IIT Bombay MSc admission 2024 will be based on the IIT JAM scores followed by counselling. For IIT Bombay MSc Admissions, UCEED round 1 of seat allotment has been released, selected candidates can choose the Freeze/ float option and pay the seat acceptance fee by April 18, 2024. 

IIT Bombay offers a 2 year MSc program at the PG level and specializes in 7 courses. IIT Bombay offers admission to 5 courses and a Dual Degree (MSc + PhD). IT Bombay MSc cutoff overall for the general category remained at 15-662 rank. The total seats offered by IIT Bombay are 296 in the MSc program and 345 in the Dual degree. 

The institute has also witnessed a placement of nearly 150 students with the package hovering between INR 16 LPA to INR 65 LPA. The top-most companies that visited IIT Bombay for placement purposes are E&Y, Accenture, Byju’s, Citibank, and KPMG.

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IIT Bombay MSc Eligibility and Selection Criteria

For MSc: Candidates must have at least 60% in the Bachelor's degree in a relevant course and 55% if they belong to SC/ST/PWD, from a recognized university.

For MSc + PhD: Minimum three-year BSc degree is required, with at least two years or four semesters of coursework in any of the following three subjects—Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics—and at least one year or two semesters in any other topic. JAM scores will be used to determine admissions. No admissions interviews for M.Sc. and Ph.D.

Admission to MSc and MSc+ PhD courses will be done based on the score obtained in the IIT JAM followed by the counselling process conducted by the college. The candidates are shortlisted for the counselling process based on the cut-off released by IIT Bombay for the current year's admissions. 

IIT Bombay MSc Registration Process

IIT Bombay candidates applying for the MSc program must register on the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). IIT JAM application form 2024 will be available on jam.iitr.ac.in. Following are the steps to be followed:

  • Candidates must log in with their credentials.
  • Fill out the application form, providing personal information and educational qualifications.
  • They should then upload scanned copies of the required documents following the specified guidelines.
  • The application fee must be paid online using a debit or credit card, net banking, or another available method.
  • After completing these steps, review the form for accuracy, submit it, and download/print a copy for future reference.
  • Admit cards will be released on the official website after the application process, and candidates should download and print them.

IIT Bombay MSc Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIT Bombay MSc cutoff is based on the IIT-JAM Scores of the Candidates. IIT Bombay also Offers Integrated PhD Courses with MSc Programs. The past year's detailed analysis of IIT Bombay MSc. The cutoff is mentioned in the table below:

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Rank 2022 Cutoff By Rank
MSc Applied Geology 18 16
MSc Biotechnology 24 28
MSc Chemistry 25 33
MSc Applied Statistics and Informatics 26 22
MSc + PhD Industrial Engineering and Operations Research 36 17

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IIT Bombay MSc Course Details

IIT Bombay offers an MSc program in Applied Geology, Geophysics, Statistics and Informatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Physics. These programs are offered through the Department of Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Biosciences & Bioengineering, Chemistry, and Physics.

Course Details
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MSc in Applied Statistics and Informatics Click Here
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IIT Bombay MSc Seat Matrix

Given below is the intake capacity for the students admitted to the MSc program. The total seats include all the categories of students i.e., General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST. The table below shows specialization-wise seat intake for the MSc program: 

Courses Seats
Applied Geology 38
Applied Geophysics 20
Applied Statistics & Informatics 48
Biotechnology 35
Chemistry 57
Mathematics 38
Physics 60
Total 296

IIT Bombay MSc FAQs

Ques. Is an MSc available at IIT Bombay?

Ans. IIT Bombay offers a 2-year long MSc course in 7 different specializations. The institute also offers a Dual Degree (MSc+PhD) for 5 years. Admission to these programs is based on the IIT JAM exam. Further, the candidates are selected for the counselling process based on the IIT JAM cutoff.

Ques. Under which specializations do IIT Bombay offer an MSc course?

Ans. IIT Bombay offers an MSc program under 7 different specializations and they are:

Biotechnology

Physics

Applied Statistics and Informatics

Applied Geology

Mathematics

Chemistry

Applied Geophysics

Ques. What is the IIT Bombay MSc cutoff for 2023?

Ans. IIT Bombay MSc cutoff 2023 is based on the IIT JAM scores and the cutoffs released are the minimum ranks to get an MSc at the institute. For the year 2023, MSc the cutoff scores for IIT Bombay ranged from 14-662 ranks for the general category. For the SC and ST category students, the closing cutoff scores remained at 2694 rank and 6671 rank respectively. 

Ques. Who is eligible for the IIT Bombay MSc?

Ans. IIT Bombay allows admission to its MSc program only on fulfilling certain eligibility criteria. The criteria are mentioned below:

  • MSc- Candidates must have a BSc degree from a relevant discipline with at least 55% of marks for the general category (45% for SC/ST)
  • Dual Degree (MSc+PhD)- Candidates should have a BSc degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics.

Ques. How are IIT Bombay MSc placements?

Ans. As per the placement reports released by IIT Bombay, the MSc branch has witnessed 69% of placement. During the 2023 placement campaign, a total of 110 students were placed out of 159 participating students and 214 registered students.