IIT Madras, one of India’s premier engineering institutes, has witnessed a significant surge in student demand for its courses in 2025. Specializations like Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) BTech are leading the trend, reflecting students’ growing interest in future-ready technology fields.
IIT Madras 2025: Course Demand Highlights
- Aerospace Engineering (5-year program) saw the highest growth with a 16.45% increase, from 9,505 choices in 2024 to 11,069 in 2025.
- AI & Data Analytics BTech attracted 23,015 student choices, marking a 13.25% rise.
- Computer Science & Engineering remains highly popular with 26,547 choices, up 11.82%.
- Electrical Engineering also grew by 10.29%, with 22,443 selections.
These figures highlight the increasing popularity of high-demand engineering fields in India.
Rising Interest in New & Specialized Courses
IIT Madras is also seeing growth in newer interdisciplinary programs:
- Computational Engineering and Mechanics: 14,117 student choices
- Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering: Strong uptake
- Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering: +10.08%, with 9,155 choices
Even traditional fields like Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Four-Year Aerospace Engineering saw double-digit growth, reflecting overall heightened interest in engineering education.
Why Students Are Choosing IIT Madras in 2025
- Future-ready programs: AI, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering are seen as top career paths.
- Top-ranked institute: IIT Madras has held the No. 1 spot in NIRF engineering rankings for 10 consecutive years.
- Interdisciplinary opportunities: Students are blending core engineering with emerging technologies.
- High employability: Graduates are in demand in aerospace, IT, AI, robotics, and research sectors.
Key Takeaways
- Aerospace Engineering and AI BTech are now among the most sought-after courses in India.
- IIT Madras continues to attract top-performing students nationwide.
- Institutions may expand infrastructure to meet rising demand in high-growth areas.
- Emerging programs indicate a shift towards specialized and interdisciplinary engineering education.