M.Sc. in Mathematics 

at NIT Jalandhar, Jalandhar

Admission to the MSc course at NIT Jalandhar is through the IIT JAM exam followed by CCMN counselling. Thus, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body. Before filling out the application, aspirants must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD) to be able to apply for the MSc course.

NIT Jalandhar offers MSc in three specialisations. The two-year is available in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics disciplines. Mode of study for all these courses is full-time. Moreover, admission is entrance-based. Aspirants shall also meet the eligibility criteria for the MSc course they are applying for in NIT Jalandhar.

The total course fee of NIT Jalandhar for MSc includes various components such as tuition fee, admission fee, caution deposit, etc. The total tuition fee for the two-year course is INR 30,000. NITJ exempts SC/ST candidates from paying tuition fees. This given is further as per unofficial sources and hence is indicative.

NIT Jalandhar provides great placements to its students. In 2025 the placement rate recorded was 91.88% and the average package recorded was INR 9.78 LPA. Check out the table below to know more about the NIT Jalandhar placement highlights recorded in 2025:

The highest package and the Average Package  recorded at NIT Jalandhar placements 2025 is given in the table below:

Candidates seeking admission in NIT Jalandhar must qualify JEE Main for UG and CCMT for PG. Candidates must check the eligibility requirements for their preferred course before applying. Hereafter, candidates must register for the JoSAA/CCMT counselling process for UG/PG respectively. Subsequently, the college allocates seats on merit basis with reference to JEE Main/ GATE scores and candidate's preferneces recorded during the counselling process.

The admission process for PG programme at NIT Jalandhar is merit based, with the college accepting GATE scores for the same. Candidates must check if they are eligible for the PG programme at the college and additionally must also register for the CCMT counselling process. After, attendiong the counselling session, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of merit with reference to their respective GATE scores.

The highest package offered during NIT Jalandhar placements 2025 stood at INR 52 LPA which was provided to BTech students from branches like ECE, EE, CSE and IT.  The table below presents the highest package:

For NIT Jalandhar %ile between 80 - 98.73 is needed. The cutoff changes every admission year depending on the entrance test. The required score of exam is specified in the cutoff lists released by the entrance test bodies or NITJ.

NIT Jalandhar average package has been fluctuating over the years.  The table below presents the average package recorded in NIT Jalandhar during recent years: