M.Sc. in Physics
at IIT Madras, Adyar

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M.Sc. in Physics
at
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

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M.Sc. in Physics
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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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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2021

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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 if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Madras? Are there any other options?

IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Physics with a Cutoff of 156, for the General AI Category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Physics stood at 353.

If not eligible for IIT Madras, candidates can opt for IIT Delhi with a linient Cutoff of 157, for the General AI category candidates.

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Q: What is the highest package at IIT Madras?

The overall the highest package for the academic year 2022-23 stood at INR 1.31 crore per annum and was grabbed by UG students (BTech, DD, and IDDD). The highest package offered to the 2022 passing-out batch was INR 2.14 crore per annum. Looking at the past three years' record, year-on-year growth was recorded in the highest package. The following table represents the IIT Madras the highest package trends for better clarity:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 64.30 LPA	INR 2.14 crore per annum	INR 1.31 crore per annum

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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: How can I get admission in IIT Madras?

To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main. For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of the respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. IIT Madras admission to most of the courses is entrance-based.

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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Madras
Placements

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

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M.Sc. in Physics
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Candidates must have passed B.Sc./ B.S. degree in Physics for at least two years/ four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/ two semesters. There is no restrictions for engineering degrees. Candidates should be currently studying in their final year of undergraduate programme.

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M.Sc. in Physics
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IIT Madras
Admission Process

Important Dates

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IIT JAM

Jan 5, 2026

IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card

Feb 15, 2026

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day

Feb 22 - 23, 2026

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IIT Madras
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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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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: Can I join IIT Madras without CAT exam?

IIT Madras admissions are entrance exam based. Candidates need to clear the National-level entrance exams for admissions to various courses. For MBA admissions, candidates should have a valid CAT score to appear for CAT Counselling. Based on IIT Madras cut off for MBA, candidates can get admission as per their corresponding rank. Candidates who want MBA admission can visit the official website of CAT to fill the application form online. At the time of CAT application candidates also need to submit the application fee on the portal.

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Q: How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 171 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering with a cutoff rank of 6926. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the BTech course must secure a rank upto 171 to be eligible for IIT Madras

IIT Madras admissio to the BTech course is based on JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSAA counselling process.

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Q: What are the courses that IIT Madras offers?

IIT Madras provides UG, PG, and doctoral courses. The courses include BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD. IIT Madras has also started for an 8-week free online course on Data Science.

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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: