

IIT Kharagpur MSc Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility & Seats
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IIT Kharagpur MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026
IIT Kharagpur also offers a Joint MSc-PhD course in eight specialisations. The course lasts for five-years, and admission to the same is based on IIT-JAM score, then an interview. Some of the key highlights around the IIT KGP MSc-PhD integrated programme, around its fee and seat intake for all specialisations, are as follows:
- Total fee: INR 51,755 (All students admitted to the Joint MSc-PhD are given a waiver of the tuition fee for the first two years of MSc)
- Total seats: 239
NOTE: The total fee is inclusive of a refundable caution money deposit and is not inclusive of the hostel and mess charges. Also, this is sourced from the official website of IIT JAM.
Eligibility of the course:
Students should hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate. Below-mentioned are the Joint MSc-PhD specialisations along with their eligibility requirements in addition to 55% aggregate in the UG degree:
MSc-PhD Specialisations |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Chemistry |
- Must have studied Chemistry for three years/ six semesters - Must have Mathematics in Class 12 |
Geology |
- Must have Geology as a subject for three years/ six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry - Must have Mathematics in Class 12 |
Geophysics |
- Must have Geology as a subject for three years/ six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry - Must have Mathematics in Class 12 |
Mathematics |
- Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters |
Medical Physics |
- A pass in BSc/ BS degree (3yrs/ 6 semesters) with Physics as Honours/ Major/ Main subject, Mathematics as compulsory one subsidiary subject and Chemistry/ Biology as another subsidiary subject for at least two years/ four semesters |
Physics |
- No restrictions for engineering degrees - For BSc/ BS degree, Physics for at least two years/ four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters |
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Dates | Upcoming Events |
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5 Sep '25 - 12 Oct '25 | IIT JAM 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
5 Jan '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
15 Feb '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day |
20 Mar '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Result |
IIT Kharagpur MSc Cutoff
IIT Kharagpur MSc admission is done based on the IIT JAM cutoff. The ranks are out for the fifth round of admission. As per the cutoff, the closing rank ranged between 81 and 599 in Round 5 of MSc course admissions. The most competitive rank was for M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology with a closing rank of 81. The following table presents IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff trend:
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IIT Kharagpur Joint MSc Placement 2024
IIT Kharagpur Joint MSc placement 2024 has been released. According to the latest placement brochure 2024-25, 227 MSc (5 year/ 6 year) students registered for IIT Kharagpur placements in 2024. The total count of students placed stood at 143. Candidates can refer to the following table for more information:
Particulars | Statistics (2024) |
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Students Placed | 143 |
Students Registered | 227 |
Source: Placement Brochure 2024-25
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Many students started their own start-ups
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Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in outside India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
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Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
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