IIT Palakkad M.Sc admission 2024 will be based on the IIT JAM scores followed by counseling. For IIT Palakkad MSc admission 2024, 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 Palakkad offers an MSc program for a duration of 2 years in 3 specialisations like Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The institute grants its MSc admission based on the scores secured in the IIT JAM exam. IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff in overall for the general category remained 510-671 rank.

IIT Palakkad MSc program consists of 4 semesters which also comes with a summer break. This program covers electives, core courses, laboratory works, and project works. The institute charges an amount of nearly Rs 1 lakh for the year-round including institute fees and hostel charges. Students of IIT Palakkad MSc program can also avail the facility of scholarship which depends upon their performance, credibility and family background.

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IIT Palakkad (IITPKD) MSc Course Highlights

  • The IITPKD MSc course is offered full-time in offline mode.
  • MSc program is available in three disciplines at IIT Palakkad namely Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • Candidates need to apply online through IISc Bangalore JAM Portal.
  • IIT Palakkad has seat reservations for SC/ST/PwD/EWS students.
  • The institution charges INR 58,058 for its MSc program.
  • Institute MNC scholarship is available for students based on institution rules.

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD) MSc Important Dates 2024

Events Dates
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 - October 13, 2023
IIT JAM Exam Date February 11, 2024

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD) MSc Fee Structure for Day Scholars

Particulars Fees (INR)
One Time Fees 7,500
Institute Fees 3,800
One Time Hostel Fees 3500
Students Sector Fees & Advance Dining Charges (Per Semester) 8,400
Total 23,200

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Note: SC/ST category hosteller students do not have to pay tuition fees which is INR 3000.

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD) MSc Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the MSc program offered at IIT Palakkad shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must have qualified for IIT JAM. 
Specialization Eligibility Criteria
MSc in Chemistry
  • Mathematics at 10+2 level
  • Bachelor’s degree (3 years) in Chemistry from a recognized institute
MSc in Physics Bachelor’s degree (2 years minimum) in Physics from a recognized institute having Math at least for 1 year
MSc in Mathematics Bachelor’s degree (2 years minimum) in Physics from a recognized institute

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IIT Palakkad MSc Seat Matrix 2024

The Total Intake for MSc Program at IIT Palakkad is 63. 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
Chemistry 21
Mathematics 21
Physics 21
Total 63

IIT Palakkad MSc Admission 2023 is done based on the IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) followed by an IIT JAM Counselling 2023. 

IIT Palakkad MSc Selection Procedure 

  • The selection process of IIT Palakkad for an MSc Program is based on the JAM score.
  • Selected candidates have to appear in IIT-JAM Counselling where they will get a chance to select the college and course of their choice.
  • Based on their preferences and scoring, seats will be allocated by the authority.
  • Then the final step is the claimants need to report to their assigned college with all their documents. 
  • The allotted college will further proceed with the admission process.

Procedure to Apply for IIT Palakkad MSc Program

  • Go to the official website JAM, IISc Bangalore @jam.iisc.ac.in.
  • Create an account through the registration process including some details like a name, a valid E-mail address, and a working mobile number.
  • The candidate will get a login ID and password through email and SMS.
  • Then Log in to the account you have created and fill in the form with the required details along with the JAM score.
  • Once done pay the amount needed through online mode.
  • SC/ST/PwD/female candidates need to pay Rs. 750/- for one test paper and Rs 1050 for two test papers. All other candidates need to pay Rs. 1500/- for one test paper and Rs 2100/- for two test papers.
  • After payment, submit the form and take a printout of the same for future reference.

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IIT JAM 2024 Exam Pattern

Tabulated below are the details of the IIT JAM 2023 Exam Pattern set by IIT Guwahati:

Examination Name IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Exam Mode Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration  3 hours
Medium of Exam English
Total Questions 60
Total Marks 100
Negative Marking Yes

IIT Palakkad MSc Cutoff 2023

Given below are the IIT Palakkad opening and closing ranks for 2023 for the General category:

Courses 2023 Cutoff by Rank 2022 Cutoff by Rank 2021 Cutoff by Rank
M.Sc Mathematics 537 523 559
M.Sc Chemistry 670 609 664
M.Sc Physics 753 671 750

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD) MSc Course Details

IIT Palakkad offers a two-year MSc program in 3 disciplines. Each year is divided into 2 semesters and includes a summer break. The coursework of the MSc program is divided into core courses, electives, project work, and lab work. 

IIT Palakkad MSc Physics and Chemistry

  • The first two semesters consist of core courses and lab work while the last two semesters also have electives and project work.
  • Students are required to select 4 electives in IIT Palakkad MSc Physics and Chemistry program. The 2 electives of the Physics stream are open and 2 departmental.
  • The major project will be of 8 credits.
  • The theme for Lab work changes every year. 

IIT Palakkad MSc Mathematics

  • The first two semesters consist of core courses while the last two semesters also consist of a total of 6 electives and project work.

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD) MSc Syllabus

The coursework of the IIT Palakkad MSc program is divided into 4 semesters. The semester-wise syllabus is as follows:

MSc. Specializations Syllabus
Physics Click Here
Chemistry Click Here
Mathematics Click Here

Program Structure

Duration: The IIT Palakkad MSc program will be of a 4 semesters duration.

Course Schedule: Credits are given based on lecture hours, tutorial hours, and laboratory sessions of 3 hours duration. A student needs to earn a minimum of 50 % of the total credits in each semester to enroll for the next semester.

Credit Structure: The successful completion of any stream in the MSc program will need 68±3 credits. The credit structure of IIT Palakkad MSc 2022 program is tabulated below: 

Semester Physics Chemistry Mathematics
Semester-I 18 17 20
Semester-II 19 16 20
Semester-III 19 17 17
Semester-IV 14 18 12
Total Credits 70 68 69

Evaluation Process: All lecture-based courses will normally have two tests during the semester and one end-semester examination. The end semester examination of 3 hours of duration in each lecture-based subject and will be of a minimum weightage of 40%.

Financial Assistance

IIT Palakkad offers various scholarship facilities to its MSc students that are:

  • MCM Scholarship: 25% of the IIT Palakkad MSc 2023 students can get this MCM scholarship. It will waive off the tuition fee and includes a monthly payment of INR 1000.
  • Prof. Valsakumar Memorial Scholarships: This scholarship is available for IIT Palakkad MSc. 2023 Physics students only.
  • Prof. Valsakumar Merit cum Means scholarship: One student is provided with INR 35,000 per semester.
  • Prof. Valsakumar Merit Award: A student is provided with an appreciation certificate and prize money of INR 5000.

Reservation Criteria: Reservation of seats in each department is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and Economically weaker sections as per the government of India rules. The number of seats is decided by the Senate of the Institution.

IIT Palakkad MSc Placement 

The Training and Placement cell at IIT Palakkad looks after the placement procedures of the MSc students. They provide proper training to the students to prepare them for various job opportunities. IIT Palakkad Placement 2020 has witnessed quite a successful placement. Many top recruiters have visited the company and recruited many students at handsome salaries. The salary offered to students ranges from INR 5 - 8 LPA. The top recruiters include Adobe, Daikin, BEML, Larsen and Toubro, Daimler, HSBC, Ford Motors, MathWorks, and L T Engineering and Construction.

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FAQs

Ques.What are the various facilities available to students at IIT Palakkad?

Ans.IIT Palakkad has excellent hostel facilities including furnished hostel rooms, conveniences, and facilities. The academic area is just a short walk from the hostels and has modern classrooms (with audiovisual and active learning systems), laboratories covering a range of topics and cutting-edge research areas, and multiple auditoriums. There is a well-equipped library and an e-resource portal which is accessible round the clock. 

Ques.What is the Refund Policy of IIT Palkaad?

Ans.If a candidate withdraws his/her admission before the official joining date, the amount paid will be returned after administrative expenses of Rs.2,000/- are deducted. Only the caution deposits will be refunded if the student has been admitted. The official date of joining is the date of the Institute's Orientation Program's start date, which will be specified in the Offer Letter.

Ques.What is the eligibility criterion to appear in IIT JAM for admission to the IIT Palakkad MSc program?

Ans.Candidates appearing for IIT JAM 2022 for IIT Palakkad MSc Admission 2022 must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% marks belonging to the General Category and can apply for the exam. Aspirants from reserved SC/ST/PwD categories have a relaxation of 5% marks. Candidates appearing in their final year examination are also eligible to apply. 

Ques.How are the computer/internet facilities on campus?

Ans.IIT Palakkad has a state-of-the-art Computing Centre with 255 All-In-One Dual Boot Desktops, spread across four different labs, connected centrally to the File Server with LDAP authentication. All machines are Internet-enabled via a high-speed network. There are four high-end Servers for computing. A firewall and Squid Proxy Server are used for access control. The labs are equipped with projectors. The Learning Management System, Moodle, has been utilized for course content management. The common space in the hostel is Wi-Fi enabled. The rooms have either Wi-Fi or LAN connectivity.

Ques.What is the orientation of the MSc program at IIT Palakkad?

Ans.The main motto of the MSc orientation program at IIT Palakkad is to make the student familiar with the IIT culture. Basically, this orientation process helps the student understand the academics, environment, different clubs, and necessary life skills for their personality growth.