M.Sc. in Physics 

at IIT Patna, Patna

IIT Patna cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Third Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Chemistry are 441 and 613, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered by IIT Patna: 

MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation	ORs	CRs
Chemistry	441	613
Mathematics	467	540
Physics	451	606

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and testimonials from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Pros:

* Teaching Quality: The faculty members are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, providing a strong foundation in computer Science and data analysis.
* Industry Readiness: The course curriculum focuses on practical applications, ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills for the industry.
* Placement Opportunities: IIT Patna has a great reputation for placing students in top companies, with an average package of INR28.50 LPA and the highest package reaching INR82.05 LPA in 2022.
* Campus Life: The college offers a conducive learning environment, with modern facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, and recreational spaces.

Cons:

* Limited Face-to-Face Interaction: As an online-hybrid course, students may experience limited face-to-face interaction with professors and peers.
* High Competition: With a high demand for the course, competition for placements and scholarships may be intense.

Overall Assessment:

B.Sc. at IIT Patna appears to be a good choice for students interested in computer Science and data analysis. While it may have some limitations due to its online-hybrid nature, the college's strong faculty, industry-focused curriculum, and impressive placement record make it an attractive option. However, prospective students should be prepared for high competition and prioritize building connections with peers and professors.

Please note that these findings are based on the specific feedback provided by students and alumni and may vary depending on individual experiences.

Yes, it is possible to join IIT Patna wihout JEE Advanced for courses other than BTech. For BTech programme JEE Advanced with JEE Mains is necessary. For other courses, such as M.Tech the asping candidates need to clear GATE with COAP counselling. Candidates who are seeking admission to the MTech, BBA, BSc or EMBA need not take JEE Advanced.

The NEET 2025 admit card is likely to be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), in the first week of May 2024, approximately three to four days before the exam date. Although the date of the exam has not been announced yet, it is likely that NEET 2025 will be held in the first week of May 2025. Accordingly, the NEET admit card 2025 will be released either in the fourth week of April 2025 or the first week of May 2025. 

Prior to the release of the NEET admit card, NTA releases the advance intimation of exam city slip. The document mentions the city of the NEET exam centre allotted to candidates. Generally, NTA does not release the NEET admit card release date in advance. Candidates will have to log in to the NEET website with the registration credentials to download the admit card of NEET 2025. 

BTech and BS courses completely based on JoSAA following an appearance by a candidate for JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination, however for other courses MSc and M.Tech based on GATE, IIT JAM through COAP and CCMN counselling and the seats under PhD course on appearance basis on admission test organized by institute itself. After the test is conducted, IIT Patna publishes a merit list containing the names of students selected for PhD. 

IIT Patna accepts CUET score for the BSc programme. To get admission to the BSc programme at IIT Patna the aspiring candidates need to have a minimum of 60% in class 12. They also need National/State Level Entrance (i.e., JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations). 

For BTech and BS, the admission process is completely conducted by JoSAA after students appear for their JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam. For other courses, such as MSc and MTech, admission is subject to GATE and IIT JAM followed by COAP and CCMN Counselling. For PhD, students are required to appear for the admission test conducted by the institute for seat allocation. After the test, IIT Patna releases a merit list with the names of students shortlisted for PhD. 

No, direct admission is not available for undergraduate studies at IIT Patna. It's purely on the basis of candidates' performances in JEE Advanced. For postgraduate, it may be either on the basis of their GATE scores or by entrance examinations conducted by respective courses.

IIT Patna accepts multiple state/national entrance exams other than JEE for admission to BSc courses. NEET, CUET, BITSAT, etc., are other exams accepted by the institute. However, candidates must make sure to first qualify for the BSc eligibility criteria. Qualified candidates just need to apply via the official website of IIT Patna. 

BSc eligibility criteria: Class 12 in Science Stream with 60% aggregate

IIT Patna offers BTech, MTech, MSc, and PhD programmes through its 10 departments. IIT Patna offers four-year BTech programmes at the undergraduate level in 11 specialisations. A two-year MTech programme in 15 specialisations and two-year MSc programmes in three specialisations at the postgraduate level. All 10 departments of IIT Patna also offer a three-year PhD programme. The mode of IIT Patna admission is online. Admission to BTech is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSSA counseling. Admission to MTech and MSc is subject to GATE and IIT JAM, respectively.