M.Sc. in Physics 

at IIT Madras, Adyar

IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Physics with a Cutoff of 156, for the General AI Category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Physics stood at 353.

If not eligible for IIT Madras, candidates can opt for IIT Delhi with a linient Cutoff of 157, for the General AI category candidates. 

The eligibility criteria for MSc course at IIndian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate. Moreover, candidates should have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate. The IIT Madras MSc admissions is based on entrance exam. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and IIT JAM. Additionally, the duration of the course range between two to five years. Candidates can visit the official website to apply.

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.

JAM 2023 concluded after round 4 which was released on July 7. As per the latest year JAM cutoff, the opening and closing ranks ranges between 1 and 262, including all the MSc specialisations. So, to be eligible for IIT Madras MSc course, candidates must secure a rank between 1 to 300 for General category. To know the JAM 2023 cutoff for IIT Madras along with the previosu year trends, candidates can refer to the table given below: 

Course	2021	2022	2023
MSc in Physics	– / –	– / –	228
MSc in Mathematics	151	222	228
MSc in Chemistry	248	238	262

IIT Madras BSc admission is entrance-based as the institute primarily accepts the rank and scores of the JEE Main examination for admission to its full-time BSc programme. However, if candidates wish to apply for the integrated BS plus MS programme, then they can apply for admission through the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test. Therefore, you can join the BSc course at IIT Madras without giving the JEE.   

To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main. For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. IIT Madras admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. For detailed information around IIT Madras course admission, click here.

Yes, there are many other courses for which the selection criteria are different and the prescribed entrance exam is also other than JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Below are some of the courses offered at IIT Madras along with their eligibility criteria and entrance exam:

• MTech: IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across various specialisations. The institute inducts candidates for the M.Tech programmes based on valid GATE scores followed by the counselling process.
• MBA: For admission to the full-time two year MBA programme at IIT Madras, candidates are required to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round.
• MSc: IIT Madras accepts admission to the MSc programme based on a valid score/ rank in the IIT-JAM exam.

Admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is highly competitive and the admission process is based on the candidate's JEE Advanced rank. However, admission to IIT Madras or any other IIT with a low JEE rank is unlikely, as the cutoff for admission is generally very high. That being said, it's important to remember that JEE rank is not the only factor that IITs consider during the admission process. Other factors such as academic performance, extracurricular activities, and achievements in related fields may also be taken into account. Additionally, some IITs offer other admission channels like the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme, which allows foreign nationals to apply for admission to IITs based on their SAT scores. It's always best to check the official IIT Madras website for the most up-to-date information on their admission process, eligibility criteria, and other requirements.

Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme offered at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras are required to meet the IIT Madras BSc eligibility criteria. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 75% aggregate from a recognised Board can apply for admission to the BSc programme.

Candidates who get admission to the BS or BS plus MS integrated programme offered at IIT Madras are required to pay the IIT Madras BSc fees according to the components mentioned below: 

Course Name	One-Time Fees	Tuition Fees	Hostel and Mess Fees
BS	INR 7,050	INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 10 lakh	Hostel: INR 1.74 lakh Mess: INR 1.37 lakh
BS plus MS	INR 7,050	INR 10 lakh	Hostel: INR 2.15 lakh Mess: INR 1.72 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.