How is the MSc in life sciences in NIT Rourkela?

The Life Sciences Department at NIT Rourkela has improved immensely and is growing at an impressive pace. Here are a few features of the department of Life Sciences at NIT Rourkela- The Life Sciences curriculum is improved and covers all the topics related to modern developments in this field. The department has a well equipped laboratory to facilitate research work. Research work at the department and at NIT Rourkela as a whole, is really good. The Life Sciences faculty is very supportive and you can ask for their guidance wherever you need it. Students are encouraged to perform research. People have the misconception that basic sciences are not good at NIT R because it is a technical institute. This is not true at all. If you wish to go for research in Life Sciences, NIT Rourkela is a good option. Thus, an MSc. in Life Sciences from NIT Rourkela is a good choice.

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Life Science: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

M.Sc Life Science at NIT Rourkela is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 37 seats.

The total fees for the M.Sc Life Science program at NIT Rourkela is ₹ 98,500.
Students need to pay ₹ 56,500 in the first year.

Admissions to M.Sc Life Science at NIT Rourkela are primarily based on IIT-JAM. Candidates must have completed Graduation + IIT JAM to be eligible for admission. The overall IIT-JAM cutoff for the M.Sc Life Science program is 139 - 4155 across all categories. Check NIT Rourkela Admission

Times Higher Education Science ranking 2020, ranks NIT Rourkela at 601-800 out of 801 in India.

Find detailed NIT Rourkela M.Sc Life Science fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Application Date:Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 98,500
average package	₹ 5.69 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + IIT JAM
entrance test	IIT JAM

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16 Nov, 2025 IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted on Feb 15, 2026, for MSc, Joint MSc+PhD, and MSc+PhD (Dual Degree) admissions. The Admit card will be released on Jan 5, 2026. Aspirants can download the same directly @jam2026.iitb.ac.in. For more details, check here.

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Life Science Fees

NIT Rourkela M.Sc Life Science fees 2025 is ₹ 98,500 for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 30,000, Caution Fees of ₹ 10,000, Other Fees of ₹ 58,500.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 56,500 in the first year.
For SC/ST category students, the total fees is ₹ 68,500.

Earlier, M.Sc Life Science fees at NIT Rourkela was ₹ 98,500 (in 2022) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2022.

Compare NIT Rourkela M.Sc Life Science Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Sc Life Science from similar colleges such as NIT Durgapur, NIT Rourkela. Similar to NIT Rourkela, M.Sc Life Science at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at NIT Durgapur is the highest with ₹ 1.12 Lakhs. This is followed by NIT Rourkela with ₹ 98,500 Among these, NIT Rourkela has the lowest fee for M.Sc Life Science with ₹ 98,500.

College	M.Sc Life Science Total Fees
NIT Durgapur	₹ 1.12 Lakhs
NIT Rourkela	₹ 98,500

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹30,000
caution fee*	₹10,000
other fee	₹58,500
total academic fee	₹98,500
hostel fee	₹70,000
total fee	₹1.69 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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Important Dates for M.Sc Life Science at NIT Rourkela

Important Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Jan 05, 2026 Tentative
IIT JAM Exam Date	Feb 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date	Mar 20, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline	Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
Commencement of Classes for Session 2025-26 [M.Sc]	Aug 12, 2025
Date of Pre-Registration for Admission [M.Sc]	Aug 05, 2025 - Aug 11, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Jan 05, 2026 Tentative
IIT JAM Exam Date	Feb 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date	Mar 20, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline	Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025

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The IIT JAM exam is an entryway to master's programs in science at IITs and NITs. Those who had mathematics in 12th grade can join the Master's in Biotechnology at IITs, while others can pursue a Master's in Life Science at NIT Rourkela or a Master's in Food Processing at IIEST Shibpur. The Life Science department, with 14 highly-qualified faculty members, supports around 70 PhD students. The college fee is around 40,000 per semester, covering various facilities, and includes free medical services through the college hospital.

The institution maintains a 100% placement rate for interested students, with top recruiters like Amazon, Wipro, and Infosys, offering the highest package of 45 lakhs annually. Over 75% of students secure placements, although no internships are available within the institute. The fee remains constant once enrolled, and is lower compared to other NITs. Students are required to reside in well-equipped hostels. Scholarships are available through NITR alumni and government initiatives, accessible via the national scholarship portal.

On-campus jobs provide stipends and experience certificates, while additional scholarships from the Odisha government offer further financial support.

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NIT Rourkela M.Sc Life Science Placement

According to the latest available placement reports of 2023, the average package for M.Sc Life Science at NIT Rourkela is 6.52 Lakhs. The median package reported is 5.7 Lakhs. The highest package reported is 8.1 Lakhs.Check NIT Rourkela Placement

Specialisation	Package	2025	2023	2022
Life Science	Highest Package	₹7.25 Lakhs	₹8.10 Lakhs	₹6.00 Lakhs
	Median Package	₹5.50 Lakhs	₹5.70 Lakhs	₹5.74 Lakhs
	Average Package	₹5.69 Lakhs	₹6.52 Lakhs	₹7.00 Lakhs