How to apply for msc cognitive science course in iit and what are the cut off

Admission to the MSc Cognitive Science program by IIT Delhi is based on scores in any of the following national-level entrance exams: COGJET GATE JAM CSIR JRF NET It’s important to note that candidates from centrally funded institutes should have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 whereas candidates with an MBBS degree from recognized institutions and universities are exempted from the COGJET/GATE/JAM/CSIR/JRF/NET requirement. It’s important to note that from 2024, only GATE scores will be accepted for admission. Eligibility Any bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA/CPI out of 10 for General/ OBC/EWS category candidates Candidates with letter grades or CGPA instead of percentage of marks will be decided by the Institute. Reserved categories like SC, ST, and PD candidates, have a relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CGPA Fees: Particulars Amount Tuition Fees INR 7500 per semester Other Fees INR 35650 per semester Total Year-Wise Fees INR 86,300

IIT Delhi M.Sc Cognitive Sciences: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

M.Sc Cognitive Sciences at IIT Delhi is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 25 seats.

The total fees for the M.Sc Cognitive Sciences program at IIT Delhi is ₹ 1.2 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 59,800 in the first year.

Find detailed IIT Delhi M.Sc Cognitive Sciences fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 1.2 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation with 55% + 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.

IIT Delhi M.Sc Cognitive Sciences Fees

IIT Delhi M.Sc Cognitive Sciences fees 2025 is ₹ 1.2 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 30,000, Other Fees of ₹ 89,600.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 59,800 in the first year.
For OBC category students, the total fees is ₹ 1.2 Lakhs.
IIT Delhi Hostel Fee is ₹ 43,000.

Earlier, M.Sc Cognitive Sciences fees at IIT Delhi was ₹ 1.2 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2024.

Compare IIT Delhi M.Sc Cognitive Sciences Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Sc Cognitive Sciences from similar colleges such as IIT Delhi, IIT Gandhinagar. Similar to IIT Delhi, M.Sc Cognitive Sciences 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 IIT Delhi is the highest with ₹ 1.2 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Gandhinagar with ₹ 96,000 Among these, IIT Gandhinagar has the lowest fee for M.Sc Cognitive Sciences with ₹ 96,000.

College	M.Sc Cognitive Sciences Total Fees
IIT Delhi	₹ 1.2 Lakhs
IIT Gandhinagar	₹ 96,000

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹30,000
total academic fee	₹1.2 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹86,000
total fee	₹2.06 Lakhs

Fees As Per Official Website-

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Important Dates for M.Sc Cognitive Sciences at IIT Delhi

Important Events

Events	Dates
IIT JAM Admit Card Date	Jan 05, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative
IIT JAM Result Date	Mar 20, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
Date of Reporting/Interview for Admission 2025 [M.S] (Civil Engineering)	Nov 03, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025
IIT JAM Registration Timeline	Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Jan 07, 2026 Tentative
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Notification	Aug 05, 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 college boasts a highly qualified faculty with a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 1:25, ensuring accessible and supportive learning. The course structure includes a research-oriented curriculum that may not fully align with industry needs. Exams are held twice per semester, comprising mid-semester and end-semester assessments. Students in the second year of the MSc in Cognitive Science have placement opportunities, with 30-40% securing mainly non-core roles such as analysts or UI/UX positions.

Many graduates also opt for PhD programs. The curriculum mandates both a research and an industry internship, awarding credits but not stipends, often conducted at IIT Delhi or other IITs. The academic fee is 13,500 per semester. OBC students eligible for the MCM scholarship are reimbursed 7,500 and receive an additional 1,000 monthly. SC students are exempt from all fees, enhancing accessibility for diverse student groups.

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