IIT Patna M.Sc admission 2024 will be based on the IIT JAM scores followed by counselling. The counselling applications for MSc program will start from April 10,2 024. IIT Patna offers an MSc program for 2 years in specializations i.e., Chemistry, Physics,  CS, and Mathematics. The institute grants its MSc admission based on the scores secured in the IIT JAM exam. IIT Patna MSc cutoff overall for the general category remained 540-613 rank.

The IIT Patna MSc program covers both theoretical and practical courses of study. It also contains core courses and elective courses for 2 years. This program requires students to submit dissertations at the end semester. Candidates have to secure a minimum score as set by the institute to be awarded the MSc degree. 

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IIT Patna M.Sc Course Highlights

  • M.Sc is offered across three specializations which are Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 
  • The coursework involves both theory and practical.
  • The course requires students to complete dissertation work in the second year. 
  • The intake for each specialization is 25 seats.

IIT Patna M.Sc Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIT Patna, IIT-JAM Cutoff 2023 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for IIT-JAM is 530 - 659 rank. Given below is the IIT Patna Round 1 closing cutoff for the past 3 years for the general category:

Courses 2023 Cutoff by Rank 2022 Cutoff by Rank 2021 Cutoff by Rank
M.Sc Mathematics 511 477 474
M.Sc Chemistry 555 498 518
M.Sc Physics 552 539 468

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IIT Patna M.Sc Admission Criteria

  • Admission is based on the JAM entrance examination.
  • After the examination, IIT Patna shall prepare a merit list based of rank.
  • Candidates who qualify must apply for JAM counseling on the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) website. 

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IIT Patna M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

IIT Patna M.Sc Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

  • The minimum eligibility to pursuant e M.Sc at IIT Patna is a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks
  • The selection of the course is based on valid scores obtained in the JAM entrance examination.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregation marks. 

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IIT Patna M.Sc Seats Matrix 2024

Given below is the intake capacity for the students admitted to the MSc program. The total seats include all the categories of students i.e., General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST. The table below shows specialization-wise seat intake for the MSc program:

Courses Seats
Chemistry 30
Mathematics 30
Physics 30
Total 90

IIT Patna MSc. Application Procedure

  • Candidates can apply for the entrance test only through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).
  • Candidates have to register by providing their name, a valid e-mail address, mobile number, and password.
  • An enrolmenID will be sent to the candidate’s email and mobile number. These credentials are to be used by the candidate for all the exam-related information.
  • Candidates can log in and complete their examination form, and upload the photographs, signatures, and other documents.
  • Pay the application fees through electronic payment modes. Application fee for female (all categories), SC/ST/PWD students is- INR 750 (one test paper) and INR 1050 (two test papers). For other students application fee is – INR 1500 (one test paper) and INR 2100 (two test papers).

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Document Required for IIT Patna MSc. Application:

The following data will be required while submitting the application form:

  • Correct personal information- name, date of birth, family details, etc.
  • Address for communication (including PIN code)
  • Eligibility degree details
  • College name and address with PIN code
  • JAM Paper(s)
  • Choice of JAM examination cities
  • A high-quality image of the candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements specified
  • A high-quality image of the candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements specified
  • Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
  • Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
  • Details of the valid Identity Document (ID) (This ID proof, in original, should be carried by the candidate to the examination hall)
  • Net banking/debit card/credit card details for fee payment.

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IIT Patna M.Sc Course Details

M.Sc at IIT Patna is a 2-year course which is divided into four semesters. M.Sc is offered across three specializations which are Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

  • All M.Sc courses constitute both core courses and elective courses. The coursework involves theory and practicals. 
  • In the second year, students shall also have to do dissertation work. 
  • The total credits vary across all three specializations. The total credits for M.Sc Mathematics is 60, M.Sc Physics is 167, and M.Sc Chemistry is 152.

FAQS

Que s.What are the job opportunities after pursuing g M.Sc?

Ans.M.Sc graduates can work as researchers, Laboratory technicians, Chemical analysts, biochemists, Scientists, Food and Drug inspectors, Clinical Research associates, Food Safety Analyst etc.

Que s.Does IIT Patna offer hostel facilities to M.Sc students?

An s.Yes, M.Sc students can avail of the hostel facilities. The institute has separate hostels for male and female students. The hostels are well furnished and are equipped with 24/7 security, a multi-purpose gym, and mess facilities. 

Que s.Is IIT Patna a good institute for M.Sc?

Ans.IIT Patna is considered one of the best institutes for the M.Sc program. It has a highly qualified faculty and provides its students with great infrastructure such as well-equipped labs, smart classrooms, etc.

Que s.Does IIT Patna offer admission on a merit basis to students?

Ans.IIT Patna does not offer admission on a merit basis for any course. But there are some exceptions in terms of appearing for entrance exams for PG courses if students are IIT graduates with an 8.0 pointer on a 110-point scale.

Que s.What scholarship Does IIT Patna provide to SC category students?

An s.The scholarship, which is funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is intended especially for UG students who fall under the SC category. For students whose annual family income is less than INR 6 Lakhs and who are not the third sibling of the family, IIT Patna has allocated a total of total scholarships. The advantages of this plan are outlined in the paragraphs that follow.

  • Full tuition Waiver
  • Student living expenses are limited to INR 2,200 per month, 
  • INR 3,000 per year for books and stationery,
  • INR 45,000 for a computer or laptop.