IIT Kanpur M.Sc Statistics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) is a pathway for students seeking admission to various IITs. Conducted annually, the application process starts in October, with exams held in February and results released within a month. Once ranked, students can apply to different IITs, leading to a merit list publication. The student-faculty ratio is about 9:1, allowing personalized interaction. Professors are approachable and supportive, ensuring clarity in academic queries. The fee structure varies: B.Tech students pay 1 to 1.5 lakh INR annually, while M.Tech and M.Sc students pay about 20,000 INR per semester. For M.Sc students, the first semester costs 40,675 INR, with subsequent semesters at 30,725 INR. Foreign students face an additional 300,000 INR fee. Placement opportunities are robust, starting from the third semester, with salaries ranging from 10 lakhs on average to a high of 30 lakhs. M.Sc students, though not offered internships by the institution, have considerable internship opportunities with stipends of 25,000 to 30,000 INR, often leading to job placements. Scholarships are available based on financial need, academic merit, and social categories, with options like the Merit cum Means Scholarship offering full tuition waivers and pocket allowances. Failure to maintain a CPI of 6.5 will withdraw the allowance if it falls below 6 but remains above 6.0. Additional funding includes the Student Benevolence Fund Scholarship, covering tuition and mess fees, with a tuition fee of Rs. 3000 per semester and up to Rs. 25,000 per semester for other expenses.