M.Sc. colleges accepting IIT JAM in India

Test takers can check the IIT JAM Admission List in the following manner:

• Candidates have to visit the website of IIT JAM. 
• Enter Enrolment ID or Email ID
• Enter Password
• Enter the correct Mathematical Expression
• Click on 'Submit'

The difficulty level of IIT JAM is moderate to tough. The difficulty level for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is tougher as compared to the IIT JAM subjects of Economics, Biotechnology and Geology.

If we compare the difficulty level of IIT JAM examination with CUET PG exam, ISI Admission test, NEST exam, IISER Entrance examination, then it will be found that IIT JAM examination is comparetively tougher than the other top colleges/ universities entrance examination.

IIT JAM passing mark varies category wise for each test paper. Students need to check the JAM scorecard to know the minimum passing marks for the test. The qualifying cutoff is mentioned below.

Subject Name	Cutoff
	GEN	OBC (NCL) / EWS	SC/ST/PwD
Biotechnology	42.3	38.07	21.15
Chemistry	18.65	16.78	9.32
Economics	40.63	36.56	20.31
Geology	25.98	23.38	12.99
Mathematics	12.65	11.38	6.32
Mathematics Statistics	13.33	11.99	6.66
Physics	12.04	10.83	6.02

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

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

Category	Fee in INR
IIT JAM 2026 application fee for all categories ( one test paper)	INR 2000
Seat booking fee after allotment for General/OBC-NCL/EWS category candidates	INR 15000
Seat booking fee after allotment for SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates	INR 5000

For each Test Paper All India merit list is prepared based on AIR. The number of candidates included in the All India Merit List is based on the total number of seats available in each category (GEN/ OBC-NCL/ EWS/ SC/ ST/ PwD) in a given subject. 

The highest package offered during IIT KGP placements 2026 was INR 2.44 Crore per Annum.

{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 70,000. 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.

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate is the basic eligibility for MSc offered at IIT Varanasi. Candidates with a minimum of aggregate are eligible for the course.

The total tuition fee of the IIT Dhanbad MSc programme ranges from INR 32,000 to INR 48,000. The total course can be higher as it includes other components such as Institute Admission fee, Hostel admission fee, benevolent fund, identity card, etc. Given fee is as per official sources, but can still vary. Hence, is indicative.

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

The following are the reasons to choose IIT Indore:

• 1st in QS Ranking among 2nd Gen IITs
• 1:14 FacultyStudent ratio
• 800+ Cr. R&D Funding
• 90+ Patents Granted
• 800+Sponsored and Consultancy Projects
• 9600+ Publications
• 130+ MOUs across Globe
• 200+ Tech available for licensing
• 400+ Foreign University Network, and others

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.

To get admission in NIT Surathkal, students need to get high score in the accepted exams and clear the cutoff. To get in top BTech branches, such as CSE at NIT Surathkal, students need to get at least 4000 or lower rank. Students from the general category must aim to get 3000-3500 rank to have better chance of getting CSE admission. For lower branches, a JEE rank around 9000 - 10000 may get them a seat.

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.

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.

 

BIT Mesra has a good record of placements for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, etc. The the highest and average package offered during BIT Mesra placements stood at INR 145 LPA and INR 11.77 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of BIT Mesra placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 145 LPA
Average package	INR 11.77 LPA
Total recruiters	250
Total offers	1,080