M.Sc. colleges accepting IIT JAM in India

The authority conducts the IIT JAM exam for 100 marks. The question paper comprises 60 questions. Students need to obtain 75+ marks to qualify for the entrance test.

JAM has been established as a benchmark for undergraduate-level science education in the country for the last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to postgraduate degree programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to a challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enables the students with the ability to utilise scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

IIT JAM exam syllabus 2027 is available online. Students can know the important topics for exam preparation through the JAM 2027 syllabus. Each test paper has a different syllabus. Students must plan their preparation strategy as per the syllabus.

Successfully registered candidates of the IIT JAM application get an opportunity to modify the details that were earlier filled incorrectly in the JAM application form. 

The following section brings the list of fields that can be edited.

• • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Examination cities
  • Test Papers
  • Categories
  • Gender

The list of recruiters that participated in Indian Institute of Science placements in recent years is presented below:

IISc Bangalore Placements: Top Recruiters
Amazon	Tata Motors	Airtel
Honeywell	Flipkart	Siemens
Goldman Sachs	JP Morgan Chase	Microsoft
Wells Fargo	Myntra	Google
Mercedes-Benz	L&T Construction	Schneider Electric

Students can plan their preparation through the exam syllabus. Check the syllabus to know what the important topics are. Then gather the required resources like the best books, previous year question paper, and mock test. Students must solve the IIT JAM question paper after completing 70% of the syllabus to keep track of their preparation.

There are a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. 

Section - C has a total 20 Numerical Answer Type questions, involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions.

The list of top recruiters across various sectors. Some of the popular companies are mentioned below:

IIT Kharagpur Top Recruiters
Ford	Tata Steel	Shell
Accenture	American Express	HUL
IBM	Amazon	Goldman Sachs
KPMG	Sony	Barclays

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:

Placement and Career Opportunities:
* Placement rates are low for M.Sc. students, especially those in Mathematics, with most opting for PhD programs instead.
* Fewer companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the ones that do offer lower salaries (around 6-7 LPA).
* Coaching institutes are a major employer for M.Sc. students, with packages ranging from 6-10 LPA.
* Most students prefer pursuing PhD programs over industry jobs.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained hostels, libraries, and laboratories.
* 24/7 high-speed internet connectivity, modern equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms.
* Good mess facilities and recreational spaces.

Faculty and Curriculum:
* Highly qualified and experienced professors with a strong research background.
* Relevant and advanced curriculum that prepares students for PhD programs and research careers.
* Strong emphasis on practical skills and theoretical foundations.

Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
* Campus life is vibrant, with frequent events and festivities.
* Freedom to move around the campus and interact with peers from different departments.
* Plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events.

In conclusion, pursuing an M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur may not be ideal for students seeking immediate career prospects or high-paying jobs. However, for those interested in academia, research, or pursuing a PhD program, IIT Kanpur offers excellent infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum. Ultimately, the decision depends on your academic goals and priorities.

According to media reports, the highest package offered during IIT Roorkee placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest domestic package	INR 2.15 crore per annum	INR 1.30 crore per annum	NA
Highest international package	INR 2.15 crore per annum	INR 1.06 crore per annum	INR 2.05 Crore per Annum

IIT Delhi MSc fee structure is cumulative of various components, including tuition fees, hostel fees, student welfare fund, alumni fees, training and placement charges, etc. Candidates who get selected have to pay the required admission fees to confirm their candidature. IIT-Delhi MSc tuition fee range from INR 30,000 to INR 3,00,000. This fee amount is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

It is a good institute for candidates wanting to pursue MSc courses. As per NIRF’s overall rankings for 2022, NIT Rourkela was ranked 39. The placements at the institute are also great as many industry giants participate in the placement drive. Some of the top recruiters that take part in the drive are Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Wipro, Deloitte, etc.

Yes, IIT Guwahati follows a system pattern for its MSc course. The MSc course curriculum at IIT Guwahati is divided into four semesters. The duration of the programme is two years. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Guwahati must review the required eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates can visit the official website to apply. 

The selection process for the MSc course at IIT Hyderabad includes a valid score in the IIT JAM exam followed by counselling. For admissions candidates must qualify for the basic eligibility criteria that state candidates must have Bachelor's degree in a relevant stream for at least two years (four semesters) and a minimum aggregate of 55% or 5.5 CGPA out of 10.

The total seat intake for MSc specialisations is 360. The seat bifurcation is category-wise. Hence, the seats are divided amongst the General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PD categories. The mentioned intake is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

IIT Varanasi offers MSc in eight specialisations under two departments of Chemistry and Physics. The names of specialisations offered at the institute include Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Theoretical Physics, and Photonics.

 

Candidates seeking admission to IIT Gandhinagar must meet the basic eligibility for the course which is a UG degree in any stream. Further, they need to apply for IIT-JAM by visiting the official website of its conducting body. Mentioned below in the table is the application fee that candidates needed to pay for IIT JAM 2023.

Category	IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper  (in INR)	IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers  (in INR)
Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD	900	INR 1,250
All Others	1,800	INR 2,500

IIT Indore has a good record of placements for its BTech, MTech, MS and MSc courses. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered to BTech students during IIT Indore placements in 2026 was INR 254.3 LPA and INR 27.81 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of IIT Indore placements for the Class of 2026 are presented below:

Department	Placement Percentage (2026)	Highest Package (2026)	Average Package (2026)
BTech	92.69%	INR 254.3 LPA	INR 27.81 LPA
MTech	52.57%	INR 40 LPA	INR 12.46 LPA
MSc	21.95%	INR 9 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA
MS	71.42%	INR 44.73 LPA	INR 18.09 LPA

MNIT Jaipur considers the score of IIT JAM for admission to the MSc programme. Further, as per the cutoff marks, candidates are selected and need to participate in CCMN counselling. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements as defined by the authorities before filling out the application form.

Yes, it is easy to apply for various courses at the National Institute of Technology Surathkal. Students just have to go to the institute's official website to apply. The admission is through many entrance tests for specific courses. 

The selection process for IISER Pune MSc courses differs according to the specialisations. Moreover, the selection process for the Master of Science course differs according to the offered specialisations. The selection process is done based on candidates' achieved scores on IIT JAM, GATE, IISER Entrance Test and the institute's in-house written test. For the only MSc in Mathematics in Computing Programme, the institute accepts written examination scores conducted by IISER Pune. 

NIT Silchar offers good placements to its students. Check below NIT Silchar placements 2024 with placements of 2023 and 2022:

Particulars	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)	Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 50.13 LPA	INR 80 LPA	INR 52.89 LPA
Average package	INR 13.71 LPA	INR 14.39 LPA	INR 13.34 LPA
Median package	NA	NA	INR 10 LPA
Placement rate	91.06%	89.4%	Around 77.5%
Total job offers	768	650+	600+
Companies visited	200+	200+	200+

NIT Trichy MSc admission is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam and the entrance exam. The eligibility criteria for MSc include bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (for SC/ ST/PwD, minimum 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA is required) in the respective subjects. 

No, IIT Patna does not offer direct admission to the MSc programme. Students planning to seek admission to IIT Patna MSc programmes must apply for a Joint Admission Test, known as IIT JAM.

IIT JAM is a national-level entrance examination conducted to provide admissions in MSc and other related postgraduate courses provided across IITs. Interested candidates can apply for JAM 2025 using the JAM Online Application Processing System, or JOAPS, only.

Interested candidates must submit the application forms before the deadline at the JOAPS website, which is accessible on the IIT Patna website.

To apply for the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programme at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, candidates need to have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) along with JEE Advanced/ IISER Aptitude Test scores.

Placements at IIT Ropar are good. UG and PG placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics 2025	MTech / MSc Placement Statistics 2025
Average package	INR 23.07 LPA	INR 13.11 LPA
Median package	INR 18 LPA	INR 9.5 LPA
Offers made	257	69 (accepted)
PPOs made	85	NA
Students registered	326	200
Students participated	321	200

VNIT Nagpur offers a two-year full-time MSc programme cross a three specialisations, namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. MSc admission at VNIT Nagpur is done on the basis of IIT JAM score followed by CCMN Counselling. The specialisations offered in the MSc programme along with their seat intake are presented below:

MSc Specialisations	Seat Intake
Physics	25
Chemistry	25
Mathematics	25

The admission to M.Sc programmes will be through CCMN-23.

 1. In case the seats remain vacant, the candidates who have qualified JAM/PUCET/CUCET-2023/SET and registered on the admission portal of SLIET with registration fee paid on will be considered as preference.

 

Being a Deemed-to-be University, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra is a bit costly. But the college gives many facilities to the students and offers great placement opportunities. The college is known for its Engineering courses.

The fees for Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra courses are between INR 2.48 Lakh and INR 18 lakh.