IIT Dhanbad M.Sc admission 2024 will be based on the IIT JAM scores followed by counseling. For IIT Dhanbad MSc admission 2024, the JAM Admit Cards will be available on January 08, 2024, on the online admission portal. Along with that, the IIT JAM 2024 examination will take place on February 11, 2024.

IIT Dhanbad offers a 2-year duration MSc program in 3 specializations Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. IIT Dhanbad also offers an MSc course for 3 years under the specialization of Tech. Applied Geology. The institute accepts applications for its MSc admission based on the scores secured in the IIT JAM exam. IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff overall for the general category remained at 87-575 rank.

Candidates who are willing to pursue an MSc program at IIT Dhanbad must hold a BSc degree from any recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. SC/ST/PwD can expect a relaxation of 5% of marks. Candidates are also required to appear for the IIT JAM exam and qualify for it with a valid score. The IIT JAM-qualified students should apply for the MSc program by filling out the application form available on the institute’s admission portal. Students will have to submit a few documents and pay a certain amount of money to successfully apply for this program.

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IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Admission 2024

Events Dates
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 - October 13, 2023, October 25, 2023 (Extended)
Availability of IIT JAM Admit Cards January 08, 2024
IIT JAM Exam Date February 11, 2024
IIT JAM Result Declaration March 22, 2024
IIT JAM Application For New Admission April 10, 2024

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA out of 10.
  • For SC/ST/ PwD candidates a minimum of 50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 is required.
  • Appearing candidates can also apply for admission

The final selection in IIT Dhanbad M.Sc/ M.Sc Tech is based on the IIT JAM score and Counselling.

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Fees

Fees for general and OBC candidates will be the same but they differ for SC/ ST candidates.

Fees for general and OBC candidates are given below:

  • Fees for the first year will be around INR 43,500
  • Fees for the second year will be around INR 33,800
  • Total fees will be around INR 77,300.

Note: The fees may vary year by year.

Fees for SC/ST candidates are given below:

  • Fees for the first year will be around INR 27,500
  • Fees for the second year will be around INR 17,800
  • Total fees will be around INR 45,300

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IIT Dhanbad MSc Seats 2023

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
Chemistry 66
Mathematics & Computing 55
Physics 55
Total 175
Applied Geology (MSc IT) 66
Applied Geophysics (MSc IT) 55
Total (MSc IT) 121

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Admission 2024

  • IIT Dhanbad accepts national-level exam scores of IIT JAM conducted by IIT Guwahati.
  • Applicants are shortlisted based on the cut-off set by the administration every year.
  • The final selection is based on the candidate’s combined performance in IIT JAM scores and past academic records.
  • Candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria will further be required to appear for counseling divided into different rounds.

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Application Process

  • Visit the official JOAPS website
  • Enter all the required details like the Candidate's Name, Email ID, mobile number, qualification, academic scores, and many more, then register there
  • After successful registration, candidates will receive the Enrollment ID
  • Login to the JOAPS portal with the help of that Enrollment ID and password.
  • Fill out the Application form, and enter several papers.
  • Upload scanned images of photographed signature and SC/ ST/ PwD certificate (if applicable).
  • Upload all the required documents as well
  • Pay the online application fee
  • Submit the IIT JAM 2023 application form.

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IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Cutoff 2023

Courses 2023 Cutoff by Rank 2022 Cutoff by Rank 2021 Cutoff by Rank
M.Sc Mathematics and Computing  399 488 471
M.Sc Chemistry 550 475 571
M.Sc Physics 575 628 559
M.Sc Applied Geology 87 86 75

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IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Course Details

IIT Dhanbad offers a full-time M.Sc in many specializations such as:

  • M.Sc Tech in Applied Geophysics, (3 years full-time mode)
  • M.Sc Tech in Applied Geophysics, (3 years full-time mode)
  • M.Sc in Mathematics and Computing, (2 years full-time mode)
  • M.Sc in Chemistry (2 years full-time mode)
  • M.Sc in Physics (2 years full-time mode)

MSc is a 2-year full-time program whereas M.Sc Tech is a 3-year full-time program.

  • MSc includes 4 semesters
  • MSc tech includes 6 semesters.
  • This course also provides placement.
  • In the second year, a student can choose elective subjects as per their choices.

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Syllabus

Course Syllabus
M.Sc Chemistry Click Here
M.Sc Physics Click Here
M.Sc Mathematics & Computing Click Here

IIT Dhanbad M.Sc Placement

The below table indicates the number of students placed in different courses.

Course No. of Students Placed
B.Tech. 443
Dual Degree 16
Integrated M.Tech 37
MSc tech 23
M.Sc. 1
M.Tech. 31
MBA 1
Ph.D. 1

IIT Dhanbad placement 2022 highlights for M.Sc courses are as follows: 

Particulars Applied Geology Applied Geophysics Mathematics and Computing
Highest CTC INR 21 LPA INR 21 LPA INR 9.50 LPA
Placement rate  53.85% 77.78% 71.79%

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IIT Dhanbad M.Sc FAQs

Ques. Is the ISM (IIT) in Dhanbad the best institute for pursuing an MSc in applied Geology?

Ans. The faculties here are very well educated and they know how to teach students very sincerely. The IIT name itself says a lot. Getting admission to this IIT for a master's will be the best thing one can ever plan.

Ques. How good is M.Sc Applied Physics at IIT Dhanbad (ISM)?

Ans. Many reasons are there to choose IIT Dhanbad for an MSc in applied physics the labs are very well developed, the placements are very good, and the faculties are very well educated. A student can learn many things here at IIT Dhanbad.

Ques. Which is a good institute IIT Bombay, or IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, for pursuing a Master’s in Applied Geology?

Ans. Nothing matches ISM Dhanbad honestly. Many students have a dream to study here. Applied Geology is one of the best courses here. This judgment is based only on the That’s placements. Because that’s what matters the most to every student I believe.

Ques. Where can I find last year's question paper for the IIT ISM Dhanbad MSc physics entrance exam?

Ans. Though this exam is conducted online every year it’s not easy to get the question paper in hand. The best you can do is to ask the senior from the IIT Dhanbad to get an idea about the entrance exam.

Ques. How is the merit list for IIT Dhanbad M.Sc admission prepared?

Ans. THE IIT JAM Merit List is published after the declaration of the result. 

  • The Merit List list is prepared based on AIR.
  • The number of candidates considered in the All India Merit List depends on the total number of seats reserved for each category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD) in each subject.
  • The qualified candidates will be considered eligible to apply for admission to any of the relevant academic programs at IISc and IITs.
  • IIT JAM 2022 Scorecard which contains the All India Ranks secured by the candidates and marks scored by them, will be available for download on the JAM website.