Basic Science education, with strong fundamentals, is essential not only for strengthning science education but indispensable ingradient for sustainable engineering education and creating a sustainable eco system for basic science research and catering the need of scientific developments in R&D institutions. Keeping in mind this need, IIT Patna started two year M.Sc programs in basic sciences from 2016 onwards. Encourged with the success of the ongoing M.Sc programs in all the three streams, an integrated M.SC - Ph.D dual degree program is scheduled to start from academic year 2023-24 onwards. Candidates opting for M.SC - Ph.D dual degree through JAM may not need GATE/NET qualification for pursuing Ph.D program subject to fulfilment of minimum eligiblity conditions at the end of 4th semester of M.Sc.

Entry in these programs every year is throug national examination - JAM. 

Physcis

Chemistry

Mathematics

 

M.Sc Programs and Seat matrix at IIT Patna through JAM 2023

Seat Matrix for JAM 2023

Program

Department

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

M.Sc*

Chemistry

12

1

3

0

8

0

4

0

2

0

30

Mathematics

11

1

3

0

8

0

5

0

2

0

30

Physics

12

1

3

0

7

1

4

0

2

0

30

*Candidates joining M.Sc program are eligible for admission for Ph.D program in their discipline (maximum five seats), if they secure a minimum CGPA of ≥ 8.0 at the end of the 4th semester.

Option for integrated MSc.-PhD can be exercised by the candidates during counselling for seat