Where is IIITDM Kancheepuram located?

The campus is in Melakottaiyur off the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road, Chennai 600127. Kancheepuram is part of the official institute name; use the Chennai campus directions for reporting.

Which qualifications are available?

The current directory lists seven B.Tech programmes, six M.Tech programmes, four B.Tech/M.Tech dual-degree routes and M.Des Integrated Product Design, alongside PhD research. Each award has its own entry rules and curriculum.

Is instruction in English?

The institute-wide medium certificate states English for all courses and remains linked from the current academic forms page. The applicable programme ordinances also specify English for instruction and assessment.

How long are the taught programmes?

B.Tech is four years and the integrated B.Tech/M.Tech routes are five years. M.Tech and M.Des are two years. The official title identifies the relevant engineering or design discipline and any named specialisation.

How do undergraduate applicants enter?

Domestic entry uses JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB allocation. The separately documented DASA route covers eligible foreign nationals, OCI/PIO and NRIs, with its own subject, marks, age and overseas-schooling conditions.

What are the postgraduate entrance routes?

M.Tech uses GATE/CCMT, with a separately advertised institute spot route that accepted GATE and non-GATE applicants in 2026. M.Des requires the stated regular degree, CEED 2026 and programme selection. Check the exact qualifying-degree matrix.

When does the first-year cohort start?

The verified 2026 UG/dual-degree notices list classes from 18 August 2026, and the CCMT M.Tech notice lists 11 August 2026. The M.Des brochure identifies its July 2026 admission cycle. These past-cycle baselines do not promise a future application or joining date.

How should I compare tuition and other costs?

Domestic B.Tech/dual-degree tuition is INR 99000 per semester in the 2026–27 admission fee sheet. PG tuition is INR 50000 per semester in year one and INR 60000 in year two. One-time institute charges, other recurring fees and campus logistics/meal arrangements charges are additional.

Are DASA tuition fees the same as domestic fees?

No. Institute DASA 2026 instructions list first-semester tuition of USD 4000 for non-SAARC and USD 2000 for eligible SAARC applicants. CIWG and other category rules differ. Obtain the later-semester and complete category quotation; first-semester USD figures are not annual tuition.

Is living in the campus logistics compulsory?

The institute requires students to reside on campus unless an exemption is granted. campus logistics provide basic furniture and common facilities. Parents arranging admission travel must organise their own local accommodation.

What daily living and health support is available?

The meal arrangements provides scheduled meals and describes a vegetarian-only floor. Confirm any allergy or religious diet needs with the current caterer. The campus health centre and ambulance support basic care and referrals to nearby hospitals.

What do the institute’s designations mean?

Institute of National Importance is the statutory designation under the IIIT Act. The Ministry of Education also lists IIITDM Kancheepuram in CFTI mode. These identify legal and governance status; they are not a promise of professional registration or a blanket programme accreditation.