IITM BS Exam Cities - Complete Guide
Complete guide to IITM BS exam cities and centres for 2026. Find exam city list, selection process, and tips for quiz and OPPE exams.
IITM BS Exam Cities - Complete Guide 2026
The IIT Madras BS Degree program conducts in-person examinations at designated centres across India. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about IITM BS exam cities, including the complete list of centres, how to select your preferred city, and essential tips for exam day.
Overview of In-Person Exams at IITM BS
The IIT Madras BS program uses a hybrid learning model where most coursework is completed online. However, certain assessments require students to appear in person at designated examination centres. This ensures academic integrity while making the program accessible to students across India.
Types of In-Person Exams
| Exam Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Short assessments conducted at exam centres | 1-2 per course per term |
| OPPE | Online Programming and Problem-solving Evaluation | 1-2 per programming course per term |
| End-Term Exams | Comprehensive final examinations | Once per course per term |
The exact exam schedule, frequency, and requirements vary by course. Students are notified about in-person exam requirements through the student portal and course announcements.
Complete List of IITM BS Exam Cities
IIT Madras has established examination centres across major cities in India to ensure accessibility for all students. Below is the complete list of exam cities organized by state/union territory.
| State/UT | Exam Cities |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Guntur, Kadapa, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Faridabad, Gurgaon, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore |
| Kerala | Calicut, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Palakkad, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Bardang |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai-Avadi, Chennai-South, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Aasansol, Adisaptagram, Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri |
Note: The availability of exam centres may vary each term based on the number of registered students and logistical considerations. Students should check the official portal for the most up-to-date list during exam city selection.
Regional Centres
IITM BS exam cities are managed under the following regional centres for easier coordination and logistics:
| Regional Centre | Covered Regions | Exam Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Delhi-NCR | Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry | Chennai-South, Chennai-Avadi, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Puducherry |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, Kerala | Bengaluru, Belgaum, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Calicut, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kollam, Palakkad, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
| Hyderabad | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Guntur, Kadapa, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Nanded, Nashik, Solapur, Ahmedabad, Anand, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Panaji, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast | Kolkata, Durgapur, Aasansol, Adisaptagram, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Guwahati, Silchar, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Shillong, Imphal, Dimapur, Bardang, Naharlagun, Aizawl, Port Blair, Agartala |
| Patna | Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh | Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Raipur |
| Chandigarh | Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, J&K | Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Kurukshetra, Hamirpur, Shimla, Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Srinagar, Jammu |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Agra, Allahabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Gwalior |
How to Select Your Exam City
Selecting your exam city is an important part of the examination process. Here’s what you need to know about the city selection process.
When City Selection Happens
Exam city selection happens during course enrollment. You will be asked to provide your preferred exam city when you enroll for courses each term.
Primary and Secondary City Preferences
- Primary City: This is your main preference where your centre is generally allotted
- Secondary City: This serves as a backup option and is used if your primary city cannot conduct exams due to capacity or logistical constraints
Both preferences should be cities you can reasonably travel to for examinations.
Changing Your Exam City
If you need to change your exam city after initial enrollment:
- City Selection/Change Window: Opens approximately 1 month prior to the exam
- Deadline: Last date to submit or change your preferences is 3-4 weeks before the examination
- How to Submit: Forms and notifications are sent via official IIT Madras channels (email and messages)
Important Deadlines
| Activity | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|
| Initial city selection | During course enrollment |
| City change window opens | ~1 month before exam |
| Last date to change preferences | 3-4 weeks before exam |
| Hall ticket release | Week before exam |
| Exam day | As per academic calendar |
Tip: Check the Academic Calendar for exact dates each term. Deadlines are strictly enforced, so mark them in your calendar.
Tips for Exam Day
Being well-prepared for exam day can significantly reduce stress and help you perform better. Here are essential tips for IITM BS in-person exams.
Hall Tickets
Hall tickets are released in the week before the exam - this could be anywhere from 7 days prior to just 2-3 days before the exam. Once you receive your hall ticket:
- Verify the exam centre location is correctly mentioned
- Visit the centre beforehand or ensure you know how to reach it on time
- Check the Academic Calendar for exam dates
What to Bring
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hall Ticket | Mandatory - Print a clear copy |
| Photo ID | ORIGINAL Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID (some centres don’t accept photocopies) |
| Stationery | Blue/black pens, pencils, eraser, scale |
| Water Bottle | Transparent bottle only - no stickers or writing allowed |
What NOT to Bring
- Watches: Many centres don’t allow watches, smartwatches, or smartphones
- Electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators unless permitted)
- Study materials, notes, or books
- Bags or luggage (most centres don’t have storage facilities)
- Valuable items
- Food items (unless medically required)
Important: Items not allowed in the exam hall must be kept outside at your own risk. Many centres don’t have safe storage facilities, so it’s best to avoid bringing valuable items.
Reporting Time and Guidelines
- Arrive Early: Report at least 30 minutes before the exam start time
- Verification: Verification is done via hall ticket, official ID, and face matching (no biometric verification)
- Seating Arrangement: Check the seating chart displayed at the centre
- Frisking: Security checks are mandatory before entering the exam hall
- Instructions: Listen carefully to the invigilator’s announcements
Exam Centre Facilities
Most IITM BS exam centres provide:
- Drinking water facilities
- Restroom access
- First aid assistance
- Adequate lighting and ventilation
However, facilities vary by centre, so don’t rely on centre amenities. Carry everything you might need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my exam city after submitting preferences?
Exam city selection/change opens about 1 month prior to the exam, and the last date to submit or change preferences is 3-4 weeks before the examination. Make sure to submit any changes before the deadline through the official forms sent via IIT Madras channels.
What if my preferred city is not available?
Your primary city is generally where your centre is allotted. If your primary city cannot conduct exams, your secondary (backup) city will be used. If neither is available, you may be allotted the nearest available centre. Contact the examination support team if you face issues.
How are exam centres allocated?
Exam centres are allocated based on:
- Your primary city preference (generally where your centre is allotted)
- Your secondary city (used if primary cannot conduct exams)
- Seat availability at each centre
- Centre capacity constraints
What happens if I miss the exam city selection deadline?
If you miss the deadline, the system will automatically allocate a centre based on your registered address or the nearest available centre. This may not be your preferred location, so always submit preferences on time.
Can I go to a different exam centre in the same city?
No, you cannot go to a different centre in the same city. You must go only to the specific centre allotted to you as mentioned on your hall ticket. Each student is assigned a specific venue, and entry is restricted to that centre only.
Can I request a specific exam centre within a city?
No, you can only select the city. The specific centre within the city (exact venue and address) is allocated by IITM and mentioned on your hall ticket. You cannot request a particular school or college within your selected city.
What should I do if there’s an error in my hall ticket?
If you notice any errors in your hall ticket (wrong name, photo, exam details, or centre information), immediately contact the examination support team through the student portal or email. Do not wait until the exam day as corrections may not be possible at the last minute.
What type of verification is done at the exam centre?
There is no biometric verification. Verification is done via hall ticket, official ID, and face matching. Make sure to carry your original photo ID as some centres don’t accept photocopies.
Important Notes
- You CANNOT go to a different centre in the same city - you must go to the allotted centre only. Even if there are multiple exam centres in your city, entry is restricted to the specific venue mentioned on your hall ticket.
- Always carry original photo IDs - some centres don’t accept photocopies
- Many centres don’t allow watches (including analog watches) - check your hall ticket for specific instructions
- Items not allowed in the exam hall must be kept outside at your own risk - many centres don’t have safe storage
Related Resources
- Academic Calendar - Check important dates and deadlines
- Student FAQs - Common questions about IITM BS program
- Official Exam Portal - Access the student portal for exam registration
- Contact Support - Reach out for examination-related queries
Last Updated: February 2026
This guide is maintained by Kanha House, the student community for IIT Madras BS Degree students. For the most current information, always refer to official IITM BS communications.