IIT Kharagpur M.Sc Physics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

In 2012, the IIT-JEE application process became online, organized by IIT Delhi, with admit cards downloadable post-notification in February. The exam later split into IIT JEE Mains and Advanced. For postgraduate basic science courses like physics, entry is through the JAM exam, leading to opportunities at institutes like IIT Kharagpur. The Physics department at IIT Kharagpur is renowned for its comprehensive courses, advanced research, and faculty excellence, boasting a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:100.

Each semester costs around INR 50,000, with annual fees at approximately INR 300,000 for B.Tech and INR 100,000 for Master’s students, covering tuition, hostel, and mess fees. Fees for OBC and SC/ST categories are lower, and a nominal INR 100 gives access to bi-annual movie premieres. There may be future fee hikes. The Career Development Centre at IIT Kharagpur handles placements, with major recruiters including tech giants like Google and Microsoft, offering 5-10 positions, and finance firms like Goldman Sachs, offering 10-15 roles.

While IT placements are robust, MSc Physics graduates often pursue Ph.D. programs due to limited job offers. Placement eligibility typically arises in the penultimate semester. Internship opportunities include a 1-month winter and a 1-3 month summer period, with better prospects for tech students. The INSPIRE scholarship of INR 60,000 per year supports science students, and economically weaker students receive tuition waivers, with banks offering low-interest loans. Semester fees for courses are INR 104,000 including a hostel fee of INR 69,300, with MSc students paying INR 45,000 per semester.

Total costs, including expenses, are about INR 200,000, plus personal expenses of INR 50,000. Scholarships of INR 6,000 monthly are available, with INR 1,000 for MSc and INR 5,000 for Ph.D. students. Tuition fees rise by 3-5% annually, and Ph.D. students are eligible for scholarships equivalent to JRF.