BIT Mesra MSc admissions are conducted in June. The institute accepts MSc admissions on the basis of IIT JAM/ CUET score. The registration process for IIT JAM is over but the candidates can also apply via CUET PG Score. The application process for CUET PG Will start in the month of January 2024. 

BIT Mesra MSc is a 2-year PG program specializing in Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Geo-Informatics. Candidates who do not have a vaid IIT JAM/ CUET PG score need to apper for BIT Mesra MSc Admission test.

BIT Mesra MSc Admission Dates 2024

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

BIT Mesra MSc Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission in the M.Sc program at BIT Mesra, the candidate must fulfill the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with a minimum aggregate of 55% (50% for SC/ST).
  • JAM/CUET 2024 qualified candidates. (Non-JAM/CUCET candidates are also eligible)
  • Candidates of B.Sc. / B.A. Honors must have a minimum of 55% marks on average (50% for SC/ST) in their Honours subject.
  • Candidates who are expecting to graduate by June 30, 2024, are also eligible.

BIT Mesra MSc Courses

The table below shows specialization-wise eligibility criteria for the MSc program at BIT Mesra:

BIT Mesra Courses & Eligibility Criteria 
Discipline Minimum eligibility required
MSc in Chemistry B.Sc with Chemistry
MSc in Geo-Informatics a) Graduate in Agriculture / Atmospheric Sciences / Botany / Chemistry / Computer Applications / Computer Science / Disaster Management / Ecology & Environmental Sciences / Fisheries / Forestry / Geography / Geology / GIS / Information Science / Mathematics / Oceanography / Physics / Soil Science / Statistics / Town Planning / Zoology / allied disciplines.
b) Candidates must have a stereoscopic vision and normal color vision.
MSc in Biotechnology B.Sc. with Biotechnology / Physical / Chemical / Biological / Agricultural / Pharmaceutical or equivalent
MSc in Physics B.Sc. Honours with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or equivalent
MSc Mathematics

BIT Mesra MSc Admission

Selection to the BIT Mesra MSc program is primarily based on JAM/CUET 2024 scores. The institute also gives admission to non-JAM/CUET applicants based on written tests conducted at the institute. However, BIT Mesra gives preference to candidates who apply with JAM/ CUET scores, and if seats are available, non-JAM/CUET applicants are selected for admission. The syllabus for the BIT Mesra MSc entrance exam is as of the JAM/CUET exam.

BIT Mesra MSc Selection Criteria

The institute gives a certain percentage of marks to the written test/JAM/CUET scores and the remaining weightage to the Interview round.

BIT Mesra MSc Selection Criteria 
Selection Criteria Weightage
JAM/CUET 80%
Interview 20%
Total 100%

Check the selection criteria for other courses on BIT Mesra Admission 2024.

Once the selection is confirmed, shortlisted candidates are required to carry the following documents at the time of reporting:

  • Pass certificate of Class 10 for proof of age
  • Marksheet of Class 10
  • Marksheet of Class 12 / Intermediate or equivalent
  • Certificates and mark sheets of Graduation/qualifying examination
  • Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programs must carry proof of pass certificate, mark sheets of qualifying examination, and approval of DEC (Distance Education Council).
  • Caste certificate / special category certificate (if applicable) should be in proper format and signed by the appropriate authority.
  • One passport-size photograph, identical to the photograph uploaded during the filling of the online application form.
  • Photo identification: (Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, College ID, and Employee Identification Card are acceptable).
  • College Leaving Certificate
  • Migration Certificate

Application fee:

  • General: INR 1500
  • SC/ST: INR 1000

BIT Mesra MSc Fees

BIT Mesra MSc Fees 2024 (Chemistry & Physics)
Particulars 1st Sem 2nd Sem 3rd Sem 4th Sem
Tuition Fee INR 58,500 INR 58,500 INR 65,500 INR 65,500
Development Fee INR 4,000 INR 4,000 INR 4,000 INR 4,500
Institute Exam Fee INR 7,000 INR 7,000 INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Hostel Seat Rent, Electricity, and Transport, etc. INR 19,000 INR 19,000 INR 21,000 INR 21,000
Total INR 88,500 INR 88,500 INR 98,000 INR 98,000
BIT Mesra MSc Fees 2024 (Chemistry & Physics)
Tuition Fee INR 74,000 INR 74,000 INR 81,500 INR 81,500
Development Fee INR 5,000 INR 5,000 INR 5,500 INR 5,500
Institute Exam Fee INR 6,500 INR 6,500 INR 7,000 INR 7,000
Hostel Seat Rent, Electricity, and Transport, etc. INR 19,000 INR 19,000 INR 21,000 INR 21,000
Total INR 1,04,500 INR 1,04,500 INR 1,15,000 INR 1,15,000

Note: Additional amounts to be paid for one time only at the time of admission are - (i) Admission Fee (Non-refundable) - INR 17,500.00 (ii) Caution Money (Refundable) - INR 10,000.00

To know about other programs, click BIT Mesra Courses & Fees 2024

BIT Mesra MSc Course Details - Curriculum, Syllabus

BIT Mesra offers an M.Sc program in various specializations for two years. The course structure is based on the CBSE and OBE model. Each specialization includes respective core subjects and electives for both theory and laboratories. The third and fourth semesters also include research projects. 

  • A total of 80 credits are required in each specialization to get a degree in M.Sc
  • In the final semester, students are required to work on a thesis/dissertation. This gives them exposure to solving real-life problems under the guidance of faculty members.
  • Final-year students will be eligible to sit in the placement drive conducted by the institute.

BIT Mesra MSc Syllabus

Here’s the syllabus for each specialization offered in the M.Sc program at BIT Mesra.

Specialization Syllabus
M.Sc in Physics Click Here
M.Sc in Chemistry Click Here
M.Sc in Geoinformatics Click Here
M.Sc in Biotechnology Click Here

BIT Mesra MSc Seats

BIT Mesra provides 80 seats in its MSc program in the following manner:

BIT Mesra Seats 2024
Specialization Seats
MSc in Biotechnology 30
MSc in Chemistry 15
MSc in Geoinformatics 20
MSc in Physics 15
Total 80

BIT Mesra MSc Scholarship

BIT Mesra provides financial assistance to a few deserving students who are not availing of any scholarship. A scholarship of INR 6,500 per month is given for 10 months in the 3rd and 4th semesters of the program. To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidates must score 8.0 CGPA in the 1st and 2nd semesters without any backlog.

Also check BIT Mesra Placement

BIT Mesra MSc FAQs

Ques. What’s the BIT Mesra M.Sc fee?

Ans. BIT Mesra charges a fee of INR 3,46,000 for the entire duration of the course. However, hostel and transport charges are extra and payable during the registration of each semester.

Ques. Can I be admitted to the BIT Mesra M.Sc course without clearing the JAM/CUCET exam?

Ans.  Yes, but it will be subject to the availability of seats as BIT Mesra gives preference to the candidates who have appeared for the JAM/CUCET exam.

Ques. Can one get admission to BIT Mesra M.Sc after completing graduation from correspondence?

Ans. Yes, applicants who have graduated from correspondence or distance learning from an AICTE-UGC-DEC recognized university/institute are eligible for admission at BIT Mesra. 

Ques. How is BIT Mesra M.Sc Biotechnology placement?

Ans. BIT Mesra has been setting records in the placement drive for the last few years. During the academic year 2020-21 placement drive, the offers were made to a total of 45 students of M.Sc, out of which 20 students were from M.Sc Biotechnology. 

Ques. How is BIT Mesra M.Sc faculty?

Ans. BIT Mesra is known for the faculty that it has. For the MSc course, BIT Mesra has teachers who hold specialization in the subject included in the syllabus.