Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology was established to study the fundamental atmospheric problems and understand the mechanism of monsoon, weather systems, and climate related processes in the tropical region, founded on 17 November 1962 at Pune as a distinct unit of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

IITM Pune is a premier research institute in the field of meteorology and atmospheric sciences that has potential application in various fields such as agriculture, economics, health, water resources, etc. and the institute also functions as a national center for basic and applied research in monsoon meteorology. The institute plays a vital role in the career of eminent scientists, globally known for their contributions to meteorology and atmospheric sciences. Some of them are Prof R.N Keshabamurty, Dr. R.P Sarkar, Prof Jagdish Shukla, Prof Sulochana Gadgil, Dr. M Rajeevan, etc.

The institute offers M.Sc, M.Tech, and Ph.D. courses under the department of atmospheric and space sciences. Apart from degree courses students can also apply for summer or master’s thesis projects.

IITM Pune Quick Facts

  • In 2022, one of its scientists Dr Swapna Panickal was awarded MoES National Award ‘Dr. Anna Mani Woman Scientist Award’ for outstanding contributions in the field of atmospheric science.
  • The Indian Institute of tropical meteorology is an autonomous institute of the Ministry of Earth sciences, the government of India, and is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasts, and detecting earthquakes in India.
  • Dr. Anoop Sharad Mahajan and Dr. Milind Mujumdar won the MoES National award ‘Young researcher award’ and MoES National award ‘certificate of Merit for outstanding contributions in the field of atmospheric sciences and technology.
  • The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology also collaborated with countries such as Japan, Australia, Russia, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, etc for collaborative research.
  • SAFAR India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), Short Range Ensemble Forecast, Seasonal Prediction system, Climate data portal, Air Quality Early Warning System, etc are some of the successful products of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.

IITM Pune Courses and Fees

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
M.Tech
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream from a recognized institute
 Merit-based
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream from a recognized institute
 Merit-based
PhD
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% marks from a recognized institute
 Merit-based

IITM Pune Admissions

Candidates who are interested in taking admission in the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology will be selected based on merit followed by personal interviews. For more details and to check the eligibility criteria of the various programs offered refer to the official website of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.

IITM Pune Application process

  • The institute will release the application form for admission on the official site.
  • Complete and fill in all the information asked in the application form.
  • Submit it before the closing date.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed.
  • Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to appear for personal interviews.

IITM Pune Placements

Students who are part of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune on completion of their training will be placed in any one of the institutions of the ministry of the Earth Sciences as Scientists with grades B/C/D based on their performance and qualifications within the training program. The students are selected in core companies and the placement percentage for the year 2022 was about 60%. The highest salary package offered was 7.5 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was 2.1 LPA.

Scientists Salary package
B- Category INR 5 LPA approx.
C- Category INR 6 LPA approx.
D-category INR 6.5 LPA approx.

Placements Statistics

IITM Pune placement highlights 2020 is given below:

Placement Number of students
Number of students registered 1147
Number of students placed 739
PPOs Accepted 95
Total placed 834
Double placed 101
Triple placed 13
Total number of offers 971

IITM Pune Scholarships

IITM Pune research fellowship 2022 is a research opportunity offered by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Pune to postgraduate degree holders. The selected candidate will receive a fellowship of INR 31.000 per month plus admissible HRA.

To avail the fellowship:

  • Candidates must be 28 years of age on 27th June 2022 and must hold a postgraduate degree in physical sciences with at least 55% marks for general and OBC categories (50% for SC, ST and physically handicapped)
  • Must have qualified national eligibility tests or national level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, etc.

IITM Pune FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance examination to get into the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune?

Ans: IITM Pune is a research institute situated in Pune, Maharashtra and there’s no entrance examination to get into the institute. However, there are specific eligibility criteria to get into the institute. As per the IITM website information, admission in the institute is merit-based followed by personal interviews. You can visit the official site of the institute to check your eligibility and know in detail about the procedure of selection.

Ques. What is the main work of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune?

Ans: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is a research institute based in Pune, Maharashtra. The institute is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasts, and detecting earthquakes in India and works for expanding research in the tropical Indian Ocean with special reference to monsoon meteorology, and air-sea interaction of south Asian climate.

Ques. What is the mission of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology?

Ans: IITM’s mission is to develop outstanding research talent capable of understanding and exploring enlightened and effective atmospheric sciences.

To further the advancement of research in the ocean atmosphere by undertaking relevant scientific programs.

To collaborate with other similar research institutions, in the development and application of climatic study.

Ques. Are there any awards won by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune?

Ans: Three climate activists from IITM Pune bagged national awards in the year 2022. Panickal bagged the Anna Mani Women Scientist Award, Mujumdar was given the certificate of merit and Mahajan was chosen for the Young Scientist Award 2022.

Ques. Does the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology offer placement?

Ans: Yes, the institute offers placement and jobs in core companies and the placement record for the year 2022 was 60%. The highest salary package offered was 7.5 LPA and the lowest salary package offered was 2.1 LPA. The students are placed in any of the ministries of the Earth sciences as Scientists with grades B/C/D based on their performance and qualifications within the training program.