Yes, IIT Madras is underrated. It has been ranked as the top technical institute in the country and offers unparalleled academics. For research-oriented works, it is the best among the technological institutes in the country. It has a fully functioning research park that sets it apart.
But many students prefer IIT Bombay over II Madras. Location is the key reason behind it.
This college is underrated because this college does not believe in publicity. They do not promote their campus and spend on media publicity and advertisements. The college overall environment speaks for itself.
It is one of the oldest institutes and among the best. It has been ranked the number one institute in the country by NIRF several times.
IITM has been doing good in the recent past. The college rankings by the various organizations like NIRF, IITM Research Park, the achievements by institute research scholars and students will definitely help in making the college popular. This college has got the best faculties and the academic culture is also very good. The mechanical department gets the best placements and is doing good research work for the past several years.