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B.Sc. in Physics 

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B.Sc. in Physics
 at 
IIT Madras 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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B.Sc. in Physics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is JEE exam mandatory for BSc at IIT Madras?
A: 

No, JEE exams are not mandatory for BSc admissions at IIT Madras. Candidates who wish to take admissions into the BSc course at IIT Madras must appear for IISER entrance examination. The admissions into IIT Madras BSc courses are decided on merit basis where, the scores obtained by candidates in the IISER entrance exam are taken into account to decide the admissions.

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Q:   What is the fees for BSc in IIT Madras?
A: 

Candidates who get admission to the BS or BS plus MS integrated programme offered at IIT Madras are required to pay the IIT Madras BSc fees according to the components mentioned below: 

Course NameOne-Time FeesTuition FeesHostel and Mess Fees
BSINR 7,050INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh

Mess: INR 1.37 lakh

BS plus MSINR 7,050INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 2.15 lakh

Mess: INR 1.72 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   Is IIT Madras BS degree provided online?
A: 

Yes, the IIT Madras BS degree is provided online. The content in the BS course is delivered online, whereas various quizzes and exams are conducted in person at examination centres across India and outside India. 

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Q:   What are the scholarships available for BSc students at IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras BSc scholarships are offered to meritorious, SC, ST and, female students. Given below is the list of IIT Madras scholarships along with their eligibility and amount:

Scholarships offered by the Institute

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount
Merit cum Means ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPA 67% Tuition fee exemption
Institute Notional PrizeBased the JEE rank and, parents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAOne-time grant of INR 1,000
SC/ ST ScholarshipParents' income should not exceed INR 4.50 LPAFree messing and pocket allowance of INR 250 pm, over and above tuition fee exemption
Dr K Vasanth Rau ScholarshipBased on JEE rank and parents' income up to INR 5.50 LPAINR 25,000 pa

Other Scholarships

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount Of Scholarship
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI- Central Sector Scholarship for ST studentsTop 5 students based on JEE rank and parent's income not exceeding INR 6 lakh. (only for Dual Degree programme students)Personal PC INR 45,000 (one time);
Living Expenses INR 2,200 pm;
Books and Stationery INR 3,000 pa
Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI Merit cum Means ScholarshipStudents who belong to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and, Parsis and whose parental income does not exceed INR 2.5 LPAMaintenance Expenses of INR 10,000 pa for hostellers and INR 5,000 for day-scholars
Reimbursement of fee of INR 20,000 or the actual fees whichever is less
MHRD scholarship for single Girl childAs per GoI normsINR 40,000 pa
Aditya Birla ScholarshipTop 20 students in JEEINR 60,000 pa
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)All students admitted to the BS plus MS programmeINR 80,000 pa per student

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q:   What are the various components included in the fee structure of BSc at IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras BSc fees comprises of various components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time fees. The institute also charges a separate amount for mess charges. Candidates who get admission to the full-time BS programme must pay the one-time fees of INR 7,050 during the time of admission. The tuition fees charged by the institute ranges between INR 1.2 Lakh and INR 10 Lakh depending upon the specialisation selected by candidates and the hostel and mess charges are INR 1.74 Lakh and INR 1.37 Lakh respectively.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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B.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Madras 
Admission Process

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    B.Sc. in Physics
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    IIT Madras 
    Cutoffs

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    JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round2025
    12556
    22575
    32919
    42919
    53555
    63804
    JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round2025
    12189
    22242
    32242
    42242
    52242
    62420
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    Q:   How are the placements at IIT Madras?
    A: 

    Placements at IIT Madras are good. According to the placement report 2025 released, median and average package recorded during BTech CSE placements was 46 LPA and 53.2 LPA. In BTech EE, the median and average salary offered was 22.5 LPA and 28.8 LPA. In ME, MM and PH branch, the average package stood at 16.9 LPA, 18.4 LPA and 34.1 LPA.

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    Q:   How is IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 different from that of past year?
    A: 

    IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 was concluded for different courses such as BTech, Integrated BTech and BS. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates closed at a range of 159 and 10682. During 2023, the cutoff ranks for the same was closed at a range of 148 and 11185. Candidates can check the branch-wise cutoff for both the years in the table below, to get an idea of the change in cutoff:

    Course20232024
    B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering32372815
    B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering44393972
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering61325688
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering148159
    B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering964838
    B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering61694748
    B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering79967404
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering25722310
    Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering32932984
    Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering– / –– / –
    Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)44363656
    B.Tech. in Engineering Physics18771858
    B.S. + M.S. in Physics31712742
    B.S. + M.S in Biological Science– / –– / –
    B.Tech. in Biological Engineering79675755
    B.S. in Biological Science1118510682
    B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics– / –419
     
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    Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?
    A: 

    IIT Madras eligibility for each course-level is different. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get a seat at IIT Madras. The basic eligibility requirements for IIT Madras programmes are as below:

    • For IIT Madras UG Engineering courses - Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
    • For IIT Madras PG courses - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The minimum marks may vary depending on the course.
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    Q:   What is the latest expected JEE Main cutoff for the year?
    A: 

    NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

    Category

    JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff

    Common Rank List

    90-91

    Gen-EWS

    75-76

    OBC-NCL

    73-74

    SC

    51-52

    ST

    37-38

    PwD

    0.0013527

    Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
    A: 

    NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website.

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