IIT Bombay M.Sc admission 2024 will be based on the IIT JAM scores followed by counseling. For 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 Bombay offers a 2 year MSc program at the PG level. The program is specialized in 7 courses. IIT Bombay offers admission to 5 courses i.e. Mathematics, Physics, Applied Geology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Applied Statistics, and Informatics. IIT Bombay also offers a Dual Degree (MSc + PhD) in Environment Science, Operations Research, and Energy Science and Engineering. The institute grants its MSc admission based on the scores secured in the IIT JAM exam. IIT 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. All seats of the institute include all the categories such as SC/ST/EWS/PwD/GEN and OBC. IIT Bombay charges an amount of Rs 46,000 per semester as a fee which includes the tuition fee, hostel charges, medical charges, etc. Along with that, 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 which visited IIT Bombay for placement purposes are E&Y, Accenture, Byju’s, Citibank, and KPMG.

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IIT Bombay M.Sc Admission Dates 2024

Events Dates
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 - October 13, 2023, October 25, 2023 (Extended)
IIT JAM Admit Cards Release Date 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 Bombay M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

For M.Sc: B.Sc. degree from a relevant discipline with 55% marks for general category candidates and 45% marks for SC, ST, and PWD candidates.

For M.Sc + PhD: B.Sc. degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics 

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

IIT Bombay MSc Registration Process

Candidates applying for the MSc program at IIT Bombay are required to register themselves on the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). IIT JAM application form 202isre available on jam.iitr.ac.in. Following are the steps to be followed:

  • Apply for the examination online.
  • Upload photograph, signature, and other documents like category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), etc.
  • Pay the application fee through any of the electronic payment modes.
  • Check the status of the application form.

IIT Bombay MSc Cut off 2023

IIT Bombay M.Sc cutoff is based on the IIT-JAM Scores of the Candidates. IIT Bombay also Offers Integrated Ph.D. Courses with M.Sc. Programs. The past year Detailed analysis of IIT Bombay M.ScThe cutoffff is mentioned in the below table. 

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

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IIT Bombay M.Sc Course Details

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

Course Details
M.Sc in Applied Geology Click here
M.Sc in Applied Geophysics Click Here
M.Sc in Applied Statics and Informatics Click Here
M.Sc in Biotechnology Click Here
M.Sc in Chemistry Click Here
M.Sc in Physics Click Here

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IIT Bombay MSc Seats

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 M.Sc Placement

IIT Bombay M.Sc placements range between INR 16 LPA to INR 65 LPA. The students with an IIT Bombay MSc degree are assigned coordinators who help them throughout the placement process. Recruiters visiting the institute for IIT Bombay Placements shortlist students based on theiresumesme or they conduct a test for the same. IIT Bombay has also initiated the Placement Common Aptitude Test (PCAT) for shortlisting students.

In the year 2020, a total of 116 M.Sc students from IIT Bombay were placed in top-notch companies, the bifurcation of such students is given in the table below:

Specialization Number of students placed Recruiters
Applied Geophysics 12 Vedanta, Schlumberger, ONGC, HP, CAIRN
Earth Sciences 23
Biotechnology 12 CitiusTech, Sysmex, Strand, Indegene, Micron
Chemistry 21 Piramal, Dr. Reddy’s, ITC Ltd, etc,
Applied Statistics & Informatics 29 EXL, ANZ, EY, Accenture, Citibank
Mathematics 10
Physics 9 Analog Devices, BYJU’S, TSMC

Candidates who do not wish to participate in the IIT Bombay placement process can apply at other companies for jobs. Graduate witan a IIT Bombay MSc degree is eligible to work in India and abroad. There are a lot of opportunities ithe n private and publisectorsor for such students. The sectors/ fields in which a student can apply are:

IIT Bombay MSc Career Opportunities
Job Title Job Description Annual Average Salary
Research Assistant Research assistants are responsible for data gathering and experimenting in various large medical and scientific learning. They primarily collect important data and perform various experiments needed for these studies. INR 300,000
Scientist Scientists do the work of researching to extend knowledge in a specific area. They make hypotheses, conduct tests, and figure out conclusions based on the proof. INR 900,000
Lab Technician Lab Technicians are responsible for collecting samples, executing their learning, and conducting tests on teeth, body fluids, biological specimens, chemical compounds, etc. They use various lab equipment, complex computer programs, and machinery to regulate their work. INR 237,000
Professor A professor is the one who teaches the students in the universities or colleges, in a particular stream of education. They bear plenty of knowledge and experience in the course they teach research on those topics, and write research papers, as well. INR 12,00,000
Field Officer A field Officer does the work of collecting data, which is significantly used for research purposes. They also conduct surveys for a variety of topics, including geography, anthropology, social sciences, advertising, marketing, etc. INR 284,000
Statistician Statisticians apply various statistical methods and models, based on real-world problems. They are responsible for analyzing, gathering, and interpreting data, assisting in business to making decisions. INR 400,000
Junior Software Engineer A junior software developer fixes small bugs that are less important, by working on internal features. INR 400,000
Quantitative Developer A quantitative developer develops financial modeling solutions that are related to quantitative finance as well as the quantitative trading industry. They form mathematical models, with trading components like volume and price of a particular stock. INR 11,00,000

IIT Bombay MSc Scholarship

Students pursuing an MSc degree at IIT Bombay can avail of Institute, Government, and private scholarships. There are three institute scholarships available for such students. 

IIT Bombay MSc Scholarship 
Institute Scholarship
Name Official pdf/ Benefits
Institute Merit-cum-Means Check here
Free-messing facilities (SC/ST) Check here
MSc-PhD Dual Degree First 04 Semester: INR 6,000 p.m. 5th to 8th Semester: INR 31,000 p.m. 9th to 14th Semester: INR 35,000 p.m.
Private Scholarship
Named Scholarship Click here
Government Scholarship
NBHM (National Board of Higher Mathematics) INR 6,000 pm (on Selection through NBHM directly)
DBT Scholarship INR 5,000 pm (on Selection through the Department of Biotechnology)

IIT Bombay M.Sc FAQs

Ques. What are the options for IIT Bombay graduates after their M.Sc?

Ans. Graduates with IIT Bombay M.Sc degree can choose any one option from the following:

  • PhD (either from India or Abroad).
  • PSUs i.e. BARC, DRDO, OExam etc.
  • Teachings Jobs.
  • Civil exam Preparations.

Ques. What is the IIT Bombay MSc Biotechnology eligibility?

Ans. A pass in Bachelor’s degree in any one of the Sciencesg:

  • Biological/ Chemical sciences OR
  • Pharmaceutical/ Veterinary/ Medical/ Agricultural sciences OR
  • Engineering subjects/ Physical sciences with adequate exposure to Chemical/ Biological Sciences

Ques. What is the IIT Bombay MSc fee structure?

Ans. IIT Bombay MSc fee structure is as follows:

Category General SC/ ST/ PWD
Tuition fee INR 5000 -
Exam fee INR 1000 INR 1000
Enrollment fee INR 1000 INR 1000
Medical fee INR 2000 INR 2000
Other fee INR 3500 INR 3500
One time fee INR 6000 INR 6000
One-time fee (refundable) INR 3000 INR 3000
Hostel + Mess fee INR 24500 INR 24500
1st-semester total fee INR 46000 INR 46000
2nd-semester total fee INR 37000 INR 32000

Ques. How is IIT Bombay's MSc Mathematics placement?

Ans. IIT Bombay MSc Mathematics placements range between INR 20 LPA To INR 50 LPA. The top recruiters of the MSc mathematics are Accenture, Adobe, Infosys, ITC, John Deere, MU Sigma, etc.

Ques. What is the placement record of MSc Applied Statistics students of IIT Bombay?

Ans. Given below are the placement stats of MSc Applied Statistics students from IIT Bombay:

  • Highest CTC offered: 23 LPA
  • Lowest CTC offered: 8 LPA
  • Average CTC offered: 12.12 LPA
  • Median CTC offered: 12.5 LPA

Roles offered: Modelling Analyst, Analyst(Model Risk Management), Consultant, Associate Consultant, Data Scientist, Quantitative Research Analyst, Manager - Business Analyst, etc.

Companies where students got placed:

  • EXL - Decision Analytics
  • SAP Labs India
  • Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
  • Ernst and Young LLP
  • Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
  • ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd
  • HSBC Global Service
  • KPMG
  • Citibank
  • Opex Analytics