IISER: A Top Institute For Students Interested In Science And Research

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) is a premier research institute of India offering research work at the start of undergraduate degree itself. This institute is comparable to the Indian Institute of Technology in terms of education. The only difference is the opportunity for research, IISERs gives more emphasis on research at undergraduate level.

To integrate and advance interdisciplinary science education and research, the Indian government established IISERs across India. The seven campuses of IISERs are located in various demographic areas which are Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tirupati. The first IISER was established in 2006 and the last one, the seventh one, in 2016. These campuses have been effective in drawing in bright young brains throughout the years.

The IISERs have produced a staggering quantity of intellectual property in a short period of time, including papers and patents. The institute provides exposure to and access to top-notch research facilities from the very beginning of the programme. It offers multidisciplinary research possibilities for year-long research projects leading to MS theses and for research internships.

Careers360 brings together information about all the seven IISERs. The top research institute that is producing the next scientist of India.

IISER At Glance

IISER offers a variety of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. All programmes are provided across the seven campuses. These courses are offered under the Sciences and Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences fields.

Detailed Information About IISER

BS and BS-MS Dual Degree Programmes

Bachelor Of Science - Master Of Science (BS-MS) is one of the most reputed dual degree programmes which is offered at IISER campuses.

BS degree programme is offered only at IISER Bhopal. A total of 90 seats for BS degree, 30 for Economic Sciences and 60 seats for Engineering Sciences branch are available.

Approximately 1,838 total seats are available at all the seven campuses of IISER for the BS-MS dual degree and BS degree programmes.

The individual intake capacity for BS-MS programme are given below:

IISER Intake Capacity For BS-MS Programme

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Specialisations Offered

IISER offers the BS-MS courses under the below specialisation.

• Biological Sciences

• Chemical Sciences

• Earth and Climate(Environmental) Sciences

• Economic Sciences

• Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

• Geological Sciences

• Integrated and Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Data Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)

• Mathematical Sciences

• Physical Sciences

Note: Four-year BS programme in Engineering Sciences and Economics Sciences is offered only by IISER Bhopal

Admission Channel

In essence, IISER offers admission through three separate channels, including the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Channel, and the Joint Entrance Examination- Advanced (JEE) of the Indian Institutes of Technology. If a candidate satisfies the general eligibility requirements and the channel-specific eligibility requirements, they may apply through one, two, or all three channels.

IAT Channel-Candidates applying through this channel must take the IAT, which is a computer-based online examination.

KVPY channel- Students who have been awarded a provisional KVPY fellowship are qualified to submit an application for admission. The extended KVPY merit list candidates are ineligible. Candidates seeking admission through this route are exempt from taking the IAT.

JEE Channel- Candidates seeking admission through the JEE channel must have passed the JEE (Advanced). Also students must have received a rank of at least 15000 on either the common rank list or the list for their specific quota category. They are ineligible if they passed the JEE (Advanced) in a year other than the latest year. JEE (Advanced) preparation rank candidates are ineligible. Candidates seeking admission through this route are exempt from taking the IAT.

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Eligibility Criteria

• To apply through the KVPY, JEE (advanced), or IAT channels, candidates must be Indian citizens, Person of Indian Origin, or Overseas Citizen Of India. Other candidates can apply only through the JEE (Advanced) channel.

• Candidates must have earned a passing grade in science in the Class 12 (or equivalent) exam from a board that has been approved by the Council of Boards of School Education(COBSE).

• Candidates must have taken at least three of the following subjects during their Class 12 (or equivalent) exam: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

• Overall minimum 55 per cent for SC, ST, or PWD categories and 60 per cent for other categories in the Class 12 (or similar) exam is required.

Admission Process

• The admission is based on seat availability, channel-wise cut-off ,IISER preference and category wise seats available.

• Once the candidates get the offer from IISER, candidates need to pay the seat acceptance fee via online mode before the deadline to freeze the seat.

• Candidates after freezing the seats can also take part in further rounds of counselling to get their higher preferences if available.

• Once the candidates arrive at the IISER campus, where they have been admitted, they submit all necessary documents in original form and then the seats are confirmed.

Fees Details

• Application Fees

The application fee varies from category to category, candidates should be aware that once the application fee has been paid, it is not refundable.

Application fees (In Rs.)

• Seat Acceptance Fee

Once the students get the offer from IISER, they have to pay the seat acceptance fees. SC and ST candidates need to pay the non refundable fee of Rs. 17,500 and rest of the candidates need to pay Rs.35,000 to confirm their admission. This amount is considered as the first semester fees.

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