Master of Science [M.Sc]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at IIT Madras for the Bachelor of Science [BS] (Data Science and Applications) program vary based on the student's caste and family income. The total fee for the course is approximately INR 3.5- 3.8 lakhs. Foundation level fees start at INR 32,000, with the diploma level costing approximately INR 1.2- 1.25 lakhs. The BSc and BS degree levels cost about INR 1.1- 1.4 lakhs. Each course paid for individually; foundation level costs INR 4,000 per course.
Scholarships and fee waivers are available, significantly reducing costs. Fee waivers provide up to a 75% reduction for students from families earning less than INR 1 lakh annually, and a 50% reduction for those earning between INR 1- 5 lakhs. Application fees are INR 3,000 for general candidates, INR 1,500 for SC/ST/PWD, and INR 750 for SC/ST with PWD. Scholarships based on merit and family income are available, making the program accessible for eligible candidates.
About Master of Science [M.Sc]
M.Sc at IIT Madras is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 3 specializations. The most popular specializations include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
The total M.Sc Fees at IIT Madras for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 1.82 Lakhs. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1 Lakh.
To be eligible for the IIT Madras M.Sc program, candidates must have passed Graduation with 55% + IIT JAM (or equivalent). M.Sc admissions at IIT Madras are offered based on IIT JAM. The overall IIT Madras IIT JAM Cutoff rank 2025 is 133 - 228 for General category students. Check IIT Madras M.Sc Cutoff Here
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