IIT Bhubaneshwar offers MSc PhD joint program admission 2024 will begin shortly. Admission to this program is based on the IIT JAM scores. The results for the IIT JAM has been released and the scorecards will be available for download on April 02, 2024. The application portal of the IIT JAM will open on April 10, 2024. 

IIT Bhubaneswar offers a joint program i.e., MSc+PhD for a duration of 2 years. This course is offered under 5 different specialisations namely Atmosphere and Social Science, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics. The institute charges a fee of INR 1.42 Lakhs including the tuition fee, and semester fee. The seating capacity for the IIT Bhubaneswar Msc+PhD program is 100 with 20 seats for each specialisation. 

IIT Bhubaneswar M.Sc + Ph.D. Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIT Bhubaneswar Joint MSc cutoff 2024 will be completely based on the JAM scores obtained by the students. For the year 2023, the JAM cutoff for the MSc+PhD program remained at 513 rank for the general students. Tabulated below are the IIT Bhubaneswar MSc+PhD cutoff analysis for the years 2023, 2022, and 201:

Course Name 2023 (Cutoff by Rank) 2022 (Cutoff by Rank)ening 2021 (Cutoff by Rank)
M.Sc + Ph.D. Geology 132 106 106
M.Sc + Ph.D. Climate & Ocean Science 213 167 141
M.Sc + Ph.D. Mathematics 385 342 324
M.Sc + Ph.D. Physics 403 444 308
M.Sc + Ph.D. Chemistry 425 360 356

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IIT Bhubaneswar M.Sc + Ph.D. Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc program at IIT Bhubaneswar are required to have passed their bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline of science and engineering fields. 
  • Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA in their graduation.

Selection: The selection to the MSc program is based on the JAM scores which is an All India entrance test conducted by IISc Bangalore and several IITs on behalf of MHRD. After qualifying for the IIT JAM exam, candidates are required to register for the JAM counselling through the JAM portal. No separate written tests or interviews are conducted by IIT Bhubaneswar for the admission process.

Candidates interested in the IIT Bhubaneswar MSc+PhD program must register for the JAM Online Application System (JOAPS). IIT JAM application form 2024 will be available on jam.iitr.ac.in. Following are the steps to be followed:

  • Candidates must log in with their credentials.
  • Fill out the application form using personal details and academic qualifications
  • Upload scanned copies of the required documents 
  • The application fee must be paid online using a debit or credit card, net banking, or another available method.
  • After completing these steps, review the form for accuracy, submit it, and download/print a copy for future reference.
  • Admit cards will be released on the official website after the application process, and candidates should download and print them.

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IIT Bhubaneswar MSc+PhD Seats

Given below is the intake capacity for the students admitted to the Joint 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-PhD joint program: 

Courses Seats
Chemistry 25
Mathematics 24
Physics 27
Geology 25
Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences 24
Total 125

IIT Bhubaneswar M.Sc + Ph.D. FAQs 

Ques. What is the application fee for the Doctoral program at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Ans. IIT Bhubaneswar charges INR 500 for the Doctoral program for a general category and INR 250 for the SC/ST category applicant. Female candidates are exempted from the payment of the application fee.

Ques. How much can a fellow earn from the Post-Doctoral Fellowship program at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Ans. A candidate can earn up to INR 45,000 - INR 55,000 p.m. + HRA at the IIT Bhubaneswar’s Post-Doctoral fellowship program. Scholars will also be entitled to Suitable accommodation along with a contingency grant of Rs.50,000 per annum and Medical and Leave benefits as admissible by the institute.

Ques. Which is better, IIT Bhubaneswar or IIT Delhi for Ph.D.?

Ans. IIT Delhi is much older than IIT Bhubaneswar. So, it is convenient to say, yes IIT Delhi is much better with respect to infrastructure but IIT Bhubaneswar also has well-qualified and cooperative professors to help students in their overall Ph.D. course of five years.

Ques. How is placement after an MSc in Atmosphere and Ocean Science at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The placements at IIT Bhubaneswar for MSc Atmosphere and Ocean Science are not really good. Some of the teaching institutes visit the campus for MSc recruitment but most of them are for Mathematics and Physics. Also, the department is still under evolution and very few institute faculties are available. However, visiting faculties from other institutes do visit the campus.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in the IIT JAM entrance exam?

Ans. Candidates having a minimum of 55% marks in their bachelor's degree of science or engineering are eligible for appearing in the JAM.