

IIT Mandi MSc Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Selection, Application, Cutoff
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IIT Mandi MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026
IIT Mandi offers a two-year MSc course in a full-time mode. This course is divided into four semesters. The PG course is available in three specialisations, including Physics, Chemistry, and Applied Mathematics. Admission to MSc courses at IIT Mandi is through IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling.
n order to take admission to MSc courses, aspirants must meet the eligibility requirements. Admission to the programme is only through IIT JAM and there is no other provision for admission. Find below the details related to the selection criteria and seat intake and fee:
Course | Selection Criteria |
---|---|
MSc (common for all specialisations) |
Selection criteria: IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling |
Tabulated below are the specialisation-wise seat intake and eligibility criteria:
Specialisation | Eligibility | Seat Intake |
---|---|---|
Chemistry (Curriculum ) | Three-year bachelor's degree in Chemistry with Mathematics in Class 12 | 50 |
Physics (Curriculum ) | For BSC/ BS degree, Physics for at least two years/ four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/ two semesters |
40 |
Applied Mathematics (Curriculum) | Bachelor's degree with Mathematics for two years and Mathematics in Class 12 | 50 |
NOTE: SC/ ST/ PH students are given a 100% waiver on tuition fees. Check here to know more about the fee structure.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
The median package offered to MSc Physics students during IIT Mandi placements between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
---|---|---|---|
Medain package | INR 6.75 LPA | INR 6 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
The key highlights of IIT Mandi placements for MSc Physics Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:
Year | Number of students that sitting for campus placement | Number of students placed | Median Salary (in INR LPA) |
---|---|---|---|
2020-22 | 9 | 9 | 6.75 |
2021-23 | 33 | 13 | 6 |
2022-24 | 35 | 8 | 6 |
The technology institute facilitates Merit-cum-Means scholarships, Institute scholarships, and many more scholarships to students pursuing MSc from IIT Mandi. It is necessary that each applicant meets the eligibility requirements for the scholarships. Candidates can also apply for scholarships available in National Scholarship Portal as per the eligibility conditions.
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IIT Mandi MSc Admission Dates 2026
Check below the important dates around IIT Mandi MSc admission 2026:
Dates | Upcoming Events |
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5 Sep '25 - 12 Oct '25 | IIT JAM 2026 Application Process |
5 Jan '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
15 Feb '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day |
20 Mar '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Result |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The total tuition fee for two-year course is INR 20,000 and the hostel fee (excluding meal plan) is INR 88,000. Total course fee will include other components such as admission fee, caution deposit, etc. as well. This fee is as per the first year/semester fees. Thus, the actual fee may vary. Aspirants can further visit the IIT-Mandi official website (iitmandi.ac.in) for more information around the fee structure.
Aspirants must meet the eligibility conditions as prescribed by the institute and qualifying exam conducting body. IIT Mandi shortlists students for MSc based on their scores in the IIT JAM entrance exam. Further, the shortlisted candidates are called for CCMN Counselling. At the time of counselling, seat allotment is carried out on the basis of exam score, seat intake, reservation policy, and cut-off.
IIT Mandi MSc Cutoff 2026
IIT Mandi accepts IIT JAM scores for admission to its MSc courses. IIT JAM cutoff 2024 for Round 5 is out. The cutoff marks vary for each of the course specialisations. In the fifth round, the closing rank ranged between 498 and 814. The most competitive cutoff was for M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics with a closing rank of 498. Candidates can check out the following table for IIT Mandi MSc cutoff trend:
IIT Mandi M.Sc.Curriculum
Specialization | Curriculum |
---|---|
M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics | |
M.Sc. in Physics | |
M.Sc. in Chemistry |
IIT Mandi M.Sc.Seats
Courses | Seats |
---|---|
M.Sc. in Chemistry | 31 |
M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics | 30 |
M.Sc. in Physics | 30 |
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IIT Mandi MSc FAQs 2026
It is necessary that aspirants fulfil the eligibility requirements. Admission to the PG course is based on merit in IIT JAM. Further, candidates are shortlisted and cutoff marks are announced. The aspirants with a score equal to or higher than the cutoff need to participate in CCMN counselling. Further, seat allotment is carried out after document verification and on the basis of cutoff, seat reservation policy, and category of the candidate.
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No, for the OBC category students, the maximum cutoff rank for CSE admission was 1454 in 2025. In the initial rounds, the cutoff ranks were more competitive for admission. So, students seeking admission to IIT Mandi must target securing a rank of up to 1400 to improve their chances of getting admiss
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For the General AI quota, the IIT Ropar CSE cutoff 2025 ranged between 2357 and 2512. For IIT Patna, the cutoff range was between 3215 and 3377. Similarly, for IIT Mandi, the cutoff range was between 3087 and 3123 in the General category. So, considering the cutoff range, the IIT Ropar cutoff for CS
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For the General AI quota, the IIT Mandi CSE cutoff for 2025 ranged between 3087 and 3123. For IIT Patna, the cutoff range was between 3215 and 3377. Similarly, for IIT Ropar, the cutoff ranged from 2357 to 2512. Therefore, considering these ranges, the IIT Mandi cutoff for CSE was comparatively more
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If you belong to the General AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff ranks varied between 3123 and 14274 for core branches, including CSE, Civil, Chemical, etc. For the core branches, mostly the cutoffs are on the higher side for admission. Candidates seeking admission to core branches must target securin
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