M.S. (R) in VLSI Design Tools and Technology 

at IIT Delhi, Hauz khas

Candidates applying to a MSc course in IIT Delhi must fulfil the required eligibility criteria. Thus, aspirant must hold a valid bachelor's degree in a relevant stream for at least two years (four semesters) and a minimum aggregate between 55% and 80% or 5.5 CGPA out of 10.

For MSc cognitive science/economic courses, the accepted degrees are BA/BSc/BCom/BTech/BE/BStat/BMath or equivalent. The total course fee for MSc course is ranges between INR 30K and INR 3 lakh.

 

After completing MSc from IIT Delhi, candidates are open to placement opportunities. As per IITD NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Further, MSc degree holders can work in different job profiles such as research scientist, teacher, biochemist, chemical analyst, junior research fellow, etc. Some of the top recruiters for MSc course graduates are mentioned in the following table:

Top Recruiters for MSc Graduates
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre	Infosys
Wipro	Ranbaxy
GAIL	ONGC
HCL	ISRO
BAARC	BHEL
GlaxoSmithKline	Cipla

Read more about MSc course highlights, eligibility, entrance exams, and more, here.

Both the Indian Institutes of Technology are well-ranked. Given below are the comparison between the two IITs for their MSc course based on parameters including fee, ranking and eligibility criteria:

MSc Institutes	NIRF Rank '23 (Overall)	MSc Total Tuition Fee	MSc Eligibility
IIT Delhi	03	INR 40,000 - INR 4 lakh	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate
IIT Madras	01	INR 20,000 - INR 10 lakh	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science discipline

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

In order to apply for MSc at IIT Delhi, candidates are requested to download the application form from the official website of IIT Delhi or collect a paper application form. Then, they are also requested to fill in the application form and attach a draft for INR 300 made payable to the 'Registrar, IIT Delhi' at New Delhi. Candidates must note that IIT Delhi MSc admission is completely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to the IIT Delhi MSc must appear for the IIT-JAM. Also, they must have passed the bachelor's degree in the relevant stream with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate to apply for IIT Delhi MSc. 

No, IIT Delhi does not offer direct admission to the MSc programme. Students planning to seek admission to IIT Delhi 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 Delhi website.

50 students received domestic offers with package more than INR 1 crore per annum during the IIT Delhi placement drive 2023. Further, the highest international package offered during IIT Delhi placements 2023 stood at INR 2.5 crore per annum. 

IIT Delhi offers PG Diploma course in D.I.I.T (Naval Construction) and Metro Rail Transport: Technology and Management.

Preparation tips: 1- Know the IIT JAM syllabus thoroughly. 2- Understand the IIT JAM exam pattern and marking scheme. 3- Get the best books to study for IIT JAM and other study materials. 4- Make a monthly time-table, a weekly time-table, and a daily timetable. 5- Solve past year's question papers, sample papers, and mock tests. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IIT JAM page. (https://www.shiksha.com/science/iit-jam-exam). I hope this will help you.

The total course fee is inclusive of multiple components such as tuition fee, admission fee, caution deposit, etc. IIT Delhi certificate courses fee range between INR 65,000 and INR 2.4 Lacs as the fee vary from one certificate course to another. Further, the fee range given here is as per an unofficial source. Thus, is indicative. Candidates are advised to visit the IITD official website or get in touch with the admission office for complete details about the fee structure.

The success rate of campus placements at IIT Delhi over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Total offers	1300	1050	1200
Students placed	1150	1000	1150
International offers	30	50	50+
Companies visited	500	370	NA
Average package	INR 21.9 LPA	NA	NA
Median package	INR 19.5 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	84.94%	NA	NA

Note: The data presented is of Phase 1 placements.