IIT Dhanbad M.Sc admission 2024 is expected to start soon. The admission to this program will be based on the IIT JAM scores followed by counseling. For IIT Dhanbad MSc admission 2024, candidates are required to register for the JAM counselling through the JOAPS portal. The last date to register for the JAM counselling is April 24, 2024, and the declaration of the first admission list will be done on May 31, 2024. 

IIT Dhanbad offers a 2-year duration MSc program in 3 specializations namely Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. IIT Dhanbad also offers an MSc course for 3 years under the specialization of Tech. Applied Geology, and Applied Geophysics. The institute accepts applications for its MSc admission based on the scores secured in the IIT JAM exam. IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff overall for the general category remained at 87-657 rank. The IIT JAM-qualified students should apply for the MSc program by filling out the application form available on the institute’s admission portal. Students will have to submit a few documents and pay a certain amount of money to successfully apply for this program.

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2024 will be released on the basis of the IIT JAM scores obtained by the candidates. For the year 2023, the general cutoff for the MSc program ranged from 87-657 ranks. Given below are the cutoff analysis for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021 for the IIT Dhanbad MSc course:

Courses 2023 Cutoff by Rank 2022 Cutoff by Rank
M.Sc Mathematics and Computing  439 561
M.Sc Chemistry 620 511
M.Sc Physics 657 676
M.Sc Tech. Applied Geology 87 86

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IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

IIT Dhanbad eligibility criteria for the disciplines offered under the MSc program are mentioned below:

Courses Eligibility
MSc in Chemistry Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry for 3 years
MSc in Physics B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years and Mathematics for at least one year
MSc Tech Applied Geophysics B.Sc. Degree in physics for three years. Mathematics for one year and any one subject among Chemistry, Electronics, Statistics, Geology, and Computer Science for one year.
MSc Tech in Applied Geology B.Sc. degree (03 years) with Geology as a subject for 03 years along with Mathematics as one subject, and any one subject out of Physics and Chemistry
MSc in Mathematics and Computing Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least 02 years

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Selection: IIT Dhanbad accepts national-level exam scores of IIT JAM conducted by IIT Madras. Applicants are shortlisted based on the cut-off set by the administration every year. The final selection is based on the candidate’s combined performance in IIT JAM scores and past academic records. Candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria will further be required to appear for counseling divided into different rounds.

To apply for the IIT Dhanbad MSc program, candidates have to register themselves for the JAM counselling through the JOAPS portal. Given below is the step-wise guidance to successfully register for the JAM counselling:

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official JOAPS website https://joaps.iitm.ac.in
  • Enter all the required details like the Candidate's Name, Email ID, mobile number, qualification, academic scores, and many more, then register there
  • After successful registration, candidates will receive the Enrollment ID
  • Login to the JOAPS portal with the help of that Enrollment ID and password.
  • Fill out the Application form, and enter several papers.
  • Upload scanned images of the photographed signature and SC/ ST/PWD certificate (if applicable).
  • Upload all the required documents as well
  • Pay the online application fee of INR 750
  • Submit the IIT JAM 2024 application form.

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Seats

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 66
Mathematics & Computing 55
Physics 55
Applied Geology (MSc IT) 66
Applied Geophysics (MSc IT) 55
Total  297

IIT Dhanbad MSc Placement

According to the IIT Dhanbad MSc placement report 2023, the most no. of companies opened for jobs is for the MSc Mathematics & Computing discipline i.e., 53 with a salary range of INR 5 LPA to INR 15 LPA. Given below are the course-wise placement data of the MSc program at IIT Dhanbad:

Courses Placement Percentage Average CTC (in LPA) Salary Range (in LPA) No. of companies opened for job
MSc Chemistry 46.15% INR 8.22 INR 6-14 20
MSc Mathematics & Computing 72.5% INR 9.51 INR 5-15 53
MSc Physics 51.85% INR 8.37 INR 6-14 35
MScTech Applied Geology 54.24% INR 12.51 INR 8-25 36
MScTech Applied Geophysics 32.5% INR 14.12 INR 7-25 36


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IIT Dhanbad M.Sc FAQs

Ques. Is the ISM (IIT) in Dhanbad the best institute for pursuing an MSc in applied Geology?

Ans. The faculties here are very well educated and they know how to teach students very sincerely. The IIT name itself says a lot. Getting admission to this IIT for a master's will be the best thing one can ever plan.

Ques. How good is M.Sc Applied Physics at IIT Dhanbad (ISM)?

Ans. Many reasons are there to choose IIT Dhanbad for an MSc in applied physics the labs are very well developed, the placements are very good, and the faculties are very well educated. A student can learn many things here at IIT Dhanbad.

Ques. Which is a good institute IIT Bombay, or IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, for pursuing a Master’s in Applied Geology?

Ans. Nothing matches ISM Dhanbad honestly. Many students have a dream to study here. Applied Geology is one of the best courses here. This judgment is based only on the That’s placements. Because that’s what matters the most to every student I believe.

Ques. Where can I find last year's question paper for the IIT ISM Dhanbad MSc physics entrance exam?

Ans. Though this exam is conducted online every year it’s not easy to get the question paper in hand. The best you can do is to ask the senior from the IIT Dhanbad to get an idea about the entrance exam.

Ques. How is the merit list for IIT Dhanbad M.Sc admission prepared?

Ans. THE IIT JAM Merit List is published after the declaration of the result. 

  • The Merit List list is prepared based on AIR.
  • The number of candidates considered in the All India Merit List depends on the total number of seats reserved for each category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD) in each subject.
  • The qualified candidates will be considered eligible to apply for admission to any of the relevant academic programs at IISc and IITs.
  • IIT JAM 2022 Scorecard which contains the All India Ranks secured by the candidates and marks scored by them, will be available for download on the JAM website.