M.S. by Research in Photonics Science and Engineering 

at IIT Kanpur, Kanpur

 The IIT JAM cutoff 2025 for MSc in Physics at IIT Kanpur was closed at 72, and for IIT Kanpur JAM cutoff 2024, the Round 1 cutoff for MSc in Physics was 139, which saw fluctuations in qualifying ranks over the past three years, for the General AI quota.  Students aiming for a seat at IIT Kanpur can refer to the table provided below to check the IIT JAM MSc Physics cutoff 2025, 2024 and 2023 for Round 1 closing ranks.

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Sc. in Physics	115	139	72

For the General AI category students, the IIT Kanpur MSc cutoff 2025 ranged between 50 and 226. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT Kanpur category-wise 2025 cutoff range for MSc admission. 

Category	IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 (Closing Range)
General	50 - 226
OBC	209 - 5002
SC	269 - 1289
ST	832 - 3884
EWS	119 - 463
PWD	283 - 5002

As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 1079 students were placed and 1202 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2026 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026) Phase I
Total job offers	1202
Students placed	1079
International offers	15
Top Recruiters	Accenture, American Express, BlackRock, Boeing, Databricks

The institute has not released the placement report incorporating the overall data for the 2026 drive. However, the institute have disclosed the 2026 placement statistics till Phase I. As per the reports, over 250 recruiters participated and presented 1202 offers to the students. 1079 students were placed, of which 15 students have got international placements. 

Check below IIT Kanpur admission process:

• After the application process is over; students have to go through various selection rounds for final admission. The institute considers the merit of the candidates for MBA and PhD admission. 
• For BTech, MDes, MSc, BSc and MTech courses, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM CEED and GATE scores are considered for the selection of candidates.
• Additionally, admission to PhD and MS by Research is based on UGC NET/ CSIR NET and other national-level exam scores.
• After the exams, JoSAA, COAP and CCMN Counselling are conducted for seat allotment to BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses. However, a merit list is released by the institute for announcing the names of the candidates shortlisted for certificate, PhD and MS by Research courses followed by a counselling round. Candidates need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

IIT Kanpur has highly qualified faculty members. All the faculty memebers are alumnus of the top universities and institutes. IIT Kanpur also invites faculty for guest lectures and offers an opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:

Placement and Career Opportunities:
* Placement rates are low for M.Sc. students, especially those in Mathematics, with most opting for PhD programs instead.
* Fewer companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the ones that do offer lower salaries (around 6-7 LPA).
* Coaching institutes are a major employer for M.Sc. students, with packages ranging from 6-10 LPA.
* Most students prefer pursuing PhD programs over industry jobs.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained hostels, libraries, and laboratories.
* 24/7 high-speed internet connectivity, modern equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms.
* Good mess facilities and recreational spaces.

Faculty and Curriculum:
* Highly qualified and experienced professors with a strong research background.
* Relevant and advanced curriculum that prepares students for PhD programs and research careers.
* Strong emphasis on practical skills and theoretical foundations.

Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
* Campus life is vibrant, with frequent events and festivities.
* Freedom to move around the campus and interact with peers from different departments.
* Plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events.

In conclusion, pursuing an M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur may not be ideal for students seeking immediate career prospects or high-paying jobs. However, for those interested in academia, research, or pursuing a PhD program, IIT Kanpur offers excellent infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum. Ultimately, the decision depends on your academic goals and priorities.

The overall highest package has not been released yet. Take a look at the table below to know the IIT Kanpur highest package trends for MBA:

IIT Kanpur has been providing great packages. The institute has released its MBA packages recorded in recent years. See the table below to know more:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics -2023	MBA Statistics-2024	MBA Statistics-2025
Highest package	INR 24 LPA	INR 24 LPA	INR 36 LPA
Average package	INR 18.14 LPA	INR 18.20 LPA	INR 17.2 LPA
median Package	INR 17.25 LPA	INR 19.90 LPA	INR 16.5 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 12.41 LPA	INR 12.50 LPA	NA
Top 50% package	INR 22.20 LPA	INR 20.50 LPA	NA