IIT Palakkad M.Sc Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

To gain admission to the M.Sc course at the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad, candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level. Admission is based on the IIT-JAM exam and a subsequent interview. The faculty at IIT Palakkad are well-qualified, with many having Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience from top global universities. The M.Sc Chemistry course fee is either Rs 26,150 annually or Rs 23,000 per year for two years, with a full fee waiver for SC/ST students.

Scholarships are also available based on income. The admission fee is about Rs 1 lakh per semester, and the hostel and mess fee is around Rs 28,500 per semester. In 2019, the college recorded an 80% placement rate, with the highest success in the Computer Science and Engineering department. Top salary offers reached 16.75 LPA, and the average salary package was 7 LPA. The college's placement cell facilitated recruitments by notable companies like HSBC, PayTM, and L&T Groups.

A merit-cum-means scholarship is offered to 25% of students each year, which includes a tuition waiver and a Rs 1000 monthly stipend for those with an annual income below Rs 4.5 lakh and a minimum GPA of 5.