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Admissions to the M.Sc programme are offered exclusively through the Centralized Counselling for Admissions (CCMN) counselling. Also, students need to have valid score in JAM exam.

The admission is based on a test conducted via the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST),

Minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not just in the majoring subject).

As per GoI norms, a relaxation of marks, or an equivalent grade relaxation, will be granted in reference to the requirement specified in point # 1 for candidates belonging to various categories.

Please note that, if the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University/College reports:

• Only marks: percentage will be considered.
• Only grades: CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
• Both marks and CGPA/CPI: Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet/certificate issued by competent authority.

The candidate becomes eligible for the program when he/she Passes the XII standard board examination or equivalent in the science stream from any recognized Higher Secondary Education Board in India.