IIT Kharagpur Physics: Integrated M.Sc, M.Tech, PhD 2026

About Department of Physics, IIT Kharagpur

Physics at IIT Kharagpur has been taught since 1951; the department runs a five-year integrated M.Sc, an integrated M.Sc-PhD, an M.Tech in Solid State Technology and PhD.

The Department of Physics at IIT Kharagpur traces its teaching and research to 1951, the year the institute began. Its main degree for school-leavers is a five-year integrated M.Sc, with admission through the IIT entrance route, and there is also an integrated M.Sc-PhD. Postgraduates can take an M.Tech in Solid State Technology or a PhD, and students from other branches can add a minor in physics. More than 30 faculty members and about 100 research scholars work in areas such as astrophysics and cosmology, condensed matter, nuclear and high-energy physics, optics and photonics, biophysics and statistical physics. The department also teaches core physics to all IIT Kharagpur students.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Master of Science Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	5 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Technology Accepts: GATE	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

B.Tech and dual-degree seats at IIT Kharagpur are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission is run by the institute GATE office, with applications through the IIT Kharagpur ERP portal for the 2026 cycle. PhD applicants are selected by the institute on academic record, a written test and/or interview.

Typical eligibility

Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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