Is JNU better for MSc in physics than the new IITs (like Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar etc.)?

The overall value of an institute really matters when it comes to getting admissions and placements. Now, IIT being an institute that is at the top of its class really helps its students in getting foreign admissions. Although JNU also stands at the 2^nd position in the list of rankings of universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

Another advantage given by JNU is its location. It is situated in the hub of big companies and firms which eventually adds up to the university’s placement rate and other opportunities. Along with this, pursuing MSc in Physics from JNU costs a lot lower than the other IITs due to JNU’s student-friendly fee structure. You can probably finish your entire degree at JNU within IIT’s fee for a single semester. Students wishing to study at any IIT need to reconsider their financial position due to IITs' expensive fee structure.

Talking about MSc in Physics, IIT Delhi is top in all of the other IITs when it comes to Optics and Material Science. As a matter of fact, IIT Delhi provides the best of the best in the field of Optics. If you’re interested in Theoretical Physics then IIT Kanpur is the place for you. In the same way, IT Bombay has an upper hand over all of the other IITs in Condensed Matter and Material Science.

Pursuing MSc in Physics from an IIT, be it IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bhubaneshwar, or any other IIT really helps its students a lot in getting into Ph.D. programs offered by foreign universities and institutions.