering: Biomedical Engineering as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    180,000INR
  • Start date
    Jan, Jul
  • QS Ranking
    #170

Program overview

What Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) says about their program:

The B.Tech in Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering is a four-year interdisciplinary program offered at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. This program focuses on training students to develop next-generation medical devices by integrating Biomedical Engineering with electrical and instrumentation engineering principles.

The curriculum emphasizes a blend of foundational engineering courses and modern topics such as IoT, AI, and web-enabled medical technologies. Students learn to design clinically regulated solutions that address global healthcare challenges, preparing them for various roles in the medical device industry.

This program is ideal for those interested in improving patient care and pursuing careers in medical devices, rehabilitation technologies, and AI-driven healthcare systems. Graduates are equipped for leadership and entrepreneurship roles, fostering innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Scholarships at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

  • IIT Madras GE Scholarship

    Official page

    The Office of Global Engagement at IIT Madras lists the GE Scholarship for international students of all nationalities and all programmes. Selection is competitive. The official scholarship page does not state the award value or provide undergraduate-specific eligibility details.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)?

Category Cost  (in Indian Rupee)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre₹18,100Range: ₹12,000 to ₹40,000
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre₹10,810Range: ₹8,000 to ₹20,000
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)₹3,786Range: ₹2,000 to ₹6,800
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)₹720Range: ₹499 to ₹1,200
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)₹453Range: ₹250 to ₹1,000
Monthly public transport pass₹1,000Range: ₹300 to ₹2,000
Monthly grocery basket₹6,000Range: ₹4,000 to ₹9,000· India average
Books and study supplies (monthly)₹250
Coffee shop drink₹154Range: ₹60 to ₹400
Cinema or cultural event ticket₹250Range: ₹200 to ₹350
Gym membership₹1,424Range: ₹1,000 to ₹3,000

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and iitm.ac.in (University published).

Visa requirements for Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

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