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M.Sc. in Physics 

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  • Estd. 1959

M.Sc. in Physics
 at 
IIT Kanpur 
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PG Degree

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Full Time

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M.Sc. in Physics
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M.Sc. in Physics
 at 
IIT Kanpur 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
12,000
62,520
20,200
94,720
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M.Sc. in Physics
 at 
IIT Kanpur 
Curriculum

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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2020
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.8
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
It is absolutely an outstanding college because of faculty, placements, campus environment, etc.
Placements: In our batch, there were 60 students, and almost every student got placements. I am proud that the placement rate is 100% here. Many dream companies visit our college like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple and many more. The average salary package offered is about 10 LPA in these companies. Many students also do internships in these companies.
Infrastructure: The classrooms here are completely wi-Fi equipped. Facilities and infrastructure are outstanding. In the library, there is a good collection of books. There are Wi-Fi equipped hostels with good well-spaced rooms and other facilities. Along with that, there are good sports grounds like cricket ground, football ground indoor badminton court, basketball court and volleyball court with good players who have played at state and national level sports also. Our college organises a good sports event.
Faculty: All the teachers here are very knowledgeable and have a very friendly nature with students. We enjoyed our college life very well. All the courses are up to date. Faculty members check students and make them aware of the new technology and how to learn them. Various courses are available along with the study materials to make students aware and keep themselves updated for placement activities. Our college makes students more practical.
Other: I chose this course because I wanted to pursue M.Sc in physics. Ultimately, my dream is to join ISRO. The best thing about this course is that physics is a very interesting subject and very practical.
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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2015
Offered by IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A dream college for every student to join and study.
Placements: 100 percent placement with many dream companies visiting our college like Google, Microsoft and many others with average package of around 10 Lac per annum also. People do internship in companies like amazon, microsoft and other companies. Top roles offered are software engineer.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi equipped hostels with good well spaced rooms and other facilities along with good sports grounds like cricket ground, football ground indoor badminton court, basketball court and volleyball court with good players who have played states and nationals also. Have a good sports event.
Faculty: All the courses are up to date and faculty keeps a track and makes student aware about the new technology and how to learn and the various courses available along with the study material to make students aware and keep them updated for the placement activity .
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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Kanpur 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How is the placement scenario at IIT Kanpur?
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The institute has not released the placement report incorporating the overall data for the 2024 drive. However, the media reports have disclosed the 2024 placement statistics till Phase I. As per the reports, the average package for the 2024 drive stood at INR 26.27 LPA. The number of international offers was 22 in 2024, which was comparatively lesser than the 2023 phase I placements. The IIT Kanpur placement comparison for the last two years is depicted below:

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Placement Statistics (2023) Phase I

Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I

Highest package 

INR 1.90 crore per annum (domestic)

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Total job offers

1,200

989

Average package 

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INR 26.27 LPA 

Students placed

1,128

913

International offers

74

22

PPOs

208

N/A

Total recruiters

250+

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Q:   What is IIT Kanpur IME cutoff 2023?
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IIT Kanpur offers admission to full time MBA course through the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering. IIT Kanpur IME cutoff 2023 will be announced after the release of CAT cutoff 2023. As per the last year cutoff 2022, it can be anticipated that the overall percentile for IIT Kanpur IME will range around 90.

Candidates with a CAT 2023 score are only eligible for IIT Kanpur IME admissions 2024. Also, it is compulsory for aspirants to meet both overall and sectional cutoffs. As per past year trends, the sectional cutoff for Quants, VA-RC and DI-LR has remained 50 while overall has been 90. 

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Q:   What is the branch-wise cutoff for SC category at IIT Kanpur?
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IIT Kanpur SC category cutoff 2024 was ranged between 96 and 2667, in the last round. Out of all the specialisations, the most sought-after was B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering. On the other hand, the easiest specialisation was B.Sc. in Chemistry. Candidates can check the table below to find the branch-wise cutoff ranks for the SC AI category candidates, in the last round:

Course2024
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering1509
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering987
B.Tech. in Biological Science and Bioengineering2071
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering1185
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering96
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering452
B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering1853
B.Sc. in Economics1430
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering834
B.Sc. in Chemistry2667
B.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing372
B.S. in Physics2363
B.S. in Earth Science2567
B.S. in Statistics and Data Science534
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Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for placement?
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As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 913 students were placed and 989 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2024 from the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I

Total job offers

989

Average package 

INR 26.27 LPA 

Students placed

913

International offers

22

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Q:   What is the highest package offered at IIT Kanpur?
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The overall highest package has not been released yet. However, highest package offered to MBA batch 2024 was INR 24 LPA. Take a look at the table below to know the IIT Kanpur highest package trends for MBA:

Course

Highest Package (2022)

Highest Package (2023)

Highest Package (2024)

MBA

INR 22 LPA

INR 24 LPA

INR 24 LPA

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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Kanpur 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Median SalaryINR 15.11 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Kanpur 
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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Kanpur 
Admission Process

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Sep 5 - Oct 12, 2025
IIT JAM 2026 Application Process
Sep 5 - Oct 12, 2025
IIT JAM 2026 Application Fee
Jan 5, 2026
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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Kanpur 
Cutoffs

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IIT JAM round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round202320242025
18410672
29113188
39413998
4115139114
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IIT JAM round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round202320242025
1241192285
2251201311
3337201320
4399201367
5-201-
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Students also asked

Q:   Does IIT Kanpur provides good packages?
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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:

ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics -2023MBA Statistics-2024
Highest package INR 24 LPAINR 24 LPA
Average packageINR 18.14 LPAINR 18.20 LPA
median PackageINR 17.25 LPAINR 19.90 LPA
Lowest PackageINR 12.41 LPAINR 12.50 LPA
Top 50% packageINR 22.20 LPAINR 20.50 LPA
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Q:   Which exam do I need to write to pursue BS from IIT Kanpur?
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Candidates seeking admission to BS at IIT Kanpur must have a valid score in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and go through JoSAA counselling for final admission. Admission is completely entrance exam-based and candidates seeking admission can not get into IIT Kanpur with only the scores of JEE Main. JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling is the mandatory requirement. Additionally, to be eligible for the BSc programme, students are required to have passed their Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate with Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). 

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Q:   How can I apply for BS at IIT Kanpur?
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In order to apply for BS at IIT Kanpur, candidates are required to go through the official application of JEE Main followed by applying for JEE Advanced. The process to apply for JEE Mains 2023 consists of three steps, i.e, registration, form filling & document upload followed by payment of application fees. All steps are as follows:

  1. Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2023’ link.
  2. Fill out the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.
  3. Fill the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.
  4. Pay the application fees.

The application form is submitted automatically after the successful payment of application fees. Read more details around JEE Main application form and fee 2022 here.

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Q:   What is IIT Kanpur famous for?
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The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is one of the renowned institutes established by the Indian government. Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur offers various courses across five different fields at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, IIT Kanpur has been ranked 4 in 'Engineering' and 5 in 'Overall' categories, respectively.

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Q:   Is it expensive to study BTech at IIT Kanpur?
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IIT Kanpur offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) program, which is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The course is offered in a variety of specializations. The total tuition fees for Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur BTech is INR 8 L. Students can also choose to learn about the various scholarship schemes offered by IIT Kanpur.

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Answered 6 years ago

No, you are definitely not eligible. You have to have Physics for 4 semester and Mathematics for 2nd semester in B.Sc. There is no restrictions on +2 subjects.

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SHUVADIP DUTTA

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 7 years ago

Yes, you can but I'll suggest you to go for M.Tech instead of M.Sc physics at IIT Kanpur.

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Yash Singhal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 7 years ago

The stipend for M.Sc from IIT is around 27000 and sometime extra stipend is also provided subject to professor's request. Ask any more questions if you have only on Shiksha Ask N Answer.

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DHIRAJ JAISWAL

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 7 years ago

If you consider long-term career opportunities, IITs provide wonderful opportunities for PhD.Also, some research schools in Europe and certain universities abroad hire IIT M.Sc students for a Ph.D position based on interviews and GPA(sometimes, research experience plays a more important role).

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