IIT Delhi Offers MSc in Biological Sciences Program; Admission through IIT JAM 2024

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The MSc in Biological Sciences Program of IIT Delhi will be encouraged to take projects or internships in the last semester to offer them real-world exposure and eventual employability. Read more here!

IIT Delhi Offers MSc in Biological Sciences Program

New Delhi: The Kusuma School of Biological Sciences of IIT Delhi has launched a Master of Science in Biological Sciences Program, commencing from the academic year 2024-25. Admission will be based on BT and CY test Scores in the IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2024).

As per IIT Delhi, the MSc program will run for 2 years with a capacity of 20 students. In the last semester, participants will be encouraged to take projects or internships which will provide them with real-world exposure and eventual employability. Candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM can apply for admission.

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The course curriculum of MSc in Biological Sciences Program will cover quantitative biology as a key topic to address the current employment market for data analysis and visualisation. The topics will be covered through a ‘learning by doing’ method and not by instruction.

Students will have the option to pursue select optional topics. The basic courses in the degree include a practical or analytics-based component and no theory course will be included.

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IIT Delhi MSc Biological Sciences Eligibility Criteria and Seat Matrix

Academic Program [Code]	IIT JAM Paper Code	Eligibility Criteria	Seat Matrix
Academic Program [Code]	IIT JAM Paper Code	Eligibility Criteria	GEN	GEN-PwD	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305]	BT	A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM	4	1	1	2	2	1	11
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305]	CY	A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM	3	0	1	2+1 (OBC-Pwd)	1	1	09

Faculty Insights on IIT Delhi's New MSc in Biological Sciences Program

Informing about this initiative, Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Head of Department (HoD) Bishwajit Kundu said, “This programme is a highly selective opportunity for bright, enthusiastic students who wish to study interdisciplinary biology at the postgraduate level”.

MSc in Biological Sciences Program In-charge Manidipa Banerjee added, “We have ensured a balance of coursework to prepare students for employment in the modern biotechnology market, as well as to provide a strong foundation towards higher studies and discovery research in interdisciplinary biological sciences”.

IIT Delhi Courses & Eligibility

Course	Eligibility	Application Date
B.Tech	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	19 June - 29 July 2024
M.Tech	Graduation with 60% + GATE	20 Mar - 18 Apr 2024
M.Sc	Graduation with 55% + IIT JAM	11 Apr - 25 Apr 2024
MBA	Graduation with 60% + CAT	22 Dec - 31 Jan 2024
M.Des	Graduation with 60% + CEED	-
M.Sc	Graduation with 60% + GATE	11 Apr - 25 Apr 2024
B.Tech + M.Tech	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced	19 June - 29 July 2024