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M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
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M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
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IIT Delhi 
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30,000
1.66 Lakh
16,150
2.12 Lakh
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Really good infrastructure (classroom).
Placements: 30-40% students get placed. 20 Lacs is the highest package, I am not very sure about the lowest package. Everyone has to do a research internship during the summer break. People usually go to other IITs, etc. Top roles are analyst, UX/UI designer. 40-50% people go for Ph.D.
Infrastructure: Classrooms and library are the best. Lab is not that good, we have EEG, TMR, eye tracker, etc. devices, but the space is less. The lab is small. Hostel facilities are really amazing. There is a lot of variety in food. IIT'D has a hospital, so medical facilities are good. Mental health support system could be strengthened.
Faculty: The course may not be very helpful for making the students industry-ready, but yes, they make you research-ready. It's a research-oriented course. Semester exams are moderately difficult. If one is consistent in classes, they will be able to maintain a CGPA above 8/10. 90-95% students pass the semester exams.
Other: I was interested in human mind and behaviour, so I chose this course. More psychology courses can be added as options. The number of compulsory Linguistics courses can be reduced. More lab sessions can be included in the curriculum. The best thing about the course is its interdisciplinary nature. You get to learn a lot about many different disciplines like psychology, linguistics, AI, etc. Obviously, the fest is one of the best parts of campus life. Connectivity is good. Both academic buildings and hostels have a nearby metro station (within 500m). Merit-cum-Means scholarship is offered to meritorious students. Cobotics offers a paid fellowship to cognitive science students. Half of the students work part-time on their projects.
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M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Delhi MSc course?
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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.

 

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M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
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Placements

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Median SalaryINR 15.59 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
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M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
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Admission Process

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    Jan 2, 2026
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    Jan 5, 2026
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    Q:   What is the career scope after MSc from IIT Delhi?
    A: 

    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

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    Q:   Which is better for MSc: IIT Delhi or IIT Madras?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is the JAM 2023 fourth admission list opening and closing rank for MSc specialisations at IIT Delhi?
    A: 

    As per IIT Delhi cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Fourth Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Economics are 1 and 11, respectively. Also, for MSc Physics, the opening and closing ranks stood at 3 and 183, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered by IIT Delhi: 

    MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation ORsCRs
    Chemistry22115
    Mathematics27164
    Physics3183
    Economics111
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    Q:   What is the application fee for MSc at IIT Delhi?
    A: 

    Candidates applying for a MSc programme at IIT Delhi need to complete IIT JAM application process (apart from cognitive Science and MSc (Chemistry). The following table mentions IIT JAM 2024 application fee:

    Category

    IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper

    IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers

    Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD

    INR 900

    INR 1,250

    All Others

    INR 1,800

    INR 2,500

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    Q:   What is the highest package offered during IIT Delhi placements?
    A: 

    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. 

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