

IIT Hyderabad MSc Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates, Application Process, and Last Date
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IIT Hyderabad MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad MSc course in full-time mode offered across distinct specialisations. It is a two-year programme, spread across four academic semesters. Medical Physics and Physics are the two major specialisations offered under the MSc course.
IIT Hyderabad admission in Chemistry is based on a valid IIT JAM score, followed by a CCMN Counselling round. For MSc cognitive science course admission is through COGJET/GATE/JAM/NET followed by an interview round.
The admission process for MSc programmes begins will the release of the application form, which is generally released in the month of March. Aspirants applying through IIT JAM, have to apply for the same. Further, candidates seeking admission to an MSc programme at IIT Hyderabad must fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. Applications of only the eligible candidates are treated as valid. However, the seat allotment is carried out as per the selection procedure. Aspirants can find below the minimum eligibility criteria for IIT Hyderabad MSc course admissions:
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream for at least two years (four semesters) and a minimum aggregate of 55% or 5.5 CGPA out of 10.
IIT Hyderabad MSc Fee 2026
After the final selections, students are required to make a payment to confirm their seats. Aspirants can also review the fee structure while comparing institutes. The fees at IIT Hyderabad include various components such as tuition fees, caution deposits, hostel charges, and mess charges. Find below the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad fee structure of the MSc course:
| Course Name | Caution Deposit | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | INR 17,000 | INR 48K |
INR 1.44L |
NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
After the phase 1 placements 2025-26 at IITH, the key highlights are mentioned below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2026 (Phase 1) |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 250 LPA |
Average package | INR 30 LPA |
Students registered | 487 |
Students placed | 304 |
International offers | 24 |
Total offers | 304 |
The highest package for IIT Hyderabad placements in 2026 is INR 250 LPA. A total of 25 international offers were received across all departments in 2026. The average package received after phase 1 placements 2026 was 30 LPA.
IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 260 in the first round to 429 in the last round for the General AI category. As per this range, MSc in Mathematics turned out to be the most competitive. This course had the overall cutoff ranging between 260 and 284.
Students can see the table below to know the IIT Hyderabad branch-wise cutoff 2026. Please know that other categories will have different cutoffs.
| Course | IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| MSc in Mathematics | 260 - 284 |
| MSc in Physics | 300 - 429 |
| MSc in Chemistry | 327 - 386 |
Jaguar, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Apple etc. are the top recruiters of IIT Hyderabad. As per the Phase 1 report, the the highest international and domestic package received during the placement drive 2026 was INR 250 LPA and 158 LPA.
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IIT Hyderabad M.Sc.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
11 Sep '26 - 19 Oct '26 | IIT JAM 2027 Application ProcessOngoing |
Nov '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Form CorrectionTentative |
14 Feb '27 | IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day |
Mar '27 | IIT JAM 2027 ResultTentative |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
Jul '26 | Donwload offer letterTentative |
Jun '26-Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal OptionTentative |
IIT Hyderabad MSc Cutoff 2026
The fourth round of IIT JAM cutoff 2026 have been released. Students wanting IIT Hyderabad MSc admissions can participate in the counselling process. The cutoffs have been released for all categories across All India Quota. Students can check out their category-specific cutoff. Highest competition amongst students is recorded for M.Sc. in Mathematics. In contrast, competition is lowest for M.Sc. in Physics admissions. Students can see IIT JAM cutoff for other branches in table mentioned below:
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
Yes, you can get into IIT Hyderabad with a rank of 400 if you belong to the OBC AI category. For this category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 454 to 707.
Students can check the table below to know which branches are available.
| Course | IIT Hyderabad MSc cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 566 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 707 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 454 |
The IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 was released till round 3 for various MSc course branches. The cutoff was released for different All India categories. To know the cutoff for other categories, click here.
IIT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BTech courses for the first round. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks for various All India categories.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff varied from 647 to 8541, wherein BTech CSE was the most competitive course for admission. Students can see the table below to know the course-wise cutoff for this quota.
| Course | IIT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 647 |
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence | 906 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 916 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 1714 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology) | 1762 |
| B.Tech. in Computational Engineering (Interdisciplinary) | 1917 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Science | 2602 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 3574 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 4324 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 5374 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering | 6735 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 8381 |
| B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering | 8443 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics | 8496 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry | 8541 |
Note: The cutoff for other categories, rounds, etc., will vary.
IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 398 to 594 in the first round for the OBC AI category. In the last round, the cutoff for the same category ranged from 454 to 707. Students can check the table below to know the Round 1 and last round cutoff rank for various courses.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| MSc in Chemistry | 525 | 573 |
| MSc in Physics | 594 | 707 |
| MSc in Mathematics | 398 | 454 |
The closing rank for IIT Hyderabad was 42 for the General AI category. So, if you secure a merit rank of 100 in the UCEED 2027 exam, you chances of admission to the BDes might be very low. To have a good chance of admission into the institute, you must target a UCEED merit rank within the top 40. However, note that if you belong to reserved categories, in that case the cut-off would be lower.
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc.Curriculum
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Physics | |
| Discontinued (June 2025) - M.Sc. in Medical Physics |
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IIT Hyderabad BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 2220 to 17416 in the last round. As per this range, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering came out as the most competitive course for admission. This is the closing cutoff range for the General AI India female category. Students can check the table bel
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IIT Hyderabad CSE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 647 in the first round to 680 in the last round. So, students who belong to this category need to attain a rank of at least 680 to be qualified for admission. Check the table below to know the round 1 and last round cutoff data fo
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The highest international domestic package offered during IITH BTech placements 2026 was INR 2.5 Crore per Annum and INR 1.58 Crore per Annum.
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