M.Sc. in Physics
at IIT Madras, Adyar

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Public/Government Institute
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M.Sc. in Physics

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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Madras
Overview

IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology offers Full Time M.Sc. in Physics at the PG level. IIT Madras administration fee is inclusive of components such as hostel fees, one-time charges, hostel fees and tuition fees. The total fee for this programmes is INR 1,00,000. The total seat intake for M.Sc. in Physics is 54. Students can check the details around IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology courses in this space:

Total Tuition Fees	₹1.00 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Average package	₹ 12.50 Lakh
Official Website	Go to Website
Seat breakup	54
Type of University	Public/Government,Autonomous

M.Sc. in Physics
at
IIT Madras
Fees

IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology fee comprises of various components, including admission fees, tuition fees, medical assistance, university development fees, etc. Some of these components are to be paid semester-wise, while others must be paid yearly. The IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology total tuition fee for M.Sc. in Physics is INR 1,00,000. Below mentioned is all the information around fee structure of IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology M.Sc. in Physics:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year/semester. Actual amount may vary.	₹ 1.00 Lakh
Hostel Fees The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee	₹ 1.57 Lakh
One-time Payment One time payment includes Admission Fee, Caution Deposit (Refundable).	₹ 8,000
Total fee	₹ 2.65 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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M.Sc. in Physics
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Curriculum

Students can download the complete IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology M.Sc. in Physics curriculum from the link below. The IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology M.Sc. in Physics course curriculum consists of an updated semester-wise structure, electives and other important course details. To know more about the course, students can check the complete course curriculum below:

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Faculty & Course4.6

Campus Life4.9

Value for Money4.7

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Absolutely satisfied because of infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: 95% of students are placed in my course. Highest salary package is 24 LPA, and lowest salary package is 4 LPA. All top companies are recruiting through campus interviews. All roles that have been offered by companies. Good surroundings and supporting staff from placement.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure of hostel is too good and neat and clean. There will be a single room also available in the hostel. Classroom is near and good. Labs with all facilities. Library has been quiet and peaceful. Canteen facilities are super on campus and worth money.

Faculty: Teachers are helping all students to improve their skills and be well taught. Quality of teaching is highly capable and useful. Some difficulties in semester, but pass percentage is maximum of students who will clear all subjects.

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4.8

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Outstanding faculty, industry relevant curriculum and high academic standards at IIT Madras.

Placements: Placement rates were typically high, and most of the students got placements. The highest package was around 15 to 20LPA, and the lowest was 5 to 7LPA. The average package was 8 to 10LPA. The top recruiters were from ISRO, DRDO, and BARC. The most secure internships were at research institutions. The top roles were Research Scientist and Data Analyst.

Infrastructure: The facilities at IIT Madras were great, with well equipped labs, modern classrooms, and an extensive library. Hostel facilities were decent and offered satisfactory food. Both South and North Indian food were available. Medical facilities were accessible, and sports amenities encourage participation.

Faculty: Teachers are exceptionally helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, ensuring high teaching quality. The curriculum was highly relevant and industry oriented, preparing students effectively. Semester exams were challenging yet fair, with a high pass percentage, fostering academic excellence.

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Placements: Since I was pursuing M.Sc in physics, most of the students prefered to pursue higher education instead of jobs. Many of my classmates took admission to reputed universities for their PhD in India as well as abroad. Some of them got placed in teaching organisations like Byju's, Vedanta, Unacademy, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the department and library is just awesome. Hostels are old-fashioned and congested. Sports facilities are awesome, and there are playgrounds for many games like cricket, football, basketball, etc. Our college has a well-equipped gym and swimming pool. The food served in canteens is good enough.

Faculty: Every faculty member in IIT Madras is highly educated and qualified. They are very good in their fields and have better methods of teaching. Course work is designed perfectly for each programme, and labs are equipped with modern instruments. Semester exams are quite tough, and you need to prepare very well if you want a good grade in your course.

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4.8

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The institute is up to the NIRF-1 rank and is consistently holding it for the last 6 years.

Placements: A lot of companies for every branch with a wide range of requirements visit the campus. People with different interests have a very good opportunity to look for options in their field of interest. The management is also good, and the institute is good enough to attract many companies.

Infrastructure: We have very well-maintained hostels with clean and good rooms. electricity is available 24X7 and we also have LAN and water supply. The institute, even though situated in the heart of Chennai city, has a very natural environment with lots of trees, deers, black bugs, and many other species roaming freely on the campus.

Faculty: The course is exceptionally good and we have a well-framed timetable for classes and exams and everyone follows it strictly. Professors are very helpful and have an intense level of teaching with good real-life problems in exam sheets. Everyone is free to ask doubts, and there are separate TAs assigned to every course for doubt solving.

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I am satisfied with good infrastructure, facilities, and teachers.

Placements: Among 43 students only 15-20 have applied for placements and 2 or 3 of them get placements in our class. There are not much chances of placements when they are doing M.Sc. physics. Although they will get the chance to apply to tech companies in IIT Madras, but most of the time students feel that it does not fits them in terms of skills and courses. The average salary pacakge offered ranges from 8 LPA - 10 LPA for M.Sc. physics. Top recruiting companies are Byju's, Vedantu, and a few others. Around 15-20 students among 43 students get internships opportunities in research institutions like TIFR, ICTS, IIST, IISc, etc., department legislator and placement co-coordinator.

Infrastructure: The facilities are satisfactory in terms of seating arrangements, Wi-Fi access. There is a beautiful library where students will get to see a different set of arrangements on different floors. Laboratories and classrooms are very well managed by technicians and modern equipment is available. In the hostel, students will get 2 or 3 seated rooms in the first year than in the second year, students will get a single room. Rooms are well arranged and infrastructure is good. Students will get LAN connection spot in room to avail internet facility. There are two types of mess i.e North Indian and South Indian and food is satisfactory. Canteen is very diverse and good in terms of quality. Here is a hospital where senior doctors will be assigned to students depending upon their problems and they can go for regular check-ups using health cards and medicines are available at affordable prices. There is a cheap last cricket stadium where sports events take place and students can register for selection at the appropriate time. There is also a running track in Manohar C watsa stadium where students and professors use to run in the morning and evening and a swimming pool to learn swimming at an affordable price so overall students will be satisfied with the infrastructure they provide.

Faculty: Professors are very helpful and dedicated with excellent teaching styles, and they are easily accessible after the class also. Mostly I found the course to be relevant but as students know change is the only constant so I feel extra courses can be added or ordering of courses in semesters is important. In our stream, the course curriculum makes student research ready and the professor's contribution is massive. Semesters exams are moderate to difficult if students follow only the course taught in the class itself by heart. The pass percentage is 8.5 CGPA. All students need to do class assignments and keep track of what is taught in class. The pass percentage is around 88%. But if students get backlog, then they can appear for re-exams at the end of the final semester.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for MSc?

IIT Madras MSc cutoff 2025 was released for various categories belonging to the AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT JAM 2025 cutoff range across all the categories for MSc admission.

Category	IIT JAM Cutoff Range 2025
General	133 - 228
OBC	334 - 532
SC	917 - 1428
ST	2609 - 3425
EWS	297 - 510
PWD	332 - 3846

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Q: What is the JAM rank required for IIT Madras MSc admission?

JAM 2023 concluded after round 4 which was released on July 7. As per the latest year JAM cutoff, the opening and closing ranks ranges between 1 and 262, including all the MSc specialisations. So, to be eligible for IIT Madras MSc course, candidates must secure a rank between 1 to 300 for General category. To know the JAM 2023 cutoff for IIT Madras along with the previosu year trends, candidates can refer to the table given below:

Course	2021	2022	2023
MSc in Physics	– / –	– / –	228
MSc in Mathematics	151	222	228
MSc in Chemistry	248	238	262

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Q: How are the placements at IIT Madras?

The institute has released the 2024 placement report on the official website. However, there are no data points to conclude the placement statistics. The key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024) (phase 1)
Median package	INR 19 LPA
Internship offers	19% increase compared with previous year
Placement rate	50% students placed
Top recruiters	JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe

Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.

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

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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M.Sc. in Physics
at
IIT Madras
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Average Salary	INR 12.50 Lakh
Median Salary	INR 12.00 Lakh

Top Recruiters for IIT Madras

Amazon

American Express

Google

Intel

ITC Ltd.

JP Morgan Chase

Microsoft

Samsung

Schlumberger

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M.Sc. in Physics
at
IIT Madras
Entry Requirements

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Student have to cleared any UG Degree in Engineering or B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters from a approved Institute/ University. Students in their final year of undergraduate studies are also eligible to apply.

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Candidate should be Physically fit (Candidates will have to submit a Physical Fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form.)

M.Sc. in Physics
at
IIT Madras
Admission Process

Important Dates

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IIT JAM

Mar 18, 2026

IIT JAM 2026 Final Answer KeyTentative

Mar 20, 2026

IIT JAM 2026 Result

M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Madras
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Quota

IIT JAM round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)

Round	2023	2024	2025
1	142	134	133
2	162	156	148
3	162	156	152
4	228	165	155
5	-	173	-

IIT JAM round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)

Round	2023	2024	2025
1	396	297	334
2	408	353	360
3	434	368	367
4	480	391	393
5	-	405	-

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Q: Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?

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

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:

Course	2023	2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3237	2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	4439	3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	6132	5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	148	159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	964	838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	6169	4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering	7996	7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2572	2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	3293	2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering	– / –	– / –
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)	4436	3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	1877	1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics	3171	2742
B.S. + M.S in Biological Science	– / –	– / –
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering	7967	5755
B.S. in Biological Science	11185	10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	– / –	419

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

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 Name

One-Time Fees

Tuition Fees

Hostel and Mess Fees

INR 7,050

INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh

Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh

Mess: INR 1.37 lakh

BS plus MS

INR 7,050

INR 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.

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Q: What is the highest package in CSE at IIT Madras?

The institute has released branch-wise salary data for BTech and M.Tech courses. As per the report, the highest package offered to BTech, DD, and IDDD students from CSE was INR 1.31 crore per annum and for M.Tech CSE, the highest package stood at INR 54.21 LPA. The IIT Madras CSE average package is not out yet. Check the below table to know the IIT Madras CSE placement packages for 2023:

Particulars	Placements 2023 (BTech, DD, IDDD CSE)	Placements 2023 (MTech CSE)
the highest package	INR 1.31 LPA	INR 54.21 LPA
the lowest package	INR 10.20 LPA	INR 12 LPA
Median package	INR 30.36 LPA	INR 24.50 LPA

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Q: What is the cut off for IIT Madras DoMS?

DOMS IIT Madras cutoff for the Management courses including MBA is based on valid CAT scores. For IIT Madras MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. For last three years the overall cutoff for DOMS IIT Madras has been constant at 85.11 percentile. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for DOMS IIT Madras cutoff for General category students for last three years: